Ruger Releases 10-Shot Single-Ten™ Revolver
Ruger has introduced a 10-shot version of its popular single-action rimfire revolver. The new “Single-Ten” will augment the venerable Single-Six, one of Ruger’s best sellers over the years. The Single-Ten features a ten-shot cylinder (chambered for .22LR) and is constructed from satin-finished stainless steel. The Single Ten comes with a 5.5″-long, 6-groove, 1:14″-twist barrel and is fitted with Williams™ adjustable hi-viz fiber optic sights. Single-Ten™ models feature smooth, walnut “Gunfighter”-style grips. The gun weighs 38 ounces, and is 11.00 inches overall. MSRP is $619.00.
Editor’s Commentary: I like the idea of Ruger’s Single Ten. I personally think every shooter should have a quality rimfire revolver for training, plinking, and general outdoor use. I’ve put hundreds of rounds through a six-shot S&W m63 “Kit Gun”, and I currently own a Smith & Wesson Model 617 10-shot rimfire revolver. Rimfire revolvers are great — they are simple, accurate, and inexpensive to shoot. Based on my experience with the S&W Kit Gun and m617, I can say that ten shots really do beat six. You spend less time loading/unloading and more time shooting. Most 50-round factory ammo packs have five-round rows, so it’s logical to load 10 rounds in a cylinder. And, being able to shoot 10 rounds between reloads is a definite advantage in some gun games. So, overall, I think it’s great that Ruger now offers 10-round capacity in its single-action revolver.
Ruger Should Offer a Modern Grip Option
I’m disappointed that Ruger is not offering a Bisley-style grip or a normal full-length target grip as an option for the new Single Ten. The short “Gunfighter-style” grips were developed for heavy-recoiling big-bore revolvers, shot one-handed. The short length is designed to allow the gun to rotate backwards on recoil (with your little finger UNDER the base of the grip). The rotation assists with cocking the hammer for the next round. Well, rimfire revolvers don’t work that way. Except for children and women with small hands, the Gunfighter grip is basically too short to allow a comfortable grip with all fingers on the gun. And the grip is likewise poorly shaped for a two-handed hold. We understand Ruger wanted the Single-10 to look like a vintage Colt SAA. However, for target work, it would be much better to have a longer grip that permits shooters to: 1) hold the gun comfortably with ALL the fingers of one hand; and, 2) use the gun with a modern, two-handed hold.
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Tags: Colt SAA, Fiber Optic, Rimfire, Ruger, Single Six, Single Ten
I love the grip on the single six. Its just like a Colt SAA. A Bisley grip totally takes away the natural pointing characteristics of the standard single action grip. A Bisley grip is also awkward to pull out of a holster because you have to break your wrist angle. I would agree with a Bisley for a heavy recoiling hunting handgun (.44 Mag and greater). Ruger made the 10 shooter just right.
I shot with Bisley Vaqueros for over 5 years in SASS after first using standard Vaqueros. The Bisleys pointed better for me (when using a two-hand grip) and they draw from a holster just fine — both crossdraw and strong side. I’ll admit that many people do like the feel of the SAA grip, but it is really too short for a modern two-handed grip. I think most shooters will probably hold this gun with both hands — hence my comments.
I’m not suggesting that Ruger should eliminate the Gunfighter grip. What I’d like to see is a standard type grip (as on a m617) as an OPTION. Ruger may have figured that the Single 10 should only be marketed strictly as a SAA clone, because the Single 10 can’t compete with the ease of ejection of the S&W 617 (which ejects all ten spent rounds at once), and because anyone who wants superior target accuracy would go with the Smith anyway.
I agree with Duke. I prefer the grip style on the new Single-Ten. To each his own, but Bisley Grips on the Single-Ten would make it too unattractive for me to waste my money on it. Besides, this is a rimfire, not a cannon, it doesn’t require a two-handed grip to shoot it accurately.
new ten shot looks nice but my old
three screw .22 convertable that I
bought new for $46.50 in 1962 at a rod
and gun club in France still works fine
and I can’t see any advantage to four
extra rounds. Usually leave one hole
empty anyway for safety sake.