Cheapshooter
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So did you contact the maker, and send it back for repair/replacement? I think that would have been the first thing I did.
In Praise of the Heritage Rough Rider
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So did you contact the maker, and send it back for repair/replacement? I think that would have been the first thing I did.
newfrontier45
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Interesting bit of marketing but fortunately for us sixgun fanciers, completely untrue.
I do think that you get more when you pay more...at least in general. My Ruger Bearcat was much nicer than this Heritage. BUT...if my hHeritage holds up, it is a nice, economical alternative to the more expensive guns, for those looking for an affordable way to get into shooting, or spend more time plinking at the range. As it stands right now, I can't tell you that I have a lot of confidence in this Rough Rider, but again, if it surprises me and doesn't give me any problemswhile allowing me to shoot thousands of 22lr, I'll be quite happy with it for the money (and would recommend it for others looking for the above).
Think of that price new.
Think that it's made in America.
They must be scratching the bottom of the profit line to market these guns like this.
I've seen a few bad reviews but by and large,the reviews of the Heritage 22's have been exactly what I would expect.
Most people understand they are buying a plinker quality revolver that actually shoots pretty well for most.
And Heritage does have a customer service department to fix a gun if you have issues with.
And I would'nt compare them to a RG-nothing compares to a RG
(just checked their company website-brought up a picture of a 3.5 inch barrel blued finish birds head grip revolver that was pretty darn sweet looking-dern it-another gun I want to buy)
Think that it's made in America.
They must be scratching the bottom of the profit line to market these guns like this.
I've seen a few bad reviews but by and large,the reviews of the Heritage 22's have been exactly what I would expect.
Most people understand they are buying a plinker quality revolver that actually shoots pretty well for most.
And Heritage does have a customer service department to fix a gun if you have issues with.
And I would'nt compare them to a RG-nothing compares to a RG
(just checked their company website-brought up a picture of a 3.5 inch barrel blued finish birds head grip revolver that was pretty darn sweet looking-dern it-another gun I want to buy)
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dalegribble
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"They reminded me of the RG/Rohm 22 single actions I owned when I first stated buying guns. They had the same fit, finish and quality workmanship."
lol, the rg 22/22mag was the first gun i bought when i moved to az. it was nickle with a plastic ivory grip. i bought the gun used and it shot very well, but it had a hair trigger. someone before me must have done a trigger job on it and the trigger was so light i had a few ad's. it was actually a pretty well made gun, no pot metal and the nickle finish was very nice. because of the trigger i sold it after i added a couple guns to the collection.
i looked at the heritage guns, the price was nice but i didn't like the safety on the side. shortly after sportsmans warehouse had an ad for the uberti stallion in 22 so i bought a pair at $199 ea. solid steel, wood grips, great bluing, 3/4 size of my uberti cattlemen 45's. they are fixed (notch) sight models but they shoot very well. they sell 22 mag cylinders for them that they say are just slip in and ready to go. i plan on picking one of them up someday. if you like western 22 six guns check out the stallion next time you see one. mine are a 6 shot but i believe they have 10 shot models available too.
lol, the rg 22/22mag was the first gun i bought when i moved to az. it was nickle with a plastic ivory grip. i bought the gun used and it shot very well, but it had a hair trigger. someone before me must have done a trigger job on it and the trigger was so light i had a few ad's. it was actually a pretty well made gun, no pot metal and the nickle finish was very nice. because of the trigger i sold it after i added a couple guns to the collection.
i looked at the heritage guns, the price was nice but i didn't like the safety on the side. shortly after sportsmans warehouse had an ad for the uberti stallion in 22 so i bought a pair at $199 ea. solid steel, wood grips, great bluing, 3/4 size of my uberti cattlemen 45's. they are fixed (notch) sight models but they shoot very well. they sell 22 mag cylinders for them that they say are just slip in and ready to go. i plan on picking one of them up someday. if you like western 22 six guns check out the stallion next time you see one. mine are a 6 shot but i believe they have 10 shot models available too.
Dalegribble as far as I know all RGs had hair triggers. The very first pistol I bought was a single action RG used from a pawn shop. IIRC I paid $50 for it. Mine was so hair triggered I nearly shot my foot in the first 6 rounds. My dad bought two of them off a guy that worked for him. They had super light triggers also.
I did buy a new RG from the same pawnshop that had a 22 mag cylinder with it. I think it also had adjustable sights but can't remember for sure. I think I paid $125 for it. The trigger broke on the sear end. I was able to get a new trigger for it and install it. I sold it after that. I should have spent the extra 50-75 dollars and bought the Ruger. I would still have that one.
If folks are happy with their Rough Riders then good for them. I just bought too much bargain stuff in the past that I ended up replacing to buy budget guns anymore.
I did buy a new RG from the same pawnshop that had a 22 mag cylinder with it. I think it also had adjustable sights but can't remember for sure. I think I paid $125 for it. The trigger broke on the sear end. I was able to get a new trigger for it and install it. I sold it after that. I should have spent the extra 50-75 dollars and bought the Ruger. I would still have that one.
