Well, I know what just got added to my "buy it" list.

 

Just got one (Super Wrangler bronze)

Very nice works 👍

 

That is kind of a triple surprise. Right sights, right calibers and right barrel length.

4th surprise, someone at Ruger put this together, not Lipsey!

I got to sit here and wonder, does Ruger really save 60% manufacturing cost with an aluminum frame? That is $330 for aluminum frame vs the exact same gun in blue steel $800! Barrel, cylinder, grips, trigger and lock works, and sights all the same.

How about a steel frame Wrangler. What would that cost?

 

It has a steel frame

 

I'll wait until they get out to market and see if there are any issues. I have a Wrangler that shoots very well. With an msrp of 329.00 the real price will likely be closer to $300.00. Wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with one sometime down the road.

 

Well, about a year after the above post I sold my Wrangler for around what I paid for it and picked up a black Super Wrangler for $275 OTD. It's been great so far, no complaints.

 

This is a teel frame. watch the video

 

silly me, deleted.

 

Teel it is !! Amazing !! Sorry, kidding. Good for Ruger.

 

With all the complaints about current Wranglers, hopefully the adjustable sights will let you compensate for the inevitable Keyhole’s.

 

Bring me up to speed. Is that a problem with the barrels? Timing? Any thing to test for when eyeballing a wrangler at the gun shop?

 

Going through my stuff to find a victim to trade with.

 

I read one of those. Never got back to see if the cause was identified. Too bad. Ruger is making the barrels. Unknown then?

 

If someone would just watch the video on Ruger's site they'd hear "steel cylinder frame" with interchangeable cylinders....just saying.

 

I know, I know. But I dont follow links posted on the web. Ever. My web training. Not giving advise for othes. Just me. I did not visit the Ruger website to track down details until after my 2nd post.

I am in a state of shock that Ruger can sell, whats amounts to a single six with a down graded finish for ~ 300 bucks!

 

Cool! I have one of the VERY first Wrangler's made, bought it exactly 1 month to the day after its announcement in 2019. Its a tack driver, love the thing. I don't need the new variant, but as the bird's head version has been tempting me to pick up a 2nd one, if they make a Super with bird's head, I just might pounce!

 

OK now I'll buy wrangler. Been waiting for this.

 

There's no telling what Ruger would have done to make a half price version of the Single-Six. I'll leave that question up to the magazine review experts. BTW the Bearcat, from what I have read, has been plagued with issues from the start, a common problem early on being cylinders with chambers bored inconsistently, causing accuracy problems.

 

There's no telling what Ruger would have done to make a half price version of the Single-Six. I'll leave that question up to the magazine review experts. BTW the Bearcat, from what I have read, has been plagued with issues from the start, a common problem early on being cylinders with chambers bored inconsistently, causing accuracy problems.

I’d be curious to hear more about the Bearcat having been “plagued with issues from the start.” I haven’t read much (if anything) along those lines.

Early cylinder boring inconsistencies may have been a problem, my Super Bearcat is from later in the series. I haven’t heard a great deal about such complaints...

 

Sooch did a video on it and stated it is all aluminum frame and the Ruger site confirmed. I'll still be getting one.

 

I am not saying you are wrong, but; I visited the Ruger website and cut & paste where they said "steel alloy". Post #7.

I revised a few minutes ago and it still shows steel under specifications. Do you have a Ruger link to contradict this:

Ruger® Super Wrangler® Single-Action Revolver Model 2033

www.ruger.com

 

My Wrangler shoots really well once I got used to it. The barrel finish on the inside is better than most any other pistols out there.

This video is mine right out of the box.

 

I will pass. I have CO2 BB pistols that will beat the pants off my wrangler for accuracy. Plus they don't keyhole.

 

Does yours keyhole? If yes, do you know why?

 

I would have called Ruger and returned it for replacement before trying any heroics. Ive read many a positive posts here and elsewhere and i am happy with mine. If mine were a lemon i would return it. As I have said the Wrangler is no Single-Six, but it's a lot of bang for the buck. Didn't mean to imply that the Wrangler and Rough Riders are using inferior, unsafe metals. All are made to very high and safe standards.

 

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Is your barrel ceracoted inside? Not a big deal to go out of your way looking - just asking if you happen to know.
That is something a person could look for.

