C5rider
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No doubt we've all seen threads asking whether or not so-and-so should purchase a Heritage Rough Rider and many times, someone chimes in and suggests saving a little more and getting a Ruger Single-Six. They make claims that "you get what you pay for" and the additional money is well spent.
I just came across a super deal on a Single-six and, I already had a Rough Rider so, it became obvious that I'd burn up a little bandwidth and do a non-scientific, side-by-side comparison. I hope it will help anyone else who is trying to make a similar decision.
The Key Players: I bought my Heritage a little over a year ago at right around market value for a new one. It has the 6.5" barrel. It does not have adjustable sights. I've added a bright yellow dab of paint on the front sight and if i put the dab on the target, that's where the hole is soon to go. It's pretty reliable that way.
I just located a used '61 Old Model Single-Six in a local gun shop. It has both cylinders with a 5.5" barrel. It is blued with a dovetailed, windage-adjustable rear sight. The kicker is that I found this jewel for $20 LESS than I paid for my Heritage RR! They ARE out there, if you can wait and keep your eyes peeled for the deal.
I just came across a super deal on a Single-six and, I already had a Rough Rider so, it became obvious that I'd burn up a little bandwidth and do a non-scientific, side-by-side comparison. I hope it will help anyone else who is trying to make a similar decision.
The Key Players: I bought my Heritage a little over a year ago at right around market value for a new one. It has the 6.5" barrel. It does not have adjustable sights. I've added a bright yellow dab of paint on the front sight and if i put the dab on the target, that's where the hole is soon to go. It's pretty reliable that way.
I just located a used '61 Old Model Single-Six in a local gun shop. It has both cylinders with a 5.5" barrel. It is blued with a dovetailed, windage-adjustable rear sight. The kicker is that I found this jewel for $20 LESS than I paid for my Heritage RR! They ARE out there, if you can wait and keep your eyes peeled for the deal.