heritage arms 22 rough rider

[starnbar]

My oldest son brought a revolver by the house for me to look at. Its a heritage 22 rough rider I've never shot one but it looks ok seems to have a alloy frame he only gave 125.00 for it used. Has anybody on the forum shot one of these?

[jcwit]

I have one, not a bad little .22 for the price. Take note, NO NOT dry fire it, it will ping/dent the cylinder.

I like my Ruger single six much, but hey it cost 4 times as much used.

[starnbar]

Good info on that thanks I passed it on to him he likes it says it shoots ok he keeps it in with his camping gear so it probably won't see a lot of shooting.

[tacklebury]

That's decent. Can pick them up new for a little more...

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_577/products_id/87904

[histed]

I bought one years back with fixed sights and that "stainless" finish. Two real problems. First, the fixed sights were so far off I had it drilled and tapped and put a cheap red dot on it. Very accurate and fun to shoot after that. The other problem with mine was that the firing pin was not hardened, according to my FGS smith. He made a new one and its been all good for the past 4-5 years. Not a bad revolver for the money. Hope yours is blued - the "stainless" stuff flakes of after a while.

[DLCTEX]

I have one that is convertible 22/22mag that shoots good. I didn't like the sharp corners of the grips, so I altered those. The "stainless" finish is wearing off after 8 years of steady use. No other problems.

[9-toes]

Got one with the fiber optic sights and shoots fine for me.

[Bored1]

I picked up two here about a year ago used. Previous owner had the safetys removed. No problems other than the finish wearing off on both of them. Not the pretty gun, however for the price don't know how you can do better. Haven't shot too many 22 mags outta mine, however seems to work fine for hte few I put through the extra cylinder.

[Walter Laich]

Got a couple for .22 cowboy matches. Removed the safeties just because
do a good job--a bit gritty but that would clear up if I fired it more but with ammo hard to get....

[Denny303]

mines prob 15 yrs old shot it a bunch, no real gripes, theyre solid and made in the usa and for the price cant be beat.

[Skunk1]

I've had mine for about 20 yrs. Mine has always shot accurate, with no real complaints but I also didn't expect much for the $120 I bought new. I'd buy another for that.

[mizzouri1]

i have one, its a decent shooter for the money. picked up at the LGS for 129.00

[Tn Jim]

I bought a 4 5/8" barrel 22 lr/22 mag model back about '95 or so. I hope they have picked up on their QC because I couldn't hit the ground with mine. Good for making noise and that was about it. Different ammo didn't help and it was like that with both cylinders.

[rjw1911]

I've had one with the two cylinders for a few years. It has been accurate, and reliable. That is after a little "Old West" adjustment on the front sight. It now has an obvious bent look to it, but shoots to point of aim, and groups well.
I have had no problems with the ZAMAK frame, but the finish (paint) is showing some wear.
The 22 Magnum cylinder has proven usefully in the past year or so of Ammageddon. I can usually find 22 WMR where other misfire is near non-existent.
If I have one small complaint it's the unnecessary safety. Manual safety on a S/A revolver...Really?
The one I have has a 6" barrel, and I am thinking about getting a 4 5/8" birds head grip model when I see one at a decent price.