New Wrangler birdshead

[JERRY]

Just picked this up today. It is my first single action revolver. I'm not expecting much considering the price however I'm hoping the name lends some measure of quality in performance. Don't know when I'm going to get to shoot it but this is just a plinking or "kit gun" in my opinion.

What say you, those that have this gun?

 

[Mr. Mosin]

I have one of the original c. 4-3/4” plow grip versions; and for what it is; it is excellent. Accurate as a fixed sight .22 revolver can be with most ammunition; no issues with ignition etc; though it did share the similar issues of a stiff loading gate and hammer until I ran a few thousand rounds through it.

It’s not a stainless target grade Single Ten, but then again… it cost $200… I’ve absolutely no issue with mine; would buy again.

 

[lincen]

I have a Birdshead Wrangler and for the price I am very pleased. A good safe gun for plinking or introducing someone to shooting handguns.

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

I have the original wrangler like mr mosin and it has become one of my favorite shooters. Ive got a few thousand rounds through her and havent had no issues. Its 100 times better then any heritage rough rider ive ever shot. Now im lookin to add a super wrangler to the collection.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Great price point revolver! I like that the cylinder is free rotating as the ones which aren't are hard for me in a .22.

Mine shoots a bit to the left but that could well be me. Excellent user/training pistol as I don't care if it gets beat around some. I am real happy with mine and I think Ruger did well on this one. Many will look back in 10yrs or so wishing they had bought one.

 

[sparkyv]

It's a fun range toy, for sure. I've had no issues with mine. I have an M63 as my Kit Gun.

 

[Riomouse911]

Cool buy. For budget SA revolvers the Wranglers are not bad little guns. I bought the original model, then grabbed a Birdshead a year or so later when they came out. Both have been 100% reliable, the darker gun is a bit easier to shoot compared to the silver Birdshead. (I darkened the edge of the front sight to make it s bit better.)

All I have done is add some aftermarket grips, the Birdshead grips were bought off of Amazon and the standard set was a $20 Black Friday buy from Altamont.



(Since I already have a couple of Single Sixes, I don’t think a Super Wrangler will be in my future.)

Let us know how it shoots for you when you get a chance to shoot it.

Stay safe.

 

[WestKentucky]

Just picked this up today. It is my first single action revolver. I'm not expecting much considering the price however I'm hoping the name lends some measure of quality in performance. Don't know when I'm going to get to shoot it but this is just a plinking or "kit gun" in my opinion.

What say you, those that have this gun?

I got one and it’s a pretty good gun. It’s not as accurate as my single six, but it’s far from being what I would call inaccurate. I’m not squirrel hunting with the wrangler, but it would certainly be adequate for turtling on a fish pond.

 

[JERRY]

Thanks for the replies guys. I thought about putting a dab of paint on that front site but I have to see how it lines up first with the rear sight and contrast. If I can be minute of rabbit regularly at 25 yds I will be very satisfied with that. I've seen a few videos where the point of aim and point of impact were considerably off on some samples tested. Once I see where mine actually hits with generic non specialty type rounds I will be able to adjust my point of aim. Not looking for this to be like a survival type gun but if I'm out in the woods and just decide that why not...

 

[Gork10]

I'v got the birds head model. Easy to slip into a pocket when out bird hunting. Accurate enough for what it is. I like it. I did put some bright green paint on the front sight.

 

[sparkyv]

I don't think I can shoot mine that well, but I'veonly shot it at 15 and 50yds. At 50yds, fagttaboutit...can't make out the "sights" for nuthin. At 15yds, you better watch out you wasscally wabbit!

If I can be minute of rabbit regularly at 25 yds I will be very satisfied with that.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Have a 50 year old Super Bearcat, which has a steel frame. What is a Super Wrangler?
Thanks,
Moon

 

[easy]

Super Wrangler is .22LR and 22WMR switchable.

