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Lucky Strike · 08-30-2007, 11:04 PM

Want a .22 SA plinker and see that Heritage Arms "rough rider" models with both 22LR and .22mag cylinders can be had for under $200

Would I be throwing my money away on one of these or should I save up another $100-120 for a Ruger Single Six.

Basically i just want something that can kill cans, apples, and the occasional squirrel and that won't fall apart.

shaner · 08-31-2007, 04:23 AM

well ive owned a couple over the years, they work and seem to me ok for the money , i never had a problem with any of them , the ruger of course is a lot more gun both cost an material they are a lot heavier made, and will last forever, id say if cost is the factor get a heritage you may wantto look into a used ruger MKII i have seen them for the 150 -200 range many of times, as with the single six, another option unless you were wanting a singleaction model look at a taurus model 94 revolver in 22lr they are a nice plinker , comes in 4in and i think 6in barrels, 9shot revolver, also a great plinker ,is the walther P22 which i have one now and they are sweet , they also sortof resemble a xd in a practice sense , as for the 22mag cylinder i am sure i would pay the extra for one , the cost for 22 mag is crazy last i bought was 11bucks a box bit much for can killin , hope this helps,

Polymerhead · 08-31-2007, 04:42 AM

A HA Rough Rider was the first gun I ever bought for myself (not the first gun I ever owned). I bought it new for $150. I had it for 3 years or so and then traded it off. I had a lot of fun spinning it and twirling it, dropping it a few times. It always held up. If I came across one of their short barrel birdshead 22's for $150 or so NIB I'd snatch it up. Seems like a unique little revolver.

So, I'd never pay $200 for one, but I'd pay $125-$150 for one again. They're a lot more cowboy-ish than a single six.

IndyMatt · 08-31-2007, 05:54 AM

I have a nice Stainless Rossi DA revolver that shoots pretty good. I got it from Dad. I don't think it is made anymore?

I will have to look up the Model when I get home.

1-2-bang · 08-31-2007, 10:07 PM

I bought mine used about 10 years ago and it is a fun little thing to shoot.

If you get one don't fan it like in the old west movies. When I did it locked up and I could not get the hammer to drop. When I brought it in to the gunsmith and explained the problem. he just got a little smile on his face looked at me and said "thought you were the Lone Ranger didn't ya" I smiled and said yes.

He said look around and come back in 15 minutes I did and it was all fixed. He said he gets 3 or 4 of them a year in the shop and the new part is pretty cheap so he keeps a few of them on hand. But since then there have been no problems. So I would say if you are looking for a basic can killer go for it, but if you want to play wild west put together a few more $$$$$ and get the Ruger. Just my observations take it for what it's worth.

Nicadflyer · 09-04-2007, 12:04 PM

" Would I be throwing my money away on one of these or should I save up another $100-120 for a Ruger Single Six."

IMO Absolutely not. These are fun "low priced" guns.

The down side. You will shoot a lot on .22 ammo.

08-30-2007, 11:04 PM	#1
Lucky Strike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 166	Are Heritage Arm's SA revolvers junk? Want a .22 SA plinker and see that Heritage Arms "rough rider" models with both 22LR and .22mag cylinders can be had for under $200 Would I be throwing my money away on one of these or should I save up another $100-120 for a Ruger Single Six. Basically i just want something that can kill cans, apples, and the occasional squirrel and that won't fall apart.

08-31-2007, 04:23 AM	#2
shaner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: freddieville ohio Posts: 1,523	well ive owned a couple over the years, they work and seem to me ok for the money , i never had a problem with any of them , the ruger of course is a lot more gun both cost an material they are a lot heavier made, and will last forever, id say if cost is the factor get a heritage you may wantto look into a used ruger MKII i have seen them for the 150 -200 range many of times, as with the single six, another option unless you were wanting a singleaction model look at a taurus model 94 revolver in 22lr they are a nice plinker , comes in 4in and i think 6in barrels, 9shot revolver, also a great plinker ,is the walther P22 which i have one now and they are sweet , they also sortof resemble a xd in a practice sense , as for the 22mag cylinder i am sure i would pay the extra for one , the cost for 22 mag is crazy last i bought was 11bucks a box bit much for can killin , hope this helps, __________________ XD SUBCOMPACT 9MM TFO'S XD TACTICAL 45ACP TFO'S XD TACTICAL 9MM XD COMPACT 45ACP XD SERVICE 9MM OD COUPLE SHOTGUNS COWBOY GUNS 2.5IN POCKET KNIFE IVE HAD SINCE 1977 STILL CARRYIN IT BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF TOO Last edited by shaner; 08-31-2007 at 04:25 AM.

08-31-2007, 04:42 AM	#3
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,407	A HA Rough Rider was the first gun I ever bought for myself (not the first gun I ever owned). I bought it new for $150. I had it for 3 years or so and then traded it off. I had a lot of fun spinning it and twirling it, dropping it a few times. It always held up. If I came across one of their short barrel birdshead 22's for $150 or so NIB I'd snatch it up. Seems like a unique little revolver. So, I'd never pay $200 for one, but I'd pay $125-$150 for one again. They're a lot more cowboy-ish than a single six. __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

08-31-2007, 10:07 PM	#5
1-2-bang XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 182	I bought mine used about 10 years ago and it is a fun little thing to shoot. If you get one don't fan it like in the old west movies. When I did it locked up and I could not get the hammer to drop. When I brought it in to the gunsmith and explained the problem. he just got a little smile on his face looked at me and said "thought you were the Lone Ranger didn't ya" I smiled and said yes. He said look around and come back in 15 minutes I did and it was all fixed. He said he gets 3 or 4 of them a year in the shop and the new part is pretty cheap so he keeps a few of them on hand. But since then there have been no problems. So I would say if you are looking for a basic can killer go for it, but if you want to play wild west put together a few more $$$$$ and get the Ruger. Just my observations take it for what it's worth. __________________ So I said Johnny whatcha doing tonight? He looked at me with a face full of fright And I said, how bout a revolution? And he said right. Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 - 1956)

09-04-2007, 12:04 PM	#6
Nicadflyer XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tornado Alley, Oklahoma Posts: 91	" Would I be throwing my money away on one of these or should I save up another $100-120 for a Ruger Single Six." IMO Absolutely not. These are fun "low priced" guns. The down side. You will shoot a lot on .22 ammo. __________________ Springfield XD40SC, Springfield XD45 Service Ruger KP 89 DC, Hi-point C-9 Hi-point 995, Hi-point 4095 Llama 1911 .45ACP, Star Model F .22 Heritage Rough Rider .22 , Llama .357 Mag Savage Model 99 .22 Savage Hi Power

08-31-2007, 05:54 AM	#4
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	I have a nice Stainless Rossi DA revolver that shoots pretty good. I got it from Dad. I don't think it is made anymore? I will have to look up the Model when I get home.

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