EAA vs. Heritage

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Looking at picking up a .22 single action. Had my eye on the EAA bounty hunter. But then I got to thinking that I could get 2 Heritage Rough Riders for about the same price. That is a little appealing to me as well. I could have A LOT of fun with 2 peashooters in my hands. Any input on this? Especially quality of the pistols. I know they aren't going to be extremely accurate simply due to their very nature. I also want it said that I am not going to save the extra money for a Ruger, that is simply out of the question.
 
I don't understand penny-pinching on something that will last your lifetime, your kids' lifetimes and your grand- and great-grand-kids' lives. Spend the extra bucks and get something you'll enjoy and be proud to pass on.
 
I've got a Heritage RR and I like it. Sure, there are better quality guns. Mine shoots quite well and I'm happy with it. If you're the type of person that is going to :banghead: every time someone on a forum says that you should have bought something else, you'd better pony up now for whatever they'd say you should have gotten.

On the other hand, if you're looking for a nice plinker, I'd say go for it, just check around on pricing. Our LGS has them sometimes for just over $150. That's not bad at all! I've got about 2000 rounds through mine and it'll show me exactly where the sights were pointed when I pulled the trigger. :D
 
Vern Humphrey said:
I don't understand penny-pinching on something that will last your lifetime, your kids' lifetimes and your grand- and great-grand-kids' lives. Spend the extra bucks and get something you'll enjoy and be proud to pass on.
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Eh. A heritage will probably last YOUR lifetime. I can see buying one.
 
EAA= $275
Heritage= $150
Ruger= $480 (cheap)

I've heard that the EAA's are closest to the Colt model which is a draw for me. But you can also get 2 Heritages for a little over the price. I'm not buying a Ruger. Wonder if there is anybody who has handled both?
 
In my opinion your much better off finding a used Ruger Single Six. I bought a 22 LR/22 mag for $300 with box. I believe the Single Six is the best value out there in a quality 22 revolver.
 
I have both Ruger and the Heritage. Is the Ruger nicer? Sure. But is the Heritage just as reliable? I think so. A Heritage is good shooter for very little money. If it breaks... ohh well get another one! I don't think you can go really wrong with either. Also there is something "liberating" about knowing that you don't have to try to keep a rough rider in pristine condition and you can toss it about without much worry.

One word of caution though... if you do go with a Heritage, check it out very good. I have seen a lot of variance in quality between two specimens.
 
A few weeks ago, Bud's had NIB Heritage 22s with factory blemishes on sale for $139 (shipping included). I bought a black parkerized Uberti 1873 Cattleman in .38/.357 for $250 (NIB, Ray Tanner on GB) with fixed sights that I really enjoy. My Ruger New Model Single Six has a nicer finish, but that also obligates me to take better care of it. There's something nice about a gun that can hit your basement floor while you're cleaning it and only cause you to sigh. I have both types of guns and can say I enjoy shooting either.
 
You can get a rough rider for less without the magnum cylinder. Who actually uses magnums anyway?
I think mine were under 125. I bought two, and a double rig just for fun. I enjoy them. Loading is fast after some practice....

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I just got my old Single Six convertable back from Ruger,about 1972 New Modle.I just plain wore it out.they timed the action,recut the barrell forcing cone and installed a new,higher front sight.NO CHARGE!!!!!!!!! It's now shooting as new.I also own 4 other Rugers,a Mk.1 .22 auto,a Blackhawk .357-9mm,a Super Blackhawk .44,and a brand new SP 101 in .357. Buy the Ruger.Nuff said. biker
 
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I recently re-awakened to the fact that I needed a .22 pistol,and decided on a revolver, and have been following related threads here very closely.
I considered the Heritage,and while I'm sure it's "good enough" for most practical applications, a few reviews gave me pause ( not digging the pot-metal ) . After learning the hard way, a few too many times, I now try to just bite the bullet (forgive the pun) and just do it right, the first time.
So,after a bit of research, I settled on the Ruger Single Six, and locally checked prices on both the stainless and blued versions, just before heading offf to a gunshow, where I lucked into a very clean 1973 Single Six, blued, 5 1/2, w/ original box,manual, and extra cyclinder, for $300.
I considered that blemished Heritage from Buds, but I know I'm much happier having paid a little more for the nicer pistol.
 
I can't say I've ever been sorry I had my single six. I just sold it and am considering another some day. The thing I liked about the cheaper Uberti is that it seems robust, and I can beat it up. My Ruger looked like new when I sold it, except for the drag line, and I had it for almost 25 years. Maybe I need to buy an older Ruger, where somebody else put some dings on it, so that I can play a little more!
 
