Heritage rough rider 22 mag revolver??

Monofletch

Monofletch

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Can someone tell me about the heritage rough rider 22 mag revolver? Good? Bad? I was thinking about getting one for my wife and kide to plink with.

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The Rough Riders I've handled have been a little rough- not on par with a Ruger, etc- but would be good for exactly what you mention for a good bit less money. Fun to plink with at the range. I would definately look at the .22Lr over the WMR. The WMR will offer nothing over the LR at the range and will cost several times more. I've also always thought a WMR was a waste in a pistol, you really need a longer barrel to take advantage of that extra velocity.

If you aren't set on the RR you might also look for an FIE Buffalo Scout. It's another inexpensive single action .22 revolver. The ones I bought and sold were better in the f&f department than the RR's, they actually came with nice blued finishes. They also came with interchangeable cylinders for .22 WMR. Mine was a hoot. There are plenty of inexpensive quality .22 revolvers out there, even more if you buy used. High Standard, H&R and others. I just picked up an H&R Sportsman for next to nothing. 9 shot, top break, good sights.
 
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IMHO they aren't close to the quality of a Single Six, I own two Rough Riders, and one single six, but can't help but attest to the value of the Rough Riders, they're serviceable. Functional by all means, but a bit short on aesthetics. Still in it's price range I can't think of any competition. Used Single Sixes around here are priced much too high.
 
Of course they're not on par with a Ruger Single Six, Smith and Wesson 17, a Colt Diamondback or New Frontier, hell even really a Hi Standard Double 9 or a H&R; more likely like an Arminias. It's like comparing a Charter arms to a Dan Wesson.

But they are an inexpensive gun that will probably go boom most of the time. Good thing about them is that last year Taurus bought them and they really wanted to improve the reputation of Heritage.

Another option too is to look for an old H&R, they may not be worth a ton but they do shoot and parts are still relatively available.
 
Ammunition cost will soon have you at the price point of a better firearm in .22 LR.



A S&W 617 and a Ruger Single-Six, shown just for grins. I have some .22LR pistols that I've had for > 40 years. Easy for a family man to work and save for family toys..may take some time.

Best.
 
Unk said:
Ammunition cost will soon have you at the price point of a better firearm in .22 LR.



A S&W 617 and a Ruger Single-Six, shown just for grins. I have some .22LR pistols that I've had for > 40 years. Easy for a family man to work and save for family toys..may take some time.

Best.
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Buy the best once, and you'll be ahead years from now, when the Heritage is shot loose, and the Ruger or S&W is still shooting great, and can be handed down to the next generation.
 
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