Ruger Wrangler Birdshead

[high country]

Anyone seen one of these, or know when they might become available?

https://ruger.com/products/wrangler/specSheets/2015.html

I have pretty much the exact same thing in an older three screw single six (4" barrel with the birds head grip), but will be very tempted to pick one of these up given the pricing and the positive reviews on the standard wranglers.

 

[high country]

Correction, it looks like they are available on GB. I haven't seen one locally yet though.

Still interested to see if anyone has one, plans to get one, or has handled one in person? They look pretty cool for a couple hundred bucks.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I like the look. Might check with my local dealer to see if he can get me one.

 

[Jonny2guns]

There's one for sale at my LGS.

 

[ontarget]

Haven't seen one yet, but when I do it will probably come home with me.
I have the HRR equivalent and it's a hoot.
Good to see Ruger expanding the Wrangler lineup.
Now if they would make them in .32.....

 

[high country]

Haven't seen one yet, but when I do it will probably come home with me.
I have the HRR equivalent and it's a hoot.
Good to see Ruger expanding the Wrangler lineup.
Now if they would make them in .32.....

Agreed, if I come across one locally is will probably come home with me. I'll probably ask next time I am by one of the LGS.

Making this in .32... Dare to dream do we? I would definitely be looking to get my hands on that. quickly.

 

[bannockburn]

ontarget

Good to see Ruger expanding the Wrangler lineup.

Now if they would make them in .32.....​

A nice sentiment but I honestly doubt Ruger would want to invest the capital necessary to manufacture this gun in any kind of .32 caliber cartridge. For one thing it may not be strong enough to hold up to something like the .32 H&R Magnum or the .327 Federal Magnum. Plus ammo, when and if you can find it, was going for $60/50 or $40/20 specialty ammo. Same thing with .32 H&R Magnum ammo, maybe even more problematic as Ruger only makes one gun (a Single Six), chambered for it; they make 11 other revolvers for the .327 Federal Magnum.

Oddly enough Midway currently has .32 S&W ammo in stock with prices ranging from $45/50 to $85/50!​

 

[ontarget]

ontarget

A nice sentiment but I honestly doubt Ruger would want to invest the capital necessary to manufacture this gun in any kind of .32 caliber cartridge. For one thing it may not be strong enough to hold up to something like the .32 H&R Magnum or the .327 Federal Magnum. Plus ammo, when and if you can find it, was going for $60/50 or $40/20 specialty ammo. Same thing with .32 H&R Magnum ammo, maybe even more problematic as Ruger only makes one gun (a Single Six), chambered for it; they make 11 other revolvers for the .327 Federal Magnum.

Oddly enough Midway currently has .32 S&W ammo in stock with prices ranging from $45/50 to $85/50!​

Hey, a guy can dream.
32 long would suit me fine.

 

[tubeshooter]

I like the look, too.


I doubt they would make one in .32 though - I think it would undercut their Single Seven sales too much.

 

[lincen]

My local gunstore had three arrive a couple weeks ago and they called me for first choice. The holster previously had my Single Seven 327 Birdshead in it.
Got to shot it and found it to be a fun plinker. Accurate enough and functions fine. The only surprise was the cylinder free spins with the loading gate down. I’m used to a slight clicking while turning the cylinder. Still well worth the money.