Heritage Badlander: Unboxing and Overview

[@GunsOfTheWest]

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[@PajamaPantsStudios]

I’m a huge fan of what heritage has done for getting into shooting sports, because their cheap prices are just something that most others don’t even try to compete with. But as someone who goes paycheck to paycheck, I appreciate a product with low cost, especially when they have their good customer service. Seeing their product range expand is a wonderful thing!

[@popupheadlights]

I agree with this, I have quite a few “serious” guns but when wanting somthign single action and cheap to shoot I ordered a rough rider from cabalas, now over 1000 thoughts through two rangedays(I love rimfire lol) it’s still great and fun

[@francismarionswampfox3468]

I looked this gun up, because of this video. You can buy a kitted out Mossberg 590 for 100 bucks less. Dunno how affordable it is.

[@sammarkey672]

@@popupheadlights The RR is the gun I use for anyone that has never been shooting before. Little recoil, single action so less chance of accidental discharge, cheap ammo and I don't care if it gets dinged up a bit, and it's just fun to shoot!

[@jacobt1027]

​@@francismarionswampfox3468 Doubles are more labor intensive to make well. a premium for one of decent quality shouldn't be a surprise

[@tbjtbj4786]

Cheap price? Do you work for them? Way better sxs quality and looks are available at the same price point.

[@togray619]

I'd like to see modern buckshot scatter patterns produced by that shotgun. Nothing what-so-ever wrong with heritage products.

[@CCM2361-]

agreed

[@danmarcell3167]

Except Heritage didn't make it

[@robertledford3004]

I beg to differ

[@Just1American1966]

Been pretty much a Heritage fan for a while now, but $200 more than a Stoeger Coach? I think they're getting into a market above what most of their base has been. Even the Settler rifle is as much as, or more than, a comparable Henry. I hope they don't forget us down here. ;-)

[@user-h2db3u]

You need to adjust your standards. You can't get anything for $200. You can get a junk Turkish made shotgun for that price. But it wont run reliably and will break after a few hundred shots. But you do you.

[@Just1American1966]

@parchedgoat11 You need to adjust your reading comprehension abilities. Seriously. Nowhere did I write about getting anything for $200.

[@squidinmypants]

@@user-h2db3u this shotgun is 893 dollars, when stoeger (a much more reliable and famous brand) sells for half as much MSRP, the 200 dollars hes talking about is a price difference between the 2 and thats only half of what the MSRP difference is

[@user-h2db3u]

@@Just1American1966 Your complaining about a 200-dollar price difference on a niche shotgun. It's not for hunting and it's not for sport or self-defense. This is a impulse buy gun. I wouldn't buy either of these guns. But at least Heritage can put guns into stores that you can buy. So, the street price is probably lower. But my point is both of these guns are not worth it. Buy Mossberg if you hunt or a Benelli for defense.

[@user-h2db3u]

@@squidinmypants I just checked Stoeger is $550 from Cabelas. And is in store only. You can't order one. Heritage has guns for sale at every gun store in America below MSRP and with available shipping. So the Stoeger is probably cheaper if you can find one local. But that difference quickly depreciates with shipping, FFL fees, And gas money.

[@ol1guy994]

Both Back and smokeless. Thanks for sharing

[@ulfricthorsson8347]

I just wish Heritage would expand their catalog of Calibers

[@homie3star]

They used to offer big bore single action revolvers in 357 and 45 Colt...hardly anyone bought them and they were discontinued a few years ago.

[@ulfricthorsson8347]

@@homie3star I'd love to have a Rough Rider in .45 Colt

[@homie3star]

@@ulfricthorsson8347 Why would you buy a cheaper materialed Heritage when you can get a proper Uberti/Pietta for about the same price?

[@jpb1231000]

@@ulfricthorsson8347 No Buffalo Bore Loads!

[@Savyon0]

You're in luck, then. Just in the past week they've announced lever actions in .357, .44, and .45, and a _double action_ .38 revolver.

