Ruger Wrangler

[plumbum]

I'm unfamiliar with revolvers. What do you look for so you dont have to cock the hammer every shot? Double action feature?

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Yes, DA/SA revolvers cock with long trigger pull or if cocked manually, have a short light trigger pull.
This is a single-action revolver, and you have to manually cock the hammer each time, and manually unload each chamber in the cylinder (just the way God intended it!)

[dfletcher]

I’m adding it to my list - maybe I need one in July as a B-day gift to myself.

Looks to me to be a fixed sight, aluminum alloy frames Single Six with painted finish.

And an aluminum cylinder, if I read the spec sheet correctly. I'm sure Ruger put those two lines around the cylinder to match the 3rd one that will appear courtesy of the cylinder bolt. Probably a steel lined alloy barrel judging by its girth.

Is Ruger outsourcing to Arminus?

All in all - blech.

I have plenty of Rugers. This won't be one of them.

[SnWnMe]

And an aluminum cylinder, if I read the spec sheet correctly. I'm sure Ruger put those two lines around the cylinder to match the 3rd one that will appear courtesy of the cylinder bolt. Probably a steel lined alloy barrel judging by its girth.

Is Ruger outsourcing to Arminus?

All in all - blech.

I have plenty of Rugers. This won't be one of them.

Alloy cylinders for 22s have been around since 1997.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/model-317-kit-gun

[elSquid]

[Tom-ADC]

I emailed my FFL guy tonight I want one or two! Ruger quality at Heritage prices!

[elSquid]

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

The construction of the Ruger Wrangler is quite a departure from the Single Six. The Wrangler’s grip frame zinc die cast, where the Single Six is either steel or aluminum, depending on model. Zinc castings are impact and corrosion resistant, cast to a tight tolerance and require virtually no secondary finishing after being pulled from the mold. The process of die casting is faster than other materials, less material is required because of the precision of the casting and the molds are permanent. An excellent way of reducing cost without diminishing quality. The cylinder frame is aluminum, the barrel and cylinder are made of alloy steel.

Article compares against single-six.

-- Michael

[alpha_romeo_XV]

At least the Heritage comes with nice real wood grips. Those plastic grips just don't do it for me. New grips would add $40

[Sir Toast]

Can't argue with the price at Turners, $179

[Guns and guitars]

That burnt ceracoat version is awesome.

[k1dude]

The construction of the Ruger Wrangler is quite a departure from the Single Six. The Wrangler’s grip frame zinc die cast, where the Single Six is either steel or aluminum, depending on model. Zinc castings are impact and corrosion resistant, cast to a tight tolerance and require virtually no secondary finishing after being pulled from the mold. The process of die casting is faster than other materials, less material is required because of the precision of the casting and the molds are permanent. An excellent way of reducing cost without diminishing quality. The cylinder frame is aluminum, the barrel and cylinder are made of alloy steel.

This is incorrect. Ruger's own video states the frame is aluminum. Not zinc.

[k1dude]

Dammit. I thought I was done buying guns in Kalifornia. Looks like I have to buy one more.

[Fishwishin]

It would pair well with a Henry AR-7 for the person who is low on firearm inventory, but wanted to throw together an inexpensive emergency kit. This Wrangler would not at all be my first choice, but it checks a nice box for those seeking a utilitarian firearm on the cheap. It would also make a good trainer/first gun too.

[elSquid]

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

grip frame zinc die cast, where the Single Six is either steel or aluminum, depending on model. Zinc castings are impact and corrosion resistant, cast to a tight tolerance and require virtually no secondary finishing after being pulled from the mold. The process of die casting is faster than other materials, less material is required because of the precision of the casting and the molds are permanent. An excellent way of reducing cost without diminishing quality. The cylinder frame is aluminum, the barrel and cylinder are made of alloy steel.

This is incorrect. Ruger's own video states the frame is aluminum. Not zinc.

Zinc grip frame means that this revolver cannot be sold in places that have a "saturday night special" melting point law.

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

-- Michael

[k1dude]

Zinc grip frame means that this revolver cannot be sold in places that have a "saturday night special" melting point law.

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

-- Michael

I stand corrected. I didn't consider the grip frame being different than the cylinder frame.

[elSquid]

I stand corrected. I didn't consider the grip frame being different than the cylinder frame.

The cool thing for ( some?/all? ) Ruger SA revolvers is that grip frames can be swapped out and replaced.

https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=ruger+grip+frames&ksubmit=y

It'll be neat to see what folks do with the Wrangler.

I just might be talking myself into buying one.



-- Michael