New Ruger Wrangler Review!
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- My review of the new Ruger Wrangler .22 revolver. For the money, this is an excellent little gun and a lot of fun to shoot.
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I just purchased mine on sale for $169. What drew my attention is the fact that this revolver is very similar to the Ruger Bearcat that I had in the late 60's and early 70's. It was a bit lighter in weight but very accurate and easy to handle.
I like to watch these smaller channel reviews because I know some company didn't give them money for a good review or offer them the gun for half price etc. Thank you for the review!
Excellent point. I've come to rely on Reddit and discussion boards more after shooting some guns (thank goodness not buying) that a big-box reviewer said good things about.
Bought one a couple weeks ago. Still waiting to take it to the range. My last 22lr handgun was an EAA Bountyhunter. It was a good dependable handgun. It cost the same as the Wrangler.
I got one a week ago love it and I hope they make one in 17 and it would be cool to see them make one in red white and blue
Make more videos man love the collection
I just got one here in 2020. It is black and i put some Pearl White grips on it. I am having lots of fun with it. It shoots good. Thank you for the video.
Just purchased my new wrangler black version this morning, I shot 100 rds through it today and very happy with it. No complaints at all, just a better quality revolver than my heritage. But really like them both.
I just ordered one from my local gun shop. They didn't have it in stock but will be there Monday. I have to start the background check then I have to wait 10 days after that. The one that they are selling at the sale price is the grey one or silver, whatever color you wanna call it. The black looks really good. I didn't see one at the shop since they didn't have any but from your video and other videos it looks great in black.
The Rough Rider I almost bought a couple years ago and never got around to it but now that this is out I'm glad.
Mine was sale price of $189 plus tax. I like the Single Six but at the $500 plus price I didn't want to spend that much. I prefer rifles over handguns and I can see spending $500 or more on a rifle but not a handgun. I'm just not motivated to pay a lot for a handgun but on a rifle I am. I have one other hand gun which is an ATI 22LR in the style of a 1911. I forgot how much it was I think like $229 or so.
The Wrangler is made of the same materials as the Heritage. It's got a Zinc Grip frame and Aluminum frame. I love how everyone calls this a "budget" gun but the Heritage is "cheap" 🤣.
The single six is more expensive because it's a much higher quality firearm and it comes with the 22 Magnum cylinder. I love Ruger but this is a cheaply made firearm no different from a Heritage.
Edit My Rough Riders have been perfect for several years now. They also have the 4 Colt click which is nice to hear Everytime you pull the hammer back. Hopefully your enjoying your Wrangler.
I own both the one with the birdhead grip and the standard grip and both great guns they shoot good a very accurate and yes they do a good job. The only advice that I can give you with this gun is do not drive fire at all have a great day.
The grips look like the stock blackhawk grips, but a little smaller.
The free wheeling cylinder bothers me a bit, the rough rider doesn't do that. Imagine having to line it up year after year, every time you ectract a case. Ugh. Maybe it'd get to be habit so you wouldn't notice. Hopefully.
The rough rider is fun, accurate and reliable in my case. I really think people are comparing them too harshly. The only thing I wish was different for the rr is the cylinder bolt is a stamped part. It seems to work fine, though. And if it did wear out, the part is easy to replace.
The rr is available in many different versions, mine has a wooden grip carved to resemble snake skin, it actually is pretty attractive.
The rr frame is solid. Some people make a mountain out of a molehill about the frame. The casting is stronger than necessary and keeps the price down.
The ruger action allows safe carry of 6 loaded cylinders, a big plus. The traditional rr action can allow safe carry of 6 loaded cylinders, but only if you use the hammer block safety (which is why it has the safety, I think). Tha safety is very conveniant to use for your thumb, is not ugly, and isn't there just for the lawyers (like the completely unnecessary safety on lever guns). It's there, from what I see, to allow all six cylinders to be used.
Both guns are worthwhile and different enough to coexist, I think.
I picked up one this Sunday was at a sale price that I could not pass on. Hope to get out this Sunday to try it out. At $169 I can throw it in my backpack in the trunk and not worry.
As to the guy that was posting a 10 day waiting period, my check was 15 minutes.
I've heard these guns smooth out after being used a bit.
I just got my very first firearm last week the HKVP9. I really wanted the P30 but both are hard to get. I wanna try and get the P30 someday. But this gun is definitely on my list to get also. I love this gun. I want the black one also.
The little Ruger Wrangler, is a well thought out handgun, good inexpensive blinker, training pistol for a first time shooter, or a compact trail and camp revolver for the novice shooter. God bless the folks at Ruger, to manufacture an excellent product, and the Ruger company stands behind all their products, used or new !!! Kevin Phoenix
Nice review man, I'm picking up my wrangler next Tuesday can't wait, trying to decide what grips I want to get, so many options and they are all around the 50 to 70 dollar range haha.
Thanks! I saw some laminated wood grips on the Ruger website for around $37.
Stay away from white or pearl they are fragile as hell and break easily. Ruger brand laminated grips are a great bargain and have always fit great for me.