[@chubbethsthunder]

Dustin, Black Powder and Smokeless variety of shots.. I priced the Badlander and it cost a little more than I expected. Hope to the the Heritage Settler Lever Action 22 LR. Thank you very much. You and your family have a beautiful and blessed weekend.

[@vehdynam]

That is a very nice looking shotgun. It would look great on the wall. Many thanks.

[@terryrichards8645]

I paid $169 for my 22 long rifle 22 magnum combo heritage rough rider pistol. Never had an issue with it love that pistol one of my most accurate I can shoot walnuts at 15 yards can’t beat the price or the quality.😊😊

[@jeffreyblose8295]

I have three rough riders and I love them! I have zero complaints about them.

[@terryrichards8645]

Wow, thanks for another great video. I’d love to get my hands on one of them. I have the heritage 22 long rifle 22 magnum pistol combo had it for about 15 years love it 😍! One of the most accurate handguns that I own

[@bill7778]

Black powder! And maybe dragonsbreath

[@RichWhiteUM]

That is a sweet looking coach gun right there.

[@eielson1978]

I had a Rossi Coach Gun in 20 Ga. I got the "Bright Idea" that I wanted to try it shooting Both Barrels at Once. I loaded it with 2 Magnum rounds and Pulled Both Triggers. Wow, was I Impressed!!! And, Then I went back to the truck to get something to wipe the Blood Off of the finger that was on the Back Trigger where it had taken the impact of the Front Trigger and Split Open the skin on that finger!!! Thanks to Actor James Cann for the Scene in El Dorado where he tries out his "New Gun".

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Ouch!

[@mikek8089]

I tried that one time with my 10 gauge magnum side by side.😳 Take note....I said ONE TIME!🤣

[@eielson1978]

@@mikek8089 I Always told people that asked, that "It Left a Lasting Impression on ME"! Literally.

[@eielson1978]

@@mikek8089 A Very Long time ago I heard a Question that I always try to Remember. "Do you know the Difference between the Intellegent person and the Wise Person? The Intellegent person Learns From His Mistakes! The Wise Person Learns From the Mistakes of Others!" Everyone reading our Stories will, Hopefully be WISE PEOPLE!

[@mikek8089]

@@eielson1978, We do get stupid sometimes.😂

[@oo7-ro6bu]

They are crazy for asking over $700. No thanks.

[@swarm6697]

I will pass also 700 no way

[@maximomaximo9060]

I was gonna say that doubles are high, but stoeger has one for just over 400 right now

[@OutlawAlaska]

The fuck? You can get two 870s for that

[@KathyHarris-v5u]

Made in turkey just like the stoeger but 400 no thanx😂

[@secondhandlyon2603]

Ditto

[@AstanaxKnight]

I sold my Heritage Rough Rider because I just never shot the thing. Also sold my .38 Special Model 15 revolver. Wound up buying a 1997 Ruger Vaquero in .357 mag from the very same pawn shop that I bought the Model 15 from as my first handgun nearly twenty years ago. I had to pair it with my Henry Big Boy in the same caliber. My 8 year old son is into the cowboy phase. We went to Six Gun Territory here in Florida recently, although it is still a shell of its former self. I also wanted a double barrel shotgun, but that 12 gauge and torn shoulders from military service is brutal. I found a 1924 L.C. Smith 20 gauge this year after a newly made side by side from "that Jacksonville FL Turkish guy," as the pawn shop owner called him, proved to be impossible to open. It wasn't a Heritage brand, but some off the wall name. My eight year old loves the 20 gauge side by side and has shot many a shell through it. I think it has a 26" barrel. I have no idea what chokes it has built in. He loves it because it is light enough for him to wield.

[@angelalonzo2318]

hammer showing, hammerless, 12ga,20ga, all gauges and whether its black powder or shells i like all types of shotguns whether its for sport or recreational shooting shotguns have a place in my heart.

