Heritage arms 22lr/22mag single action?
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adcoch1
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I found a Hi-standard double nine for about the same money, so I am gonna go that route. Its all beat up finish wise but nice and tight and the trigger is phenomenal!
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I bought a used one for $125 because we have a rat problem at the non profit animal rescue I work at. For $125 it is excellent. It is NO Ruger but it does the job every time and I am not afraid to scratch or dent it.
$219 is very high. I see them online new all the time for $139 +/-. I would shop around because you can DEFINITELY find a better deal. I think even the expensive places like Gander MT, Bass Pro etc have it cheaper.
$219 is very high. I see them online new all the time for $139 +/-. I would shop around because you can DEFINITELY find a better deal. I think even the expensive places like Gander MT, Bass Pro etc have it cheaper.
Apple a Day
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I've had one for a long time, fired a lot of rounds through it, wore the sear notch off the original hammer, replaced it, still shoot it from time to time. I've started bunches of new shooters on it with .22 shorts.
Mine is most accurate with mid-power magnums. It doesn't like Maxi-mags, accuracy goes to poo.
Mine is most accurate with mid-power magnums. It doesn't like Maxi-mags, accuracy goes to poo.
Bama Drifter
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^^^ Cheap, cheap, cheap are the three words to describe these guns. Word from Sportsouth and Ellet Bros is that Taurus bought out Heritage and that is why the prices have gone up in spite of worse than ever quality.
FWIW, find an older USED Ruger Bearcat or Single-six, or older H&R. Anything but the current Heritage which is made like cheap Chinese crap. Good luck!
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"My evaluation : given the price the Heritage is a pretty good value."
Given all I have learned from this thread I retract my statement.
Adcoch1 , you did well. I would take an old Hi Standard or (H&R) over the new Heritage any day.
"My evaluation : given the price the Heritage is a pretty good value."
Given all I have learned from this thread I retract my statement.
Adcoch1 , you did well. I would take an old Hi Standard or (H&R) over the new Heritage any day.
MedWheeler
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Waveski wrote:
.. and then later, this:
So, neither your first "evaluation", nor your final opinion, was based on anything other than internet chatter? Ironic how just using that basis still produced two completely differing opinions.
Now, if you had actually "evaluated" the gun, maybe either conclusion would have some real basis..
.. and then later, this:
So, neither your first "evaluation", nor your final opinion, was based on anything other than internet chatter? Ironic how just using that basis still produced two completely differing opinions.
Now, if you had actually "evaluated" the gun, maybe either conclusion would have some real basis..
My initial opinion was based on the brief shooting experience I had with a Heritage .22 owned by my son. It was functional and reasonably accurate ; I felt that the utility and function was reasonable for such a low priced revolver.
Did I research and closely inspect the piece? No , because I was not in the market to buy.
Did I change my opinion based on that which I learned from this thread? Yes I did. I changed opinion because I weighed the information contained in the thread , and was honest enough to state that my new opinion was based on that which I had learned.
One of the primary reasons we participate on forums such as this is to share information and to learn , is it not?
Ironic ? No. Result of discussion and shared information ? Yes.
"I would take an old Hi Standard (or H&R) over the new Heritage any day." I had that opinion from the start.
Did I research and closely inspect the piece? No , because I was not in the market to buy.
Did I change my opinion based on that which I learned from this thread? Yes I did. I changed opinion because I weighed the information contained in the thread , and was honest enough to state that my new opinion was based on that which I had learned.
One of the primary reasons we participate on forums such as this is to share information and to learn , is it not?
Ironic ? No. Result of discussion and shared information ? Yes.
"I would take an old Hi Standard (or H&R) over the new Heritage any day." I had that opinion from the start.
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adcoch1
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This pretty much speaks my sentiments exactly. My dollar has a lot of voices asking for it and I don't want to waste it "testing" a cheap gun. Admittedly my first thought picking up the heritage was "wow, crappy finish" then the balance of it started me wondering.
Bama Drifter
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Congrats OP
Hey MedWheeler, if it weren't for civil objective discourse peppered with personal testimony about our private arms collections, this would be any other gun forum. But as our name is "The High Road" let's not mock somebody for saying one of the threads changed their mind. There's a fine line, bud.
Hey MedWheeler, if it weren't for civil objective discourse peppered with personal testimony about our private arms collections, this would be any other gun forum. But as our name is "The High Road" let's not mock somebody for saying one of the threads changed their mind. There's a fine line, bud.
CraigC
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I bought this Single Six 15yrs ago for $200. It was noticeably worn then. According to Ruger, it was made in 1963. In the time I've owned it, it's had at least 30,000rds put through it. A good deal of that just as fast as I could run it. It's spent more time traveling over hill & dale with me than anything else I own. It shows little sign of the wear I've put on it. There's no doubt in my mind that it would endure 100,000rds with aplomb. Likewise, there's no doubt in my mind that a Rough Rider would not.
turkeestalker
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I purchased one of these several years ago, not certain just when but I'm guessing it was not long after they came onto the market. Needed something for my sons to shoot at the range that did not dip so deeply into my ammo wallet. Man can those two burn a few hundred dollars in ammo PDQ in an afternoon shooting hand guns!
It is no Ruger by an stretch, but it is a very good shooting little bargain in my opinion for the $150 I paid.
A literal tack driver digesting 22 WMRs.
I'll admit that I do detest the safety lever, I mean c'mon... a SA revolver safety?
I am however betting that my sons will argue over who gets it when I'm gone.
