brassbullets12
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Just wondering if anyone has or has shot the 22 cal ruger wrangler?
What did you think about it?
What did you think about it?
22 cal ruger wrangler
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JCooperfan1911
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I keep one in the range bag in case another gun gives out. They’re good guns, but need work out of the box to be smooth shooters.
C-grunt
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A little rough around the edges compared to a Single Six but mine was a quality gun. The loading gate on mine was a little stiff. Traded it for a Marlin Model 60 but I'll probably buy another some day.
brassbullets12
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Ok, thanks I just really bought it for snake shot. I'm going to use it for training for my grandson. I have lots of larger cal. Revolvers and auto pistol. But not smaller 22. I plan to have a buddy of mine smooth it up.
Thanks for replies.
Thanks for replies.
BigBlue 94
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So I have a few single sixes and a wrangler. I cant remember the specifics, but the wrangler, right out of the box, had a lighter trigger than the single sixes. Fit and finish is not quite as nice as a SS, and the action is certainly not as smooth. The wrangler is also about 5% smaller. The loading manual of arms is different too, as the wrangler opens on a closed hammer, and the cylinder spins both ways, without ratchet stops.
Overall, for a $200 revolver, its a good buy. Some single six parts fit, some need a bit of fitting. The cylinders do NOT interchange.
I converted mine to a birds head grip right out of the box. Its a fun gun.
Overall, for a $200 revolver, its a good buy. Some single six parts fit, some need a bit of fitting. The cylinders do NOT interchange.
I converted mine to a birds head grip right out of the box. Its a fun gun.
i have a ruger wrangler, and a single six and bearcat, and a heritage roughrider. for $200 the wrangler is absolutely the best choice for a new, one and done, rimfire revolver. its stiff loading gate is by design to allow its handy free-spinning cylinder. i only wish that the wrangler came with a standard 8 round 22lr cylinder like its lcr cousin. if one can be a patient shopper on gb.com my alternative suggestion is a scuffed but functional ruger single six for $300ish.
I bought one last week,for the coin it seems fine. I banged off 6 rounds to check function. If it ever stops raining on the Oregon coast for long enough,I'll check it out with different rounds to see if there is reasonable accuracy in the revolver. If I like it,I will probably score some nicer grips for my Vaquero and put its grips on the Wrangler.
Riomouse911
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Check Altamont Grips to see if they have grips on sale for Black Friday. I got two sets of their Ruger Single Six/Wrangler grips for $20 each in 2019 (I didn’t need anymore grips so I didn’t look to see if a sale was still on for 2020)
These are the walnut grips I put on the Wrangler.
I put the same pattern grips in Rosewood on the Single Six.
Stay safe.
JCooperfan1911
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Nonsense.
Can you elaborate?
From what I remember, it's stiffer than other revolvers of a similar nature because it drops the bolt (like half cock).
Basically, I remember it being stiffer because it does more work.
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chicharrones
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I'm curious about this loading gate situation with the Wrangler, as I don't have one.
My New Model Single Six will unlock the cylinder when the loading gate is open.
My New Bearcat will unlock the cylinder when the hammer is on halfcock.
Both gates open with about the same pressure, which isn't stiff but isn't loose either.
My New Model Single Six will unlock the cylinder when the loading gate is open.
My New Bearcat will unlock the cylinder when the hammer is on halfcock.
Both gates open with about the same pressure, which isn't stiff but isn't loose either.
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If snake shot is the intended use then I see no reason to go with the big, heavy Wrangler over an NAA Earl or Minimaster with the spare .22 LR cylinder. You'd have the ability to shoot .22 Mag too.
MedWheeler
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TTv2 writes:
I do. Either of those choices will run close to twice the price, if not more.
I like the NAA revolver line; have two of them. They're certainly quality pieces. A Wrangler (or similar gun), at its price point, is all one needs for snake shot purposes. Also, if the OP was intrigued by having a WMR option, the Heritage Rough Rider, with both cylinders, still comes in at or under Wrangler price territory (I have two of them, too.)
I do. Either of those choices will run close to twice the price, if not more.
I like the NAA revolver line; have two of them. They're certainly quality pieces. A Wrangler (or similar gun), at its price point, is all one needs for snake shot purposes. Also, if the OP was intrigued by having a WMR option, the Heritage Rough Rider, with both cylinders, still comes in at or under Wrangler price territory (I have two of them, too.)
doubleh
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If that statement is right why doesn't it hold true for their other single action revolvers? I have never seen this with the single six, blackhawk, or super blackhawk revolvers and I own all of those. Ruger needs to fix their mistake with the wrangler.
BigBlue 94
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The loading gate is stiff because the coating used on the gun creates friction. Only a few openings on mine marred the finish.
I used a stainless loading gate for a single six on my wrangler. The gate itself is a slightly smaller shape on the wrangler, but the pivot pin is a perfect match for a single six. Opening the gate now is much easier. The action pins, cylinder axis pin, takedown catch button is all the same between wrangler and SS.
I used a stainless loading gate for a single six on my wrangler. The gate itself is a slightly smaller shape on the wrangler, but the pivot pin is a perfect match for a single six. Opening the gate now is much easier. The action pins, cylinder axis pin, takedown catch button is all the same between wrangler and SS.
Riomouse911
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Just a guess, no real knowledge here:
Since the gate is made of the same material as the frame, which isn’t as tough as the steels used in the other SA guns Ruger catalogs, at first I thought it could it be that the gate is a bit stiff when new to allow for the inevitable metal wear to break it in. Sort of like a new OU shotgun is often tough to break open at first but slowly becomes easier as the parts of the barrel/receiver steels wear together.
