Heritage Roscoe 3" Wood.

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What about this revolver? Any good? Where to buy?

Heritage Roscoe 3" Wood

The 3" Roscoe 38Spl +P revolver is a fine choice for re-enacting your favorite noir films, or for defending yourself in the real world.
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Bob Lee said:
Any idea where these are made? Are they made here?
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Heritage Manufacturing is primarily known for its single-action Colt clone, the Heritage Rough Rider. Heritage started out in Florida before moving to a facility in Bainbridge, Georgia, as part of the Taurus. From there, they expanded their lineup to include revolving rifles and even lever actions. Now, Heritage is entering the double-action revolver market with the Heritage Roscoe.

The Heritage Roscoe is similar in style and function to revolvers produced by Rossi for Taurus. However, the Roscoe is made in the USA and mates a bulletproof design with a pair of checkered rosewood boot grips and a carbon steel frame and cylinder that has a blued finish. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder and an unlugged ejector rod. The Roscoe pays homage to the archetypical detective's handgun and the generations of cops who carried small-framed snub-nosed revolvers like the Colt Detective Special and the Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Like those old classics, the Roscoe is an all-steel gun that weighs 22 ounces unloaded. It holds up to five rounds of .38 Special +P ammunition and is equipped with unknockable fixed sights. This new offering from Heritage is available with the classic 2-inch barrel but will also be available with a 3-inch barrel for better recoil control. Both will be available at a competitive MSRP of only $363.99.
 
Mike A said:
Heritage Manufacturing is primarily known for its single-action Colt clone, the Heritage Rough Rider. Heritage started out in Florida before moving to a facility in Bainbridge, Georgia, as part of the Taurus. From there, they expanded their lineup to include revolving rifles and even lever actions. Now, Heritage is entering the double-action revolver market with the Heritage Roscoe.

The Heritage Roscoe is similar in style and function to revolvers produced by Rossi for Taurus. However, the Roscoe is made in the USA and mates a bulletproof design with a pair of checkered rosewood boot grips and a carbon steel frame and cylinder that has a blued finish. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder and an unlugged ejector rod. The Roscoe pays homage to the archetypical detective's handgun and the generations of cops who carried small-framed snub-nosed revolvers like the Colt Detective Special and the Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Like those old classics, the Roscoe is an all-steel gun that weighs 22 ounces unloaded. It holds up to five rounds of .38 Special +P ammunition and is equipped with unknockable fixed sights. This new offering from Heritage is available with the classic 2-inch barrel but will also be available with a 3-inch barrel for better recoil control. Both will be available at a competitive MSRP of only $363.99.
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Thank you Mike! Not a bad looking little gun. Never had a Rossi but would really love a Rossi '92 in 357 mag. Just refuse to pay what they want for one, especially when I wouldn't shoot it enuf to make it worth while. I currently own 3 Taurus 85's. One 3" two with 2" barrels. Older pre lock. They shoot good. I be had other Taurus guns and have been happy with them.
 
I have found this revolver for less than $300.00.
In the early 80s I got her a Ruger Speed Six 2.75 bbl in 357 mag.

At 72 she tells me the Ruger is like carrying a boat anchor. So whats is a good choice in the crazy 2025 gun market?
The Ruger is a beast & very user friendly when shooting Magnums. So what to do? Spend hundreds more on big name brands?
Colt, S&W, Ruger etc.

I have a Charter Arms Undercover 38 spl. A real pOS. Would not use it for more than a tackle box gun. Don't need a junk revolver.
 
Mike A said:
I have found this revolver for less than $300.00.
In the early 80s I got her a Ruger Speed Six 2.75 bbl in 357 mag.

At 72 she tells me the Ruger is like carrying a boat anchor. So whats is a good choice in the crazy 2025 gun market?
The Ruger is a beast & very user friendly when shooting Magnums. So what to do? Spend hundreds more on big name brands?
Colt, S&W, Ruger etc.

I have a Charter Arms Undercover 38 spl. A real pOS. Would not use it for more than a tackle box gun. Don't need a junk revolver.
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Are you set on a revolver? Lot's of really decent small semi autos. I have Bersa 380"s (two of 'em in fact) I like them a lot. G42 we each have one. in 9mm I had a Taurus g3c which i gifted to my daughter. Nice gun, but the mini 9's can be snappy. I really like the Taurus 5 shot revolvers. I was amazed a while back when I shot my model 85, and my Smith 36 and shot the Taurus better. Go figure. As I've said before probably 99% of my guns were bought used. The taurus 85 has worked well for me. I would stay away from the Taurus ultra lite I have not heard a lot of good about them. Almost forgot Miss LD just picked up a Bodyguard 2 but hasn't had a chance to try it yet because of knee replacement surgery. Hopefully soon tho. They are getting very positive reviews. I would try to find one of those new Heritage revolvers and see how they look/feel in the flesh so to speak. Sorry I ran on so long.
 
I asked & she said: I have been practicing with the Ruger for a very long time & feel comfortable running a revolver.
To switch horses in mid life, may not be a good idea. So here I am looking for a reliable revolver that shoots 38 spl +P.
All the small .357 mag revolvers are heavy like the Ruger so it must be a 38 spl +P to lose 11 oz over the Ruger SS.
 
Mike A said:
I asked & she said: I have been practicing with the Ruger for a very long time & feel comfortable running a revolver.
To switch horses in mid life, may not be a good idea. So here I am looking for a reliable revolver that shoots 38 spl +P.
All the small .357 mag revolvers are heavy like the Ruger so it must be a 38 spl +P to lose 11 oz over the Ruger SS.
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The Smith airweights would do what you want, but they're a handful with +p ammo.
 
Mike A said:
www.americanrifleman.org

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Gun Of The Week: Heritage Mfg. Roscoe

Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re checking out a revolver fit for all the private eye wannabes and film noir fans out there. This is the Roscoe from Heritage Manufacturing.
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That doesn't look bad at all. Price sounds good. I prefer the 3" bbl. I actually have 2 2" 85's and one 3" 85. The ones I have are older pre locks. They work fine and are capable of far better accuracy than I am. Had both 2" 85's out last w/e along with my Smith 36 2". No problems except I suck at 50'. I used DoubleTap 148 gr wadcutters. I like the ammo, supposedly rated at 800 fps. Had some Remington 158gr swc too. Remington was louder and more flash and snap. As I said I need waaaay more practice. Too much stuff going on in my life right now to do so tho. I'd say take a look at the Heritage if you can find one. You may really like it.
 
Bob Lee said:
That doesn't look bad at all. Price sounds good. I prefer the 3" bbl. I actually have 2 2" 85's and one 3" 85. The ones I have are older pre locks. They work fine and are capable of far better accuracy than I am. Had both 2" 85's out last w/e along with my Smith 36 2". No problems except I suck at 50'. I used DoubleTap 148 gr wadcutters. I like the ammo, supposedly rated at 800 fps. Had some Remington 158gr swc too. Remington was louder and more flash and snap. As I said I need waaaay more practice. Too much stuff going on in my life right now to do so tho. I'd say take a look at the Heritage if you can find one. You may really like it.
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I have a Charter arms Undercover, with a second frame.
Out testing some handloads with 148 gr wadcutters & unique powder.

Suddenly this all steel revolver broke in half exposing a frame made of Pot metal.
WOW that was different, so much for an all steel frame. Cheap guns scare me.


 
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