Ruger Wrangler 22LR Review

[@brtseif]

Just purchased one, my fiancé claimed it and named it “missy”. I guess I’ll have to order another one for me. Fun to shoot, reliable, and easy to maintain.

[@shaunosby5093]

Sounds like you may have a keeper!

[@brentvaughn1501]

I purchased the bronze. First 22 pistol I have ever owned . Worth every penny. Great job ruger!

[@Cameraman148]

Come on Guys !!!Ruger finally makes a Price Point 22lr Revolver and Everybody is Griping about Magnum This ...Barrel Length this...Finish This ETC....Its a Well Made American Revolver ...No Bells No Whistles But a Fun Plinker Around the Two Hundred $ Mark I own a Heritage 22cal SAA and Its Nice, owned Many Rugers and They are always well Made !! Besides Magnum Rds are Expensive to Shoot...Whats not to like about this Offering ???

[@treerat7631]

Always wanted a single six but could never justify paying 600 plus for a single six . This would be the ticket

[@shanecolunga2484]

Aluminum not acceptable for a firearm frame for a f14b, d, c, or e but not for a firearm.

[@ruger51995]

Idk I love this gun I cant find one to buy anywhere thought I'd like one of all.three

[@ruger51995]

@ADEBISI ADEBISI agree 22 guns are so fun

[@ruger51995]

@@treerat7631 exactly

[@Centurion501]

Beautiful single action revolver in 3 different colours, undeniably a great entry gun or plinker 👌 Ruger truly has raised the bar on affordability

[@Me2Lancer]

Glad to see Ruger introducing a budget priced .22 LR `1873 revolver. Enjoyed your review.

[@Hogheadsforbreakfast]

Heritage and Chiappa has cornered this market for years. Glad Ruger is jumping in on cost effective plinkers.

[@fordsrule35]

I believe the word is cheap.

[@skeetgielen1308]

@@fordsrule35 "dont fix it if it ain't broke" what he said was perfectly fine...

[@garymonsarratt6048]

Im in ill and cant buy ether one cuz of the melt law ,Just got me a wrangler {last one} at the gun shop ....I like it

[@jeffreylocke8808]

As a revolver it can shoot 22 Short and 22 Long as well as the 22 Long Rifle. Heck CB Caps and 22 shotshells too. Nothing to complain about and Cera-Kote makes it durable. Throw one in a tackle box and use it for snakes or whatever.

[@TheAwkwardStuffShow]

Just picked one up as a kit gun

[@TheAwkwardStuffShow]

@@michaelallen2221 Its quite accurate. More accurate than the heritage rough rider

[@John-mf6ky]

I'm not really into revolvers, especially single action. But man, something about this speaks to me haha.. Ruger knocked it out of the park with the looks, price point, philosophy of use, etc. It's really a pretty handsome little gun. I imagine this would be an awesome first gun for a younger shooter. Maybe even a good minimalist survival revolver??

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

As a guitar player, I equate these with Squire Classic Vibe Telecasters: super simple, classic design, built to last, solid as a rock

[@tmaddrummer]

Thank you Ruger!!! Thanks and Blessings Kentucky Gun Co!!!

[@charlesmiller6826]

I have a Heritage Rough rider, but would love one of these also. At least Ruger is making a entry level SA revolver, and are being honest and up front as to why no .22mag.

[@mikepo1094]

Cause no one wants 22 mag

[@charlesmiller6826]

No its the cheap material they are using for the frame that wont handle the higher pressure. See time frame 1:55 to 2:25 ish.

[@spencerwells1328]

@James clark well without proof, your nothing but a rumor spreading fool.

[@fordsrule35]

@James clark I read the Aluminum was A380 for the cylinder frame on the Ruger. Many of us like 22 Magnum. This gun will not have the Magnum cylinder because it will not hold up over time as Ruger has stated. It's a cheaply made firearm no more no less. The price reflects that.