My Wranglers’ loading gate isn’t that much tougher to open than the gates on my Single Six and centerfire Blackhawks, I broke out the Lyman trigger pull gauge and Mickey Moused the “pull weights” to open them.
The Wrangler gate averaged right at two pounds to open, the Single Six about 14 oz. Statistics nuts would say that’s over 100% more effort needed to open the gate on the Wrangler, but reality says it’s a pound and two ounces more effort. Not a huge amount in the grand scheme of things.
Now, IMHO, where Ruger dropped the ball is in the shape of the gates. The Single Six I have has sort of a “teardrop” shaped loading gate in cross section, making the inside edge smooth and rounded like the outside is. This makes for a nice feel on the finger lifting the gate allowing more of the pad to push it open. The Wrangler has a poor design; they added a gate that’s hollowed out on the inside and round on the outside. This makes for a sharper edge on the gate pressing on just the point where the finger tip pries it open. Yes, I wholeheartedly agree that it does get irritating after several openings.
This is, IMHO, a big part of why these Wrangler loading gates seem so much harder to open than the ones on the other Rugers. It’s not necessarily the extra spring weight it’s also the shape of the gate and how it presses on your finger. Ruger could’ve done better.
Again this was certainly nothing scientific, just an observation.
I don’t have a Heritage or I’d add the specs on that as well.
Stay safe.
Since the gate is made of the same material as the frame, which isn’t as tough as the steels used in the other SA guns Ruger catalogs, at first I thought it could it be that the gate is a bit stiff when new to allow for the inevitable metal wear to break it in. Sort of like a new OU shotgun is often tough to break open at first but slowly becomes easier as the parts of the barrel/receiver steels wear together.
My Wranglers’ loading gate isn’t that much tougher to open than the gates on my Single Six and centerfire Blackhawks, I broke out the Lyman trigger pull gauge and Mickey Moused the “pull weights” to open them.
The Wrangler gate averaged right at two pounds to open, the Single Six about 14 oz. Statistics nuts would say that’s over 100% more effort needed to open the gate on the Wrangler, but reality says it’s a pound and two ounces more effort. Not a huge amount in the grand scheme of things.
Now, IMHO, where Ruger dropped the ball is in the shape of the gates. The Single Six I have has sort of a “teardrop” shaped loading gate in cross section, making the inside edge smooth and rounded like the outside is. This makes for a nice feel on the finger lifting the gate allowing more of the pad to push it open. The Wrangler has a poor design; they added a gate that’s hollowed out on the inside and round on the outside. This makes for a sharper edge on the gate pressing on just the point where the finger tip pries it open. Yes, I wholeheartedly agree that it does get irritating after several openings.
This is, IMHO, a big part of why these Wrangler loading gates seem so much harder to open than the ones on the other Rugers. It’s not necessarily the extra spring weight it’s also the shape of the gate and how it presses on your finger. Ruger could’ve done better.
Again this was certainly nothing scientific, just an observation.
I don’t have a Heritage or I’d add the specs on that as well.
Stay safe.
I got my wish of a clear morning and was able to bang off some CCI standard velocity with the Wrangler.... I like the revolver,it put the rounds in a 3" target stickers at 10 yards with a couple of fliers that were probably due to me. For $189,I'll call it good to go and think it will be a good partner for use with my 9422.
Another storm due in this afternoon.
Another storm due in this afternoon.
ThomasT
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Thats kind of funny because I have read so many post about people saying they have never shot a mag round from their SS and consider the mag cylinder a waste. Like you I would like for it to come with a mag cylinder.
@BigBlue 94 Could you post a picture of your Birdshead mod and give a little detail of what you did? I think it looks great.
more on the “stiff loading gate-free spinning cylinder” that i alluded to...
https://survivalskillz.com/2019/08/02/review-ruger-wrangler-single-action-22lr-fun/
“Loading Gate and Cylinder
Secondly, the cylinder lock-up system is different–how and why isn’t that important or interesting, the key thing to know is that when the loading gate is open the cylinder can rotate BOTH directions. This makes loading and unloading nicer. It also means that the loading gate isn’t just a loading gate…the loading gate is connected to the cylinder lock-up so opening the gate cams a pin down to let the cylinder rotate. In the bottom gap under the cylinder, you can see the small locking bar in place–that is what you cam out of the way when opening the loading gate. This makes for a VERY stiff loading gate to open, but adds a level of safety.”
https://survivalskillz.com/2019/08/02/review-ruger-wrangler-single-action-22lr-fun/
“Loading Gate and Cylinder
Secondly, the cylinder lock-up system is different–how and why isn’t that important or interesting, the key thing to know is that when the loading gate is open the cylinder can rotate BOTH directions. This makes loading and unloading nicer. It also means that the loading gate isn’t just a loading gate…the loading gate is connected to the cylinder lock-up so opening the gate cams a pin down to let the cylinder rotate. In the bottom gap under the cylinder, you can see the small locking bar in place–that is what you cam out of the way when opening the loading gate. This makes for a VERY stiff loading gate to open, but adds a level of safety.”
My SBH has the exact same method of operation, but significantly less resistance.
The plunger spring that lifts the bolt is about a pound lighter on the SBH, and the finish significantly smoother.
GunnyUSMC
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I’m very happy with my Wrangler. I even dressed it up a bit with some new grips.
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