Ruger single action 22 l.r.

[RandyD]

What you got one for whenever really isn't relevant to current market. The going rate is $400+ for that used. The Wrangler is 1/2 that new at any LGS.

No one was comparing a new Wrangler to a good or better Single-six convertible for a nominal premium.

It is relevant, when you compare the Single Six which has a .22 magnum cylinder, adjustable sights and a better finish, the Single Six in my opinion offers a lot more. See my post above, around June 13, 2019, I bought a used Ruger Single Six in excellent condition, with a .22 magnum cylinder for only $239. For a link, see my above post.

I am not bagging on the Wrangler, if you want a cheap looking single shot revolver, then by all means buy it.

[ar15barrels]

I am not bagging on the Wrangler, if you want a cheap looking single shot revolver, then by all means buy it.

Mine holds 6.
And I wanted it because it's a fixed sight and skinny front sight blade like a colt peacemaker.
It's a baby Vaquero.

It's a different gun from my Single Six just like my Blackhawk is a different gun than my Vaquero.
Variety is the spice of life.
Collect the whole set.

[Canucky]

I can't hit the side of a barn off-hand with a Single-Six. Off of rest, it is very accurate.

The Single-Six just not fit for big hands. I shoot other larger frame pistols very well. But the Single-Six, and the Blackhawk, not so much. I like both of those pistols they just swim in my hand.

Put some Hoags on it. 9.5 stainless Star model. Really help steady the long sight. Have a rail and leupold scope to mount one of these days.

[JagerDog]

It is relevant, when you compare the Single Six which has a .22 magnum cylinder, adjustable sights and a better finish, the Single Six in my opinion offers a lot more. See my post above, around June 13, 2019, I bought a used Ruger Single Six in excellent condition, with a .22 magnum cylinder for only $239. For a link, see my above post.

I am not bagging on the Wrangler, if you want a cheap looking single shot revolver, then by all means buy it.

So you found a unicorn. I don't know how you found it at that price, but it's well below the going rate. Someone planning to spend that much will most likely be disappointed. That makes it irrelevant.

The going rate is in the $400 class confirmed by Gunbroker completed listings. New they're fetching closer to $600. Gotta add shipping and FFL fees too so add another $80 or so. Basically, over twice what the Wrangler fetches new every day of the week at the LGS.

No one has said the Wrangler is a better gun. They've only said it was a good gun for the price point. IMHO head and shoulders above that Rough Rider even without the mag capability. It might get knocked around a bit more than I'd allow a convertible single six to partake in.

Will you sell me your Single Six for $300? You can just go buy another one for $239 if you like.

[3453]

There is a SSM, blued for $320 in the marketplace. Says in Upland or I would have another.

[pinger]

I have shot both the Single Six and Wrangler and couldn't get tight groups with the Wrangler. At an indoor range, about 7 yards, from a rest, the Wrangler groups were up to 3" for me whereas less than 1" for the Single Six. The Single Six was 6.5" with adjustable sights and the Wrangler had the skinny fixed sights. For my eyes, the sight picture was so much more defined with the wide flat top fronts sight and well defined rear blade on the Single Six. The top of the Wrangler blade looked thin and rounded to me and the rear notch was not well defined either. I don't know what other factors of each gun like trigger, barrel, etc. come in to play.

I know I can improve shooting the Single Six because the front ramp sight glares in certain conditions and I lose the sight picture. I plan on getting a Patridge type blade made by Fermin Garza.

https://fermincgarza.com/shop/ols/products/2-dogs-custom-single-six-sights

If the Wrangler is made with adjustable sights in the future I will be one of the first in line.

[ar15barrels]

If the Wrangler is made with adjustable sights in the future I will be one of the first in line.

Don't worry about that happening.
That would make it a completely different gun than what it's supposed to be.

That's like saying you want a Vaquero with adjustable sights that's NOT a Blackhawk.

[pinger]

True. It may get a different name but now and before Single Sixes and Bearcats come in both types of sights.

[ar15barrels]

True. It may get a different name but now and before Single Sixes and Bearcats come in both types of sights.