Great bang for the buck hands down.
It is no Ruger by an stretch, but it is a very good shooting little bargain in my opinion for the $150 I paid.
A literal tack driver digesting 22 WMRs.
I'll admit that I do detest the safety lever, I mean c'mon... a SA revolver safety?
I am however betting that my sons will argue over who gets it when I'm gone.
Great bang for the buck hands down.
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Good choice. There are a couple High Standard revolvers I could have bought and wish I had. I have heard very good things about them.
I own several H&R/NEF revolvers. They go bang every time and are reasonably accurate.
Those are both better revolvers than the Heritage, IMHO, and can easily be found for $200.
I own several H&R/NEF revolvers. They go bang every time and are reasonably accurate.
Those are both better revolvers than the Heritage, IMHO, and can easily be found for $200.
Legionnaire
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I'm late to the thread, and you've already made a decision. Glad you found the High Standard.
But keep saving and keep watching. You still ought to have a good single action .22 revolver. I lucked into a second-hand stainless Single Six a few years ago with both cylinders for $289; right place, right time, and money in the piggy bank to allow the opportunistic purchase. Great at the range, great in the field, great for introducing newbies to the joys of shooting ... Definitely one of my favorites.
Oh, and nice stocks on that grip, CraigC!
But keep saving and keep watching. You still ought to have a good single action .22 revolver. I lucked into a second-hand stainless Single Six a few years ago with both cylinders for $289; right place, right time, and money in the piggy bank to allow the opportunistic purchase. Great at the range, great in the field, great for introducing newbies to the joys of shooting ... Definitely one of my favorites.
Oh, and nice stocks on that grip, CraigC!
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adcoch1
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liegionnaire thanks for the input. I agree that everyone should own a single action 22 and I have owned a few nice single six's over the years, as well as the h&r top breaks and a sweet astray double action 9 shot. I am sure I will own another Single Six someday but they always end up being too nice for what I am looking for at the moment. Got a son coming up that is about ready to start learning too, so I am sure something like that is in his future as well. Just a bit short of cash right now. There is a gun show this weekend so if nothing interesting pops up there I will probably buy the hi standard. +1 on the grips CraigC
SC Shooter
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If you lay the Heritage beside a single six, you can readily see the differences in fit & finish, bluing, etc. That being said, they are just as much fun for plinking and target shooting. It's definitely a point & shoot gun as they have only minimal sights. With the holidays coming up, my bet is that Academy will have them on sale for around $150.
JR47
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One of the local shops here had them for $100 on the first week-end in October. This was the .22 Long Rifle only version. 4 " or 6" barrel. In the box is a coupon that, for $29.95, gives you a .22 WMR cylinder.
I also find it presumptuous to state that Taurus ownership affects anything in QC. They are still made in the same plant as always, by the same people.
For $129.95, with both cylinders, a gun that is accurate and reliable is pretty hard to beat. When we actually take owners of the guns postings, it appears that they are a fair deal for the money. Most of the others looked at the guns, didn't like them, and never shot one.
I own a stainless Super Single Six Convertible. Yep, it's a much better gun as far as fit and finish go. It also costs five times as much (MSRP of $659.00). So, looking for a "better" used gun for however long it takes to find it, at usually three times the price, or buying a new one may not be an option for many. For them, choosing the best available Heritage revolver they can find is a viable alternative.
Used guns are also funny animals, especially when it comes to popular ones. You either have the money in your hands, or risk that it will be gone when you're done "saving for it".
I also find it presumptuous to state that Taurus ownership affects anything in QC. They are still made in the same plant as always, by the same people.
For $129.95, with both cylinders, a gun that is accurate and reliable is pretty hard to beat. When we actually take owners of the guns postings, it appears that they are a fair deal for the money. Most of the others looked at the guns, didn't like them, and never shot one.
I own a stainless Super Single Six Convertible. Yep, it's a much better gun as far as fit and finish go. It also costs five times as much (MSRP of $659.00). So, looking for a "better" used gun for however long it takes to find it, at usually three times the price, or buying a new one may not be an option for many. For them, choosing the best available Heritage revolver they can find is a viable alternative.
Used guns are also funny animals, especially when it comes to popular ones. You either have the money in your hands, or risk that it will be gone when you're done "saving for it".
CraigC
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I find it presumptuous to expect any QC at all.
Rugers, like most things, never sell at MSRP. I can walk into the local shop tomorrow and buy a brand new Single Ten for $420. Or I can shop for used ones in the $300 range. So let's keep things in perspective.
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adcoch1
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I couldn't resist that double nine I found. Yesterday I put my money in the hi-standard ring. Should have it next week...
Legionnaire
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... and then we want pics and a range report!
C5rider
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Interesting input in this thread. The conversation definitely heats up when you discuss the "value" in lesser firearms. 
I did this thread a while back and still feel the same way about both firearms. Now, this is likely an older HRR, before Taurus took over. So, you can use that as a reason, if necessary. I don't know.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=640428
I did this thread a while back and still feel the same way about both firearms. Now, this is likely an older HRR, before Taurus took over. So, you can use that as a reason, if necessary. I don't know.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=640428
midland man
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well I am by far no where near rich or have lots of cash at my disposal so for me I am looking at the heritage arms right now and have a couple of pistols I am thinking on trading in on one as I can use a 22lr/mag combo much more than the two i have now! plus never had a 22mag revolver before but have wanted one for a long time so I hope to change that soon and heritage is the one I am going to get...
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