[@slowturtle6745]

I like it. I'd like it a lot more if it had "rabbit ears".

[@samielamri6044]

better turkish than chines , right?

[@samielamri6044]

i have a chinese made with rabbit ears.....but it's chinese.....

[@squidinmypants]

id like it a lot more if it wasnt 894 dollars

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

How about a caomparison to both BP and smokeless! That would be fun. Great looking messenger gun

[@Nocturnimancer]

Msrp: $893 Whoo... i uh... might want a semi or pump at that price, ngl. I got excited, cuz as an Evil Dead fan i want the classic boomstick.

[@BeetleBuns]

get an old soviet sxs and chop it

[@squidinmypants]

just buy a stoeger, they are half the price and screen accurate because thats what it was in the movie

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

You can get used double barrels for less than half the price and cut them down to 20” for coach gun size, last year I picked one up at a local gun store for $300

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

@@BeetleBunsI just looked online and for some reason the Baikal sxs are overpriced but the over unders are reasonable

[@Salieri47]

Base model Stoeger runs $450 list, the upgraded model is $550. Heritage needs to offer some big discounts.

[@rikkic7000]

Thank you your channel is the only way I’ll see these guns being used

[@psycopaintball22]

Yes it's a higher quality than the rough riders, but how does it compare to a stoeger coach gun. I love heritage but between this vs the stoeger and their lever guns vs henry, I feel like they're asking too much dough for their long guns

[@johnhagerman320]

Man what a beautiful gun🤤 it would definitely be a great black powder shooter. Awesome video keep them coming ❤

[@ironmikehallowween]

Love SXS shotguns! They would still do the job all day. Thanks for the video

[@oldstoner-xn4pe]

Like to see Black powder. On the stock you can always add to it

[@alphagt62]

Most new guns out of the box have packing oils on them, he really should put a drop of gun oil on the moving parts before use. And I agree he can add a thicker butt pad to get that extra inch of draw.

[@Wizwiz2112]

Nice. I have the Stoeger deluxe in 20 gauge. That model has the single trigger. I think for me the Stoeger looks better. Which one will hold up longer?? Lots of cowboy action shooters have Stoegers that they tune up. Going to look at the price. If it’s way south of the Stoeger I’d buy.

[@bojiden5042]

At 895 I will pass .. my initial thought was great! A non Chinese made budget double barrel but dang heritage

[@jic1]

Well, Turkey isn't China... Seriously though, if it was made in the USA with the same features and finish it would cost $2K minimum and nobody would buy them.

[@ejohnson22456]

They are under $700

[@tubeonline629]

Sounds to high, you can by a CZ del barrel for that price.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

​@@ejohnson22456cheapest I've seen is $725.

[@JohnDBloch]

I don't get it. You can buy all manner of turk s*** shotguns for under $500 but this seemingly more simple one is $700 Not only that, I figured they might try to take advantage of cowboy action style shotguns with the exposed hammers, but nope.

[@neillandscape1376]

Love my Stoger Couch Gun. Polished it up so it runs real slick now. :)

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

I certainly agree with you about the Heritage Rough Rider! I have one with the two cylinders and Love if! I made walnut grips and a holster and it’s plinking fun plus! That shotgun looks great! I’ll be looking forward to seeing you use it at the range. Black powder would be fun and that it includes 3” is super! So I Kindly Thank You as always and Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@NickBD420]

Got one a few days ago love it too death

[@TheLoneRanger745]

WOW I DIDN'T KNOW HERITAGE EVEN MADE THESE OLD FASHION SIDE BY SIDES , I'D LOVE TO GET ONE AND REFINISH THE WOOD TOO A BRIGHTER WALNUT NATURAL COLOR, EVEN REFINISH THE METAL INTO BLUE BLACK FINISH IT WOULD LOOK BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️.

