The Ruger Wrangler is a single-action revolver chambered in .22 LR, weighing just 2.7 lbs (30 oz) with a 4.6-inch barrel and 6-round capacity. The alloy frame keeps it light and easy to carry, while synthetic grips give a solid hold during use. Sights are a blade up front and an internal notch rear—simple and functional. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Wrangler  
• Caliber: .22 LR  
• Action: Single Shot  
• Capacity: 6 Rounds  
• Barrel Length: 4.6 inches  
• Weight: 2.7 lbs (30 oz)  
   

Features 

• Alloy frame construction 
• Synthetic grips 
• Internal notch rear sight / blade front sight 
• OD Green finish 
• Single-action mechanism 
   
  The OD Green finish looks sharp and holds up well to regular handling. Because it's single-action, you cock the hammer before each shot, which naturally encourages a measured, deliberate pace—useful when teaching new shooters firearm discipline. The low-cost .22 LR chambering also makes it practical for regular practice without burning through a budget on ammunition. 
   
  Good fit for target shooting at the range, small game, or introducing someone to revolvers. It's not a self-defense gun—the single-action design and .22 caliber make that clear—but for what it is, it does the job cleanly.

The Ruger Wrangler in OD Green draws mostly positive feedback, with affordability coming up constantly as a selling point. Buyers appreciate the lightweight build and how easy it is to operate, making it a solid pick for plinking or for handing to someone who's new to revolvers.

The OD Green finish gets noticed—people like that it looks a bit different from the standard blued or stainless options while still feeling like a classic revolver.

The main criticism is structural, not a defect: it's single-action, so you have to manually cock the hammer before every shot. That slows things down, which is fine at the range but not ideal if someone wants it for fast follow-up shots. The .22 LR caliber also comes up as a limitation for those who want something with more punch or versatility.

Overall, people who buy it for what it is—a fun, inexpensive .22 revolver for practice and plinking—tend to be satisfied. Complaints mostly come from buyers who expected something it was never designed to be.