Yeah, I'd Rather Have a Wrangler But...

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It is my first Heritage. I've had a Ruger Super Single Six for close to fifty years but the Heritage looks to be a super value. The only one left when I bought mine had the "American Flag" stocks. I don't care for the look but my wife might. If she doesn't, I suppose we can always get a different set. Also, I'm not sure I like the safety feature on a single-action revolver but I'm wondering that if having the safety on the Heritage allows the revolver to be carried safely loaded with six rounds.
 
From the Heritage Owners Manual:
“Do not carry this revolver with a live cartridge chambered under the hammer and firing pin. Keep an empty chamber under the hammer with the hammer block in the up (safe) position.”
 
Thanks SterlingBullet. I have the box wrapped in Christmas paper and have not looked at the manual yet. I have to wonder what the purpose of the safety is if it doesn't act as a transfer bar or some such. Lawyer CYA impact concerns?
 
SwampWolf said:
Thanks SterlingBullet. I have the box wrapped in Christmas paper and have not looked at the manual yet. I have to wonder what the purpose of the safety is if it doesn't act as a transfer bar or some such. Lawyer CYA impact concerns?
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The safety is a hammer block. It is a very safe safety.
The CYA statement is just that. A CYA.
I load 5 in mine, but that is because I also have traditional single actions. Keep things consistent to avoid mistakes.
If all my other SAs were NM Rugers, I'd load 6 in the HRR also.
 
I HAD 3 Heritage; a L'il Ranger and 2 Rough Rider. Got rid of all 3 and bought 2 Single Six.

That stupid safety is a PITA. All 3 had the accuracy of 000 buckshot.

Am much happier. Yes, 1 Single Six cost what I sold the 3 pieces of craps for. You get what you pay for


They are "fun", if all you want to do is make noise. If you actually want to hit something, then they are NOT fun.
 
Seedy Character said:
I HAD 3 Heritage; a L'il Ranger and 2 Rough Rider. Got rid of all 3 and bought 2 Single Six.

That stupid safety is a PITA. All 3 had the accuracy of 000 buckshot.

Am much happier. Yes, 1 Single Six cost what I sold the 3 pieces of craps for. You get what you pay for


They are "fun", if all you want to do is make noise. If you actually want to hit something, then they are NOT fun.
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See, I think you just got bad ones. I was hitting clay targets at maybe 30 yards at POA, with thunderduds. Mine was manufactured December 2020. Mine was also second hand at a pawn shop. I paid 108 OTD, and have gotten really good performance out of it.

The Wrangler I had though, just like your Rough Riders.
 
I bought one (HRR 6½") a few months ago as a Christmas gift for my sister.

I imagine that it will be just as loud but a bit easier to shoot well than the Glock 42 that I got for her several years ago.

Also ordered the .22WMR cylinder because, Why Not? O'course, to use that she will have to, at least, double up on the hearing protection. :)
 
I don't care for the look or finish off the RRs. I am also not a fan of single action.

I do have to concede that the winner of last year's 22 pistol shoot was using a RR. Everybody else brought Ruger MKs, Buckmarks and Victorys. I was surprised to say the least.
 
Seedy Character said:
I HAD 3 Heritage; a L'il Ranger and 2 Rough Rider. Got rid of all 3 and bought 2 Single Six.

That stupid safety is a PITA. All 3 had the accuracy of 000 buckshot.

Am much happier. Yes, 1 Single Six cost what I sold the 3 pieces of craps for. You get what you pay for


They are "fun", if all you want to do is make noise. If you actually want to hit something, then they are NOT fun.
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My experience with the RR is quite opposite of yours. 3 of my 4 RRs shoot equally well next to my SS, the 4th only slightly worse.
My Wrangler is right there with them also.
Long term durability?
I bought my first RR in 1993. Still shoots well.
My SS is from 1956. Will the RR last that long? I hope I last long enough to find out.:D
 
Heritage is really nice but can't get my head past the manual safety. Nothing against the quality or value of them, but that safety to me is like Brussell sprouts to a kid.
 
gobsauce said:
See, I think you just got bad ones. I was hitting clay targets at maybe 30 yards at POA, with thunderduds. Mine was manufactured December 2020. Mine was also second hand at a pawn shop. I paid 108 OTD, and have gotten really good performance out of it.