[@gabbyhayes4561]

I have the "Bar Keep" and the "Rough Rider". And I really like the twice barrel. I was a bit disappointed that it didn't have rabbit ears, but I'll look into it anyways. 🇺🇸😎

[@davidstuck2866]

as far as dressing up your studio, personally i love the long and lanky look of a Pennsylvania flintlock long rifle (very similar to the Kentucky long rifle, but without the large brass patch box in the stock). I would love to own one. they are just way to expensive for me.

[@nicholasseidel2065]

Your show is awesome, Dustin. Keep up the great work!

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Just for anyone watching who is perhaps unfamiliar with shotguns or firearm construction: Top levers will almost always be slightly off centre to the right on a new or little used gun. It is not a fault and does not require 'breaking in' as such, or adjustment. Just lightly lubricate all the metal to metal parts and faces to aid smoother opening and closing. It just indicates the action is tight and correctly fitted. Over time, the more the gun has been shot, the more the lever will eventually start to line up with the centre of the action. Any older guns that have had a long hard life will likely have a sloppy and centred top lever. At that point, the gun should undergo some major maintenance and repair to tighten up the action. I have seen two very old side by sides that were so worn, the levers over centred to the left on closing and felt slightly slack! The owners of both these guns were still happily using them, blissfully unaware of the potential risks.....until I explained they should be checked over by their gunsmith! (One ended up as a serviced and repaired gun, the other was so dangerous throughout, that it had to be scrapped!) Never be tempted to shoot a loose actioned gun. This thing looks a lot of fun, but sadly due to its short barrel length, would be illegal here in the UK unless held on a section one firearms certificate. 😞

[@mattheide2775]

Please use some Black powder loads and if you could give some historical info on the shells available at the time. Street Howitzer 😊

[@missouriminuteman8571]

It’s a good looking shotgun, but I guess I don’t understand paying $200 more for this than a Stoeger Coach Gun… just doesn’t make sense to me

[@SausagecatChannel]

Can probably install a thick rubber buttpad for extra length and comfort with a quicker follow up. If you cant find one that fits 100% can use a piece of leather as a spacer and fringe the edges for extra cowboy cred 👍

[@bobg1685]

I'm not a fan of the Heritage revolver line for a couple of reasons, but this shotgun looks pretty interesting and would probably make the list. For some reason, break-open shotguns run expensive compared to pump or even semi-automatic, and I don't believe it's due to fancy engraving but, rather, to niche. An (assumed) inexpensive shotgun like this will become a big deal and can open the door for other lower-priced competition. I look forward to your range vid. Thanks!

[@blaiseuriarte8296]

I would suggest putting a little bit of lithium grease on the barrel lugs and locking mechanism to help smooth it out.

[@samslade739]

I love the Rough Riders. Allot of fun and so versatile. Very inexpensive to swap cylinders and grips. Can't wait to get on one these shotguns. But they do seem a bit expensive.

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

You didn't mention whether it comes with Ejectors or extractors. You also didn't mention what it's Choke Options are. Handy size for Rabbit hunting .

[@robertkoonce8365]

Good looking coach gun.

[@charlesgrubbs8094]

I love my rough riders and plan on getting a badlander

[@mtslyh]

It will loosen up a bit but will probably always be a bit stiffer than one with external hammers. The internal hammers are cocked when you open it so you are working against that spring tension when you are breaking it open. Oh and whatever you do, do NOT pull the triggers when the barrels have been removed. Getting it put back together after doing so will be a real pain if it is anything like my Stoeger. I made that mistake once and only once.

[@johnhouck5561]

I use Stoger for cowboy action. It is tuned and holds up well. Hopefully this one can take a beating.

[@tomcurran8470]

A good CAS scattergun. The only other low cost alternative was the Brazilian Stoeger. This one has Turkish walnut , which is a plus. The boys from Brescia have long had collaborations with Turkey.

[@saltcreekammo]

Would like to see you handload and shoot both black powder and smokeless loads out of the new Bandlander... Looks like a nice piece so far.

[@Squib1911]

That would be a good wall hanger. I'd watch if you had either blackpowder or smokeless. It would be interesting to see what you thought of 3" shells in it.

