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Heritage Rough Rider
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Excellent stuff! Thank you!
I forgot to mention that this revolver is from the Heritage Snake Series - it's a "Copperhead". You can see one here:
Heritage Rough Rider Snake Series .22 LR, Fixed Sights, Blued, Copperhead Grips, 6rd - Impact Guns
© 2024 Impact Gun
As I mentioned, at some point in time it will be a gift. It's nicely packed away in the original box. Also, as noted, it was purchased at a silent auction with the money going to the organization, not the FFL who donated it (very conservative organization).
I agree, the lawyer safety is STUPID.
Anyway, I appreciate all the comments - they will be very useful because I'll print them and put them with the gun.
At no time do I need another .22 revolver when I have these three that I seldom shoot:
Single Six .22 Magnum
Old style Bearcat not modified
Single Six .22 not modified
I forgot to mention that this revolver is from the Heritage Snake Series - it's a "Copperhead". You can see one here:
Heritage Rough Rider Snake Series .22 LR, Fixed Sights, Blued, Copperhead Grips, 6rd - Impact Guns
© 2024 Impact Gun
As I mentioned, at some point in time it will be a gift. It's nicely packed away in the original box. Also, as noted, it was purchased at a silent auction with the money going to the organization, not the FFL who donated it (very conservative organization).
I agree, the lawyer safety is STUPID.
Anyway, I appreciate all the comments - they will be very useful because I'll print them and put them with the gun.
At no time do I need another .22 revolver when I have these three that I seldom shoot:
Single Six .22 Magnum
Old style Bearcat not modified
Single Six .22 not modified
Eddie Southgate
Member
If they were .50 per dozen they would be a hard pass , you couldn't run fast enough to give me one.
I have had 2 RR revolvers. I really enjoyed them but I never liked using Kentucky Windage when shooting them, so they were sold.
If they would only put an adjustable rear sight on all their guns, they would sell like hot cakes! I never felt comfortable with the idea of taking a pair of pliers to adjust the front sight for windage.
Both guns shot about 3” to the left.
If they put a rear sight on all their pistols, I would buy one in a heart beat!
Just sayen.
If they would only put an adjustable rear sight on all their guns, they would sell like hot cakes! I never felt comfortable with the idea of taking a pair of pliers to adjust the front sight for windage.
Both guns shot about 3” to the left.
If they put a rear sight on all their pistols, I would buy one in a heart beat!
Just sayen.
SWFan27
Member
I love mine.
Zero comes to mind. The Single Six and the Vaquero are totally different models of Ruger's single action sixguns.
Someone would have to prove me wrong with a website from Ruger.
Ruger did produce a Vaquero fixed sight version of the single six with just a groove in the frame for a rear sight for a while. As far as the Vaquero and Single Six being totally different guns, all Ruger single action guns have the same transfer bar action.
If you say so! I have no records online to prove it or dispute it, just experience with Rugers.
"All" is a big word - don't forget that the older single action Rugers did not have the transfer bar. Neither my Bearcat nor my .22LR Single Six has a transfer bar.
I had posted a picture of a "Vaquero Style" Single-Six earlier, about three pages back. Not an actual "Vaquero" but it sure looks like one.
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Well I guess you like to be picky. I am well aware of the three screw, pre transfer bar Ruger single action revolvers. I still have five. Four fixed sight Single Sixes and a .44 mag Super Blackhawk. I also owned one of the first model Bearcats. Some years ago, maybe 80s, Ruger made a run of 4 & 5/8" Single Sixes with a grooved frame top rather than the rear sight of the fixed sight of standard Single Sixes. The Wrangler is a Vaquero version of the Single Six, just different materials and finish plus the free spin cyl. All production of Ruger single action revolvers, except the Old Army since 1973 have the transfer bar action. OK?
For any of y'all who bought one this summer and sent in for the additional free 22 magnum cylinder, how long did it take to receive it?
Shooting Padre
US Veteran
I absolutely love mine, after a get acquainted period. I have the 6.5” with adjustable sights. Ai first it had lockup issues that required removing he cylinder to clear. Fired rounds were backing op and catching on the back plate (?) it was an ammo issue not a gun issue, different brand ammo, problem gone. I thought he safety was kind of hokey at first but have become a believer, especially when kids are involved. You wouldn’t believe how many
dud rounds I’ve had with the safety on. LOL I think there is a lot of fun and enjoyment to be had at this price point. It’s just great for that time honored sport of plinking.
dud rounds I’ve had with the safety on. LOL I think there is a lot of fun and enjoyment to be had at this price point. It’s just great for that time honored sport of plinking.
