I have recently purchased a heritage 22lr and mag combo kit. I was wondering if anyone has had any good or bad exp. with this gun. I really have not got to shoot it yet. Its single action but i just got it for a plinker. I carry a taurus 9mm millenium or a rossi snubby 38. It was very inexpensive. and i figured it to be cheap to shot. Some people say i should have got the ruger. I hope i came out pretty good. I gave 125 for it or did i do wrong :banghead: i am pretty new to the handgun area.
heritage 22lr and mag
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tantrix
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You did good. Those Heritage single action .22's are underrated. I have both the Heritage and the Ruger in 6.5" barrel length. Even with fixed sights on the Heritage I have about 100 varmint kills in my backyard with it so far. I keep it loaded and within reach always in case I spot something in the yard.
They are definitely worth $125, Just about any other gun I can think of for $125 is usually a piece of sh**. I got lucky and bought my brothers used one from him for $75. I've gotten more than my moneys worth out of it. You should enjoy it.
They are definitely worth $125, Just about any other gun I can think of for $125 is usually a piece of sh**. I got lucky and bought my brothers used one from him for $75. I've gotten more than my moneys worth out of it. You should enjoy it.
jad0110
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Excellent price. I thought I was doing good when I bought my combo for $150 w/ tax. You are going to love yours!
I really liked that Heritage, I'm still banging my head :banghead: over selling it. I wanted a DA 22 and wound up getting a DA Taurus 94 that was a junker. Got rid of it and now I own a S&W K-22 that I am VERY satisfied with.
My Heritage was just as accurate and reliable as a friends Single Six, though not nearly as pretty. I assume for $125 you got the "blued" version. Just be careful what you clean it with, as the finish rubs off pretty easily from the cylinder face and the breech. I used Hoppes #9 which was probably a little harsh, I wonder if break-free CLP would have been safer??? Stick to nylon brushes too.
For cleaning I recommend removing the ejector rod assembly every 500 rounds or so. A lot of crud builds up in that area. It is super easy to remove, it is held in by just one screw at the bore end. Even if you don't remove it for cleaning, this screw will need to be tightened every 1000 rounds or so.
I really miss my Heritage, may have to buy another someday - I see used ones for $75 now and then.
I really liked that Heritage, I'm still banging my head :banghead: over selling it. I wanted a DA 22 and wound up getting a DA Taurus 94 that was a junker. Got rid of it and now I own a S&W K-22 that I am VERY satisfied with.
My Heritage was just as accurate and reliable as a friends Single Six, though not nearly as pretty. I assume for $125 you got the "blued" version. Just be careful what you clean it with, as the finish rubs off pretty easily from the cylinder face and the breech. I used Hoppes #9 which was probably a little harsh, I wonder if break-free CLP would have been safer??? Stick to nylon brushes too.
For cleaning I recommend removing the ejector rod assembly every 500 rounds or so. A lot of crud builds up in that area. It is super easy to remove, it is held in by just one screw at the bore end. Even if you don't remove it for cleaning, this screw will need to be tightened every 1000 rounds or so.
I really miss my Heritage, may have to buy another someday - I see used ones for $75 now and then.
ChefJeff1
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I love mine and my dad even bought one, it's his only gun. Fun to shoot but go over it with a screw driver once in a while to thighten it up.
New_geezer
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As I understand it some of the Heritage RRs are made with an alloy frame and some with a steel frame. I should think a steel frame would hold up pretty well. I generally hear good things about their customer service. I would think for the price you could certainly do worse.
Rex B
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Heritage
I have one I bought used.
Satin silver, both cylinders, grey laminated grips, excellent Millet sights.
I gave $99 for it used at CTD.
I found a problem with timing not long after I bought it. Turned out the hand had separated. I replaced that for about $10 and it's tight as a new one now.
I like the gun for plinking. With the aluminum frame it doesn't balance as well as a Ruger, but once you get used to that it's fine.
I'd buy another.
I have one I bought used.
Satin silver, both cylinders, grey laminated grips, excellent Millet sights.
I gave $99 for it used at CTD.
I found a problem with timing not long after I bought it. Turned out the hand had separated. I replaced that for about $10 and it's tight as a new one now.
I like the gun for plinking. With the aluminum frame it doesn't balance as well as a Ruger, but once you get used to that it's fine.
I'd buy another.
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Eh, i guess im gonna be the only one here with a bad experience.
I bought a 4.75 convertable version that wasnt that accurate. I bought the thing for plinking fun and it wasnt really accurate enough to plink with. Not only that the ejector rod shroud screw flew off after about 500 rounds. Heritage did replace it, but later i found the screw and it was stripped of threads. I guess the recoil of the 22mag was too much for its design.
The good thing about it was i bought it new for $90 and got $75 from a pawn shop for it after having it for a couple of years.
I bought a 4.75 convertable version that wasnt that accurate. I bought the thing for plinking fun and it wasnt really accurate enough to plink with. Not only that the ejector rod shroud screw flew off after about 500 rounds. Heritage did replace it, but later i found the screw and it was stripped of threads. I guess the recoil of the 22mag was too much for its design.
The good thing about it was i bought it new for $90 and got $75 from a pawn shop for it after having it for a couple of years.
smkinguntracy
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I've had mine for several years,and I've had no problems at all. It's the 6.5 barrel version with fixed sites. Mine shoots great with everything from 22shorts for chipmunks,to 22mag for groundhogs.
