Ruger Wrangler .22lr Review (lots of pictures)

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Got my drywall anchor snap caps in and must say I’m impressed by the trigger for $180. Very short take up (maybe 1/16” of movement), no wall to speak off but breaks really good.

If it shoots as good as it feels and looks, I’ll be buying several more of these when I catch them on sale.
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nice to see the triggers good. one video the guy used a trigger kit, think it was 2 1/2 pounds then.
 
troy fairweather said:
nice to see the triggers good. one video the guy used a trigger kit, think it was 2 1/2 pounds then.
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I’m terrible at judging pull weight, it’s not lawyer heavy by any means but it’s not a mosquito fart either. I know that helps you all not in the least. I’ll have to get the pull gauge and check it.

I know many just take one leg off the spring To lower the weight but I don’t like doing that.
 
If you test any magnet against the cylinder, which is known to be solid steel, and the barrel, you should be able to tell. If it feels just like the cylinder, I think you can be sure it’s solid steel.
 
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I’m terrible at judging pull weight, it’s not lawyer heavy by any means but it’s not a mosquito fart either. I know that helps you all not in the least. I’ll have to get the pull gauge and check it.

I know many just take one leg off the spring To lower the weight but I don’t like doing that.
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heavy does not bother me, so long the pull is smooth. i was raised on surplus guns, so bad trigger are not a big deal. the coverage is good, i would like to see how long the ceracoat last in front of the cylinder. i have seen may rifle where the bolt and locking lugs were coated and not worn off.
 
Magnets stick to the barrel and front sight post very hard to both. So it is sleeved or solid steel. The barrel also feels cooler to the touch than the ejector housing which is non magnetic. I think it’s solid steel.

I’m leaning towards solid steel
 
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Magnets stick to the barrel and front sight post very hard to both. So it is sleeved or solid steel. The barrel also feels cooler to the touch than the ejector housing which is non magnetic. I think it’s solid steel.

I’m leaning towards solid steel
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Excellent.
 
Luke

Great review and photos!

Overall I would say the gun's finish has an industrial grade appearance to it. Not necessarily a negative thing just that it might take a little time to get use to it as opposed to the usual blued/stainless steel models. Just your basic, no-frills plinker that would be fun to have around. Kind of makes me think that if Iver Johnson or Harrington and Richardson were still making inexpensive revolvers this is what they would look like.

Definitely appears Ruger has a winner with this one and I hope we see maybe something in a .22 Magnum or .327 Magnum in the near future.
 
I don't know the characteristics of Cerakote, but I wonder if some time with a rag and some polishing compound would take off the rough finish and put a shine on it?

Has anyone ever tried this on other Cerakote coated guns?
 
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Luke

Great review and photos!

Overall I would say the gun's finish has an industrial grade appearance to it. Not necessarily a negative thing just that it might take a little time to get use to it as opposed to the usual blued/stainless steel models. Just your basic, no-frills plinker that would be fun to have around. Kind of makes me think that if Iver Johnson or Harrington and Richardson were still making inexpensive revolvers this is what they would look like.

Definitely appears Ruger has a winner with this one and I hope we see maybe something in a .22 Magnum or .327 Magnum in the near future.
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Thanks, glad that I was able to get one and post some detailed pictures and information for others. I agree it would be nice to see like you said a .22 Mag, and 327 Mag version.


Speedo66 said:
I don't know the characteristics of Cerakote, but I wonder if some time with a rag and some polishing compound would take off the rough finish and put a shine on it?

Has anyone ever tried this on other Cerakote coated guns?
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I don't have any experience with cerakote, this is my first cerakoted firearm; but I have had others with whom I know that have them and they really like the properties of cerakote (durability, hideability, weatherability, etc.). It would be nice for someone with some experience to give some insight into this. And I don't want to make it sound like it's that rough, it just has a very slight roughness about it, really only enough where you notice it because it'll pick up grime off one's hands, it may vary from Wrangler to Wrangler I do not know.
 
Ratshooter said:
In your bottom video the reviewer stated the barrel is steel. I went to my local Academy to see if they had any in stock and they didn't. But I bet they get some pretty quick. I really need to stop reading threads on this gun. I don't need a new gun. What am I doing to myself?:uhoh::(
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I think it’s at the top of page two I put a magnet on the barrel and the attraction to it felt about the same as the attraction to the steel cylinder. If I had to make a guess it would be that the barrel is steel.
 
Bones741 said:
I need to stop opening the Wrangler threads. I can't be buying anymore guns right now.
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I just bought a Marlin 1894 Cowboy in .45 Colt which I have not shot yet due to inclement weather.
But it needs a companion SAA revolver in .45 Colt.
And, that requires a .22 LR revolver to practice shooting economically.
So, a Wrangler is essential, necessary, and practical.
It's simply common sense.

Hmmmm...that .44 magnum 1894 looks pretty good too.
 
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I think it’s at the top of page two I put a magnet on the barrel and the attraction to it felt about the same as the attraction to the steel cylinder. If I had to make a guess it would be that the barrel is steel.
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Yes I caught that. So I am certain the barrel is steel. An aluminum sleeve screwed into the frame wouldn't be very sturdy. It just makes sense to use a one piece unit. Using a sleeved barrel does do one thing. It allows the manufacturer to get the barrel lined up with the frame. A problem S&W has had for awhile.
 
I wonder if anyone who owns one of these has checked to see if the cylinders for single six will fit the Wrangler? If they do its easy to find 22 mag cylinders for the single six on ebay and gunbroker. If and when I get one of these that will be the first thing I check. I would love it if the mag cylinder will fit this gun.
 
Ratshooter said:
I wonder if anyone who owns one of these has checked to see if the cylinders for single six will fit the Wrangler? If they do its easy to find 22 mag cylinders for the single six on ebay and gunbroker. If and when I get one of these that will be the first thing I check. I would love it if the mag cylinder will fit this gun.
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Could be. But, they might be a bit longer to scotch that.
 
In one of the reviews at stated the frame window on both guns are the same. The single six cylinder was .022 bigger in diameter.
 
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I mentioned earlier how there was a slight alignment issue with the grip frame to cylinder frame transition. It doesn’t bother me but thought I would post a picture for those who are considering one. You can see the side of the grip frame closest to my hand there is more of a reveal than the opposite side, maybe 1/64” off center or so, no big deal though.

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Looks like that's within tolerances of a Single Six with aluminum grip frame. Usually, only the stainless Single Sixes have the grip frame ground to match the cylinder frame.
 
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I’m terrible at judging pull weight, it’s not lawyer heavy by any means but it’s not a mosquito fart either. I know that helps you all not in the least. I’ll have to get the pull gauge and check it.

I know many just take one leg off the spring To lower the weight but I don’t like doing that.
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I just get some needle nose pliers and bend both legs of the trigger spring to reduce pull. That way both legs are still on the spring studs.

See this for inspiration. http://cylindersmith.com/triggerspring.html
 
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