Wouldn't it be great if Ruger would offer the same sort of things...a Songle six with adjustable sights, magnum cylinder, and a Bisley handle...all DIY! The options make the Rough Rider much more interesting to me!
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Heritage Rough Rider
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Wouldn't it be great if Ruger would offer the same sort of things...a Songle six with adjustable sights, magnum cylinder, and a Bisley handle...all DIY! The options make the Rough Rider much more interesting to me!
Linejudgemick
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I've had a $99 Rough Rider for several years now. I call it my guilty pleasure, cuz it's just fun to plink with. The only issue I've ever had with many rounds sent is the ejector rod housing screw came loose. A little blue Loctite fixed it right up. And... yes... it (at least mine) is remarkably accurate. That's a lot of fun for little cost and besides, it makes a great training tool for the grandkids.
I've had a RR for several years. Mine broke its hand spring just out of warranty. I ordered a new one and replaced it myself. If I remember correctly it cost me $6 plus shipping. It's worked perfectly since. Mine is exceedingly accurate with the 22LR cylinder. Slightly less so with the mag cylinder, but it works reliably every time.
You're right! That would be cuteerrer.
And I don't care what Patton said. I got small weak spot for "pearl" grips.
CAJUNLAWYER
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...and the ladies that carry them.....
Heritage is extremely reasonable on parts. Below is my other Rough Rider. When I got it, the ejector rod housing was worn and the remaining finish had turned a rather unpleasant shade of green. An entire replacement ejector rod assembly set me back a mere $10 + shipping.
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Almost 20 years ago I bought one for my son who had just turned 21. I got the gun with both cylinders for $129 at the time. Well worth the price for a plinking revolver.
Puller hit the nail on the head. The minute I saw the stupid safety on the left side I said forget it. Funny how very few people mention it or show it in photos.
On the other hand I'm allways surprised how many people seem to think the safety is awful. To me, it's just there, and I never think about it. I did mention that the last time, but since I didn't show a picture, here's one showing the safety. I've always got a picture from both sides, I just normally will post the one showing the right side of most any gun. It's not avoiding showing the safety, or the key lock hole. Just a quirk I have.
Even in the picture, to me, it's just not that noticable. Now, if it was on a Ruger, or a Colt Peacemaker, I'd probably agree with you, but it belongs on a Rough Rider. It's always been there, and is part of package.
Now, I'm not saying you're wrong. I'm the same way about the Wranglers unfluted cylinder. I have never even asked to handle one in a gun store. It might be the best 22 revolver ever made, but it's got an unfluted cylinder and it just doesn't look right. My single-six has an unfluted 22 mag cylinder. I have never even put that cylinder into the gun. It's been in the plastic case since day one. I check it once in a while watching for rust. Ren Wax does a good job.
Yet oddly enough the unfluted cylinder on the Ruger Bearcat, and for that matter, the Super Blackhawk don't bother me at all. Go figure.
max503
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Only if I knew a friend/neighbor with a mill who could cut a dovetail up front so I could install a driftable front sight. I can't stand a fixed sight 22 that shoots off center. A 22 has to be functionally accurate or all you got is a noisemaker.
I wouldn't want to send it off and dump money for something like this.
I wouldn't want to send it off and dump money for something like this.
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My attitude as regards the safety is that it at least allows you have a traditional single action that you can more readily carry fully loaded, unlike a Colt Scout or unconverted Ruger Single-Six. That said, some Rough Riders still bear an admonition to keep an empty chamber under the hammer! I don't find the safety particularly onerous from an aesthetic viewpoint, but that's just me, I wouldn't fault anybody else who sees it as an annoying appendage.
One thing that the various reviews of the Rough Rider don't ever seem to mention is the chintzy c-shaped plastic ejector rod knob. It's too fragile, and certainly the one thing on the gun that I'd urge Heritage to redesign or barring that, at least upgrade with respect to the material from which it's made.
One thing that the various reviews of the Rough Rider don't ever seem to mention is the chintzy c-shaped plastic ejector rod knob. It's too fragile, and certainly the one thing on the gun that I'd urge Heritage to redesign or barring that, at least upgrade with respect to the material from which it's made.
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Watched the video, maybe typical stuff from self styled experts. Focused on superficial issues like trigger pull, smoothness of hammer cocking and cylinder rotation, and a mag cylinder which will probably never be used due to ammo cost, little gain in performance and point of impact change. Nothing about design integrity, durability, quality of materials and future value. The Heritage is cheap, the Wrangler is a bargain.
Yep. These self style internet commando's. They think they are X-purts......They ain't.........I don't waste my time on their mostly illiterate drivel.
Erich
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I bought one on a lark during the rebate fest last year; wrote about it here, I think. I'm into mine (a birdshead convertible) for about $100. And it is almost as accurate as my Wrangler birdshead.
But it developed reliability issues quickly. Taking it apart showed no fitting issues. After a big hassle, I got Heritage to send me a replacement hammer spring: no joy; still malfs. I've spent enough time on this frolic.
The local do-gooder commies are having a "gun buyback" this weekend - guess what's going to be turned into a gift card to buy ammo at Walmart? I'll get my money out of it at least. Maybe I'll hold back the magnum cylinder and get it to someone whose Heritage works okay.
But it developed reliability issues quickly. Taking it apart showed no fitting issues. After a big hassle, I got Heritage to send me a replacement hammer spring: no joy; still malfs. I've spent enough time on this frolic.
The local do-gooder commies are having a "gun buyback" this weekend - guess what's going to be turned into a gift card to buy ammo at Walmart? I'll get my money out of it at least. Maybe I'll hold back the magnum cylinder and get it to someone whose Heritage works okay.
I know they’re just 22s, but they feel cheap. Perhaps Iam just a gun snob, but once you handle, shoot a Smith or Colt 22, it’s hard to settle for anything less.
Joenomad
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I have 2 RR, 8 grandkids have learned to shoot with them and like to when they come over
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