New Ruger Wrangler.... I'm confused

[OrangeCat]

Interesting marketing move by Ruger. Most likely a good value.

Just my opinion : the Wrangler would look better - and probably aim better - with a 5 to 6 inch barrel.

Honestly that's one area where heritage kinda shines they have just a boat load of options. I'm sure Ruger will offer what they feel they need to compete but those rough riders have done a good job establishing this niche.

 

[Gtscotty]

My first look at it and I thought HiPoint started making SA's.

Why? Other than the muzzle where you can tell there's a joint between the steel barrel and what I assume is an aluminum sleeve, it looks like a normally proportioned single action to me.

Like. Even the goofy bronze cerakote.

That's the one I'll pick up after everyone else turns their noses up at them, and they're going for a song... Fugly FTW.

The barrel is steel, but I'm not sure about the cylinder. In one view it appears that it might have steel cylinder liners, meaning that it may be aluminum alloy. I'm not sure whether the grip frame is aluminum alloy or polymer. They don't say.

I would bet that the cylinder is matte blued steel, it's the same color on all three models, why do that unless it's not getting Cerakoted like the rest of the gun? I also don't think the timing would last with an aluminum cylinder.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

They said on the video that the frame is aluminum, which will definitely cut down on machining cost, as will the Cerakote finish, which is cheaper to apply than a high polish blue.

Watching the video I could see the hammer looked quite different from a Single Six hammer. No idea what the parts inside look like.

I have three Single Sixes at this point, all are old Three Screws, so I am not interested in buying the new Wrangler. But having handled the Heritage guns I am sure the quality of this new Ruger will be better than the quality of the Heritage guns. I certainly would love the chance to try one, and even better would love to take one apart to see what is inside.

By the way, the young lady in the video goes by the name of Holy Terror in the CAS world, and she has been world champion quite a few times, so she really knows about single action revolvers.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

By the way, the young lady in the video goes by the name of Holy Terror in the CAS world, and she has been world champion quite a few times, so she really knows about single action revolvers.

Randi Rogers is a world champion in more than 1 discipline, she is very good and I'm a fan. Besides Cowboy Action Shooting I think she shoot IDPA, IPSC, USPSA and 3Gun with over 50 titles. Then again when your grandfather is Gene Pearcey (Evil Roy) it's in your blood!

 

[TTv2]

Interesting marketing move by Ruger. Most likely a good value.

Just my opinion : the Wrangler would look better - and probably aim better - with a 5 to 6 inch barrel.

Honestly that's one area where heritage kinda shines they have just a boat load of options. I'm sure Ruger will offer what they feel they need to compete but those rough riders have done a good job establishing this niche.

I agree that a longer barrel would be better, but Ruger's making these solely to get people who want a traditional six shooter that shoots .22. That's what I dislike most about it so far is it's going to be saddled with those terrible sights that seemingly never shoot to POA.

Heritage offers adjustable fiber optic sights with some of their revolvers and is the main reason I bought their 6.5" with adjustables last month. Until Ruger offers a similar option, and in 9 shots, the Heritage is my go to.

 

[TTv2]

While I'm not interested, it's good to see more options and competition.

Others say they think they see steel liners in the cylinder... they're just blast marks from shooting. If there were steel liners, you'd barely be able to see them.

 

[Old Stumpy]

Others say they think they see steel liners in the cylinder... they're just blast marks from shooting. If there were steel liners, you'd barely be able to see them.

It's true that the diameter of a steel liner should be less. However, It does seem odd that a new gun being photographed for sales purposes would show blast rings.

Yes, I took another look and you are correct. The fuzzy outline in the picture looks much more like a blast ring than a liner. That's good news if it has a steel cylinder. It will last much longer, making the Wrangler a greater value.

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

For $180-$200 street-price what's not to like? Beats the crap out of a Heritage. If they get good reviews I'll probably get one. Let's face it, on my budget even a used Single-Six is pushing it...

 

[Old Stumpy]

Just my opinion : the Wrangler would look better - and probably aim better - with a 5 to 6 inch barrel.

It probably would. However, this is a cheap beer budget plinker designed to out-compete the other cheap beer budget plinker. The price tag doesn't leave room for barrel length options or adjustable sights right now. And, I'm sure that Ruger chose the barrel length that their research shows will be the most popular. My guess is that once they know if production at this price point is sustainable, there may be other choices.