Bought mine yesterday for$199. Shot 150 rounds today at an indoor range. This Revolver is a Lot of Fun to shoot and Very Accurate.
The Wrangler has a zinc alloy grip frame - read up on it and you will find that it’s quite a durable material.
I like my Ruger Blackhawk 45 long colt.....flames come out everywhere when lead is slung from my barrel.....😎
Ruger had a special package out that I just bought yesterday for $249 which is now the list price on Ruger.com for just the gun. They combined the Silver Carakote color with the wood grips instead of the normal checkered synthetic on the website and they threw in a Slim Jim type Ruger holster with leather strip gun retainer (goes around the trigger from the holster) which is listed at $29 plus shipping. However unlike the one listed there, this one has the stitching go all the way across the bottom instead of having the open bottom on the website. Very nice Ruger holster that form fits the Wrangler. I could not pass up the deal and had to go to 3 different outlets listing it before I found one that had 3 sets. Naturally I did not take the display one and they were happy to get me one still in the box unopened from the back storage area. Since right now it is almost impossible to find any pistols or revolvers for sale around here except Heritage single 6s, I felt lucky to have found this deal on line through this chain sporting goods store within 1/2 hour of me. I've bought and loved Rugers since I was 21 and in fact still have the classic 3-screw 1972 .357Mag/.38Sp Single Six Blackhawk I bought the year after I returned from Vietnam.
Waiting on mine also.
Im waiting on my an 10,000 rounds of 22.
Wait a couple of years. Ruger will come out with more colors and probably drop the price. I'm holding out for an Olive Drab veteran's edition.
I am hoping for a magnum cylinder. Plenty of room and durable enough.
Picked up brand new one yesterday for $170.
@@waynes4612 : Got my Olive Drab version last month. Looks better than I expected. (Price hasn't dropped though, demand will have to drop before the price does.)
Thanks. Those are nice holsters! Where did you get them?
One of them is Triple K and the other is AE Nelson Gunleather
I bought this in in the bronze color. Maybe not realistic of the times {color wise} but It looks cool to me. On another note, pulling the hammer back is a bear. Hope over time it will become easier.
Put gun oil on it. Rem spray then it becomes smooth.. mine is broke in. But at first was stiff .
I've owned the silver one for a month. Ruger still hasn't delivered it to my ffl. Cool gun but poorly thought out release.
I got the burnt bronze on layaway and a new pair of checkered wood grips coming for it. Gonna look sweet when thery,re on. From what I've heard these little gems shoot well and are accurate .Time will tell but at least NOW I HAVE MY SINGLE SIX. Could,nt bring myself to get the 600 dollar one ruger is famous for.
Is your wrangler accurate enough to dispatch snakes consistently at 3 or 4 yards? Thanks for your time.
It'll most likely shoot a little high that close. But if you are using snake shot it should be good enough.
After a month and 150 rounds I love mine.
are you able to fan the hammer on these ruger wranglers?
Didn't try
@@Skeeter_Dee yes you can
Very nice
Buying a gun that doesn't shoot straight is like going to a restaurant and getting a bad meal....you will never go back because of that one bad experience...!
I assume the other one is a bit more than $200?
Word to the wise, keep the gun in its original condition, these first editions will sell very nicely later on if you keep everything original.
I think you're a little too harsh on the rough rider, they're really good guns with great warranties. Still nice video, thinking of picking one up when I can find one
I've never fired a Rough Rider like I said but I've handled them often and done a lot of research. To me it felt cheaply made in contrast to the Ruger.
The rough rider IS cheaply made. Still works, but you have to expect a level of disposability from a $100 gun. I expect to buy 3 rough riders in my lifetime. I expect to leave the Wrangler to one of my kids.
Most Rough Riders are actually good.....Only problem is, if you need repair, Heritage Arms is owned by Taurus and there is a very long repair turn around at the present time is 12 week turn around.
@@mark7mod0 actually we had an issue with ours (due to old ammo no fault of the gun) and they were remarkably quick and helpful. Perhaps we got Lucky? Either way though thays good to keep in mind
@@scud553 I found the best deal is buy a Rough Rider from Buds online and for $6.95 you can buy a lifetime warranty to begin after the factory 1 year warranty ends.
Drop the link for those holsters :)
Peep these, way prettier in person Genuine Leather Cowboy Style Western Gun Holster www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSD7FJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_wSeXFb6AK9KKM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Does it have the transfer bar safety like the Single 6? Safe to load 6 rounds?
yes, safe to load all 6 cylinders. all modern ruger single action revolvers have a transfer bar safety.
Yes.
Are ruger's after 1973 have the transfer bar. If you have a pre 73 Rugern will upgrade it for you.
I think….this is a cool…. gun. I’ve just reee…cently purchased one for a… plink…er. I didnt…. Like the black or sil…ver. The burnt… bronze is totally theeeee….way to go.
But the Rough Rider has swappable cylinders between .22lr and. 22 magnum. Whe Ruger does that, this will be the best gun.
This was suppose to sell full retail for 200.00 bucks?
I got mine for around $200
looks like a gateway drug to me...
Oh, yes it is. Shooting it gives me desire for more.