The adjustable sight bearcat looks like a single six with a bearcat styled cylinder due to the ugly sights.
The real fixed sight single sixes are the OLD models, before they introduced the single six adjustable sight frame.

The big difference is that single sizes and bearcats have steel frames with aluminum grip frames while the wrangler has an aluminum frame and a zinc grip frame.

Some think aluminum is no good for the frame but my 50 year old Colt Frontier Scout aluminum frames have held up just fine.

[pinger]

True again. I like the lighter weight of the Wranglers vs the Single Sixes. The Single Sixes because they are built like a tank, are way heavy. The 4.62" Stainless (w/ steel grip frame) Single Six is 36 oz. The blue version (w/ aluminum grip frame) is 32 oz. The Wrangler is 30 oz. The 4.2" Bearcat is 24 oz. I like the Wrangler size and the Bearcat weight.

The Wrangler cylinder is steel. If they made the cylinder aluminum, the gun would lose more weight. I have a S&W 43C 22lr w/aluminum cylinder and it weighs almost nothing.

The large groups I shot with the Wrangler are probably my fault. It's my old (barely pass the DMV eye test) eyes that have a harder time with the small fixed sights. If (hopefully when) they ever make the other version, I'll buy it.

This is the Wrangler fixed sight picture.

[bergmen]

The adjustable sight bearcat is just a single six with a bearcat engraved unfluted cylinder.
The real fixed sight single sixes are the OLD models, before they switched the single frame six to adjustable sights.
The fixed sight single six sold today is a bearcat frame with a single six grip frame and an extra 22mag cylinder.

I'm not sure where you are getting this. The Bearcat and Single Six have completely different frame and cylinder designs, unique to each model. A Bearcat cylinder will not work in a Single Six frame, just look at the different locations of the cylinder latch notches for one thing.

BTW, Ruger introduced the Super Single Six with adjustable sights in 1964 and I think it was alongside the Single Six with fixed sights for some time (not sure about that).

Dan

[ar15barrels]

I'm not sure where you are getting this.

You are right.
I was looking at photos of the ones I don't have and didn't notice the cylinder notch location differences.
Looks like I need a bearcat now.

[bergmen]

You are right.

Looks like I need a bearcat now.

Yeah, me too!

Dan

[RandyD]

So you found a unicorn. I don't know how you found it at that price, but it's well below the going rate. Someone planning to spend that much will most likely be disappointed. That makes it irrelevant.

The going rate is in the $400 class confirmed by Gunbroker completed listings. New they're fetching closer to $600. Gotta add shipping and FFL fees too so add another $80 or so. Basically, over twice what the Wrangler fetches new every day of the week at the LGS.

No one has said the Wrangler is a better gun. They've only said it was a good gun for the price point. IMHO head and shoulders above that Rough Rider even without the mag capability. It might get knocked around a bit more than I'd allow a convertible single six to partake in.

Will you sell me your Single Six for $300? You can just go buy another one for $239 if you like.

You need remedial training on how to search gunbroker.com I just did a search on completed sales, and there were several Ruger Single Six revolvers that sold for under $200. Here is a link to one that sold for $175.00. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/864984318

I won't sell my Ruger Single Six. This is my third one, and I regret selling the other two. Besides, I would be taking advantage of a handicapped person. Sharpen them gunbroker.com skills and then lets barter.

[JagerDog]

You need remedial training on how to search gunbroker.com I just did a search on completed sales, and there were several Ruger Single Six revolvers that sold for under $200. Here is a link to one that sold for $175.00. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/864984318

I won't sell my Ruger Single Six. This is my third one, and I regret selling the other two. Besides, I would be taking advantage of a handicapped person. Sharpen them gunbroker.com skills and then lets barter.

I see that has both cylinders, minimal blue wear and adjustable sights too!

Oh wait.....

Don't know why you feel the need to attempt to denigrate me. I just said some one-off price that isn't really repeatable isn't relevant to "the market". That really shouldn't hurt your feeling, though it seems to have. I didn't say YOU were irrelevant, but you're moving in that direction.