New Ruger Wrangler.... I'm confused
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CraigC
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So then the issue isn't that a single action is slow but that you do not enjoy the process of reloading one. The time it takes to do so or to consume a given amount of ammunition is irrelevant.
Jeb Stuart
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Maybe I am over thinking this, but I wonder if Ruger choose the Name Wrangler which will be most like be a popular gun in the coming years, to be in the face of the Bloomberg anti-gun Levi Strauss?
I am always intrigued by the way Corporations use marketing. Wrangler Single Action will most like become a house hold name among the Shooting world. Does Wrangler Jeans benefit?
I am always intrigued by the way Corporations use marketing. Wrangler Single Action will most like become a house hold name among the Shooting world. Does Wrangler Jeans benefit?
I'm just waiting to hand my money over to get one of these. I've been wanting a SA .22 and there was no way I was going to buy a Heritage. Can't find a good used Single Six/Seven/Eight/Nine/Ten at a decent price and don't want to $550+ for a new one.
This is and will be a range toy and maybe a knock-about gun.
This is and will be a range toy and maybe a knock-about gun.
troy fairweather
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ruger should do a package deal, with 2 guns 2 holsters and it will still be cheaper then a single 6.
CraigC
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I was thinking it would be the perfect gun to buy as a pair. Might be the perfect gun for me to build an all-black double rig for. 
Jeb Stuart
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I know nothing about the New Ruger Wrangler. Quite frankly do not care if they use Zemack which is great for a 22. however the frame of the Heritage is aluminum alloy as well. I do wonder where they are made. Heritage does not make the parts, but imports them from Italy and assembles them in the Us.
So is Ruger actually manufacturing the gun in one of there plants. Something tells me they will making them with the same material as Heritage.
Now here is one of the biggest chuckles I have had over the many years as a Air Rifle Enthusiast. Ruger sells Air Rifles and so many times People would buy these guns thinking they were getting a good ole USA Ruger. High quality Air Rifle.
That is TOTAL BS. They have been selling this Chinese made Product all along. And the bad part is, it is a clone on the Well built Diana Model 34. The German made gun with much higher standards, built quality, seals, machining and on and on.
There are a lot of questions to be answered. Not that I really care as I am totally happy with my Heritage with the Magnum spare. And it has proven to me it is a durable firearm.
And since my SR22 is falling apart, I am looking seriously at the Taurus TX22. Hope to shoot one at my club soon. So far has been getting great reviews.
So is Ruger actually manufacturing the gun in one of there plants. Something tells me they will making them with the same material as Heritage.
Now here is one of the biggest chuckles I have had over the many years as a Air Rifle Enthusiast. Ruger sells Air Rifles and so many times People would buy these guns thinking they were getting a good ole USA Ruger. High quality Air Rifle.
That is TOTAL BS. They have been selling this Chinese made Product all along. And the bad part is, it is a clone on the Well built Diana Model 34. The German made gun with much higher standards, built quality, seals, machining and on and on.
There are a lot of questions to be answered. Not that I really care as I am totally happy with my Heritage with the Magnum spare. And it has proven to me it is a durable firearm.
And since my SR22 is falling apart, I am looking seriously at the Taurus TX22. Hope to shoot one at my club soon. So far has been getting great reviews.
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chicharrones
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I was thinking the same. A knock about version of a Single Six that is brand spanking new.
Ruger is going to cost us current Single Six / Bearcat owners some money. On the flip side, Ruger is going to save many fence sitting Single Six / Bearcat wishers a lot of money.
Jeb Stuart
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One thing I forgot to mention is that the Heritage is not Zmack, The barrel and cylinder are steel and the other Aluminum alloy. However they also offer a all steel 22.cal I opted to not get this as all the reports of the aluminum alloy have done such a fine job. I wonder if Ruger will make a all steel?
chicharrones
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I don't know why they would since the blued Single Six has an aluminum alloy grip frame. Only the stainless steel Single Six has a steel grip frame.
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You would know where the Wrangler was made of you read the information provided in the thread above.
troy fairweather
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shown in there video as well.
Jeb Stuart
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Made or assembled? Where? Sorry I missed, which plant?
