Olive drab green grips against a silver Cerakote finish give this Ruger Wrangler a look all its own. It is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 7.5-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder.

The long barrel means a long sight radius, which helps new shooters learn to align sights. Cerakote is a tough coating that resists scratches and moisture, and the silver tone stays bright. With so little recoil, the Wrangler is a good teacher for kids and beginners, and the cheap rimfire ammunition makes practice affordable.

Compared with the shorter version, the 7.5-inch model handles more like a target revolver. It is a bit long for a hip holster, so many owners carry it in a pack or keep it for range days. On the farm, it handles small pests at close range.

Keep the cylinder and barrel clean, and give the moving parts a drop of oil. Load through the gate, keep the hammer down on an empty chamber when carrying, and store it unloaded. The revolver ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed before pickup.