[@DragonfruitPie]

I bought one for a fun 22 pistol to plink at targets or at the creek on my property. By far the best 250 I've spent for anything 22 just because the old school style of this is fun. It is balanced well and the trigger isn't to bad on it in comparison with other runner ups.

[@normandegeorge6526]

Awesome pistol great price, why are people whining about a 22mag cylinder? Get a single six or a heritage and quit your whining

[@Guy-mx4fb]

Seriously this is about having an affordable revolver, buy a more expensive one if they want, I love this gun

[@scream2749]

can’t wait to get one can’t believe how great the price is

[@1950Grendel]

I bought mine on line for under $200. Very pleased, very good gun if you're satisfied with the specs.

[@gijr2003]

My first Ruger 22 cost $60, back in 1972. Wish I had bought two or three of them.

[@garybombardier4640]

Yeah, Ruger has gotten way out of hand with their guns, especially the single six. Rediculous price for a 22.

[@ChaplainBobWalkerBTh]

$60 was 2 weeks salary of a minimum wage job in 1972. Of course gas was a quarter and candy bar was a nickel.

[@abelyerikaguerra1540]

60 dollars in 1972 is about 400 today,,,....

[@andrewwilson1975]

@@abelyerikaguerra1540 Yeah, but Single Six's and Bearcats, their classic .22 revolvers, are over $5-600 new now. Good luck finding one for under $600 new.

[@castercamber]

I'd love to see an Olive Drab veteran's edition.

[@nathanduckeorth806]

By a can of spray paint lol

[@dang2045]

castercamber they make an ODG one now.

[@bendrturtles]

Just bought an olive one today fyi

[@castercamber]

@@bendrturtles Awesome! How's it look?

[@bendrturtles]

castercamber looks great! And they quality of the finish is top notch!

[@vincentgrippi3282]

Love my rugers but the heritage on sale for $159 with the extra mag cylinder is also a great buy , still got to one of these though

[@williammccaslin8527]

This is a good SSA trainer, this is what I learned to shoot on, but mine was a colt, but see the value of these, .22LR is good for pistol training.

[@larrykennedy5974]

P P please

[@williammccaslin8527]

@@larrykennedy5974 I don't understand your answer, can you clarify please, unless your disagreeing with me.

[@maxximus2012]

This is a great economical entry for kids getting into cowboy action too.

[@H.C.Q.]

Yes, exactly!

[@ahuman2695]

@ADEBISI ADEBISI ego much?

[@ted.angell7609]

You mention it being a price-point revolver. I can't justify paying $800 for a 617/GP100 in .22lr, but $250 was fine. It's going to be an instructional tool for new shooters, the first gun some of them have ever held. They can't burn up ammo very fast with one of these 😃

[@charleshaynes815]

I preordered and got mine the first week or release. Much better than I expected

[@nascarFergie]

Somehow I missed the memo. Only found out about it 2 weeks ago. I have one on back order at my LGS. I just hope it weeks and not months before it arrives.

[@treyh007]

Very cool, Ruger rocks! Kinda sad no Magnum in the works but I understand their explanation. Thanks KGC

[@CampDavid54]

Nice to see a first time single action shooter run one

[@44hawk28]

Already own a Ruger lightweight, which the only steel parts on that are the Hammer trigger firing pin Barrel and ejector Rod housing. Everything else on the frame and subframe And the cylinder are all aluminum. It works wonderfully but they're only about five thousand of them ever made. It's sometimes called a tricolor because the frame the cylinder and the grip frame were all three different colors. You're telling me that you're getting them out the door between 2:25 and 2:49. And I'm already hearing people getting them in the range of 160 to 200. But that is just what I'm hearing.

[@dororo3118]

I just picked one up the other day and have feel in love with it. My only gripe is the sight, mine is way off shooting around 4" high at 15yd

[@wiltonsmith3397]

“Fallen”.

