New Ruger Wrangler Birdshead

Linker · January 16, 2022, 08:33 PM

Got it yesterday Saturday January 15. I had a single six bought in about 1973 and sold in probably 1985. So I had forgotten about the difficulty I had on taking the cylinder pin out. I am now reminded. The thing is very small to get hold of but then it does not want to come out. Likewise on reassembly. I was ready to box it up and call Ruger for mailing instructions. All of a sudden it came apart and went back together. I did nothing different it just decided to work. I don't remember the single six being so difficult but I do remember it wasn't easy. The wrangler however is smaller thus not as much to hold on to.

Do you guys have trouble with Ruger revolvers also or is it me?

Drm50 · January 16, 2022, 11:25 PM

I don’t have a wrangler, have two 3screw Single-6s for 60yrs with no problems.

stinkeypete · January 17, 2022, 12:37 PM

people pay extra to get tight cylinder pins! Score!

Linker · January 18, 2022, 12:40 AM

Stinkeypete what are you talking about?

wild cat mccane · January 18, 2022, 01:12 PM

He's mentioning the movement of the cylinder pin isn't an unknown problem.

That yours is tight is actually a good thing. The opposite has built a lot negative threads on the Wrangler.

jstert · February 10, 2022, 04:03 AM

most of my firearms come to me used. two new ones were a ruger single six several years ago and wrangler birdshead recently. both cylinder pins were tight to remove and replace. cleaning with polishing compound and light oiling, then shooting about 100 rounds, followed by another cleaning and all became as smooth as warm butter.

**44 AMP** · February 10, 2022, 11:47 PM

Its new, its tight, that's not a bad thing. Drop of oil (or slick it with some graphite) will help.

Also sometimes helps to "wiggle" (rock) the cylinder a little as you pull or push the pin.

DaleA · February 11, 2022, 02:50 AM

The Ruger Wrangler...sigh...the gun cannot be bought in my state (Minnesota) because the powers that be deem it is not sturdy enough. (I had to have this explained to me a couple of times, a Ruger firearm is not sturdy enough.)

But our legislature is in session until the end of May and maybe this will change.

gwpercle · February 11, 2022, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleA

The Ruger Wrangler...sigh...the gun cannot be bought in my state (Minnesota) because the powers that be deem it is not sturdy enough. (I had to have this explained to me a couple of times, a Ruger firearm is not sturdy enough.)

But our legislature is in session until the end of May and maybe this will change.

That's one of the dumbest excuses for banning a gun that I have ever heard ...
It's a 6 shot single action 22 LR ...Ruger wouldn't make a revolver that explodes !

Good luck with the legislature , explain it to them like this ... you were voted in ...and you can be voted OUT !
Gary

jackmoser65 · February 16, 2022, 06:11 PM

It's all about melting point laws, meant to eliminate so called "Saturday Night Specials" made out of cheap pot metal. Only the Wrangler grip frame is zinc, the frame is aluminum.

ballardw · February 16, 2022, 08:41 PM

Are Glocks and such legal then? Isn't the melting point lower than zinc?

**44 AMP** · February 16, 2022, 09:30 PM

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Are Glocks and such legal then? Isn't the melting point lower than zinc?

Interesting question, as google gives the melting point of zinc as 787 F and the melting point of the Glock frame (polymer) at 420F.

You might need to take a close look at the actual wording of the law, (I don't know what it says) but its not impossible that the Glock frame may not be covered by the melting point law because its not metal.

January 16, 2022, 08:33 PM	#1
Linker Member Join Date: January 8, 2021 Location: Texas Posts: 52	New Ruger Wrangler Birdshead Got it yesterday Saturday January 15. I had a single six bought in about 1973 and sold in probably 1985. So I had forgotten about the difficulty I had on taking the cylinder pin out. I am now reminded. The thing is very small to get hold of but then it does not want to come out. Likewise on reassembly. I was ready to box it up and call Ruger for mailing instructions. All of a sudden it came apart and went back together. I did nothing different it just decided to work. I don't remember the single six being so difficult but I do remember it wasn't easy. The wrangler however is smaller thus not as much to hold on to. Do you guys have trouble with Ruger revolvers also or is it me?

January 17, 2022, 12:37 PM	#3
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,292	people pay extra to get tight cylinder pins! Score! __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

January 18, 2022, 01:12 PM	#5
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,625	He's mentioning the movement of the cylinder pin isn't an unknown problem. That yours is tight is actually a good thing. The opposite has built a lot negative threads on the Wrangler. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

February 10, 2022, 11:47 PM	#7
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,824	Its new, its tight, that's not a bad thing. Drop of oil (or slick it with some graphite) will help. Also sometimes helps to "wiggle" (rock) the cylinder a little as you pull or push the pin. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 16, 2022, 08:41 PM	#11
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	Are Glocks and such legal then? Isn't the melting point lower than zinc? __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

January 16, 2022, 11:25 PM	#2
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,378	I don’t have a wrangler, have two 3screw Single-6s for 60yrs with no problems.

January 18, 2022, 12:40 AM	#4
Linker Member Join Date: January 8, 2021 Location: Texas Posts: 52	Stinkeypete what are you talking about?

February 10, 2022, 04:03 AM	#6
jstert Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2013 Posts: 205	most of my firearms come to me used. two new ones were a ruger single six several years ago and wrangler birdshead recently. both cylinder pins were tight to remove and replace. cleaning with polishing compound and light oiling, then shooting about 100 rounds, followed by another cleaning and all became as smooth as warm butter.

February 11, 2022, 02:50 AM	#8
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	The Ruger Wrangler...sigh...the gun cannot be bought in my state (Minnesota) because the powers that be deem it is not sturdy enough. (I had to have this explained to me a couple of times, a Ruger firearm is not sturdy enough.) But our legislature is in session until the end of May and maybe this will change.

February 16, 2022, 06:11 PM	#10
jackmoser65 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Posts: 754	It's all about melting point laws, meant to eliminate so called "Saturday Night Specials" made out of cheap pot metal. Only the Wrangler grip frame is zinc, the frame is aluminum.