Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR/.22 WMR Bird's Head 4.75" First Lead

[MedWheeler]

Old Stumpy writes:

...when you publish a thread where members praise a particular firearm, it is inevitable that there will be dissenting views and comparisons to other firearms. See post #47 here.
Practically every thread on THR that begins with, "Look at this new gun I bought." includes such opinions and such comparisons.

And in most of those threads, the people intentionally trying to derail them do get called out. Remember that the first mention of the Ruger in a thread about a member's already-purchased HRR was from you. On top of that, you are actually not qualified to review the Heritage revolver. In this thread, every post that disagrees with yours has been made by someone who has actually handled and used the model.

As suggested before, feel free to start a new thread on your review of the RSS, a gun you are apparently qualified to review (so many of us HRR owners who have never handled one can ambush it and turn it into a Heritage thread)

(Oh, and post 47 is irrelevant because it still has nothing to do with the HRR; it's simply taking the derailment further.)

 

[MedWheeler]

TTv2 writes:

That in a 9 shot would be the ultimate .22 carry revolver.

Heritage does make some nine-shooters, but I'm not sure if the 3.5-inch BH model is so available.

I don't think Ruger makes a short-barreled, birdshead-handled version of their Single Ten (or of their go-to little birdshead, the Bearcat.) That would up the ante a bit (though at a significant cost - those Bearcats are dang nice, but pricey.)

 

[TTv2]

Heritage does make some nine-shooters, but I'm not sure if the 3.5-inch BH model is so available.

I don't think Ruger makes a short-barreled, birdshead-handled version of their Single Ten (or of their go-to little birdshead, the Bearcat.) That would up the ante a bit (though at a significant cost - those Bearcats are dang nice, but pricey.)

They don't, just 6 shots in the bird head grips only.

The Ruger would last longer, but what's nice about the low price of the Heritage is you won't be horrified if it gets dinged, scratched, or beat up because they're cheap.

 

[Mosin Bubba]

I've got one. No one's going to mistake it for a Single Six, but it goes bang every time and hits what it's pointed at. Just loading and unloading the thing is fun, doing it the hard way makes you feel like a cowboy.

For something that's only going to see maybe 100 rounds a year from me, as often as I get out to shoot, I think it's perfect.

 

[Old Stumpy]

And in most of those threads, the people intentionally trying to derail them do get called out. Remember that the first mention of the Ruger in a thread about a member's already-purchased HRR was from you. On top of that, you are actually not qualified to review the Heritage revolver. In this thread, every post that disagrees with yours has been made by someone who has actually handled and used the model.

Rather than more silly arguing by both of us and more unfounded accusations about this, I will simply say this:
You win and I am a horrible human being. Happy now?

 

[OneFreeTexan]

If you don’t own one, and, or, have never shot one,,,keep your pie hole shut....
And relying on videos and calling it ‘research’ is quite a stretch.

Sorry,

 

[cc-hangfire]

... I found a Heritage Rough Rider with the bird's head grip, which I really like the feel of. I love the look, feel, balance, and accuracy of the RR....A really fun gun -- hope it holds up!

OP, thanks for the post & thread! I really like the look of the birdshead grip model, & I’m gonna have to get one to add to the plinker collection.

 

[MedWheeler]

^^ Do it. (All the cool people are.)

 

[ontarget]

Just ordered 2 for my 7yo grandkids last night. Went with the 4.75 barrel and regular grips. Mine has the 6 inch barrel.

 

[horsey300]

Had mine for almost 12 years now, love that Lil thing to pieces, right out of the box, I did have to replace the spring, and the screw holding the ejector needed some loctite, and after LOTS of playing aroung, I found my favorite ammo, they discontinued it around here, but similar styles still shoot nice and straight. Centurion was a hoot, but I now run any 36 gr or lighter at the highest velocity available and have a wonderful time. Giving up on 40 gr stuff was the light bulb moment. Enjoy the new fun!

 

[jstert]

the new ruger wrangler just changed the 22lr plinking game. at $200 street price for a ruger why bother with a heritage?

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Nice looking revolver!

