Wrangler at the range
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 9:20 am
I found a good deal on a new Ruger Wrangler a couple of months ago, and I’ve had it at the range quite a few times now.
The thing I like best about it is that it seems to be well made for the price. The finish is nice, and seems to be durable. It’s pretty impressive that Ruger can make a gun that’s basically a Single-Six, and sell if for $200 instead of the $500+ that a Single-Six costs.
At the range, I’ve been frustrated with it. I just can’t shoot it well. Yes, I bought it to be a “plinker,” and it’s good for that. But you know how things go- it’s too tempting to shoot at smaller and more distant targets.
The gun is made too tight. I suspect Ruger didn’t want to make a loose gun that rattles, and instead made it with tolerances that are too close. Everything is stiff once it gets a little dirty. I suppose over time it will loosen up.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
Is it better than the competition? I think so. The only real direct competitor is the Heritage Roughrider. They tend to be cheaper ($99.99 on Black Friday), but they’re not made as well.
A good deal at $200 or less? Yes, Ruger always gives value.
The thing I like best about it is that it seems to be well made for the price. The finish is nice, and seems to be durable. It’s pretty impressive that Ruger can make a gun that’s basically a Single-Six, and sell if for $200 instead of the $500+ that a Single-Six costs.
At the range, I’ve been frustrated with it. I just can’t shoot it well. Yes, I bought it to be a “plinker,” and it’s good for that. But you know how things go- it’s too tempting to shoot at smaller and more distant targets.
The gun is made too tight. I suspect Ruger didn’t want to make a loose gun that rattles, and instead made it with tolerances that are too close. Everything is stiff once it gets a little dirty. I suppose over time it will loosen up.
Would I buy it again? Yes.
Is it better than the competition? I think so. The only real direct competitor is the Heritage Roughrider. They tend to be cheaper ($99.99 on Black Friday), but they’re not made as well.
A good deal at $200 or less? Yes, Ruger always gives value.