Ruger Wrangler 22lr revolver

[Simon]

I'm thinking of buying one of these and I'm just wondering if anyone has one to give a review. Good, bad or ? Is it particular about certain ammo?
Accuracy? Etc.
Thanks!

 

[10mmLife]

I'm thinking of buying one of these and I'm just wondering if anyone has one to give a review. Good, bad or ? Is it particular about certain ammo?
Accuracy? Etc.
Thanks!

Great plinking revolver for the money. Revolvers aren't usually ammo picky so you should be ok feeding anything it will load.

 

[javbike]

I have two 22lr revolvers a heritage and ruger both will eat anything you feed it enjoy if you get it no complaints at all very reliable will go bang just load it the ruger is a little more accurate but no complaints on both

 

[10mmLife]

I have two 22lr revolvers a heritage and ruger both will eat anything you feed it enjoy if you get it no complaints at all very reliable will go bang just load it the ruger is a little more accurate but no complaints on both

I also have a couple heritage revolvers that have run reliably for hundreds of rounds so far. They are surprisingly very accurate considering the low cost.

 

[835mag]

I have one. It hit about 8” low at 10 yards. I had to lower the front site by about 1/3rd to get it on point of aim. Otherwise no complaints.

 

[MrTFranklin]

I rented one, and while fun, I found them very slow to reload. The cylinder does not open, so you need to use the ejector rod for each shell. Just a personal preference, but enough for me to not buy.

 

[papa]

I rented one, and while fun, I found them very slow to reload. The cylinder does not open, so you need to use the ejector rod for each shell. Just a personal preference, but enough for me to not buy.

That is the name of the game with a single action revolver . Our fore - fathers tamed the West with this style of revolver.

If you buy a single action , you do so to plink with and just slow down and enjoy the shooting experience .

 

[javbike]

That is the name of the game with a single action revolver . Our fore - fathers tamed the West with this style of revolver.

If you buy a single action , you do so to plink with and just slow down and enjoy the shooting experience .

I always slow down when I am shooting my single action revolvers that’s part of the whole experience

 

[10mmLife]

I rented one, and while fun, I found them very slow to reload. The cylinder does not open, so you need to use the ejector rod for each shell. Just a personal preference, but enough for me to not buy.

The single action non opening cylinder is what keeps these plinkers affordable for everyone.

 

[Annihilator]

The single action non opening cylinder is what keeps these plinkers affordable for everyone.

 

[Simon]

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I rented one, and while fun, I found them very slow to reload. The cylinder does not open, so you need to use the ejector rod for each shell. Just a personal preference, but enough for me to not buy.

I think that is exactly the point with a single action 22. Slow things down and just enjoy shooting! Even though 22lr ammo is relatively inexpensive if you're out there emptying 10 round mags every 7 seconds it can still add up! Just a thought!

 

[wmg1299]

Any of the .22 caliber single-action revolvers are fun plinkers. I like the Ruger Wrangler, but I prefer the Heritage Rough Riders. Heritage offers a variety of designs (I have a 9-shot with a 4" barrel and the snub-nose Barkeep) at very affordable prices.

If I were going to buy another old-west style rimfire revolver, I'd be tempted to go with the Diamondback Sidekick. It costs $50-$75 more than the Wrangler, but it can be fired in double-action, has a swing-out cylinder, and comes with .22 LR and .22 WMR cylinders.