Ruger continues to grow the family of well-liked and affordable Wrangler series single-action rimfire revolvers, adding new longer barrel models in three colors. 

While the standard Wrangler, which uses a simplified Ruger Single-Six pattern grip on an alloy frame with a basic Cerakote finish, was introduced in 2019 with a 4.62-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, the new models will offer 6.5 and 7.5-inch formats to consumers, spanning across three colors. Between the color and barrel length options, basic math gives Ruger a half dozen new .22s in the pipeline. 

Offered in a black, silver, and burnt bronze finish, the new guns still have the same standard Wrangler features such as a six-shot aluminum cylinder, fixed blade and notch sights, and an interlocked transfer bar mechanism and loading gate.
 

New Ruger Wrangler black, 7.5 inch barrel
Overall length is 13 inches on the Ruger Wrangler with the 7.5-inch barrel, black Cerakote variant shown here, compared to 8.62 inches on 3.75-inch barreled "Birdshead" Wranglers, 10.25 inches on standard-sized models with 4.62-inch barrels, and 12 inches on 6.5-inch models. (Photo: Ruger)
New Ruger Wrangler bronze, 6.5 inch barrel
The burnt bronze Cerakote finished Wrangler sporting a 6.5-inch barrel. (Photo: Ruger)
New Ruger Wrangler silver, 7.5 inch barrel
And the silver Cerakote. The weight of these new models ranges from 32.1 to 34.1 ounces due to the longer barrels.  (Photo: Ruger)


"The attractive price, combined with the affordability of rimfire ammunition, make these revolvers ideal for learning to shoot, introducing friends or family to the sport, or just experiencing the fun of single-action shoot," notes Ruger on the newest Wranglers in an email blast. 

The guns mimic the old Ruger Single-Six Buntlines, which have been in and out of production with 9.5-inch barrels, and the New Model Single-Six, which has a 6.5-inch barrel – but costs much more than any Wrangler. 
 

The Ruger New Model Single-Six, with a 6.5-inch barreled offering, is a much nicer .22 but costs about twice as much as a Wrangler, when you can find them. (Photos: Guns.com)


The announcement comes just weeks after Ruger quietly added a new "Sheriff" variant of the Wrangler, complete with a 3.75-inch barrel, to the catalog. 

The MSRP on the new long-barreled Wranglers is $269, regardless of color or length.

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