[@thespankdmonkey]

Looks awesome! Love to drive over from Las Vegas to visit y'all and take this little guy for a spin on the range. Hope the boss don"t mind losing his grave shift supervisor for awhile :)

[@richbermudacp]

Really hoping they make more with other barrel lengths

[@abbaby555]

Very nice revolver, great presentation as well

[@AllisChalmersMN]

Can you shoot 22 short out of them? I think Ruger made a great firearm with the Wrangler. I got a burnt bronze one the other day.

[@andrewstraub131]

.22 short .22 long .22 long rifle even .22 flobert

[@jeffcolwell8459]

Just bought a ruger wrangler earlier today was $189 plus tax came out to $203.29 not a bad price for a single action 22lr revolver will take it out soon will keep you posted

[@Platano_macho]

I had some steel case 22 ammo that only worked well in the summer

[@mailmannb7970]

Looking forward to getting one myself , go along side the Heritage and single six! But up here in Canada we need to wait another month or two!

[@garretthegun4982]

Might have to get one to avoid wear n tear on Bearcat

[@garretthegun4982]

Jon Doe love my bear cat. It’s one of those firearms that you can hand down to your children proudly

[@H.C.Q.]

Love the Bearcat- especially the one with the birds head grip.

[@RogueNation.]

July 4th and my gun store can't find these under our distributors. Ok then! Heritage it is.

[@heavymetalworks6375]

I'm on my sec one due to the first one the firing pin kept sticking in and wouldn't let the cyl. spin. I didn't even get a 100 rounds thur it. Grices Gun shop switched me out a new one for the broken one.

[@billkrebs4227]

I love mine... It is what it is, and what it is is awesome... not an ideal home defense or PC, but for entertainment, great

[@garywills5682]

Will they offer the birds head grip on these pistols. I've wanted a SA with the rounded grip. I own several rugers and they're super handguns. My super blackhawk 44 Mag, 10 1/2" barrel is an absolute love of mine.

[@vaportrail226]

Looks like it'd make a great tackle box gun

[@noway57]

A great refrigerator gun!

[@tomallen6073]

A magnum in such a short barrel is very limited in performance gains, louder but not much more energy, I’ve done the testing.

[@pemjoe]

Either I missed it or they didn't say. Can you use shorts? Maybe dumb question.

[@porkfat8109]

Someone once said to me " there are no dumb questions, only dumb answers " I tend to think this is true. The reviewer explained that the aluminum frame was not meant to withstand magnum rounds. So I feel pretty confident that shorts would work just fine being less powerful than longs inwhich it was designed to handle.

[@bigbuckdown7777]

absolutely

[@tarassmith2325]

Ok, so what happened to the Bearcat, smaller yes?

[@mikee3997]

Must be popular I can not find any in Ct where I shop have to order it.

[@johnhamre990]

I just bought one today 180 plus tax I'm thinking a great shooter for fun

[@madmandu]

How about a 8 round cylinder??

[@campoayala9885]

Right...

[@H.C.Q.]

Again, that's not traditional.

[@ohgary]

How about free ammo for life?

[@reelnative01]

That’s good to know that the frame is so weak it won’t support a 22mag bullet also I tried the free wheeling cyl for loading and it is Horrable it doesn’t stop at the proper point for loading and unloading as do all other revolvers, you can see in your vid how hard it is to load and unload when the cly doesn’t stop in the proper location

[@twolak1972]

Open our eyes, all you have to do is line up the cylinder divots with the extractor rod tube. A 5 year old could do it.

[@poundloungepodcast1589]

There are small aluminum framed revolvers that are chambered in .38+ But .22 mag is too much?

[@kymopar]

..wonder how long it will be before they are recalled,due to the aluminum top strap being gas cut?..

[@marcturcasso5788]

man I doubt it. I have a aluminum alloy smith 317 that I have shot a grundle...not an issue in 22 lr

[@wes326]

I want one of these or a Heritage .22 with adjustable sights.