[@michaelpriest6242]

For sure, let's see you put BP shells through it, and remember every scattergun handler gets extra cool points for using all brass shotshells. 😅

[@siestatime4638]

How about a video on reloading black powder shotgun shells?

[@garyl6190]

Indeed

[@robertjones7792]

I love my heritage rough rider pistols, My first one I bought I have shot at least a thousand rounds threw it without cleaning it once and it stills functions perfectly, I do not normally due that to any gun ever but I wanted to debunk the myth of them not being so great, So now I have two more in my collection of .22s. Great video but I think my old savage double 16 gauge is going to be cut down to 20", its hammer less also and it was way less expensive than a turkey made double barrel shotgun and is American made in 1948. I just do not care for foreign made guns unless its Uberti, Peitta, Armi Italian old western gun replicas.

[@waynestadtler7702]

I would like to see you shoot both black powder and smokeless loads

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Interesting SxS! You might try a slip-on recoil pad (Limb Saver comes to mind) to extrnd the LOP.

[@pacanis]

Enabler ;) Black powder in bras hulls for me. It would be nice to see you working up a load. Any mention of chokes, or did I miss it? I can't find the info on their site.

[@spied9]

Hi Justin, Great looking shotgun !!! I agree with you it is beautiful looking and barrel a little bit bigger. I would like see you shoot Black powder and smokeless to see accuracy and velocity.

[@greyknight05]

A beauty😀👍🏼 I'd like to see black powder cutshells out of that😄 Greetings, Björn, who swings a Baikal hammer-side by side coachgun

[@cohiba1982]

I just got a stoeger coach and the action is so hard to open it and close it, maybe you can do a video how you resolved this problem since you said you had a similar problem with other coaches.

[@halfcirclehranch]

It'd be interesting to see how it compares to the Stoeger coach gun. I know the Heritage retails for a good bit more.

[@HitokiriRaiden]

Looks nice. Wish it was hammered and longer barrels.

[@krusercars1]

Good wall hanger..would like to see light loads used, on the range, for woman and older folks..

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

I have the regular heritage and the barkeep in 22 lr 22 mag great guns

[@Radman607]

$650 at Buds, I could care less that this is Turkish made, the fit and finish is superb it feels great in the hands and shoots as well as any 18.5 " barrel S x S shotgun. This gun is Tits in my book and I commend Heritage for stepping into the shotgun game.

[@SlavicCelery]

My guess with the length of pull being an inch short. It's probably because they assumed most people would put a recoil pad on the unit. There's your inch. Almost makes more sense to give a gun with a pad allowance rather than something that will be oversized with padding.

[@mikeschneider2161]

I believe they make longer barrels that interchange on the stock.

[@tcup3946]

I like this gun but I am glad I held off. The new Citadel Turkish walnut, case hardened coach gun, with chokes. Will retail at 650.00 msrp 700.

[@3roxxxy]

I have the CZ hammer coach gun, a beautiful double barrel shotgun.

[@RobnPhx1]

That's one beautiful shotgun! I'd like to see standard smokeless loads shot from it, especially since I don't typically dabble with black powder.

[@shanepitzer4126]

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing it in action, black or smokeless. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesschneider3828]

I like the shape of the forstock.

[@davidgraves3959]

I have a Heritage Barkeep that's been great! I would love it if you tried the Federal Flight Control buckshot loads out of this gun.

[@danielsalach1234]

When you load a cap and ball revolver for self defense how long will it last before humidity will make it useless for shooting?

[@TheJCJexe]

I love shotguns!

[@BFVgnr]

How does it compare to the Stoeger Coach gun? It looks like it's very similar, except that the Heritage includes a recoil pad.