Eh. A heritage will probably last YOUR lifetime. I can see buying one.
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I own a Heritage and I'll take that bet. The ratchet star on the rear of the cylinder is very sharp. It is chiseling into the alloy frame on my rough rider after only a few hundred rounds of .22 lr. I already have some front to rear cylinder shake that wasn't there new.

I understand the desire for a <$200 .22 revolver, but sometimes a gun is too cheap.
 
I'd get a HRR, but it'll be a truck gun. Heritage is sorta like the hi Point of revolvers. they work, and are decent guns for the price, but they are not heirlooms or BBQ guns. They'll go bang when you need them to, you can abuse them them a little and not really feel bad when it breaks on you. I don't know what heritage has for their warranty or CS, but if it's close to or on par with Hi Point, might as well.

Still, for quality, even for a range plinker, I do like the Ruger. but I belive the OP said no to the Ruger. Personal preference, thats cool. I have no experience with the EAA, but I do like their autos. I wish I had picked up a Hi Standard 9 shot .22 (double action on that one, I think) when I had seen it.
 
I have a Heritage Rough Rider 22 convertible and I'm quite happy with it. It is serviceable and I've had no problems at all. I recommend it to the OP.
 
I've got several single-action 22's. They're all Rugers and Colts, but the OP isn't interested in a Ruger (or a Colt I gather).

I also want it said that I am not going to save the extra money for a Ruger, that is simply out of the question.
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Take Ruger and Colt out of the equation, and I'd get a Rough Rider, but I admit I've never even seen a Bounty Hunter.
 
I have both. I have a Ruger Single Six stainless and a Heritage .22
There is no doubt the ruger is the better gun, BUT whether it is the better value depends on what you are looking to do with it.

If all you want is something to shoot cans or paper with, every once in a while - it doesn't make sense to pay the premium for the Ruger. The heritage shoots fine, and is decently built.

If you want something for woods work - for small game hunting, or for any sort of protection (in .22 mag) or you like the idea of a gun as an investment or an heirloom, get the Ruger. It is better than the heritage in those things, but you will pay a premium for it, just like anything else in life. If all you want to do is plink a little here and there, that premium probably isn't worth it, IMO.
 
Does anybody have ANY info on the EAA? Not really a comparison going on, just a bunch of people not really reading the post and then saying get a Ruger. So far, I've gathered do what I don't want and if I am cheap or don't want to invest then get a heritage.
 
I too was looking for an affordable .22LR/WMR convertible wheelie. I couldn't find any "$300.00" SingleSixes at 2 different funshows. In fact - no SSixes even seen, just a Single10.
All the Heritage guns I seen were either over-priced or not the style I wanted or both.

I ended up dropping serious coin on a nice Colt Peacemaker with 4.25" barrel and both cyls.

Then I heard of the EAA Bounty Hunter. Made in germany - not to be confused with Rohm - they are supposedly sweet guns for the bucks. The only decently written reviews I can find are of the centerfire guns, like this one;

http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/ge...unty-hunter-one-serious-fistfull-handgun.html

I'm considering selling the Pony for a profit and pocketing the difference between the Colt and the Bounty Hunter...
 
No experience with the EAA but the Heritage has decent reviews from owners. It probably won't last 10k rounds but it will probably do what you need it to for quite a while. I have no problem with buying Zamak pistols and own several of them myself (couple of RG revolvers, a Phoenix HP22, and a Raven) but a steel gun will outlast them in a test of durability every time. If you don't want to save up a ton of cash and buy a Ruger I won't get on your case about it.

Both of the pistols you are considering are great for what they are, which is cheap pistols for people who want a gun but don't want to spend a fortune. They are made alot cheaper than the higher dollar guns but the price reflects this as well.

They are made from Zamak, a zinc alloy that sometimes has issues with durability but can work for a long time especially with lower powered rounds. Heritage seems to have a pretty solid reputation especially with the .22lr only versions so it would probably serve your needs well. I believe that both the EAA gun and the Heritage are Zamak guns so if I were to choose I'd go with the cheaper of the two which is definately Heritage.

Almost bought a Heritage RR myself a while back but ended up picking up a milsurp gun instead, still wouldn't hesitate to buy the RR. Hope my post has helped you, welcome to the forums BTW.
 
Heritage also has some all steel .22s as well...at a higher cost...but they do make them if that's what you want. I've used there customer service on some used guns and they were quite fair on prices and even "no charge" on the ones within the lifetime warranty period...just had the cost of shipping.
 
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I have the Rough Rider and it's quite nice. Shoots .22lr and 22 mag. The .22lr is very accurate but the .22 mag is not as accurate as the .22lr. I think this is true of a lot of convertibles. Fit and finish is not as nice as more expensive guns but then this is for regular use and shooting, not to look at. So far no problems.
 
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