The Wrangler I had though, just like your Rough Riders.
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Possibly, but the first one was bought mid-80's ('86 IIRC) for $25. Sold it for $40.

Gun show 1999, on my way out, having bought nothing, saw little of interest. Last table, RR w/ both cylinders, looked almost new. Private seller, no box, no papers. Said he took it out once, wasn't a SA fan. He wanted $100. Offered $70 or I walk out the door. His buddy told him to take it. It wouldn't put 6 shots on a paper plate @7 yards, using several types of ammo, LR or WMRF. Sold it it next gun show, $100.

Gun Show 2015, was wanting a .22 SA, for grandsons to use. Came across a RR, private sellers, said he had took it on trade and not shot at, .22LR only. Really wanted a Single Six, but $100, for grandkid's toy. Offered $90 and ended up with piece of crap #3. Kept it 9 months, listed in Armslist for $150 and gone that day.

Found an unmolested, OLD model Single Six with both cylinders, well used, but not abused.
Had to have it. Youngest brands in says it is his. It is listed in my Will.
A month later, at Gun Show, come across stainless Single Six, both cylinders, in box, with paperwork. Seller was wanting to trade for a Block. Block guy wanted cash. I made a cash offer and he took it.

3 times burned by Heritage, will not be a 4th.
Glad there are affordable .22s out there. Cheap fun for anybody.
Even if mine had been more accurate, I hated that stupid safety.
 

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I have two of them and the safety is nice for when a kid is shooting them. No problems and fairly accurate so far. If the safety bothers you just put it in the off position and forget it or remove it. I have seen somewhere that there is a plug available to fill in when the safety is removed. Don't like the grips? Heritage has a bunch of different ones at very reasonable prices.

No way are these guns in the class of the single sixes and the price reflects that. However they offer a lot of bang for the buck.
 
doubleh said:
If the safety bothers you just put it in the off position and forget it or remove it. I have seen somewhere that there is a plug available to fill in when the safety is removed.

No way are these guns in the class of the single sixes and the price reflects that. However they offer a lot of bang for the buck.
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Part of the problem was, grandson used the RR at a cowboy action shoot. We would load 5 rounds, move the safety to fire and holster. On 6 of 8 stages, drawing and firing, the safety was on and no bang. He was very frustrated with that. Then, missing half of his targets, he did not want to shoot anymore.

With his Single Six, he is happy and it know he has an heirloom that has grandkids can enjoy.

Enjoy your RR, I am happy you get a good one. They aren't for me.
 
Got one on sale for $90 took some getting used to but just last week I was hitting an 8” plate with mine at 70 yds. I’ve shot a few rabbits with it. For me, mine was well worth the money. I haven’t shot it much but after last week I decided to just keep it in my range bag with a box of ammo as a permanent fixture.
 
I don't see Heritage revolvers on MA's approved roster, but I recently saw (and had to buy!) their 16" revolving rifle. Who can resist a revolving rifle?! That goofy safety bothered me, too. You can remove it by pushing that tiny chrome button into the frame, then sliding the safety sideways. Followed by searching for the little spring and the chrome button.

And a magnum cylinder was just $30 on the Heritage website. The lady on the phone said magnum cylinders could be installed in all their .22s. As GBExpat said above, Why not?
 
SwampWolf writes:

Also, I'm not sure I like the safety feature on a single-action revolver but I'm wondering that if having the safety on the Heritage allows the revolver to be carried safely loaded with six rounds.
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It can be safely loaded with six rounds if the safety is engaged. The safety is a flat bar that is rotated horizontally when engaged; this prevents the hammer from reaching all the way "home." When disengaged, the bar turns flat against the rear of the frame, allowing the hammer to come to its full fire (and rest) positions.

The HRR can also safely be dry-fired with the safety engaged since the bar prevents the hammer from completing its fall.
 
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