I'm not a big fan of the Heritage SAs, but in comparison to the
Chiappa models they look like Colts. I've only had experience
with 3 Chiappa guns, all 22s and not mine. I would think long
before buying one. They seem to put all efforts into cosmetics.
I don't know who designed these guns but I think most are
Retro designed for use of cheap parts. The M1 carbine looks
like a Erma from 70s- then IJ trademark sold it awhile, they
didn't have the best rep back then. A lot of the reproductions
on the market today, especially in 22rf are little more than
novelty fun guns.