The Ruger Wrangler is a single-action revolver chambered in .22 LR with a 6.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. It holds 6 rounds and weighs 32.10 oz. The two-tone finish -- burnt bronze Cerakote on the barrel, black Cerakote on the cylinder -- makes it one of the more visually distinctive .22 revolvers in Ruger's lineup. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Wrangler 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 32.10 oz (2 lbs) 
• Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote / Black Cerakote 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Grips: Black Checkered Polymer 
• Sights: Ramp Front, U-Notch Integral Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The cold hammer-forged barrel gives precise rifling that extends barrel life and contributes to consistent accuracy. A transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock prevent accidental discharges -- the transfer bar only allows the firing pin to contact the hammer when the trigger is fully pulled, which is a meaningful safety feature on a single-action design where some carry practices can be problematic. 
 
The Cerakote finish holds up well to handling and light field use. The black checkered polymer grips give a functional grip without being aggressive on the hand. Ramp front and U-notch rear sights are straightforward and work fine at typical .22 distances. 
 

Usage 

The Wrangler is a practical .22 for plinking, small game, and training new shooters in single-action fundamentals. At 32.10 oz it has enough mass to absorb .22 LR recoil without the pistol moving much between shots, which helps with accuracy. .22 LR ammunition is affordable enough to shoot in volume, making this a low-cost way to develop trigger and grip habits.

The Wrangler in burnt bronze finish gets positive reviews from a wide range of buyers. The price point is consistently the first thing mentioned -- it's one of the more affordable single-action .22 revolvers from a major manufacturer, and the quality holds up to the cost.

Build quality is well-regarded. The action is smooth, the finish is durable, and owners report it works reliably with standard velocity and high-velocity .22 LR loads. The burnt bronze finish is genuinely well-liked, not just tolerated -- people buy it partly because of how it looks.

The 6.5-inch barrel at 32.10 oz gives good balance for accurate slow-fire shooting. Buyers new to shooting appreciate the single-action mechanism for its simplicity and deliberate operation. More experienced shooters use it for affordable trigger time.

The most common limitation noted is the single-action design itself -- loading and unloading one round at a time through the gate is slow compared to a double-action or semi-auto, and cylinder capacity at 6 rounds is modest by any comparison. Some users also note a preference for double-action revolvers. Neither concern is a flaw in the design; they're tradeoffs inherent to the format.