[astepup]

This was definitely a spur of the moment deal. I stopped into my LGS just to see what he had, if anything piqued my interest. I got piqued.

Heritage Rough Rider .22/.22 Mag with a very practical 16" barrel 😆. It's got adjustable fiber optic sights and a remarkably nice trigger pull. Now if only I can get good enough cocking it during rapid fire (five shots in 10 seconds) I could really impress the guys on my pistol team next year!

For what it is the fit and finish are ok and the action locks up tightly.

If I end up really not liking it I know I can sell it at auction and get back quite a bit more than I paid for it. I'll have to put it on paper and give a range report as soon as I can 👍.

ETA: it does have a "safety" so I can dry fire it with no damage to the firing pin.

 

[racer88]

"It's an 88-magnum."

 

[arkdweller22]

A different gun indeed. Pretty cool looking!
Enjoy it in health! Cheers 🍻

 

[arkdweller22]

"It's an 88-magnum."

“It shoots through schools.”

 

[Doc Holliday]

The front sight is going to be impossible to sit still...

 

[Eagle54]

I've had my eye on that for quite a few years, just because of this:

 

[Colt38SuperDude]

I wonder if you can put a buttstock to it since that the barrel is 16” long? Hmmm…the mind ponders…

 

[racer88]

“It shoots through schools.”

I was going to add that, of course. But, then.... (sigh)

 

[ottomatic]

I wonder if you can put a buttstock to it since that the barrel is 16” long? Hmmm…the mind ponders…

If it has a 16" barrel, I'm 99% sure that you legally can. Just like with a Thompson Center Contender. With a 16 " barrel, you are allowed to put a conventional shoulder stock on it.

 

[astepup]

I wonder if you can put a buttstock to it since that the barrel is 16” long? Hmmm…the mind ponders…

I'll have to research to see if Heritage offers one, or what I can find to fit it. If it's as accurate as I hope it is with the right ammo it sure would make a good small game getter.

 

[Colt38SuperDude]

I'll have to research to see if Heritage offers one, or what I can find to fit it. If it's as accurate as I hope it is with the right ammo it sure would make a good small game getter.

They offer the carbine.

Carbine

heritagemfg.com

 

[SilverBiscuit]

Interesting, does anyone make an AIWB holster for that?

 

[Sherlock913]

I've had my eye on that for quite a few years, just because of this:

Heritage has a joker model.

16" Rough Rider® .22 LR Simulated Case Hardened Joker Adjustable Sights

 

[rfd339]

Congrats on the new addition.
Looks great..

 

[rangerhgm]

Nice....I'm not sure I could ever keep the front sight steady

 

[Valmet]

“The Walkin’ Cane”

 

[astepup]

I did find a company that makes both a buttstock and a forend for it, Salem Lakes Armory. The stock is basically two long pieces of maple that sammich together over the grip frame. Looking at videos it seems to be a solid unit. It's unfinished so I'll have to stain and seal it but that shouldn't be too difficult.

Maybe a custom made cross draw rig is needed for easier access? Last night I tried the old "twirling it on the index finger like a cowboy" but that didn't go over so well 😆😆. It's going to be raining most of the morning so I may just run to the range and see how it shoots at 50'. If I do I'll snap pics 👍

 

[BamaTrooper]

I'll have to research to see if Heritage offers one, or what I can find to fit it. If it's as accurate as I hope it is with the right ammo it sure would make a good small game getter.

 

[Need4Speed]

Sweet Lord, that is ridiculous! I love it!!

 

[Gino]

Where are you gonna put your off hand? If you grab the barrel it would effect the point of aim, right? SO would resting the barrel on a rest.

Be interested in the accuracy of such a beast.

IMHO, any pistol with a barrel of over 10 inches proves you are a gun slut. I hear there is medication for that...