[@Prepare2Survive]

I picked one up last week for 189. If Ruger makes one with a 6 inch barrel I'll buy that one too.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Prepare2Survive hey there mate could you pick one up for me and FedEx it to Australia 🇦🇺 I’ll send ya the cash ?

[@longhunter5935]

Craig- since not an auto are you allowed to have in Australia?

[@craigkaschan4822]

Longhunter no we are not allowed to have a pocket knife. You have to have a handgun license and they are so expensive and the red tape is unbelievable. But if ya want to send me one I won’t tell anyone. 🇦🇺

[@Prepare2Survive]

@@craigkaschan4822 They don't even allow pepper spray do they?

[@longhunter5935]

Craig- wasn’t meaning to be snarky/smart ass, I’m genuinely interested. The gun grabbing left in this country (the US), often tout you all as an example of “common sense gun control”, “how to decrease violence in a country”, etc etc etc.

[@christopherkaesemeyer1575]

I got the black one because it was the first one I saw in stock then a week later I saw the bronze.

[@j.bmillennial3988]

They are $300 in CA

[@sidneymooremoore9507]

They are 225 to 275 at certain shops in Ga.

[@derekjewell1257]

Bought one a couple weeks ago still waiting on it , hurry up ruger lol

[@caddilacjim]

I'm going to have to have one,especially at that price point.

[@ptigris939]

How does it handle the hot 22 loads like velocitor and stinger and aguila Supermax.the velocitor should have a 100 ft.lbs of muzzle energy with 4.5 inch barrel..fairly potent

[@kimthurston9192]

since it is not made, nor recommended for magnum rounds, and since it is an aluminum frame, why would you take the chance of ruining a 200.00 gun? If you want to shoot hotter loads, get the single six, which is MADE for hotter loads

[@ptigris939]

@@kimthurston9192 I was talking about hyper velocity 22 long rifle rounds,like stingers and velocitor..according to Ruger it is designed for those rounds:)

[@ptigris939]

@UCA2OjlL1QoRp0zu_cLRR62g lucky you! I'll get one family soon:)

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

P Tigris it loves Stingers and 40 grain Federal

[@ironhorse127]

Nice idea as far as a price point gun. I would save a little longer and buy the single six.

[@pacificdragon1]

Is it safe to carry with 6 rounds in the cylinder, or do you need to leave the hammer on an empty chamber like a Colt?

[@fishlanding]

load 6 - Ruger built in a safety bar

[@luckybassturd7260]

Safety meeting @ the bar, what? 🍻🍻🥂😜 fishlanding is buying first round!🍻🤣

[@doughesson]

You can load 6 or load 5 & carry the hammer down on an empty chamber if that suits you.

[@luckybassturd7260]

tuff` crowd...

[@g-rock6329]

What city are you in i would like to stop in and check out your supply

[@davidmiller6981]

Good value good shooter but check the loading gate sent back not fixable riveted can not get to gate area check gate before you plunk down money

[@littleteethkeith]

I bought a Wrangler. It’s well built and good looking. It’s an ok shooter. However I feel like my Heritage Rough Rider is much more accurate and has a superior trigger pull. That said I know the Ruger will be a much lower maintenance gun.

[@timschutte8310]

, love it, I'm getting the bronze

[@chuckblackwelder6597]

I did too but all look good.

[@andysimmons6489]

Are they safe to use rat shot?

[@3155DOGMAN]

Yes.

[@MadMatt1984]

I just picked one up new online for $139

[@chrismcqueen3920]

matthew mayersky what site

[@MadMatt1984]

@@chrismcqueen3920 Rural King,

[@mikestrohbusch5434]

Your full of CRAP!! They don't even list the Wrangler

[@ruger51995]

I'd love to have all 3 versions but I cant find the fucjing things to buy anywhere I'd love to have one before they go up to 500$ like the bearcat

[@raylowery9466]

i went on 3 different weapon sites i use to purchase guns and none of them list this revolver, don't get that.........................

