Ruger Wrangler

[hps]

Gunblast.com has a review posted now. He really seems to like it.

That guy likes EVERYTHING!!

 

[Principal Skinr]

That guy likes EVERYTHING!!

Lol, yeah, but I don't blame him. That's why they call it Gunblast. He has a blast shooting all the free guns! He also seems particularly fond of Rugers. That's probably why they sent all three colors to him. He did do some testing, though, and got dime sized groups at 25 yards from a rest with Wolf match ammo. That's excellent. He got 1 inch with Remington cheapo Golden Bullets, too.

I'm impressed that this inexpensive gun still has a hammer forged barrel.

 

[WebSnyper]

Nice! I haven't done a transfer in awhile. Do they still go for typically 20 bucks at most gun stores? I'll wait for the LGS's to get them and show the price, but if they can't get to $199, then I'll buy online with a transfer. The last time I did one was at Fort Liberty and it was 20 bucks.

Can vary alot. I'd call before to confirm current. I've been doing all mine at USDS and they were $15 cash, $20 card, but recently increased to $20 cash I believe.

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[hps]

Give em 6 months! these revolvers will be everywhere. I'm really not a single action revolver guy but at this price its gonna be hard to NOT buy one.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Lol, yeah, but I don't blame him. That's why they call it Gunblast. He has a blast shooting all the free guns! He also seems particularly fond of Rugers. That's probably why they sent all three colors to him. He did do some testing, though, and got dime sized groups at 25 yards from a rest with Wolf match ammo. That's excellent. He got 1 inch with Remington cheapo Golden Bullets, too.

I'm impressed that this inexpensive gun still has a hammer forged barrel.

Enjoyed his review too, just like most of his others. At the end, he almost did the quick fire...

 

[SPOOK331945]

Hope Ruger gets plenty stocked up for the demand. Feel that they are going to be very very popular for the price and will sell out quick

 

[Principal Skinr]

Plainfield Shooting Supplies sold their first one today. I called and Bob said they got a black one 15 minutes before I called and had already sold it. They'll make the hell out of these things, so I'm guessing in a month it'll be easy to find one in just about any gun store for under 200 bucks.

 

[NateIU10]

Somebody asked one of the reps that while I was looking at it. He laughed and said no, it's an aluminum frame.

A bit of a flippant answer. During destructive / intentional abuse testing it was noted that 22 MAG with a several projectile bore obstruction would cause the cylinder frame to fail in an unsafe manner. Yes, 22 MAG works, but Ruger will not be doing it for that reason.

 

[cosermann]

I looked them over at the NRA show last weekend. Looked like a cowboy-fied Single-Six with a rough finish and a little gritty.

Didn't hold any appeal for me compared to the Single-Six at the time. That was before I heard how cheap the street price will likely be.

For LESS than $200 new, I doubt you can find a better 22 revolver.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I've gotta say these are pretty tempting if the price comes down like it should. First .22 revolver I ever shot was a buddy's Heritage Roughrider, but I was brand new to handguns in general (I don't think I owned one at the time) and I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Now that I've got a lot more experience under my belt with larger caliber revolvers, I think I'd like to give it a go again. I really like shooting my Ruger Blackhawk convertible (45 Colt/45 acp).

 

[jimbob488]

My concern would be durability. I know I’ll shoot it a lot. I was wondering about the warranty myself


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[Areoflyer09]

My concern would be durability. I know I’ll shoot it a lot. I was wondering about the warranty myself


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It’s a Ruger, don’t worry about the warranty. If you wear it out from shooting it, you’ll have spent a lot more than the purchase price on ammo. If something happens that isn’t normal wear and tear, Ruger will take care of it.

 

[cosermann]

This is a Ruger for the price of a Heritage. Not sure what's not to like here.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I just put money down on one. It'll be the first silver or bronze one in at Bradis. Plainfield Shooting Supplies has had two in now, and both sold within minutes of arrival, Lol! They're starting to roll in. I'm guessing big volume gun stores are getting them first. Ft. Liberty and Copperhead Ridge haven't even ordered them yet.

 

[Punkinhead]

I'll wait until they become a regular counter dweller at places like Rural King, which I suspect will take a couple months. I can't imagine a better cheap plinker for teaching children. They may be ugly, but as long as there's a Glock 17 in my safe I'm in no position to judge a gun's aesthetics.

 

[SPOOK331945]

but as long as there's a Glock 17 in my safe I'm in no position to judge a gun's aesthetics.

this made me giggle

 

[three50seven]

I wonder if they are going to come out with a 22mag version.

I kind of doubt it, but only time will tell. Until then, that's an easy conversion for most gunsmiths

 

[three50seven]

Hope Ruger gets plenty stocked up for the demand. Feel that they are going to be very very popular for the price and will sell out quick

This seems to me like one of those that Ruger has already been building for a few months in anticipation of the announcement.

 

[cosermann]

I kind of doubt it, but only time will tell. Until then, that's an easy conversion for most gunsmiths

Funny, 'cause I kind of expect it within a year or two. But yeah, we'll have to wait and see.

 

[three50seven]

Funny, 'cause I kind of expect it within a year or two. But yeah, we'll have to wait and see.

I would agree with you, were it not for the alloy frame. As conservative as Ruger has been in the past, I can't see them pushing the limits, but who knows!

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