 

I wonder if the mag cylinder would fit in a birds head grip wrangler?

 

I wouldn't do that. I distinctly remember when a mag version was first talked about Ruger would have to strengthen the frame.

 

I'm in for a pair when they make them with a bird's head grip.

 

Here’s Ruger‘s description from their Facebook page. It addresses the cylinder frame since there seems to be some question about the material it’s made of.

We are pleased to introduce the Super Wrangler® family of single-action revolvers. Building on the success of the affordably priced Wrangler line introduced in 2019, the Super Wrangler features adjustable sights, a 5.5-inch barrel, and a robust steel cylinder frame. The Super Wrangler is a convertible model that ships with two cylinders, one for inexpensive .22 LR and one for powerful .22 WMR ammunition.

 

I remember that now. Kinda remember. So it was Ruger with the ammo suggestion. I would not be happy either. I hope I dont sound like a Ruger fanboy. I am kind of a fan, but more like a love/hate relationship.

 

Good. I see the Single Seven too. I really enjoy the power and size of the 327. It takes full advantage of the "built like a tank" single six. Anyone who never fired a 327, will be impressed. It is a serious cartridge.

So serious in fact, I prefer to shoot the 32 H&R mag.

 

Got a few my fav was the Talon build single seven on the Bisley frame w rosewood grips to pretty to shoot almost ~~JMJ~~ * got the LCR and a Tar, snubby also in it.

 

Let me see if I can make things clear with mine. The inside of the barrel was not coated with ceracoat, it had what was apparently over spray in it. The crown was coated and I think the barrel wasn't plugged when sprayed leading to what was inside. I scrubbed the bore clean with a bronze bore brush. It hasn't keyholed since but there was no improvement in accuracy which was and still is very poor compared to my other 22 handguns including single six's and a couple those "junky rough riders". I didn't expect it to shoot with the SS's but did expect performance equal to a RR. No where close so I lapped the crown to no avail. Then I dug out the precision measuring tools and found everything to measure like it should. I did not send it back to Ruger because I had already read posts from people that had done so and it was returned with a note saying theirs was "within specifications" and nothing was done so why bother? The only thing I can offer as to why the accuracy is poor is because the rifling appears very shallow and might not provide enough grip to stabilize the bullet. I have shot mini-mags, CCI-SV, Aguila, Federal, and even some Winchester and it all performs the same. All the shooting was done off a sturdy bench with a good rest at my gun club range to get the best results I could.

Before buying mine I shot one owned by a grandson. It was pretty good in the accuracy department, the silver finish didn't look too bad, and it had after market grips which made it feel right so I bought one in silver, changed the grips, and took it to the range for a big disappointment. I know all wranglers are not bad, just that mine is and I won't roll the dice with another.

 

Sorry yours is a problem. I have the Wrangler that you describe, and it shoots fine.

 

A three- or four-hundred-dollar gun shouldn't be expected to shoot as well as a S&W Model 41. That said, they shouldn't keyhole right out of the box but still and all, I'll have one when prices stabilize.

Slightly off topic, I would buy a Bearcat with adjustable sights immediately, if not sooner, stabilized prices or not.

 

As promised, went to the indoor range with my then unfired Wrangler. Here's my First Fire report. First shot 50 rounds CCI Minimag 40gr round point. All rounds fired at 7 yards. It tended to shoot down and right, so it took a while to learn to compensate. Bear in mind, especially when looking at my photos that I'm a seasoned citizen with bifocals. This makes fixed blade sights hard for me to aim. In spite of that I love shooting revolvers. First 5 rounds fired with CCI Minimag RP:

Best group the CCI, 5 shots:

I should have known better than to bring some Winchester SuperX, I forgot the casings often won't fit Ruger cylinder chambers, could only get one bullet to slide in. Fortunately the range has some Fiocchi Field Dynamics HV RN 40g, and these 50 rounds shot very well in the Wrangler. I got my best 10 round group with the Fiocchi, below. (Ignore the SuperX designation, it was Fiocchi.) Considering my aging eye sight, and that this revolver is not constructed to be a long range, target competition shooter, I'm quite happy with it. I like the balance, the functionality, and overall quality build. Oh yeah, with 100 rounds fired, most of the Cerakote overspray inside the crown of the barrel has worn off, with just a bit remaining in one land.