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Old 06-10-2019, 3:45 PM
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Looking to buy either the Ruger Single Six Convertible or the
Heritage Arms Rough Rider Small Bore 22LR/22MAG Revolver, 6.5".

The Ruger is twice the price. Is it worth that?

I don't hunt, just back yard plinking and range stuff.

I'm opting for the cowboy gun instead of say a GSG so that I can shoot
the low velocity stuff and not bother the not-so-near neighbors

Ruger would be used, Heritage would be new.

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Might want to look at the Ruger Wrangler as well

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Just read about that one in the latest Guns&Ammo.
No mention od 22 magnum.

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Just read about that one in the latest Guns&Ammo.

No mention od 22 magnum.



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Your right. Sorry I missed the 22 mag part.

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I have the Heritage Arms Rough Rider, I like it. It is fun and for that purpose, I would not spend over $125.00 for something like it. I bought mine for $100.00 plus tax and DROS.
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I have the Ruger SS Convertible. I think very highly of it in all aspects. Although I don't have experience with the Heritage, I hear good things overall.

Keep in mind that buying a used Ruger anything is relatively low risk. The company backs their product. Good aftermarket support too if you find the need to change out sights, grips, etc.
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I have the Heritage Rough Rider, but I wish it was a Ruger Wrangler
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Get the Ruger and forgetaboutit
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I had a cheap convertible .22/.22 Mag. Always bugged me that the Ruger was so much nicer. Sold the cheap one (Tanarmi?) and bought a stainless single six.

It was worth the extra money.
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I have had a single six for decades. Love it.
My son bought a rough rider and immediately sold it. It was so inaccurate and non adjustable sights made it worthless. Some come from the factory fairly accurate I have read.
My choice single six....and while you are at it go for stainless because a lifetime gun
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Heritage Rough Rider is 100% Made in America.
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Wrangler does not shoot mag. Buy the non mag Rough Rider and use the enclosed $35 dollar certificate to get the mag cylinder. Should be around $129.
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If this is your first 22lr hand gun then you'll get bored real quick. If your set on a single action pistol then the Ruger is a no brainer. The Rough Rider is a big POS comparer to any Single Six. Yes I've owned both. Also, low velocity ammo, even Colibri Super at 20gr exits 16" bbl no problem. Its very loud in a 4-5" bbl pistol.
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I have owned three Ruger Single Six revolvers, and all of them were very accurate. After I sell one, I end up replacing it. My fourth Single Six is waiting for me to fill out the paper work and start the waiting period.
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I have an old single six with both cylinders, a FIE buffalo scout with both cylinders (cheap copy) and I get my Wrangler on the 17th.

Get a used single six and you will not be disappointed. If the wrangler came with dual cylinders i’d Say go that route.

If you really want something quiet then get a bolt .22 rifle.
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If you really want something quiet then get a bolt .22 rifle.


Or a pump action or lever action or toggle action .22 rifle.
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Rough Rider is cheap fun. I’d buy another one in a hot second.
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I really enjoy my Rough Rider. Great range toy. I have the 4.5 inch.
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Looking to buy either the Ruger Single Six Convertible or the
Heritage Arms Rough Rider Small Bore 22LR/22MAG Revolver, 6.5".

The Ruger is twice the price. Is it worth that?

I don't hunt, just back yard plinking and range stuff.

I'm opting for the cowboy gun instead of say a GSG so that I can shoot
the low velocity stuff and not bother the not-so-near neighbors

Ruger would be used, Heritage would be new.

Tommy


I have the Rough Rider and I like it but is not up to the quality of the Ruger but its also way cheaper! I never had any issues with it besides bad 555 ammo:-)
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You can get rough rider and wrangler. When rough rider on sale is about 130 and wrangler right now is a about 190. The cheapest single 6 i seem is about 380.
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Another vote for the Single Six Convertible. I have a stainless/ 6-1/2 bbl 'new model'. The thing is a tack driver when I do my part. The gun is built like a tank. I put after-market grips from Ruger on mine. The new grips are wood with checkering. The checkering really helps with grip, and is not too aggressive.