Yup, I got the wrangler and I already have a single six waiting for me.
Mark Davis yep. I can see a Vacquero or Bearcat in my future. I
Ricardo Rodriguez See if you can find a pre-1967 Bearcat....small camp gun.
I hope this is short. The Wrangler I bought is a fine firearm. It is very accurate, and durable, everything you would want
in a RUGER. The transfer bar and hammer fit in MY pistol leaves a bit to be desired.
I will NOT return it. It meets my standards. It is RUGER. I'm good.
BTW, I replaced the cheesy plastic grips with Ruger rosewood, W/ medallion grips. Whole new pistol.
After your cylinder safety checks, I noticed that you cocked/decocked. Is that force of habit from the "load 5" revolvers or should I be doing the same with my Wrangler?
I do the same thing with my Ruger New Vquero. I heard somewhere that it doesn't scratch the cylinder that way🔫
My first impression was of the Ruger Wrangler was positive. It wasn't until I actually took it to the range and found out that there is NO accuracy with this gun at all....! I have a Ruger Single Six which is a great shooter. I am surprised Ruger would put out a inferior gun like this and tarnish their reprutation of producing fine firearms like the Blackhawk and Single Six...!
UPDATE: I sent my Wrangler back to Ruger and they corrected the accuracy problem...! It 's NOT a tack driver but at least it is now a decent plinker....!
I just bought one in Bronze yesterday. It's my second handgun and my first revolver. My other gun is a TaurusG2S which is a tank. However, I'm a little scared of beating on this little gun. I don't know how durable it is. The tolerances are great, but i'm affraid of putting too much weight on the cylinder and frame so I don't mess up those tolerances. Please comfort me in telling me it's ok to knock it around once in a while
It's solid beat on it an have some fun buddy u only live once
@@chrisholbrook661 Thanks Chris. I might have to now that you told me.
Hey man I can tell you that the only thing weak on the wrangler is the cerakote. They are like a rock.
No offense but if you have never fired a rough rider you aren't in a position to compare the two other than visually. I own three rough riders and never had a problem with anyone of them. I will eventually purchase a Ruger but I think the company must have been losing a lot of business to the rough rider that forced them to make a budget friendly gun.
I have 2 Wranglers and a Rough Rider and yes the Wrangler feels and looks like a much better gun than the Rough Rider. The "Paint Job" on the Rough Rider (on my gun) was sloppy and gave me the indication that the surface below it was lumpy. My Rough Rider was no where near the "Point Of Aim" but the Wranglers were both on the spot. I had the Rough Rider for 8 months prior to buying the Wranglers and spent a lot of time on the range trying to like it. I think that if I had bought a shorter barrel (I have the 6.5) I would have liked a much better. Any way after I bought the Wranglers I was going to retire the Rough Rider but instead I decided to strip it and give it an antique look. Once I started the project I noted that the Rider wasn't as bad underneath as the paint made it look. It really started to look really good and feel good. I was also starting to like the longer barrel. I still prefer the Wranglers but I decided not to retired my Rough Rider and bought an attractive holster for it. I may even modify the sight (the heck with the warranty) to get it on spot. So whenever I decide to do a little 22 LR range time the Rough Rider comes with me along with it's "brothers from another mother" the Wranglers since I don't have to hide it from my range buddies.
Great video, but the pause between words stopped me from watching the whole video.
Wrangler still not in stores around here so I gave up and bought the Ruff Ryder.
Quite happy with it, functions well and no worries about scratching it up.
Kind of like getting a mutt from the pound instead of waiting for a pedigree
from a breeder. My Heritage has cocomobolo grips out of the box BUT the
Wrangler's plastic grips can be replaced by Single-Six grips which add $50-75
to your 'budget' Ruger. That's assuming grips more available than the Wrangler.
7:42 RR has zinc alloy? Really?? Wonder why their website calls it aluminum alloy.
Altamont grips start at $28.00 for a Wrangler
All my lgs's are at full retail price $249, add a set of decent grips and you're well over $300. You can still get 2 RR for price of Wrangler. If I could find them for $200 I'd have one.
I feel the same....gun is great...grips are awful!!! I have the silver one.
I'm thinking about getting the laminated wood grips from Ruger
I just bought a set from Altamont . The Ruger Blackhawk Vaquero grips fit. Grips for all Ruger models with an XR3-RED frame fit the Wrangler
Let's see made in USA ruger under 2 Bill's bargain
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Heritage shoot better 😋
Don't say "like" all the time!
*tongue smack*
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Cool!
Everybody, not to spin a single action, like that, in the real gun world, they. Do that in the , movie, , reason why, put hard wear , on gun part, on cylinder hand, hard wear on the cylinder, gear
Please learn the proper pronunciation of the word "the" when the word following it begins with a consonant.
Look at the hammer and Trigger it looks like it's made out of tin. And those ugly notches in the back looks like shit. Ruger revolver quality went to hell in the last 15 years
It's not tin but I agree it's not my preference. Then again it's only a $200 gun. The Single Six's are much higher quality.
Nice review. Got mine a month ago, fun to shoot ! Where did you get those cool holsters ?