Thoughts on Heritage Arms SA .22LR/.22WMR Revolver?

[MtnBiker6510]

I'm considering this for just a fun plinker. Seems I can pick them up for less than $200. Has anyone had any dealings with Heritage for customer service issues, or noticed any defects that should steer me away?

 

[Jubba]

I have a rough rider with 9" barrel and it is fun to shoot. I don't know about their customer service as I have had no problems with mine.

 

[philagothon]

They are good cheap fun! You can spend more and get the Ruger Single 6 and have a gun to pass down for generations. Or you can buy the Heritage and enjoy it for many years. I love mine! They are not as well made as the Rugers but they are fine guns and should give you lots of enjoyment. I researched before I bought mine and read of a few people having some problems with them, but I don't remember much of the details. It was not enough to dissuade me from buying one. You might practice your google-fu if you don't get much response here.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

What concerns me most is the first two I held were real solid, the 3rd at a store out of town was new and seemed to have alot more play and not build as well.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Fordtough25]

I have a Ruger Single Six and Heritage rough rider, both are a blast to shoot and feel good. Ruger is heavier, feels a bit better made, and the finish is way better. But, they Heritage shoots great, handles great, and I don't think you can beat it for a fun plinker. Mine has the 4 3/4" barrel and both cylinders, buy one and have fun! They shoot cheap bulk ammo like no other!

 

[ltb1]

great gun for the price, probably ran 1000+rds thru mine and no problems at all!!

 

[philagothon]

As always, thoroughly inspect any firearm before you buy it. The Heritage revolvers are inexpensive and as a result QC is not perfect. It seems like the people that make sure they start with a good one rarely have complaints. The bad ones seem to be bad out of the box. They are fun and a good alternative to the Ruger if you are looking for a plinker/tackle box/truck gun and not something to hand down for generations. I've not had any problems with mine and it's probably my most abused/used/neglected gun.

Btw, they are wicked fun! I used tracers in my 4 3/4" Heritage and was hitting an 8" target at 100 yards, that was a blast!

 

[45fan]

I love mine. It isnt as polished or refined as a ruger, but for what I paid for it, I am not complaining.
The only issue I have had was the ejector rod broke on me the first week I had it. I found a replacement at Numerich for less than $10, and when it got here, it was actually metal instead of plastic with a steel rod.
They are a load of fun, and accurate enough to shoot pop cans at 25 yds.

 

[88E30M50]

I have a 4 3/4 in barrel in mine and have nothing but good to say about it. It's been a great gun and has always been a fun plinker.

 

[sgreen3]

I have wondered about these as well, They have these at a local shop for $199, was thing about maybe trying one out as a plinker.

 

[Destro]

I believe buds has some blemished ones starting at about $139

 

[Daniel686]

Great guns for the price! Have put hundreds and hundreds of rounds through mine without 1 problem. Accuracy isnt to bad either.

 

[Toolman77]

Heritage Arms .22lr/.22wmr

I bought one of these about a year ago just to have a inexpensive plinker. The gun is fun to shoot and I can afford the ammo to feed it. This is a good gun for the money. I have not had any issues with mine.

 

[Fordtough25]

Good cheap fun, nuff said. I haven't found a gun yet, besides my Marlin 22 bolt action rifle that will eat any .22 ammo made and shoot it straight. Pure fun.

 

[nate77]

Bud's had the 6" version for $120 around father's day last year, so we bought two, one for me, and one for my wife's dad.

I've shot the heck out of mine, and it has preformed flawlessly, very accurate too.

 

[Wolfhound]

I have one I keep in my barn to dispatch critters that are after my chickens. It is a good reliable gun but nothing fancy. The 22 mag cylinder is a nice bonus with the gun but I don't use it much as 22 mag ammo is expensive.

Good gun for the money. I have no complaints. The safety on it is nice and easy to operate.

 

[CandRFan]

Another for the Heritage Arms Rough Rider. I have one with the 4.75" barrel.

 

[kalboy]

Pretty much as the others have said. I have a HRR 6 1/2" and have had the 4 3/4 in the past and enjoyed good service from each. I also have a Ruger 4 5/8" . Heritage makes a ( usually) great gun for the price. The Ruger is going to be more durable . My usual advice is, if you're going to shoot a couple bricks a year thru the gun get the Heritage. A couple a month, get the Ruger.

 

[Yukon227]

Fun gun! I love mine, Its no Ruger but its a lot cheaper too. I had to adjust one of the screws in the side plate on mine as it was too loose. If it is too tight it will basically lock the cylinder. That is the only issue Ive had. It was a quick fix and no trouble since,( that was 6 years ago) probly put close to 5,000 rounds through it total.

 

[Scotty]

I got one in a trade and it was missing the manual and trigger lock that comes in the box. I called them and they sent me both for free. I know most companys will send you the manual for free, but not the lock.

It's a fun little gun, love shooting it with my son.