I do gunsmithing on the side for friends and family only ! Have worked on several high quality revolvers over the years, mainly Smith & Wesson and Ruger, a guy brought me a pair of Heritage Rough riders that he disassembled to refinish, he couldn't get the cylinders to go back in. turns out didn't have the firing pin housing back far enough and there was interference with the cylinder, pretty simple fix, I noticed he shaved some metal off counterbored hole for firing pin guide when inserting was the reason for not seating down all the way. Upon further inspection these cheap revolvers are nothing more than pot metal, very low quality. I would never own one of these worthless revolvers. There is a reason they cost under $150. My advice is save some money and buy a Ruger or S&W. one you can pass down for generations not one of these that will end up in a dumpster.
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I bought my wife a wrangler as her first pistol. Told her to pick what she wanted and thats what she chose. Dropped one leg of the trigger spring to lighten the trigger pull. She loves it and it shoots great. Plus she looks like a total badass when shooting it lol. Plenty good for what she will use it for. Is it a "heirloom" gun? No, but for an occasional shooter to have some fun, its perfect.
Based on my experiences with the RR revolvers I haven’t had those troubles. Maybe I am an exception.Yes, because nothing quite excites a new shooter more than being unable to hit the target & to shave lead in the cylinder gap.
I haven't seen it either in mine.
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Nope. Never been a problem for me either.
Some people just have all the luck, I guess.
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Good friend of mine has one & he loves his. I haven't been with him shooting it, so I don't know what sort of grouping he gets. I won't guess nor say I know something when in fact I do not.
However, I have read waaaaaaaayyyyyy too many owners complaining about all sorts of issues with them. We can make of that what we want, I guess. Much like the much abused Sig Mosquito, mine ran 100%, both with & w/o a can on it. (shrug)
Glad to hear yours has been problem free.
Interesting, it seems odd how you still quoted me (below) saying they how are inaccurate they are and they shave lead, apparently without actually even really knowing yourself.🤔 Your post is full of misinformation. People come here to GAIN knowledge based hopefully based on actual experiences, not personal bias.
Yes, because nothing quite excites a new shooter more than being unable to hit the target & to shave lead in the cylinder gap
I opted for the Ruger Wrangler because I need a handy revolver as I work around the home place and pasture. I don't bash cheaper firearms because there was a time while raising kids and trying to make ends meet that I couldn't afford much. I now, thankfully, have several Rugers, S&W 18 and 41s and semiautos. If I bang up the Wrangler no tears will fall and it shoots darn straight. Life is short, each to their own, hope for better days.
Very true. I have both the Wrangler and Super Wrangler too. Both good guns and serve the intended purpose. My RR shots as good as any Ruger or Colt .22 revolver I have. Not the prettiest but at $98.00 before fees I can live with it.
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I always chuckle a bit when I read threads about this topic,,,
It's not that the topic itself is not a valid one,,,
It's the vehemence of the haters.
The truth of the matter is,,,
In the hands of 90% of the shooters,,,
The Heritage Rough Riders will be as accurate,,,
As any Ruger Single Six, Colt Frontier Scout, or any other high end gun.
And assuming you're not abusing the revolver,,,
It will outlast most of their owners.
When I worked at OK State University,,,
I gifted several (6 or more) Heritage revolvers to graduates,,,
I would then take them shooting a few times to get them introduced to the gun.
Each and every one of those El-Cheapo revolvers,,,"
Performed perfectly out of the box.
Were they machined as nicely as a Ruger?,,,
No.
Were they as well finished as a Colt?,,,
No.
Were they as accurate at plinking distances?,,,
Yes.
Were they affordable as gifts?
Heck yes!
If someone doesn't want to own a Heritage,,,
Buy something else instead.
But don't trash a decent intro cowboy shooter,,,
Just to make your Ruger, Colt, or whatever seem "better".
JMHO,,,
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It's not that the topic itself is not a valid one,,,
It's the vehemence of the haters.
The truth of the matter is,,,
In the hands of 90% of the shooters,,,
The Heritage Rough Riders will be as accurate,,,
As any Ruger Single Six, Colt Frontier Scout, or any other high end gun.
And assuming you're not abusing the revolver,,,
It will outlast most of their owners.
When I worked at OK State University,,,
I gifted several (6 or more) Heritage revolvers to graduates,,,
I would then take them shooting a few times to get them introduced to the gun.
Each and every one of those El-Cheapo revolvers,,,"
Performed perfectly out of the box.
Were they machined as nicely as a Ruger?,,,
No.
Were they as well finished as a Colt?,,,
No.
Were they as accurate at plinking distances?,,,
Yes.
Were they affordable as gifts?
Heck yes!
If someone doesn't want to own a Heritage,,,
Buy something else instead.
