Heritage Rough Rider SA

[Altjaeger]

Has anyone handled this revolver?

It is an inexpensive rimfire SA revolver that I have seen in a couple of display cases recently. The frame is a very lightweight alloy with interchangable cylinders in LR and WMR. Grips are available in a variety of materials, barrels in three lengths and conventional, plus birds beak grips. Notch and adjustable sights are available. They also have single actions in centerfire including the .32 H&R magnum and the .#57 magnum.

Did I say inexpensive? Maybe better CHEAP!!! Although slightly higher on MSRP the actual sales prices seem to be $150-$190. Surprisingly the online reviews I have read are positive. One claimed it matched the accuracy of his single six. The finish is not as fine as I would expect of a higher riced arm, but seems functional.

Anybody know anything about the revolvers or the manufacturers?

[dave-t.]

I bought one years ago for $150, it is a .22lr/.22wmr, and it is flat horrible. One of the few firearms that I've regretted spending the money on. Right now the main spring drops the hammer so slow that it won't fire. Oh, also when it did shoot, it was so far left that I had to put the front sight blade all the way to the right of the rear sight notch, and them put the left side of the rear sight on the bullseye. I don't think the cylinders linne up with the forcing cone and barrel.

Whatever their quality normally is, mine is a lemon.

[Smokey]

I understand that the parts are imported from Italy and the guns are assembled in this country. If they are half the price of a single-six I save a little more money and buy the Ruger.

I have gone the inexpensive route a couple times and in each case have regretted it.

[dave-t.]

That is what I got caught up in, buying a low budget gun instead of the Ruger that I wanted.