Ruger Wrangler

[Capbyrd]

Looks like Ruger is going budget to compete with the Heritage Rough Rider with a new revolver called the Ruger Wrangler.   Aluminum cerakoted in three color combos to start.   MSRP is $250.   Looks like I'll be selling a rough rider and upgrading to a Ruger for my niece and nephew.  

 

 

https://ruger.com/products/wrangler/models.html

[rugerla1]

I’m definitely interested in getting one of these. Thanks for posting, I hadn’t heard about this yet. 

[Danger Rane]

I like the look of those. 

[Moped]

Sweet!!!

[gregintenn]

Just when I thought a Ruger couldn't get any uglier...

[Moped]

1 hour ago, gregintenn said:

Just when I thought a Ruger couldn't get any uglier...

I kinda like them.  They aren't beautiful, but they are workman like.

[DaveTN]

I expect this is be a very big success. I’ve never been a fan of single action revolvers, but at under $200; I might give one a try.

Good for Ruger.

Single Action, Aluminum alloy, Cerakote.  Already being offered at $199 on a pre-order so the price will probably drop even lower.

21 hours ago, Capbyrd said:

Looks like Ruger is going budget to compete with the Heritage Rough Rider

Ha, Ha, Ha, that was exactly my first thought when I saw the email today.

 

[DaveTN]

5 hours ago, gregintenn said:

Just when I thought a Ruger couldn't get any uglier...

 

 

[Jamie Jackson]

These are tempting...very tempting 

 

Here's a fairly informative article I shamelessly stole from another forum I frequent.

https://www.realguns.com/articles/1096.htm

[Garufa]

 

Jeff's article with detailed pics:

https://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-Wrangler.htm

Edited April 20, 2019 by Garufa

[Mike.357]

pretty cool.   Geez, what will they come up with next.

[Steelharp]

On 4/19/2019 at 12:28 PM, DaveTN said:

 

 

S&W seems to be a bit worried...

[quedz]

Noticed the one Jeff was shooting is missing some Cerakote on the left side of the frame. Makes me wonder how duriable the finish will be.

Edited April 20, 2019 by hughd
SP

[Garufa]

11 minutes ago, hughd said:

Noticed the one Jeff was shooting is missing some Cerakote on the left side of the frame. Makes me wonder how duriable the finish will be.

I noticed that as well and had the exact same thought.

[quedz]

3 minutes ago, Garufa said:

I noticed that as well and had the exact same thought.

Oh well, I always wanted to give rattle can a try...

[10-Ring]

And 20 years down the road people will be saying "Ruger is a good gun, except for those Wranglers, they're kind of junky." 

The Heritage is what it is, I own one, and it's not a bad gun.  But, I wouldn't put my Heritage up against a Single Six.  Although I can appreciate nice guns, they sit in the safe, while my Heritage and SKS, get thrown on the four wheeler or tractor and actually used.  

[Moped]

I don't see these as being a collector type pistol.  Definitely a working/beater gun.

[Capbyrd]

On 4/22/2019 at 6:12 AM, Moped said:

I don't see these as being a collector type pistol.  Definitely a working/beater gun.

There is a difference? 
 

[Grayfox54]

I've mentioned before that my beat up old hands just don't work with the traditional SA style revolver. Not only do I not shoot one worth a hoot, the trigger guard beats the crap out of my knuckle. I've owned a number of Ruger and Colt style centerfire single actions over the years and ended up selling them all.  

I have given thought to getting a .22 single action just to see if that'll work. The Wrangler seems to be a good gun and the price is cheap enough. I just might give it a try. Although I'd really prefer adjustable sights. We'll see what happens if I can get one in my hand. 

[Capbyrd]

50 minutes ago, Grayfox54 said:

Although I'd really prefer adjustable sights. We'll see what happens if I can get one in my hand. 

Samuel Colt said NO! 

 

[A.J. Holst]

I'm curious and like the bronze two tone.

Willing to wait for a few production runs to get the cerakote and any early mechanicals dialed in.

[E4 No More]

So would one of these loaded with shot shells be good for killing carpenter bees? That would seem like some inexpensive fun.

[Handsome Rob]

My birthday's coming up.........

 

 

(Dibs on the first one that goes in the Classifieds!)

Edited April 23, 2019 by robtattoo

[-boatman-]

3 hours ago, SWJewellTN said:

So would one of these loaded with shot shells be good for killing carpenter bees? That would seem like some inexpensive fun.

Yes, I use a single six like that. It works and is lots of fun.

[Jeb48]

I had planned to do something similar with shot shells and never got around to it. I have used  my S&W Governor with .410 shells to do Bee Skeet, a lot of fun but more misses than hits.