.22LR or .22Mag

[RezRunner]

Thinking about getting a .22lr or .22mag or a combo revolver just for playing around. I am looking at a Heritage RR or a Ruger Wrangler. Just wanting opinions if either one of these are worth purchasing? I would prefer a pistol that I can get a speedloader for? Any information would be appreciated.

 

[skyhawk1]

I would go with the wrangler if that is all you want to spend. I have a Heritage with both cylinders that I am thinking of selling but Ruger has better quality. I have several Rugers but none are wranglers and I love them

 

[Catt57]

I love my Diamondback Sidekick.
I tried the Heritage, It was just OK. Sold it and got a Ruger Wrangler, it was better quality, but I got tired of the loading gate really fast. Sold it and got the Diamondback. It's everything I wanted. It has the appearance of the Rough Rider and the Wrangler (even takes the same grips) but better features like 9 shots, swing out cylinder, and SA/DA. Mine includes both the 22lr and 22wmr cylinders. In my opinion, the build quality is right there with the Ruger.

I do have a set of aftermarket Wrangler wood grips on mine.

 

[retrieverman]

I have has a Ruger Single Six 22/22 mag since 1987, and my brother has a Wrangler. For the money, the Wrangler is a nice gun.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

The big advantage to the Heritage is the price. For the money, it's a good gun. Mine is, anyway. It's the .22LR/.22Mag and it works just fine. The finish is rough and I don't care for the safety. But it was $125 with both cylinders.

I'd have to agree with @Catt57 that the Diamondback's features make it worth a few more $$. I really like the swing out, 9 shot cylinders and the SA/DA shooting options.

Edit to add: kygunco.com has the Diamondback for $288 with free shipping and no tax.

 

[Letfreedomring]

Cheap diamondback sidekick!

clicky from grab-a-gun

 

[turkeyrun]

A Heritage will go bang, not much else. I have HAD 3. All 3 were inaccurate.
The Wrangler is a definite improvement.
The Diamondback is worth the money. A speedloader, though possible, would be a PITA, with 9 rounds of .22 RF; IMHO.
Construction quality, finish, accuracy make Single Six, Nine, or Ten the best option; but prices are getting stupid high. Reasonably price previously loved examples do pop up, but they are getting scarcer. Diligence and patience can pay off.

The fun factor is there, grab the one you want / can find and go have some fun.

 

[Bahick71]

I think the wrangler is still just lr, unless they came out with a mag cylinder lately.
I have a wrangler, nice little pistol, pretty reasonable on price, the gate is a minor
Pita. Mine is pretty accurate as well

 

[Camo]

I’ve had 3 heritage rough riders. They all went bang, no issues and fun to shoot. Kids love shooting them. All 3 were pretty accurate.

 

[Bahick71]

So I researched after my post, they now offer a super wrangler, comes with
Both cylinders.