I've had mine for several years,and I've had no problems at all. It's the 6.5 barrel version with fixed sites. Mine shoots great with everything from 22shorts for chipmunks,to 22mag for groundhogs.
borrowedtime69
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good guns
i had a heritage revolver a few years ago. it was the 4.5" BBL birds-head grip. it was a blast to shoot and felt good in the hand. didnt use the mag cylinder much but the gun did well with the CCI mini-mags.
a few years ago i gave it to my dad, it was his first handgun and he's in his early 60's! he takes it RVing and canoeing just to have something fun bouncing on his hip. he likes to have it around out and about in SD because lately theyve had a problem with quite a few mnt lions moving into the area. i figure the 22 mag would be enough to scare it away or a shot from the heritage would put it down with a head shot.
A year after i gave him the rough rider i gave him a lever actio henry to go with it. the combo takes him back to those "thrilling days of yesteryear"
good chioce on the heritage! -Eric
i had a heritage revolver a few years ago. it was the 4.5" BBL birds-head grip. it was a blast to shoot and felt good in the hand. didnt use the mag cylinder much but the gun did well with the CCI mini-mags.
a few years ago i gave it to my dad, it was his first handgun and he's in his early 60's! he takes it RVing and canoeing just to have something fun bouncing on his hip. he likes to have it around out and about in SD because lately theyve had a problem with quite a few mnt lions moving into the area. i figure the 22 mag would be enough to scare it away or a shot from the heritage would put it down with a head shot.
A year after i gave him the rough rider i gave him a lever actio henry to go with it. the combo takes him back to those "thrilling days of yesteryear"
good chioce on the heritage! -Eric
eng23ine
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Cant go wrong for $150
I have only had 1 problems with mine. I noticed that some of the screws started loosening up somewhere around 500 rounds. Not a big problem, just tightened them up and went on.
I have no regrets in buying mine. In fact, I like it so much, I gave my dad one for Christmas.
The Heritage Rough Rider is another "budget" gun that alot of people will overlook simple beacuse of the price and because of the fodder that is spread by gun snobs who think that if it is not a name brand then it is crap.
You did well on your purchase.
I have no regrets in buying mine. In fact, I like it so much, I gave my dad one for Christmas.
The Heritage Rough Rider is another "budget" gun that alot of people will overlook simple beacuse of the price and because of the fodder that is spread by gun snobs who think that if it is not a name brand then it is crap.
You did well on your purchase.
Gaucho Gringo
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I have one with a 6.5" barrel. It also has checkered wooden grips which are nice. I have owned a Ruger Single Six in the past and my Heritage Rough Rider will shoot as acurate as a Ruger. The fit and finish may not be as good as the Ruger(on the other hand it doesn't look like a piece of junk) but it will shoot as well at 1/2 the price of a Ruger. I am thinking of buying another Heritage only this tine with the birdshead grip and 4.5" barrel. As cheap as they are you can afford to buy more than one.
Heritage revolver in 32 Mag
Beloved Wife got me a 32 Mag Heritage RR for Christmas. it's a bird's head 3.5" barrel. Given old eyes it shoots very well and 100% reliably for about 500+ rounds of 32 SW Long and an occasional box of Magnums. I enlarged the rear sight opening just a bit and it points nicely. It was right at $200, a great entry level for a Cowboy Action revolver and slips in the pocket for late night trips to the barn. It locks up as tight as my Smith's.
Beloved Wife got me a 32 Mag Heritage RR for Christmas. it's a bird's head 3.5" barrel. Given old eyes it shoots very well and 100% reliably for about 500+ rounds of 32 SW Long and an occasional box of Magnums. I enlarged the rear sight opening just a bit and it points nicely. It was right at $200, a great entry level for a Cowboy Action revolver and slips in the pocket for late night trips to the barn. It locks up as tight as my Smith's.
Actually now yall have got me thinking about buying another one. They also have one with the adjustable site and cowboy extended grips for just alittle more. My wifes gonna kill me.
She said its her turn to get a new gun. Guess i better wait my turn.
She said its her turn to get a new gun. Guess i better wait my turn.tantrix
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Wise man...
magnumman44
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Call me spoiled, but . . .
I bought a Heritage back in 1999. Man, I hated shooting that gun. It spit more lead shavings at me than any revolver that I ever shot. I would rather plink with my single shot T/C Contender 22 or my 5 shot Anschutz Exemplar than shoot a Heritage. Yes, it is a good buy if you want to put up with that and tightening up all the screws every 500 shots or so. Give me a S&W 617 in a revolver and a Buckmark or Mark III in a semi, and keep your Heritages!
I bought a Heritage back in 1999. Man, I hated shooting that gun. It spit more lead shavings at me than any revolver that I ever shot. I would rather plink with my single shot T/C Contender 22 or my 5 shot Anschutz Exemplar than shoot a Heritage. Yes, it is a good buy if you want to put up with that and tightening up all the screws every 500 shots or so. Give me a S&W 617 in a revolver and a Buckmark or Mark III in a semi, and keep your Heritages!
aaronrkelly
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Another happy Heritage owner here. Paid $125 for my combo, slightly used.
Works great but I havent shot it alot.
Works great but I havent shot it alot.
17&Holding
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I picked one up for $100.00
with the combo cylinders. Also have a Browning Buckmark so I picked up the Rough Rider for the 22WMR. You will have to retighten the screws every so often as mine did work loose a little. Has any tried blue locktite on the screws or is this a baad idea? First range session produced 10 out of twelve shots in a 2" circle offhand with fixed sights. A fun plinker.
with the combo cylinders. Also have a Browning Buckmark so I picked up the Rough Rider for the 22WMR. You will have to retighten the screws every so often as mine did work loose a little. Has any tried blue locktite on the screws or is this a baad idea? First range session produced 10 out of twelve shots in a 2" circle offhand with fixed sights. A fun plinker.
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