Eddie Southgate
Member
Ruger introduced the first Vaquero in 1993. Have seen no mention of them making one in .22 LR. Vaquero is a model and trade name of Ruger , not a style. Fixed sights do not make it a Vaquero or Vaquero style .
Not being picky , at least no pickier than those on here who fuss when you don't call S&W pistol grips " Stocks " .Ruger introduced the first Vaquero in 1993. Have seen no mention of them making one in .22 LR. Vaquero is a model and trade name of Ruger , not a style. Fixed sights do not make it a Vaquero or Vaquero style .
The fixed sight Single Six Ruger made was not called a Vaquero. It was a 4&5/8" blue revolver with rosewood grips as I recall. It might have been a Lipsey special and not a cataloged model. I remember it and thought about buying one but didn't. Vaquero is a trade name of Ruger but not a style??? Get real. How many Ruger Vaqueros have you seen with any rear sight except a groove in the frame? And yes, the Wrangler is a Vaquero style revolver like their centerfires no matter what you or Ruger calls it. I think the Vaquero moniker came about due to the popularity of Cowboy action shooting.
max503
Member
How do you all deal with the fixed sights? How can you hit anything with it?
Well how do you deal with the fixed sights of the millions of S&W revolvers that have them? Same way.
I deal with them the same way on my cheapest revolver, a Heritage Arms Rough Rider, as I do on my most expensive revolver, a Colt Single Action Army. (And the Rough Rider's sights work better... my Colt is nickel-plated and bright sunshine can really makes thing challenging!)
Beware Rough Riders can be extremely addicting if you are heavy into casual plinking or just like to shoot cheap. My two sons have a ton of trigger time on Rough Riders and I think we are up to 7 Rough Riders as of now to the point I have a spare parts always on hand. I wouldnt expect target pistol accuracy but they are accurate enough at close ranges similar to say mid grade and budget BB/Pellet pistols.
Honestly almost everyone should have at least one RR because they are inexpensive cheap to shoot, safe, well vetted, and just plain work. The Safeties on them are great for a SAA style clone unless people are going to do cowboy loads which is a horrible idea in a rimfire.
Wranglers and Super Wranglers are fine as well they just dont index the same when loading and unloading and if you are going to shoot a lot of Single Action Western Style revolvers you spend a lot of time loading and ejecting so its nice to enjoy that process as well.
Best to get the adjustable sight Rough Rider otherwise you may have to bend the sights which can be tedious. Most of my fixed sight RRs have to be "Adjusted" to get POI corrected. Dont expect tight cylinder gaps either because they range from great to lousy. These pistols are for fun and meant to be shot.. A LOT. They are easy to work on and parts are readily available and inexpensive from Heritage.
The 9 Shot versions are not as smooth as the 6 shot versions. The Hand is a little more fragile. Heritage doesnt sell parts for the 9 shots on their home page other than the cylinder. The Hand and Hammer are both different. Our high volume shooters are the 6 shots and they have held up to 1,000s of bulk 22lr. Hammer strike is hard and I dont ever remember having a misfire/soft strike.
Overall great revolvers for what they are. The design of these Zamak framed wannabe scouts is ancient and originates from Germany or Italy if my memory is correct. Seems like a dozen companies sold them through the years before Heritage became the main company.
I dont shoot 22wmr though the Zamak frames but I have run them some through the steel frame Rough Riders just to test. Im not going to try to wear out a RR with overly expensive 22WMR. Cheap bulk 22LR is where they revolvers shine especially if you have young children you are teaching. Its slows them down and makes them take their time learning how to steady the gun. That Safety is a GODSEND for parents as well as people who practice sloppy firearms handling with something like a SAA clone with no transfer bar safety.
If your zamak frame is showing a lot of discoloring or wear try Birchwood Casey Alumablack. Alumablack will "blacken" Zamak. For the steel parts oxph-oblue works better than any other cold blues and doesnt afterust. Ive never gotten a bad cylinder extraction wise but have polished a few "Sparingly" for others though. It doesnt take much. The Steel on Rough Riders is 12L14 and pretty soft so not bombproof. For rimfire its fine though.
