First Rounds Through the Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe Revolver

[@Paul_Whaley]

LINK TO MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARTICLE ON THE ROSCOE: www.primerpeak.com/heritage-manufacturing-roscoe-first-impressions-2024/

[@TimPatton-d6l]

I just bought one and love it what did u think of it if I may ask

[@yuvgotubekidding]

To me the Roscoe is a tribute to the detective revolvers of the 30s and after. Changing the grips changes the personality. 😢

[@Paul_Whaley]

Well, something like a Tyler-T grip adapter would achieve a similar thing to tossing larger grips on the gun. Without a way to make the trigger reach better, it's not gonna be a fun gun to shoot. They didn't really shoot DA/SA revolvers in double action much in the 1930s, hence why those crappy tiny grips stayed in vogue for a long while. It's not the 1930s anymore, and DA shooting is much more practical and enjoyable.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

@@Paul_Whaley That’s fine but for me I would pick one up for the cool tribute factor and not change it. 😁👍🇺🇸

[@blisterbrain]

​@@Paul_WhaleyI don't know, in all those old gangster movies they seem to be blasting away in DA most of the time!

[@Sandhill1988]

Yes, Defeated the whole purpose. Should have just got a regular revolver if you didn't like the grips on it.

[@TimPatton-d6l]

I bought one and love the old school style to it

[@rbm6184]

Heritage is going to sell loads of these. Haha. Like you said, just a renamed Taurus 85 that is a great snub nose. Already have a Taurus 856 +P Defender three inch that I like a lot and its a six shot. Because of the three inch barrel and longer ejector rod I have no problems with ejecting cases and it gives me a little more velocity and longer sight radius. Still a snub nose being under four inches. I do like the Pachmayr grips but I will stick with my rubber Hogue Monogrips. I just wish they covered the back strap but its not that big of a deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@Paul_Whaley]

I've just picked up one of the 856 TORO guns to test for the channel/site, looking forward to that. The Roscoe is pretty well made, and I've shot mine a lot more since uploading this video last month. On the topic of the grips, I've just preferred something that is less grabby than a lot of the Hogue offerings. I'm not opposed to rubber, it's just that a lot of it is too grippy on clothes, making them a pain to carry/draw from concealment. I've got my written "first impressions" article for the gun going up on our website at the start of next week. I'll be sure to link it/drop the link in a pinned comment once it is up on Tuesday. Thanks for commenting!

[@logtownacres]

I enjoy a good snubby. The 85 was a great gun. I loved the deep blued models. Looks like I have a chance to get one in the Heritage Roscoe.

[@Brandi6666]

All i’m hearing the first 5 minutes is someone from the monty python troupe screaming “get on with it”😂😂😂😂

[@TimPatton-d6l]

I own a roscoe heritage 38cal 2in and I love it

[@CharlesAntuna-p9h]

Review is good by this man ❤ 😊 😊 2:45 2:47

[@thenebraskan7661]

Thanks for the great review. It would make a nice companion to carry on a hike in the boondocks. If you came under attack from a pack of dogs, it would easily dispatch them.

[@blisterbrain]

Unless there's six of them!

[@frankbutta9344]

I bought the same setup when they first came out. The factory stocks are terrible, and make it impossible to get the round closest to frame out. The Pachmayrs are much better all around. 👍👍👍👍

[@stephenbramel9395]

I dig this great review!

[@mrbee145]

It’s a clear smith & Wesson j-frame Model 36. For cheap

[@Treashuntr2020]

Good review!

[@TheRealestIdealist]

In the thumbnail, what kind of kydex holster is that???

[@Paul_Whaley]

That is an AIWB from JM Custom Kydex. I talk about it in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSViIJ7mKmId6ssi=FJQ4iCgQ6d8o7Gtv

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Gym bro carry! I love snubbies! Can't shoot them all that accurately but that might be because of the small grip. She seems smooth Paul! It's pretty accurate!

[@Paul_Whaley]

Thanks Johan! Like I said in the video, I try to get out and shoot in my gym clothes a few times a year. Snuibbies are what I'm carrying pretty often while at the gym, so testing out a new one is fun.

[@jimmilton8272]

Do you think kydex j frame holsters will work with the Roscoe!

[@Paul_Whaley]

Generally speaking, it depends. The gun is larger than a J-frame, so it really is dependent on the specific holster. I made it work with my JM Custom Kydex holster, but I cannot guarantee other ones to work. Generally speaking, holsters made for the Taurus model 85 will work, as the Roscoe is an updated Model 85. Thanks for commenting Jim!

[@johnclifton218]

Ease up on the powder charge! Thanks enjoyed😉

[@darrells1806]

What device are you using to reload?

[@Paul_Whaley]

I’m using Bianchi speed strips here. I generally prefer the Zeta-6 strips now, they’re just a little better made and designed.

[@charleshodge1873]

Dude sniffles like Zelinski after cocaine use. 😂

[@lifewithabe312]

What model pachmayr grips are those and how is the fit?

[@Paul_Whaley]

They are Pachmayr 63080 grips. I bought mine via Amazon, but they should be up on eBay too.

[@lifewithabe312]

@ thanks for letting me know

[@callmeBe]

5 to 7 yard shots? How does that help your viewers? Otherwise, nice video.

[@KeithBlandford-lb3oo]

Where can I get different Grips

[@ram1959]

Are the replacement grips for a j frame or model 85?

[@Paul_Whaley]

They are Pachmyrs for the 85/856 series. J-Frame grips do not have the same frame pin cutouts to work on the 85/Roscoe.

[@timsharkey1993]

@@Paul_Whaleythat’s good to know, thanks! The stock grip panels look vintage cool, but that’s about all they’re good for, I’m sure. 😅 I asked Taurus customer service if there were any aftermarket panels that would fit, but they were clueless and couldn’t give me a definitive answer. That was disappointing.

[@Paul_Whaley]

@@timsharkey1993 Not too surprised. Most CS from gun companies couldn't tell their asses from their elbows.

[@Yellow_cub]

Are you shooting out in an area past Tooele, UT?

[@Paul_Whaley]

@@Yellow_cub Nope, closer to Saratoga Springs. I have shot in the area that you’re think of though.

[@Yellow_cub]

@@Paul_Whaley awesome! I used to hunt rabbits 🐇 in what is now Saratoga Springs. I don’t live in Utah now. I miss all the open desert and endless places to shoot.

[@sonnybono314]

please link to the grips

[@Paul_Whaley]

Hey there! I responded to your comment, but I think that YT deleted it because I linked out to eBay. The grips are Pachmayr 63080 grips. You can get them via Amazon or eBay, cost about $40-50 bucks.

[@sonnybono314]

thanks, found them on eBay, yeah its nice revolver, love the classic and blueing

[@Lostflipper24]

How do I search grips for this

[@Paul_Whaley]

Hey there! If you look for Taurus Model 85 grips, or 856 grips, those would work.

[@rmwtsou]

I fast-viewed through this video. All I see was a target in the desert. I saw no gun.