ARTV Preview: Making Heritage Revolvers; EAA SP Over-Under; American Lewis Light Machine Gun

Published on August 7, 2018
Duration: 2:47

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing of the Heritage Rough Rider revolver at Taurus facilities. It highlights the revolver's classic single-action design, affordability, and availability in .22 Long Rifle and a .22 Long Rifle/.22 Magnum combo. The production process involves casting frames, precision CNC machining, and finishing, with Taurus increasing production capacity and offering special makeups.

Quick Summary

The Heritage Rough Rider is an affordable rimfire revolver featuring a classic single-action design. It's available in .22 Long Rifle and a .22 Long Rifle/.22 Magnum combo. Manufacturing involves casting frames, precision CNC machining, and finishing, with Taurus increasing production capacity since 2012.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to American Rifleman TV
  2. 00:10Heritage Rough Rider Manufacturing Preview
  3. 00:21EAA Over/Under Shotgun Mention
  4. 00:27Lewis Light Machine Gun Mention
  5. 00:33Focus on Taurus and Heritage
  6. 00:46Heritage Revolver Overview
  7. 01:04Heritage Rough Rider Calibers
  8. 01:23Heritage Frame Manufacturing Process
  9. 01:38Heritage Integration with Taurus
  10. 01:55Taurus Enhancements to Heritage Production
  11. 02:13Special Makeups and Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Heritage Rough Rider revolver?

The Heritage Rough Rider is a popular, affordable rimfire revolver known for its classic single-action design. It is primarily available in .22 Long Rifle, with a combo version offering .22 Magnum capability as well.

How are Heritage Rough Rider frames manufactured?

Heritage revolver frames start as raw castings. These castings then undergo precision CNC machining to achieve their final dimensions, followed by tumbling, polishing, and a complete finishing process.

When did Taurus begin manufacturing Heritage revolvers?

Taurus integrated Heritage manufacturing into their own plant in May 2012. Since then, they have focused on increasing production capacity and offering various special makeups and spin-off models.

What are the main calibers for the Heritage Rough Rider?

The Heritage Rough Rider is predominantly offered in .22 Long Rifle. A popular variant is the combo model, which allows users to fire both .22 Long Rifle and .22 Magnum ammunition.

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