Heritage Rough Rider .22 revolvers?

[tuna quesadilla]

So I've been looking at some .22s just for plinking/blasting and I ran across these. They're cheap (<$200) and they come with .22LR and .22 Mag cylinders. Are they any good? Haven't had the opportunity to actually handle or fire one.

[fal_762x51]

I was thinking about one, handled one too. The balance is pretty good, but the safety looks retarded. Other than that I'm waiting on a review too.

[ratbush]

I researched these a bit, a few years back. General opinion was you get what you pay for. A local gunstore (listed on Heritage website, as authorized dealer) had stopped carrying the entire line. Employee said they wore the alloy framed models out quickly, in one summer's use, at the firing range. Did not have much to say about the stainless steel models, except they seemed to be a good value for the money. I have also heard atrocious stories, about getting gunsmithing work done on these, but in fairness my sources were pretty reactionary types about any non traditional gun companies. I didn't buy, but that Plinkerton model has got me thinking cheap .22s again.
ratbush

[jmlivingston]

I was considering one a while back. Was advised to keep an eye open for a Ruger single-six, and I fould one with both cylinders in excellent condition for $300. I've not regretted that decision.

John

[tuna quesadilla]

Hmm OK. I'll keep my eyes open for a Single Six. The Heritage was appealing to me because of the low price -- it just seems really silly to pay $600+ for a new Smith & Wesson 22 revolver when I could pay $200 for a new 22 revolver from a different company.

[fairfaxjim]

Hmm OK. I'll keep my eyes open for a Single Six. The Heritage was appealing to me because of the low price -- it just seems really silly to pay $600+ for a new Smith & Wesson 22 revolver when I could pay $200 for a new 22 revolver from a different company.

Apples & oranges. If you put the two together you would figure it out very quickly. Go for the single six. It is a good compromise as the price is not much more and the quality is way better.

[BSlacker]

Check Fowlers in Tustin. They have a used SS Single Six with adjustable sights. IIRC it had the 22lr/22mag setup.

[maxicon]

I have an EAA Bounty Hunter dual cylinder, which is very similar to the Rough Rider. It's a good shooter and a lot of fun, but doesn't compare to my Single Six.

The Single Six is smoother and more nicely made. My Bounty Hunter spits a bit from the cylinder gap, which is annoying, but that may be luck of the draw.

The relatively small amount of money will be forgotten in a few years, while the better quality of the Ruger will be with you as long as you have the gun.

You're still going to want a 617, though. At least, I do.

[Tho_Sun]

Hey, if your still interested, I have one for sale.