Ruger Wrangler Single-Action Revolver – Review

By Terril Hebert

U.S.A. – When I first heard of the Ruger Wrangler, I had plenty to be excited about. It is Ruger’s first new single-action 22 line to be introduced in sixty years. I am no fan of the Western shows that recreated the single-action revolver market back in the 50s, but Ruger six-shooters and me have been linked since the beginning. I first cut my teeth on handgun shooting with a Ruger Bearcat and lately, I’ve have been keeping a Ruger Single Six in my kit. I believe these are excellent 22 caliber handguns that will continue to sell well for Ruger. If you want a good “fun”, training, or camp gun, I can highly recommend both.

The Wrangler should fit the bill just as well–at half the price. To my surprise, the reaction amongst some Ruger enthusiasts was mixed. I was amongst the hopeful camp, while others opined that the Wrangler is a symptom of Ruger’s emphasis on budget guns and allegedly declining quality control in general.

But is this really the case? I placed an order for a Wrangler to find out for myself.

Ruger Wrangler Single-Action Revolver