[@colt1851navy]

Cool shotgun. Both smokeless and smoke

[@Miningpastpresentfuture]

Black or Both. Birdshot for Sass (close range) targets and Buckshot for longer range (25-30) yard range.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Congratulations!! That is a sharp looking coach gun. I own a few Heritage products and they've been great, I really appreciate the value they bring to the table. To be honest, this shotgun looks nicer than what I was expecting from Heritage. I mean that in the best way possible. Being that it is made in Turkey I have some immediate concerns about durability though. Yes, it will break in nicely, there should be no real concern with anything feeling a little tight right now. Are you worried about the "matte" finish and how it will hold up over time and how it will look when sweat, oils, etc., come in contact with it? It would make a really nice hanger on the wall behind you for sure. It is a great looking shotgun and it is very hard to find a good looking coach gun for a decent price today. It's seems as if they've become trendy and a decent one is usually overpriced compared to just a couple of years ago. It would be great to see how it handles high brass, slugs, etc.. It is a beautiful coach gun and I'm looking forward to your future videos with it.

[@samwyckoff6216]

Beautiful coach gun. Great video thanks

[@BrokenBarBox]

I think this gun deserves black powder loads in full length brass cases

[@robertwess4556]

You need a video on the heritage settler level action rifles

[@V9bct7]

Let’s see how it does with 00 buck - and can you also try to fire both triggers at the same time? Also interested in the safety mechanism - I hate the safety on the Stoeger coach

[@williamford8566]

I would like to see you shoot both black powder and smokeless loads out of this beautiful weapon.

[@ptm4view]

Nice! brass shot shells loaded with old Black...

[@thepatriot7153]

Has far as length of pull it is far easier for a large person to handle a smaller gun than a small person to handle a larger gun. Short LOPs are fine.

[@traviscochran6280]

It seems a lot of shotguns are made in Turkey these days. shotguns seem to come with either too short or too long stocks! lol I would like to see them come out with a version with 28 or 30 inch barrels. Maybe a 20 gauge with 26 inch barrels? Choked Modified and improved cylinder. Or choke tubes. It would be an awesome gun for waterfowl or upland game.

[@davenadell1239]

BOTH BP & smokeless!

[@cowboycole.4554]

Ive seen em around where i live for about 750, so i might indulge myself in a boomstick

[@criscross6591]

What chokes are in it? Put an extended butt pad on to increase the length of pull. Black powder please.

[@wrxs1781]

Target loads would give a good indication of recoil.

[@subdawg1331]

wow great little review thank you for sharing this

[@dustinweaver3032]

I would be alot more interested if it was around 500 dollars. Great video 👍

[@carycrouch3469]

Is it actual walnut wood? If so, I’m impressed.

[@jamesjerome7227]

Get a Rossi for $400 I like mine. They used to have a model with external hammers. Not sure if they still do

[@WhatIfBrigade]

I'd like to see how blackpowder birdshot patterns.

[@jesseboutdoors]

Great looking shogun.

[@AKlover]

Do "Vang Comp" 18.5' double barrel that is also threaded for chokes and rated 3 inch mag. I'd buy that for novelty and possibly utility. Run of the mill double barrel = 0% interest

[@jamesmcallen3354]

I’d really like to see how the gun patterns with modern buckshot vs black powder

[@nunyabizniz50]

I really like it, but I would want a longer barrel and some screw and chokes for it so that I could use it for hunting

[@davidkermes376]

kinda defeats the purpose of heritage's "low cost" guns.

[@benotterbacher5808]

It's manufactured by Huglu, who also makes CZ's new SxS shotguns. They offer guns like you describe.

[@ronaldbobeck9636]

How about what call it is a Bail out weapon. Former AF security policeman, and Corrections Officer. That is what this is supposed to be. Not a Benelli.

[@jimbob465]

Who wants to hunt with a fuckin coach gun?

[@shihanjulio]

Get the Coachwhip as your wall-hanger...it's rabbit eared.

[@ltgreen6626]

Thats a good lookin sxs. make a nice leather butt cuff with some rubber foam spacers inserted to increase length of pull. Add some cartridge loops, maybe a sling, etc.