[SHOT Show 2020] Heritage Revolvers & Rancher Carbines
Russ Chastain 01.29.20
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While heading to an appointment at the 2020 SHOT Show, I strolled by the Heritage Manufacturing booth, and had to put on the brakes when the long-barrel revolvers above caught my eye. Heritage is a small company which has long been known for selling cheap single action rimfire revolvers, and apparently it’s currently owned by Taurus.
I spoke with a company rep who informed me that they made just a few of these 16″-barrel single action 22 revolvers the previous year, and they really took off in popularity. They’re now offered in a variety of models with fixed & adjustable sights and MSRPs ranging from $119 to $233.
These long-barrel smoke wagons were so popular, in fact, that the company built a carbine version — complete with shoulder stock and detachable sling.
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This carbine is built just like other Heritage firearms such as their Rough Rider series, which means it looks fairly decent and should last forever.
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The frame and ejector rod housing are low-cost castings and they’re simply painted. They don’t look that great, but with a $297 MSRP you can’t expect too much polish these days. They will get the job done, and that’s what matters most.
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Because it’s a revolver, you don’t want to put a hand in front of the cylinder, so you use that spur at the bottom of the trigger guard in a two-handed grip to steady this handy little popper.
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Rancher carbine Sights are adjustable for windage and elevation.
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The brass bead front sight should pair nicely with the buckhorn rear.
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This is one of those items you didn’t know you needed until you learned of its existence. You’re welcome.