Heritage Rough Rider pistols

[n&n'sdad]

Anybody familiar with the Heritage Rough Rider pistols? I'm looking to buy one and I read that they will shoot both 22lr and 22mag. What I was wondering was is there two separate cylinders or do you just use one for both calibers? The gun I'm looking at is used and has one cylinder and is not marked either way,and I want to say that I read somewhere that it came with 2.. Anybody?

 

[hvymax]

Need 2 for both. If the 22mag cylinder was missing I would'nt worry about it I have never used mine. If the 22lr cylinder is missing it better be free. The Rough Rider is one of the best values out there. I hope you are getting a good deal. Check prices for new ones to make sure.

 

[n&n'sdad]

That's the thing,how do you tell the difference between the two? I kinda wanted the 22mag just because I don't have one.

 

[hvymax]

22mag cylinder is marked. Trust me once you fire it you will not want to pay for 22mag to feed it. You will be burning through bulk packs of ammo.

 

[n&n'sdad]

What do you think a good price is for a nice used one with the 4" or 4.5" barrel,whatever it is,would be.

 

[hvymax]

With 1 cylinder of course the missing one is the one you wanted $100-150. You can get new ones with both cylinders for under $300. The adjustable sight ones while less authentic are more versatile.

 

[n&n'sdad]

Just found them on Buds website,I think I answered my own question. I found Heritage's website also,looks like I could buy the 22mag cylinder if need be.

Thanks for the info though,I'll be sure to give your name to my other half when she bitches at me for buying another gun!!

 

[tommy gunn]

I have one with a 6.5" barrel. The 22lr cylinder isn't marked but the 22mag one is. It's a fun gun and the 22 mag option is nice but you will end up using the 22lr alot more. I haven't tried it but I was told the 22lr cylinder will take 22 shorts also. The only down side to the gun is it's 6 shots and they go quick. You will be reloading alot.

 

[n&n'sdad]

That would be sweet if it does shoot shorts,I could cowboy shoot squirrels off my deck and my neighbors would be none the wiser! Easier than the Remington 552 rifle I use now to poke out of the sliding glass door!

And YES I eat them!

 

[zoostation]

I know from working trade shows that dealers absolutely love them because they rarely come back. The company has a good reputation for customer service and the 22LR/22mag guns are completely made in the USA (Florida).

 

[hodgepodge]

Buy one!
These are nice pistols. Single action, classic design, cheap .22LR ammo, very easy to shoot.

 

[Rich1911]

That's the thing,how do you tell the difference between the two? I kinda wanted the 22mag just because I don't have one.

the 22lr cylinder is fluted and the magnum is smooth I paid $269.00 + tax and BG check at Bass Pro. It has the adjustable fire sights. The model with fixed sights is $219.00. BTW, It is a nice accurate gun

 

[n&n'sdad]

I know from working trade shows that dealers absolutely love them because they rarely come back. The company has a good reputation for customer service and the 22LR/22mag guns are completely made in the USA (Florida).

I didn't know that,USA made.... SOLD!

 

[shaddydan]

I really like mine. I overpaid a bit for it when new but it really is an accurate little gun. I even got the westen holster for it......really does make it cool! Btw, I'm not sure on the rifling but the 22 mag is a good bit more accurate.

 

[pop-gunner]

I know from working trade shows that dealers absolutely love them because they rarely come back. The company has a good reputation for customer service and the 22LR/22mag guns are completely made in the USA (Florida).

I think Taurus just bought them...
That would worry me a bit given the horror stories about Taurus' customer service and turn around on warranty.
If it's cheap enough why not.

 

[pop-gunner]

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