[@kaibaskywalker2725]

I just bought this gun. I never owned a revolver

[@BaldwinBay]

My Ruger Revolver GP100 is awesome. Three inch barrel. 357 Magnum. Model#1715. Use Federal Premium Ammo Low Recoil.

[@seaskoot1957]

All my rugers are the old 3 screw single 6 with no Transfer bar.

[@shermdog6969]

If it was 10 rounds I'd buy one.

[@normandegeorge6526]

sherm dog if it was 10 rounds you’d want 15

[@shermdog6969]

@@normandegeorge6526 no just 10. It drives me crazy to have the room in the cylinder for 10 but don't.

[@bobbyhaney522]

Its $200 bucks big deal

[@ohgary]

Buy two. Then you get TWELVE rounds!

[@shermdog6969]

@@ohgary 2 is always a good idea.

[@manbeastx69]

Now Ruger needs to make a top break revolver in 22 because I hate that loading gate

[@ZombieWilfred]

Meh... In the age of semi-auto pistols the fastest reloading revolver is completely outmatched by a mag change. Gate loading and top break revolvers both pretty much lose out to the modern swing out cylinder designs in combined practicality and durability. This is for plinking or maybe pest control or dispatching animals in traps, but it's mainly just to give that Old West Colt SAA nostalgia at the range at a decent price, so it's good for what it's supposed to be...

[@manbeastx69]

@@ZombieWilfred I am not comparing it to magazines as a speed thing I am just tired of loading gates and would like something new in a 22

[@ZombieWilfred]

@@manbeastx69 Yeah, I get the wanting something different. I have a top break and it's fun, especially when you open it up and all the casings go flying out... But neither is really practical and they're concerned about moving units was my point, and the Colt SAA is thought of as THE cowboy gun and therefore it's popular/desired so inexpensive .22 versions of it sell well. They'd have a harder time moving Schofield-style .22s, but I'd be stoked if they were available. They make pretty much every other kind of gun in .22lr and I think it's awesome because full caliber replicas and originals of certain guns are so expensive/unavailable. Schofields are a good example, I'd love one, but they're pricey...

[@clangerbasher]

That would be good. I am surprised one of the smaller companies (NAA?) haven't brought out an adult top break revolver.

[@ZombieWilfred]

@@clangerbasher NAA does make a top break version I believe. I think this guy wants a full sized one, though, the NAAa are tiny. They're cool, though.

[@Calibir1]

Cerakote??? ((Maybe a fatal flaw in this gun))... Don't get me wrong - I still love this little gun - I just received one a few days ago now and in less than 100 rounds the Cerakote finish is burning off on the face of the cylinder around the cylinder holes - It appears that Cerakote does NOT handle the heat when on a revolver due to the hot powder flash at the cylinder gap and the forcing cone ... I have shot approximately 120 rounds Federal Eagle copper jacketed so far - there are now white rings on the face of the cylinder that I think is the bare aluminum showing through... I think this will become an issue to Ruger in time (maybe in a pretty short amount of time)... Has anyone else had this happen yet???

[@joestewart7487]

wait it's selling in utah for $150

[@markh385]

I love this gun

[@COPPERMOUNTAINCOINS.]

Still over priced, I use a heritage rough rider for hunting and trapping and it cost me 106 dollars it came with two cylinders 22lr and 22mag it's worked flawlessly for the last ten years its accuracy is good to about 50 yards( my old eyes) why pay two to four hundred dollars for something you can get for alot less.

[@jimthomas777]

Robert Waterman , I agree 100% percent Robert , and the plus side is two cylinders , 22LR and 22Mag and cheaper , plus you get what you want , two guns in one

[@MessySketcher]

Just happy they didn't put that horrible safety on it like that OTHER gun Co.

[@active6302]

None coming to Canada yet.

[@tacticalcrusader3709]

Fuck Canada.

[@kenzawlacki3175]

I have a single-six and a Bearcat, I just had to get one of these. Hoping for a Birdshead grip someday.

