My understanding is the only difference in the 22mag and the 22lr models is the cylinder, and that heritage will send you a new cylinder for about $30. So my question is do I have it correct? Can I buy a "22 lr" heritage and safely swap the cylinders and shoot wmr? Or are there certain models that are 22lr only?
Heritage rough rider question
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MedWheeler
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You can, as long as the revolver you have is a six-shot version.
They're neat guns for the price. I have one that came with both cylinders and have had it about a year or so now. Nice feel, tight lockup, and well-balanced.
The front of the frame seems a little thin. I don't know if I could ever afford to shoot enough WMR through it to do some damage, but I wonder how well it would indeed hold up to thousands and thousands of rounds of it. The .22LR stuff wouldn't hurt it at all, though.
They're neat guns for the price. I have one that came with both cylinders and have had it about a year or so now. Nice feel, tight lockup, and well-balanced.
The front of the frame seems a little thin. I don't know if I could ever afford to shoot enough WMR through it to do some damage, but I wonder how well it would indeed hold up to thousands and thousands of rounds of it. The .22LR stuff wouldn't hurt it at all, though.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah I just want a cheap reliable plinker and seems like one would be good enough for my purposes. Will mostly shoot .22lr, but also want to have the ability to shoot mag for circumstances like we had past this year. Sometimes all I can find is wmr.
TheRyno865
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I have about 4000 rounds through mine with about 250 of those being 22mag and the only part I have replaced is the ejector rod where I broke off the plastic piece on the end. Other then that it has been the best $150.00 dollar handgun I have ever purchased.
il.bill
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I have not sent in for the $30 .22 WMR cylinder for my wife's Heritage Rough Rider, but I think I should. My shooting buddy sent in the payment with his serial number and got one for his revolver - it was a literal 'drop-in' fit. The .22 Magnum shoots very nicely out of his 6 1/2" barrel. I believe that the factory states that 'some' revolvers may need to be sent back to the factory for proper fitting of the magnum cylinder.
Maybe this thread will inspire me to order one. On several occasions there was no .22 LR on the shelves locally, while .22 WMR was available. That ammo is a tad pricey, but the HRR .22 Revolver handles it well.
The quality is clearly not that of a Colt, S&W, or Ruger, but the Heritage Arms .22 has a high 'fun per dollar spent' ratio. The best handgun I ever purchased for $150 would come down to the Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR or a C&R eligible CZ50 in .32 ACP.
Maybe this thread will inspire me to order one. On several occasions there was no .22 LR on the shelves locally, while .22 WMR was available. That ammo is a tad pricey, but the HRR .22 Revolver handles it well.
The quality is clearly not that of a Colt, S&W, or Ruger, but the Heritage Arms .22 has a high 'fun per dollar spent' ratio. The best handgun I ever purchased for $150 would come down to the Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR or a C&R eligible CZ50 in .32 ACP.
I have one that came with both cylinders. Its a fun plinker. I've shot coons, squirrels, possums, crows and such with mine too. I have several times considered buying an adjustable site model. My wife loves shooting magnums out of mine, and she doesn't like guns that much.
scythefwd
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I've always thought about doing it.. never have. I've worn the finish off the back of the grip, so I need to get it re-finished too.. .
bikerdoc
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I have had one with both cylinders for 10 years. Great plinker, trainer, pest control gun.
gotboostvr
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I had one with both 22lr and mag cylinders. It was a surprisingly nice pistol for the 125 I paid for it, but I had troubles with my giant paws and the small grip frame so it's moved on.
I never shot much mag in it, but it saw about 5k rounds of 22lr and I got what I paid for it of it so I really can't complain. The new owner (with smaller hands) loves it now.
I never shot much mag in it, but it saw about 5k rounds of 22lr and I got what I paid for it of it so I really can't complain. The new owner (with smaller hands) loves it now.
Mike1234567
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I bought one with both cylinders about six months ago. I liked it fine but decided a .22 revolver wasn't for me so I sold it. I prefer semi-autos.
I had a problem with spent shells sticking in the .22LR cylinder and had to send it in for replacement. It was fine after that. It was a nice revolver for the money. What was odd about the cylinder issue is that the instructions mentioned the problem stating that a replacement may be necessary. What the heck? If Heritage Arms knew about the cylinder problems then why didn't they remedy the problem instead of adding that information to the instructions? Weird...
I had a problem with spent shells sticking in the .22LR cylinder and had to send it in for replacement. It was fine after that. It was a nice revolver for the money. What was odd about the cylinder issue is that the instructions mentioned the problem stating that a replacement may be necessary. What the heck? If Heritage Arms knew about the cylinder problems then why didn't they remedy the problem instead of adding that information to the instructions? Weird...
To get a cylinder from them, i bleieve you need to give them the serial number. And if that serial number doesnt appear as a 22 wmr in their files you wont get a 22 mag cylinder.
Its a saefty thing. Two bore diameters needed. and 22 wmr needs the larger one.
Its a saefty thing. Two bore diameters needed. and 22 wmr needs the larger one.
il.bill
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Good information - thanks!
hardluk1
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Just remember with a heritage revolver you are buy'n a pot matel handgun and with enough 22 mag it can break a frame in half. Save you money for a ruger as they still make the convertible model. A friend had his heritage break shooting at a snake. Don't guess I have you tell you what it was replaced with.
I have probably 1,000 rounds of 22LR down my Heritage and maybe 2-300 WMR and it still looks brand new. I was amazed at the accuracy ut of such an inexpensive gun. The Ruger is better but 3x the price. I have both and prefer the Ruger but they are both just plinking guns.
Hondo 60
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You got lucky.
With 22lr at 10 yards mine's low left by about 5-6 inches.
It's TERRIBLE.
I called Heritage & they said to file down the front sight & then bend it til it shoots to POA.
They were not interested in fixing their product.
I try not to bash 'em, but I'm only telling the truth.
DNS
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Hardluk is correct.
If the casting was "off" in the top strap it'll peel like a banana. I've seen too many to bother with the may cylinder. You won't see that in a Ruger. My Heritage is too old for one since its an early 90s model.
I can tell you I bought it used and abused but its the most accurate handgun I own after a little front sight drifting.
If the casting was "off" in the top strap it'll peel like a banana. I've seen too many to bother with the may cylinder. You won't see that in a Ruger. My Heritage is too old for one since its an early 90s model.
I can tell you I bought it used and abused but its the most accurate handgun I own after a little front sight drifting.
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