Breaking the Mold with Ruger Wrangler Rimfire Revolver (VIDEO)

By Kristin Alberts

Over 65-years ago, Sturm, Ruger & Company revived the nearly departed single-action rimfire platform with the Single Six revolver. Today, they’re making that same six-shootin’ design accessible to the masses with the most affordable wheelgun ever. Built in America for blue-collar Americans, the new Ruger Wrangler stirs nostalgic dreams of western flicks and gunslingers.
Rustlin’ Up the Numbers on the Wrangler
It’s seldom appropriate to lead with the price of a firearm ahead of specs, but in the case of the new Wrangler, cost is what immediately catches the eye. With an MSRP of only $249 and real-world prices as low as $179 online, the single-action six-gun appeals immediately to a budget-conscious rimfire market.
What exactly do plinkers get for that price? The Wrangler is chambered only in .22 Long Rife at this time, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see a .22 WMR cylinder in the near future. The 4.62-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is of solid steel.  Overall length is a wieldy 10.25-inches. Sights are basic, with a blade front and integral notch rear.
A transfer bar safety allows shooters to safely carry a full six rounds with the hammer resting on a loaded chamber. The trio of Cerakote finishes make Wrangler revolvers instantly

Source: Guns.com