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ThomasT
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Its probably the same Beeman branded two barrel rifle in .177 and .22 I bought from Walmart many years ago for around $120. A nice hard hitting air rifle. It doesn't matter where it was made. Just as long as I can get made in America air its all good.
gotboostvr
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Oh I for one fully do disagree. Me and a buddy used to race 6 shots, reload, six shots and factor accuracy into the final score. At first we just passed my Heritage back and forth until he got his own.
I also have a single shot Encore and a smoke pole to hunt with.
And a Blackhawk.
I wouldn't keep the majority of double stack semi-autos on the market even if they were free.
Jeb Stuart
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I guess I was still clearly trying to get the (as you posted the goofy bronze cerakote) out of my mind. Besides, I have already seen too many video's of the Wrangler for a while. How about checking back in when they have a Birds Head grip like this lovely model.And only when I can get both cylinders.
And thank you for you post with the Info. Would love to visit New Hampshire some day.
And thank you for you post with the Info. Would love to visit New Hampshire some day.
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Old Stumpy
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If the Rough Rider grip frame is actually solid aluminum, that's great.
The solid aluminum grip frame on the Single Six and Blackhawks has worked extremely well for over 60 years.
And since we know nothing of the Wrangler grip frame composition as yet, perhaps it is also solid aluminum.
We will have to wait and see.
And I don't much care whether the aluminum parts have a Cerakote finish like the Wrangler, or an anodized finish like the Rough Rider.
Whatever the case, I'm going to buy a Wrangler as soon as they are available. That Gunblast video sold me with the close-up images and the accuracy tests. That and the clearly superior design.
All coil and music wire springs, Ruger transfer bar safety, and the loading gate interlock.
Internally it's just like the Single Six, and the price is where anyone can afford one.
What more could you want?
Well, there is the Rough Rider with it's clunky appearance, flat and breakable leaf springs, goofball manual safety, and oversize grips, if that's really what you want.
I certainly don't, and I don't think that many other people will any more either, given that there is a better choice available now.
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JFrame
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I have nothing substantive to add, other than to say I am enjoying the absolute HECK out of this thread...
...And, yeah -- I want to wait for the early user reports to come out on the Wrangler. But right now, it seems to be positioning itself as the first full-sized single-action revolver (I have three NAA minis in various models) I'm likely to get...
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...And, yeah -- I want to wait for the early user reports to come out on the Wrangler. But right now, it seems to be positioning itself as the first full-sized single-action revolver (I have three NAA minis in various models) I'm likely to get...
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ThomasT
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I hope all this arguing back and forth doesn't get this thread closed. This has been one of the better threads we have had in a while. And by the first of the week maybe we will know what the grip frame is made of. Its not a strong structural part so aluminum or Zemac, Zamac whatever it is, should be more than strong enough. And if you don't like whats its made of I guess you could buy an after market frame and fit it yourself and then coat it to match. And what a waste that would be.
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I saw on another forum the barrel and cylinder are steel. The cylinder frame is aluminum alloy. And the grip frame is zinc alloy. All suitable materials for their applications.
I have never had a huge interest in a single action revolver but after seeing the reviews linked to in this thread I'm very interested. I don't have a 22 revolver. For $173 this is a no brainer.
The ransom rest accuracy tests are outstanding. All for less than $200. And with Ruger's impeccable customer and warranty. They are going to sell a ton.
I have never had a huge interest in a single action revolver but after seeing the reviews linked to in this thread I'm very interested. I don't have a 22 revolver. For $173 this is a no brainer.
The ransom rest accuracy tests are outstanding. All for less than $200. And with Ruger's impeccable customer and warranty. They are going to sell a ton.
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don't forget the fantastic ruger customer service. best in the business imo.
murf
don't forget the fantastic ruger customer service. best in the business imo.
murf
CraigC
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The Wrangler's grip frame material, as far as I'm concerned, is still up in the air. We have reports going both ways. The source claiming it's zinc is not credible, IMHO.
The Heritage grip frame and receiver is ZAMAK.
The Heritage is NOT anodized. It's a spray on finish that is prone to flaking and peeling.
The Heritage grip frame and receiver is ZAMAK.
The Heritage is NOT anodized. It's a spray on finish that is prone to flaking and peeling.
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