The Ruger Wrangler is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a Cobalt Blue finish. It's a straightforward, affordable rimfire wheelgun. Good for plinking, range practice, and small game at close range. The .22 LR chambering keeps ammo costs low, which is the main reason people buy this category of gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Ruger 
• Model: Wrangler 
• UPC: 736676020140 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Revolver 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.62 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.25 inches 
• Weight: 30 oz. 
• Finish Color: Cobalt Blue 
   

Detailed Features 

• DeSantis Wild Hog Holster included: ambidextrous, works cross draw or forward cant. 
• Sights: blade front, integral notch rear. 
• Transfer bar mechanism with loading gate interlock prevents accidental discharge. 
• Cold hammer-forged barrel with Ruger's standard rifling for consistent accuracy and durability. 
   
  At 30 oz. the Wrangler is light enough to carry comfortably all day. Single-action only means you cock the hammer before each shot, which slows the cadence but also encourages deliberate shooting, not a bad habit for beginners. The Cobalt Blue finish is a cosmetic variant; mechanically it's identical to the standard Wrangler.

The Ruger Wrangler Cobalt Blue is well-regarded, and the cobalt finish generates extra interest compared to the standard model, people tend to think it looks sharp, which isn't nothing when you're spending your own money.

Affordability comes up constantly. As a budget .22 revolver it punches above its price, and owners who went in with modest expectations often end up more impressed than they expected.

Reliability and accuracy with .22 LR are consistently reported as solid. It's used mainly for target practice and small game, and for those purposes it delivers without drama. The low recoil makes it accessible to new shooters building fundamentals.

The Wild Hog Holster gets positive marks for fit and practical carry options. Cross draw and forward cant positions work well depending on the user's preference.

The single-action-only mechanism is worth knowing upfront: some buyers who are used to double-action revolvers take a moment to adjust. It's not a complaint exactly, just a mechanical reality of the cowboy-style platform.

Customization interest is moderate: grips and sights come up in forums, but plenty of owners shoot it stock without feeling like they're missing anything.

Overall the reception is positive. It does what a .22 revolver is supposed to do, looks good doing it, and doesn't cost much to shoot.