I shoot CCI MiniMag and CCI WMR in mine.
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Two years from now you won't remember what you paid for the Ruger Super Single Six. But your kids will thank you for allowing them to inherit it. I know my kids will even though mine dates from 1976, and with 1,000s of rounds through it, still looks and shoots like new.


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I like shooting the Rough Rider EXCEPT with .22 MAG shells. Feels like it is going to come apart.
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Maybe this sways the OP: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/96/2d...723f209e82.jpg

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Another vote for the Rough Rider and getting the .22WMR cylinder as well. My RR is fun but for .22LR/.22WMR plinking, I couldn't justify spending the amount needed to get a Ruger. I put the money not spent toward another serious (center fire) firearm.
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Two years from now you won't remember what you paid for the Ruger Super Single Six. But your kids will thank you for allowing them to inherit it. I know my kids will even though mine dates from 1976, and with 1,000s of rounds through it, still looks and shoots like new.


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Get a rough rider. Mine was on target. Colt like action if that matters to you.
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I have a problem with both... The grip is so tiny it swims in my hand. I really like the single action style. Dad got a Single Six back in 1960, before I was born. He has always shot it well, but I have never been accurate off-hand.

Had same issue with Ruger Blackhawk. Shot great off bench/sandbag,but off-hand not so much.

I shoot other pistols accurately. But not the Single-Six and Blackhawk.
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Get the used Ruger and hand down the gun to your grandchildren when your ready. They will be happy with a Quality gun.
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Got the single six then bought a 8 round after market 22wmr. Works perfect super accurate tons of fun.
My truck gun with my henry 22wmr lever action makes a great 1 -2 combo!
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IF you buy the Rough Rider get the model with the Fiber optic Sights (6.5in bbl), the only way I'd buy another RR and I have 2 out of the original 3, also have Single Six but C&R so doesn't get shot much.

Wasn't aware Ruger had a 22 mag cylinder out for the Wranger now, will have to check it out.
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IF you buy the Rough Rider get the model with the Fiber optic Sights (6.5in bbl), the only way I'd buy another RR and I have 2 out of the original 3, also have Single Six but C&R so doesn't get shot much.

Wasn't aware Ruger had a 22 mag cylinder out for the Wranger now, will have to check it out.
Ruger has stated they will NOT be producing the Wrangler in .22RM.

I recently picked up a Wrangler. I went to look at the RR and just couldn't get past the the cheap feeling. I had cap guns as a kid that were on this level (impression). I liked the idea of convertible, but in reality, 22RM really doesn't bring anything to the table in this platform.

I have some nice .22LR handguns, autos and revolvers. But the Wrangler fits a price nitch the others don't. Just a have along camp gun with minimal investment that at the same time should stand the test of time.

I certainly wouldn't turn down a convertible Single-six, but then I'd have to hold to a bit loftier function.
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Colt SAA “New Frontier.” In .22L and .22mag conversion cylinder. I love mine. Got it as a kid in the 70’s. Thanks dad!!!
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I bought the Roughrider with fiber optic rear-adjustable sights from Gallery of Guns. Can shoot a fly's nuts off.

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I bought a rough rider with the crappy sights on it. Functions just fine, but isn't nearly as easy to shoot as that one wordup bought.

For the price, it's a fun plinker and trainer. I would have preferred the Ruger, but at 1/4 the cost...

Now, I'd buy the Wrangler, if I was to do it over.
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I saved my money and bought a Single Six. I just couldn't get past the dorky safety on the Rough Rider. This was a long time ago well before the Wrangler came out. I will eventually buy a Wrangler.
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$225. These have easy to see sights.
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I saved my money and bought a Single Six. I just couldn't get past the dorky safety on the Rough Rider. This was a long time ago well before the Wrangler came out. I will eventually buy a Wrangler.
I hear you about the safety.
But I like it because I can dry fire it without snap caps.
I want to use it to train my kids some day and I think the safety would be useful.
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