But don't trash a decent intro cowboy shooter,,,
Just to make your Ruger, Colt, or whatever seem "better".
JMHO,,,
Aarond
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I have had some of the cheaper guns.
Had a Single Six long time ago that was nothing but trouble.
Couple of Charter Arms that were trouble free and actually shot pretty good.
Tried the Heritage and it was trouble some.
Many mis fires and extraction issues.
Grandson liked it so now its his.
Seems many inexpensive guns are hit and miss nowadays.
Kinda like the 10/22's.
Had a Single Six long time ago that was nothing but trouble.
Couple of Charter Arms that were trouble free and actually shot pretty good.
Tried the Heritage and it was trouble some.
Many mis fires and extraction issues.
Grandson liked it so now its his.
Seems many inexpensive guns are hit and miss nowadays.
Kinda like the 10/22's.
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Seems like RIA also makes one? I don't know I've seen one in the wild though. Haven't seen a Taurus .22 in a looooong time either.
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The "FACTS" are a lot of people are perfectly happy with most guns they buy. They make their choices for a variety of reasons.
Are some guns made better than others? I would think everyone here would agree that's true. I have a variety of different quality firearms.
I love each and everyone of them.
The last thing I would do is bash someone else's choice .......just like I wouldn't appreciate them bashing mine.
Opinions can very....so can bashing.
Are some guns made better than others? I would think everyone here would agree that's true. I have a variety of different quality firearms.
I love each and everyone of them.
The last thing I would do is bash someone else's choice .......just like I wouldn't appreciate them bashing mine.
Opinions can very....so can bashing.
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This is not a plug for Heritage. I am 5 months into shooting this one almost every week and having a great time, without one misfire or problem. This is my first target at 25yds. There is no way that I would have drilled holes in a super 6 and wouldn't make me a better shot. I was was glad for how easy it was to drill and tap. I have 2 heritages with red dots now. I can no longer see open sights to my satisfaction. The five heritages that I have all work smoothly...at the rate that they want to be opperated. People expecting to practice their Roy Roger's skills, or to get cheap trigger time in for their cowboy speed shooting will be disappointed. Gunsmiths ain't gonna care for guns that cost what 1 1/2 hrs of their labor. Neither are small local shop owners who have to keep more paperwork that the profit made. Fact is, as for myself if not for Academy selling guns that I can afford, I would not be shooting pistols at all. Have a safe weekend.
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We have a farm in a rural area. Carrying a gun, of some type, is essential when outside of the house.
I prefer 22 handguns or .410 shotguns myself.
Not wanting to get my Single Sixes or Ruger MkIII beat up, i bought my first Heritage around 2006.
I liked it so well that I bought another, then another. I don't have to worry about them getting soaked in a rainstorm, or dropped.
Both of my Single Sixes and all three of my Heritage's wear magnum cylinders.
I prefer 22 handguns or .410 shotguns myself.
Not wanting to get my Single Sixes or Ruger MkIII beat up, i bought my first Heritage around 2006.
I liked it so well that I bought another, then another. I don't have to worry about them getting soaked in a rainstorm, or dropped.
Both of my Single Sixes and all three of my Heritage's wear magnum cylinders.
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ive been exposed to a good number of them recently , they are low end guns but very well made and so far everyone i know are very happy with theirs , ive still to shoot mine - hoping soon in good weather , my old body dont like cold weather at all anymore , im looking forward to it tho , it seems a nicely made low end revolver
Toomany:
I just picked up a RR 6. I had looked at the nine but didn’t get it for the same reason as you stated. The chambers kept wandering around making loading and unloading a chore.
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My issue with the Rough Rider is that I've been shooting single action revolvers since I was 12 and have over 100 of them. You could say I take them seriously. The Rough Rider is disposable. The frame is zinc, the steel alloy they use isn't used anywhere else in the firearms industry, the barrel is glued in place, the ejector button is plastic and prone to breakage, the finish is spray paint, the action feels terrible and it has that atrocious, unnecessary safety. Meanwhile, the Single Six is made through the same processes and with the same materials as the Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk. If you're serious about shooting single actions you'd probably be better off with something better than a Heritage.
They're cheap guns, some folks are satisfied with that and that's fine. They just shouldn't get so defensive when someone says they're "cheap". They're supposed to be.
People have been making the same excuses about buying a Heritage since used Single Sixes were $200. Story never changes. It was the same story when the Winchester 94/22 was $300 and the Henry was $200. Today the Single Six and 94/22 have tripled in cost.
They're cheap guns, some folks are satisfied with that and that's fine. They just shouldn't get so defensive when someone says they're "cheap". They're supposed to be.
People have been making the same excuses about buying a Heritage since used Single Sixes were $200. Story never changes. It was the same story when the Winchester 94/22 was $300 and the Henry was $200. Today the Single Six and 94/22 have tripled in cost.
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