And, I am Single Six kind of guy. I have owned both a fixed and an adjustable sight version, and really liked them both for their quality.
Yet, at this price point, I still find the Wrangler very appealing, where the Rough Rider turned me off completely.

So, It's going to sell like hotcakes.

 

[shafter]

The black cerakote isn't hideous. I bet Ruger does well with it.

 

[bannockburn]

At that price point I would get one, or two!

 

[John_R]

So what is this? A poor man's Bearcat? A better made Rough Rider? A kit gun? An ultra cheap just for fun plinker?

YES!

 

[Jack B.]

My Heritage has adjustable sights , steel cylinders 22LR & 22 magnum , 6.5 inch barrel , weighs 3.4 oz. more and has wood grips. It hasn't broke yet. I'll stay with my Heritage. Although I applaud Ruger for trying.

 

[ChiefTJS]

I applaud them for not cheapening the Single-Six line to bring in budget shooters, a new shooter can get a Wrangler and once they get hooked then go on to real quality with a Single-Six. I'll buy one just for fun as it's at a price point that I just can't lose at.

 

[farm23]

More power to Ruger and may they sell a bunch. With the use of Al. I thought the weight would be less than 30 oz. No matter I will get one for the tractor and maybe on for the truck and one for the ATV.

 

[il.bill]

At this price point, it is hard for me to imagine NOT buying at least one of the new Ruger Wranglers, just because it's a Ruger. My Heritage Rough Rider is lots of fun with very good 'bang for the buck' value (or at least 'pop' for the buck if only shooting the .22LR). It seems it would be hard to go wrong with a relatively inexpensive Ruger rimfire SA six-shooter for plinking fun or using around the farm or homestead.

 

[fireman 9731]

I have a Heritage Rough Rider and for what it is, its OK. Seems like the Wrangler blows it out of the water though. For less than 2 bills, I would buy a couple and stash them in the barn and on my tractor.

 

[CraigC]

It's fairly obvious to me that the cylinder is blued steel. The site says the barrel is hammer forged steel as well. It's a few ounces lighter than a blued Single Six so I assume the only major component change is the aluminum frame. I'm also going to assume that the barrel is not held in place with glue like it is on the Heritage.

 

[Gtscotty]

I noticed that in the video and on the product page they don't really say/show what material the grip frame is, only that the cylinder frame is aluminum. I hope the grip frame is aluminum or steel as opposed to Zamak pot metal or something like that.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I think Ruger has done an outstanding job. The gun looks great with it’s traditional SAA style. It’s on my list of guns to buy this year.
Heritage has owned the market on cheap single action 22 revolvers for years, but that is easy when there’s no competition. I have a feeling that the Wrangler is going to hit Heritage like a stampede.

I have always hated the plastic hammer block on the Heritage guns.

 

[BlueHeelerFl]

Interesting. I've been considering getting a Rough Rider. I used to have a Single Six, but new ones are too expensive and local used ones seem beaten up.

Options are good

 

[Speedo66]

The gun store ad says not for sale in MN or MA. I wonder if this means the frame is pot metal?

Regardless, this is going to deal Heritage a serious blow. Just me, but I probably wouldn’t want a cheapened Ruger anymore than I’d want a Heritage.

 

[<*(((><]

Am looking to buy one but it seems that no one has them yet. But for those who are interested I stumbled across a good deal on Single Sixes and Bear Cat and Bear Cat Shopkeeper ($469.99, $449.99 and $429.99 respectively). CDNN Sports If anyone was in the market for one.

I will be picking up a Wrangler to go with my GP100 .22, it'll make for a nice plinker around the campsite and home.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

The gun store ad says not for sale in MN or MA. I wonder if this means the frame is pot metal?

Regardless, this is going to deal Heritage a serious blow. Just me, but I probably wouldn’t want a cheapened Ruger anymore than I’d want a Heritage.

Did you not go to the Ruger website and read or watch the video? The frame is aluminum.

 

[CraigC]

The grip frame is probably the same aluminum XR3-RED that goes on every other blued Single Six or Blackhawk.

I don't know about Minnesota but the Massachusetts exclusion is because they no longer have an internal lock. Ruger stopped fooling with that a few years ago. Maybe it was supposed to be Maryland due to the fired cartridge case requirement???