Post by: jeepster on September 06, 2010, 03:44:53 PM
www.heritagemfg.com (http://www.heritagemfg.com)
250 for a made in america, nothing special, fixed sight single action 22 revolver with cylinders for 22mag and 22lr, case hardened finnish, with green/grey/brown laminate grips and either a 6 1/2" barrel or a 4 3/4" barrel... (thats the one i like)
there are TONS of other options, from a tiny 3 inch barrel with birdshead grip all the way up to a 9incher... they range from 200 up to 350+... they also produce a 32, 357 and 45 cal revolver but those get up around 400+
im seriously considering getting one of these guns, due to being made in the usa and the price. has anybody else shot one of these/can tell me anything about them? ive heard good things about this company, but other oppinions would be great!
-Erik
Post by: ing on September 07, 2010, 11:48:25 AM
Post by: buglebrush on September 07, 2010, 12:12:39 PM
Post by: Buckmark on September 07, 2010, 12:15:57 PM
I own a rough rider and only paid 99.00 for it brand new with both cylinders, i though that was a bit much when i bought it but for what it was and how well it is finished (or unfinished) i added it to the collection.
They can shoot ok, and make a fun plinker/grouse getter that if it gets scratched who cares.
timberghost72 on here also has one, and likes it, but he also only paid now more than 119 new, that was a few years back though..
I would not purchase it for 200 knowing what i know..
Post by: buglebrush on September 07, 2010, 01:25:32 PM
For that kind of money i would look for a used Ruger single six, much better gun.agree and I bought mine for 120.00 brand new.
I own a rough rider and only paid 99.00 for it brand new with both cylinders, i though that was a bit much when i bought it but for what it was and how well it is finished (or unfinished) i added it to the collection.
They can shoot ok, and make a fun plinker/grouse getter that if it gets scratched who cares.
timberghost72 on here also has one, and likes it, but he also only paid now more than 119 new, that was a few years back though..
I would not purchase it for 200 knowing what i know..
Post by: MikeWalking on September 07, 2010, 01:40:32 PM
http://www.thehighroad.us/showthread.php?t=375477&highlight=club+heritage (http://www.thehighroad.us/showthread.php?t=375477&highlight=club+heritage)
Post by: GoldTip on September 07, 2010, 02:01:03 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on September 07, 2010, 08:32:07 PM
Post by: jeepster on September 07, 2010, 08:39:46 PM
i checked with the local shops today and got some more info about them.... evidently, part of the reason why they are so cheap is that alot of the parts are cast...... i know myself too well and even though i like affordable (meaning cheap-but understanding the importance of quality) im the kind of person that could break a rock... im not hard on my things... but i just tend to break stuff...
the bearcat is a SWEET lil , its a little small for my taste, i like the size of the single six alot better but damn... im gonna get a bearcat just cuz it looks cool, i love the engraving on the cylinder...
Post by: Bscman on September 08, 2010, 09:19:44 PM
Everything in the Kimber 1911 line-up under $1100 uses MIM (Metal Injection Molded = cast) trigger and hammer parts.
Seen the extractors, hammers, and sears on the latest generation of Remington 870's?
Anyone seen the new "Remington" 1911?
Or Armscor/Rock Island 1911? Spartan STI? Cast EVERYTHING. The lower line Springfield 1911's are cast frames/slides, and the upper end are MIM internals.
Anyone own any of the lower grade DPMS AR15's or AR10s?
How about just about anything made by Taurus?
The bolt, hammer, and sear on a Ruger 10/22 are all cast now...along with PLASTIC trigger housings.
Yes, I could go on.... :o
Anyway, the Heritage Rough Rider isn't a terrible gun...but it is fairly crude in function and appearance. For the price (Should be able to get one under $200) they aren't bad...but I've seen some VERY nice used Ruger Single Sixes around $250-275.
The Heritage won't retain it's value, and definitely won't impress too many when you pass it down decades later.
Post by: MikeWalking on September 09, 2010, 09:50:15 AM
Nothing wrong with cheaper guns if they're only plinkers.....the more I think about this the more I think I might need another plinker... :chuckle:
Post by: phishisgroovin on September 17, 2010, 06:39:02 AM
I would never sell this little pistol, its fun and versitile.
Taking it bear hunting this weekend near Colville so i can take a grouse or 5 if i see some.
Great little sidekick for hikes and also for kids to play with and not the high dollar pistols.
Mine is pretty accurate with all the ammo i have fed it.
Trying Hornady Noslers this weekend in the magnums.
Just remember, they always hit just above the aim point in a 25-50 yard range shot.
Atleast mine does.
Wish i could get a few more of them for the kids.
Post by: Special T on September 17, 2010, 07:24:53 AM
Post by: Swag on September 17, 2010, 02:40:24 PM