If people want to shoot lots of 22WMR I would probably steer them to a Ruger Super Wrangler or better yet Single 6. Single Sixes are ridiculously expensive but so is 22WMR.
Its hard if not impossible to beat a Rough Rider for inexpensive plinking though. For $100-$150 you have a great trainer and $30 will get you a 22WMR cylinder that can serve as a self defense weapon in a pinch.. or just use Federal Punch 22lr ammo. To me the standard 6 1/2" barrel versions offer the best bang for the buck in terms of usefulness and versatility on the rough riders.
The barrels are threaded but not pinned. If they come lose you just clean and red locktite them back in. We have not had that problem though.
Great handguns for breaking in new shooters as well as useful cheap rimfire revolver to have on hand. Seems like single action rimfires seldom have light primer strikes as opposed to others.
Just handy to have around both as a tool and a recreational pistol.
Honestly almost everyone should have at least one RR because they are inexpensive cheap to shoot, safe, well vetted, and just plain work. The Safeties on them are great for a SAA style clone unless people are going to do cowboy loads which is a horrible idea in a rimfire.
Wranglers and Super Wranglers are fine as well they just dont index the same when loading and unloading and if you are going to shoot a lot of Single Action Western Style revolvers you spend a lot of time loading and ejecting so its nice to enjoy that process as well.
Best to get the adjustable sight Rough Rider otherwise you may have to bend the sights which can be tedious. Most of my fixed sight RRs have to be "Adjusted" to get POI corrected. Dont expect tight cylinder gaps either because they range from great to lousy. These pistols are for fun and meant to be shot.. A LOT. They are easy to work on and parts are readily available and inexpensive from Heritage.
The 9 Shot versions are not as smooth as the 6 shot versions. The Hand is a little more fragile. Heritage doesnt sell parts for the 9 shots on their home page other than the cylinder. The Hand and Hammer are both different. Our high volume shooters are the 6 shots and they have held up to 1,000s of bulk 22lr. Hammer strike is hard and I dont ever remember having a misfire/soft strike.
Overall great revolvers for what they are. The design of these Zamak framed wannabe scouts is ancient and originates from Germany or Italy if my memory is correct. Seems like a dozen companies sold them through the years before Heritage became the main company.
I dont shoot 22wmr though the Zamak frames but I have run them some through the steel frame Rough Riders just to test. Im not going to try to wear out a RR with overly expensive 22WMR. Cheap bulk 22LR is where they revolvers shine especially if you have young children you are teaching. Its slows them down and makes them take their time learning how to steady the gun. That Safety is a GODSEND for parents as well as people who practice sloppy firearms handling with something like a SAA clone with no transfer bar safety.
If your zamak frame is showing a lot of discoloring or wear try Birchwood Casey Alumablack. Alumablack will "blacken" Zamak. For the steel parts oxph-oblue works better than any other cold blues and doesnt afterust. Ive never gotten a bad cylinder extraction wise but have polished a few "Sparingly" for others though. It doesnt take much. The Steel on Rough Riders is 12L14 and pretty soft so not bombproof. For rimfire its fine though.
If people want to shoot lots of 22WMR I would probably steer them to a Ruger Super Wrangler or better yet Single 6. Single Sixes are ridiculously expensive but so is 22WMR.
Its hard if not impossible to beat a Rough Rider for inexpensive plinking though. For $100-$150 you have a great trainer and $30 will get you a 22WMR cylinder that can serve as a self defense weapon in a pinch.. or just use Federal Punch 22lr ammo. To me the standard 6 1/2" barrel versions offer the best bang for the buck in terms of usefulness and versatility on the rough riders.
The barrels are threaded but not pinned. If they come lose you just clean and red locktite them back in. We have not had that problem though.
Great handguns for breaking in new shooters as well as useful cheap rimfire revolver to have on hand. Seems like single action rimfires seldom have light primer strikes as opposed to others.
Just handy to have around both as a tool and a recreational pistol.
I agree that the birdshead grips look pretty cool, though I'm not sure how they'd be for shooting. I have read where others said the standard plowhandle grips are much better for shooting.
And that set is one of the nicer plywood (laminated) sets I've seen on a budget gun like the RR.
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