 

[jstert]

Have a 50 year old Super Bearcat, which has a steel frame. What is a Super Wrangler?
Thanks,
Moon

Ruger® Super Wrangler® Single-Action Revolver Models

ruger.com

 

[chicharrones]

Have a 50 year old Super Bearcat, which has a steel frame. What is a Super Wrangler?
Thanks,
Moon

Another nail in the coffin for the Single Six line.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Ruger® Super Wrangler® Single-Action Revolver Models

ruger.com

Thanks, jstert. So, adjustable sights; the frame remains alloy?
Yeah, chicharrones is doubtless correct; hard to sell the old Single Six, on a price comparison.
Moon

 

[jstert]

Thanks, jstert. So, adjustable sights; the frame remains alloy?
Moon

i have both rugers, single six and wrangler, in multiples. a used $350ish single six is the sweet spot: only $100 more than a new wrangler, built like a brick outhouse in steel, excellent warranty service. for $150 more, get a new single six, the gold standard in a rimfire revolver.

don’t get me wrong, an alloy frame wrangler, regular or super, is a fine choice and probably appeals more on price to younger folks who were raised on semiautomatic pistols, not revolvers. a blued-steel revolver in any caliber by any mainstream maker is a work of mechanical art. handle one and you will understand.

a single-action, rimfire revolver is an excellent learning, teaching, plinking, field tool. ruger owns rimfire and single-action. and during two recent rimfire ammo droughts, my ruger single-action revolvers stretched my 22lr stash much longer.

 

[halfmoonclip]

...don’t get me wrong, an alloy frame wrangler, regular or super, is a fine choice and probably appeals more on price to younger folks...

Sorta off topic, but when I was young, and more stupid than at present, I selected an alloy framed Colt .22 over the slightly more expensive, steel/adjustable sight version, because I didn't like the looks of the color case finish....
Moon

 

[JERRY]

i have both rugers, single six and wrangler, in multiples. a used $350ish single six is the sweet spot: only $100 more than a new wrangler, built like a brick outhouse in steel, excellent warranty service. for $150 more, get a new single six, the gold standard in a rimfire revolver.

don’t get me wrong, an alloy frame wrangler, regular or super, is a fine choice and probably appeals more on price to younger folks who were raised on semiautomatic pistols, not revolvers. a blued-steel revolver in any caliber by any mainstream maker is a work of mechanical art. handle one and you will understand.

a single-action, rimfire revolver is an excellent learning, teaching, plinking, field tool. ruger owns rimfire and single-action. and during two recent rimfire ammo droughts, my ruger single-action revolvers stretched my 22lr stash much longer.

I'm pretty sure that if the steel frames in good shape for that low of a price were abundant the Wrangler would have very few sales.

 

[jstert]

I'm pretty sure that if the steel frames in good shape for that low of a price were abundant the Wrangler would have very few sales.

abundant enough for me. be patient, keep a watchful eye on gunbroker.com, accept that a dinged-up surface on a ruger single six or bearcat has no relationship to its solid mechanical reliability/functionality.

most gun buyers don’t do the above.

 

[Tallball]

abundant enough for me. be patient, keep a watchful eye on gunbroker.com, accept that a dinged-up surface on a ruger single six or bearcat has no relationship to its solid mechanical reliability/functionality.

most gun buyers don’t do the above.

Same. Look at guns that actually sold in the past few months so you'll know what a good price is. Check every day. The prey will probably have worn finish, incorrect grips, etc. Keep after it until you score one that's inexpensive.

Sometimes it takes months, but that's how I've gotten handguns that would be otherwise unaffordable.

 

[CraigC]

I really like mine. It shoots to the sights and was probably my favorite before the 7.5's came out.

I could be wrong but really don't see Ruger dropping the Single Six. Don't know why they would abandon a market they've dominated for 70yrs.

 

[JERRY]

Yeah the single 6 is not the holy grail gun for me so I will not lurk and search and wait when I can get something (within reason) comparably just as good right now for significantly less.