[@DrunkMouse2030]

Good review the single six is better though

[@treerat7631]

The single six cost three times more

[@DrunkMouse2030]

tree rat76 and it’s worth it

[@3155DOGMAN]

Pricepoint.

[@COPDAD60632]

Great video

[@rls303]

Thanks

[@aaarrreee]

Thank You

[@claudelaxdal9339]

Just got one

[@MommaRed1862]

The issue is it’s 22 and not suitable for on the Ranch, you need a .45

[@constitutiongoing]

CCI is the best for the wrangler

[@loganross1861]

What’s the life on these? How long will they last?

[@normandegeorge6526]

Logan Ross if it lasts 2 years that’s $10 a month. It cost more than that to take it to an indoor range😜

[@bigbuckdown7777]

you won't be around when it dies

[@randallbyrd1973]

Very nice

[@gasmandl]

I’ve got the single six and have to say, these ruger revolvers are solid shooters.

[@maxgamerg.f.a1703]

Qual o valor

[@rif4357]

Beautiful. Call me when they make it double action

[@skeetgielen1308]

Oh shut up you baby.

[@johnsilver7150]

Can the Wrangler be made with a 357 cal and kept the same price?????

[@RS-686]

If they didn't want to do a 22mag due to the frame strength, you really think they are going to make a 357?

[@ohgary]

John Silver and free ammunition for life??

[@lrlapua8035]

mine sucks, loading gate is so hard to open not even worth shooting much compared to my Heritage 22/22mag Birdshead....

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Just watching you that unlocked cylinder looks like a bigger pain in but than its worth. Especially if your down to a couple rounds for whatever reason. I'd rather see it locked up till a half cocked position then maybe spin both ways but some resistance with a spring etc because you was fumbling more with it in full free float than anything. the frame doesnt have anything to do without a 22 mag cylinder because a 22 mag don't have that much more power. It's a barrel issue because a mag round is just a slight hair bigger than 22lr that's why. Plus change your weak hand grip slightly and keep your thumb up for faster cocking and staying on target.

[@bigbuckdown7777]

what a douche

[@DisHammerhand]

I've ordered one for some inexpensive fun.

[@richardmartin3243]

They knew make him in a 44 magnum with A7A 1/2 inch barrel and capable of shooting a 300 grain bullet out of them and keep it around $350.00 for the working man alone can afford it

[@henerymag]

I call B.S on no mag cylinder. The frame must be weaker than other budget gun like the Heritage RR or the Herbert Schmitd line of revolvers, both have a WMR cylinder, even the Chiappa 1873 has one and that's made completely of an alloy with steel liners in cylinder and barrel.

[@grandmasterjauffre4761]

I've shot aluminum framed revolvers in 38+, that frame could easily handle the pressure of a 22 magnum.

[@elcues]

What about 22 WMR ! Just to give Ruger a wake up call ! The free wheeling cylinder is good.

[@3155DOGMAN]

Did you watch all of the video?

[@jasonlehman2090]

It's INTEGRAL rear sight. Not internal. Integral means it's machined into the top strap. Also the freespin cylinder is not easier to unload. In a traditional single action the half cock indexes the chambers perfectly to work the ejection rod faster. ALL New Model Ruger revolver cylinders don't index in line with the ejection rod simply because of the loading gate disconnect. I have both the freespin and non freespin models, 4 Blackhawks in all. I prefer the traditional unloading method if my Uberti Cattlemen better.

[@ronaldocarneiro6884]

Excelente arma em cal 22 lr

[@chuckblackwelder6597]

Can the effort the hammer takes to cock be made lighter? Have a little arthritis in my thumbs.

[@davidspin5353]

The zinc alloy part is the lowest quality metal.

[@bossbwana5946]

If you want a ALL stainless steel one then you can always buy yourself a Ruger Bearcat

[@davidspin5353]

@@bossbwana5946 Yeah that Bear Cat is sweet!

[@bossbwana5946]

@@davidspin5353 , yes I am going to get me a stainless Bearcat