If folks are happy with their Rough Riders then good for them. I just bought too much bargain stuff in the past that I ended up replacing to buy budget guns anymore.
SilentHitz
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Bought one used in 17 HMR a few years ago and it's a blast to shoot. No problems with it at all. I also have many rimfire pistols, including a Single Six convertible 22/22 mag, so if the cheapo Heritage ever does break, it won't bother me to have to toss it.
It's been cheap fun for years now...already got my moneys worth out of it. Have a Savage Mako in 17 HMR and just wanted a cheap pistol in the same chambering, fun watching squirrel heads explode.
It's been cheap fun for years now...already got my moneys worth out of it. Have a Savage Mako in 17 HMR and just wanted a cheap pistol in the same chambering, fun watching squirrel heads explode.
dalegribble
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"Dalegribble as far as I know all RGs had hair triggers. The very first pistol I bought was a single action RG used from a pawn shop. IIRC I paid $50 for it. Mine was so hair triggered I nearly shot my foot in the first 6 rounds. My dad bought two of them off a guy that worked for him. They had super light triggers also."
lol, thats exactly how mine was. i think i paid $50 and also almost shot my foot off. it was nickle, single action western and one thing i really liked was the wide trigger, all the rest of my six guns have a very narrow trigger. i didn't know the trigger problem was common for all RG's. i also have a hawes 22 single action six gun i got from my dad. it's got a worn blue finish and pearl grips and a normal trigger. i keep it because my dad owned it. i also have a ruger single six 22/22mag, of course the ruger is a great gun. the uberti stallions are really nice tho, more traditional than the ruger and alot prettier. i love my western six guns, they feel natural like an extension of my hand.
lol, thats exactly how mine was. i think i paid $50 and also almost shot my foot off. it was nickle, single action western and one thing i really liked was the wide trigger, all the rest of my six guns have a very narrow trigger. i didn't know the trigger problem was common for all RG's. i also have a hawes 22 single action six gun i got from my dad. it's got a worn blue finish and pearl grips and a normal trigger. i keep it because my dad owned it. i also have a ruger single six 22/22mag, of course the ruger is a great gun. the uberti stallions are really nice tho, more traditional than the ruger and alot prettier. i love my western six guns, they feel natural like an extension of my hand.
deerslayer303
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illegal in SC
I would love to have a HRR but I ordered one from Buds and as soon as it got to my FFL they sent it right back to buds. Something about the frame having a melting point of less than 900deg F. B.S Law, in what world would I ever get a .22 to even 200deg LOL.
I would love to have a HRR but I ordered one from Buds and as soon as it got to my FFL they sent it right back to buds. Something about the frame having a melting point of less than 900deg F. B.S Law, in what world would I ever get a .22 to even 200deg LOL.
Well, they are what they are. If one tries to compare them to a better made gun, they're going to come up with the short end of the stick.
But if someone's looking for an inexpensive plinker, and doesn't have high expectations of someday handing it down as a well used and still useable family heirloom, then perhaps it'll satisfy their needs.
I don't own an HRR, and don't really need or want one. I do have some inexpensive .22 rifles, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them over the years. Can't say I'd hold it against someone who did the same with an HRR.
But they're priced at a fraction of a Ruger, Colt, or S&W for a reason. Don't buy one thinking that the difference is minimal or non-existent.
Daryl
But if someone's looking for an inexpensive plinker, and doesn't have high expectations of someday handing it down as a well used and still useable family heirloom, then perhaps it'll satisfy their needs.
I don't own an HRR, and don't really need or want one. I do have some inexpensive .22 rifles, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them over the years. Can't say I'd hold it against someone who did the same with an HRR.
But they're priced at a fraction of a Ruger, Colt, or S&W for a reason. Don't buy one thinking that the difference is minimal or non-existent.
Daryl
newfrontier45
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Kinda depends on the owner. We all expect and need different things from different guns.
Must've been the less expensive model with the ZAMAK (read: zinc alloy, i.e. pot metal) receiver. The steel framed model should be legal but it costs a bit more. Very close to what one would pay for a used Ruger.
Well, as far as getting from point A to point B, so will a moped, but I'm not sure it's appropriate for everyone.
I have a Colt Woodsman that's 71 years old this year. It hits what I shoot at with it, and still functions 100%. Wonder how an HRR will hold up over the next 70 years?
I'm not knockin' 'em; just saying there's a big difference in quality.
Daryl
DeepEastKilla
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Ive had mine for a while. It did break, but it gave me a chance to strip it down and see how it worked.
newfrontier45
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The steel version does, the alloy version does not. Melting point laws are the sole reason for the steel framed version being introduced.
i had one of the 22lr/22mag versions. i bought it for practice but it shot anywhere from the bullseye to 6in to the left at 10yds using 22lr. the 22mag shot much better but with 50rds costing about $8 at walmart and the poor accuracy with the 22lr it got traded towards my ar15. if you get one get it in a dedicated caliber and save yourself the disappointment i had. youll be much happier in the end and not be looking for a different more accurate 22 like i currently am