Description
There's something about a single-action .22 that never gets old. Cock the hammer, squeeze the trigger, repeat. The Ruger Wrangler takes that timeless six-shooter experience and builds it around modern materials, giving you a wallet-friendly revolver that runs on the cheapest centerfire alternative out there: good old .22 LR. This model 2003 wears a Silver Cerakote finish over its aluminum alloy frame, a look that nods to the classic Old West sixguns while shrugging off moisture and holster wear far better than traditional bluing.
What Makes the Wrangler Worth a Spot in Your Safe
Ruger didn't cut corners where it counts. The 4.62 inch barrel is cold hammer-forged, the same process used on their pricier guns, which translates to crisp rifling and accuracy that surprises a lot of first-time Wrangler owners. Sights are a fixed blade up front with an integral notch rear, simple and snag-free, just like a proper cowboy gun should be. The checkered synthetic grips sit on a Single-Six pattern grip frame, so if you ever want to dress it up, aftermarket Single-Six grips drop right on. At 30 ounces with a 10.25 inch overall length, it carries a pleasant heft that soaks up what little recoil a .22 produces.
Safety Features Built Into the Ruger Wrangler
Unlike the old-school single actions it resembles, the Wrangler uses a transfer bar mechanism paired with a loading gate interlock, so the hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is deliberately pulled. That means you can carry it with all six chambers loaded, something you'd never do with a vintage design.
A Do-It-All Rimfire Sixgun
Teaching a new shooter the fundamentals, thinning out pests around the property, tin can duty at camp, or just burning through a brick of ammo on a lazy Saturday, the Wrangler handles all of it. It's built in the USA by a company with decades of single-action know-how behind it, and it shows every time the hammer drops.
Key Specifications
- Model: Wrangler
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2003
- UPC: 736676020034
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.62"
- Overall Length: 10.25"
- Weight: 30 oz
- Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Finish: Silver Cerakote
- Grips: Checkered Synthetic
- Sights: Blade Front, Integral Notch Rear
- Twist Rate: 1:14" RH, 6 Grooves
- Safety: Transfer Bar with Loading Gate Interlock
What’s Included
- Ruger Wrangler .22 LR revolver
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ruger Wrangler safe to carry with all six chambers loaded?
Yes. Unlike traditional single-action designs that required leaving an empty chamber under the hammer, the Wrangler uses a transfer bar mechanism plus a loading gate interlock. The hammer can't contact the firing pin unless the trigger is intentionally pulled, so a full cylinder is no problem.
Will Ruger Single-Six grips fit the Wrangler?
They will. The Wrangler is built on the Single-Six pattern grip frame, so the huge selection of aftermarket Single-Six grips swaps right over. It's one of the easiest and most popular upgrades owners make to personalize this revolver.
Can the Ruger Wrangler shoot .22 Magnum or .22 Short?
This model is chambered for .22 LR only, and it does not ship with a spare .22 WMR cylinder like the Single-Six convertible does. It will generally run .22 Short and .22 Long fine since it's a revolver, though .22 LR is what it's built and sighted for. If you want magnum capability, look at Ruger's Super Wrangler instead.
Are the sights on the Wrangler adjustable?
No, the Wrangler wears fixed sights: a blade front with an integral notch rear machined into the frame. It keeps the profile clean and snag-free in the classic cowboy style. Most folks find it shoots close enough to point of aim at typical plinking distances, and different ammo weights can fine-tune your impact point.




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