 

[ontarget]

the new ruger wrangler just changed the 22lr plinking game. at $200 street price for a ruger why bother with a heritage?

Because I only paid $112.00 each for the two I just bought. Still half the price of the cheap Ruger. Time will tell if this new Ruger is any better than the RRs.

 

[doubleh]

Because I only paid $112.00 each for the two I just bought. Still half the price of the cheap Ruger. Time will tell if this new Ruger is any better than the RRs.

Yes, time will tell and if I were a betting man I would put my money on the Ruger. That's not to put down the Heritage guns. I (blush) really, really like the little bird's head gun and might finally get around to buying one this year. My SIL has owned one for several years and I've shot it and like it. No, it doesn't compare with the Ruger SS but how in the world could anyone expect it too at the price difference. When you get right down to it most 22 rimfire guns are made from soft steel because it's entirely adequate for the job it is required to do. There are plenty of guns with plastic, aluminum, and even zamak parts that work quite well and have a good service life.

The picture of that little bird's head Heritage has me stirred up over one again. I may start looking for one.

 

[MedWheeler]

doubleh writes:

The picture of that little bird's head Heritage has me stirred up over one again. I may start looking for one.

All the cool people are (didn't I say that before?)

 

[Mike J]

I had one of the Rough Riders with the birds head. We were having some issues with snakes & I picked it up because I wanted something inexpensive I could use to run .22 shot shell through. To be honest I never did use it to kill a snake. It did get used as a plinker a lot. It was fine although the sights did leave something to be desired. My father-in-law had one of the plow handle grip guns. The barrel on his did come loose after he dropped it on the floor one day. He turned it back in & it is fine. I should probably offer to glue it back in for him.
I sold the one I had in 2012 there was something else I wanted more than I wanted to keep it then.

 

[JackBurtonJr]

I keep my birdshead with the short barrel tucked away in the kitchen. When the raccoons come visit the back porch and tear it up the ultra-quiet 22 SUPER COLIBRÍ takes care of them without disturbing the neighbors.

 

[JackBurtonJr]

Got to see and handle the new Wrangler .22 LR Single-Action Revolver from Ruger this past weekend at the NRA convention. I'll keep my HRR, thank you.

 

[OrangeCat]

I keep my birdshead with the short barrel tucked away in the kitchen. When the raccoons come visit the back porch and tear it up the ultra-quiet 22 SUPER COLIBRÍ takes care of them without disturbing the neighbors.

I keep mine loaded with high velocities and harsh language.
The neighbors use a .410 we understand.

 

[ontarget]

Digging up an old thread here but just ordered a 3.5 inch Birds Head with the fake pearl grips today. $179.00 with both cylinders. Can't wait to get it in. This model reminds me of something a gambler in the old west would carry. I am more excited about this purchase than my last S&W.

 

[BlueHeelerFl]

I finally saw a Wrangler, the sliver coated model, at an Academy Sports near me.

It looked pretty good, but they had some HRR's sitting next to it that looked good as well

 

[Old Stumpy]

Digging up an old thread here but just ordered a 3.5 inch Birds Head with the fake pearl grips today. $179.00 with both cylinders. Can't wait to get it in. This model reminds me of something a gambler in the old west would carry. I am more excited about this purchase than my last S&W.

I own a Ruger Bearcat and I had the same thought about the gambler thing. The Bearcat is smaller than either of the low budget .22 SA revolvers which lends itself to the Old West pocket gun idea. Back in the 1860s and 1870s the smaller S&W tip-up .22 revolvers were choice hideout guns as well.
I have owned my share of low-priced .22 rifles and handguns over the years and enjoyed shooting them as much as the more expensive guns.
Enjoy your new snubby there, pardner.

 

[ThomasT]

Every time I see one of the Bird Head guns I think of Val Kilmer playing Doc Holiday in the movie "Tombstone" I may dig that out and watch it tonight. I would love a birds head Ruger in 32 mag.

 

[ThomasT]

Well they make them in 327 with a shot cylinder. I should have never looked.

https://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSingleSixSingleSeven/specSheets/8163.html

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Who does not like that scene.



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