Heritage Manufacturing ROSCOE 38 Special

[@curly__3]

I think that's the coolest gun that has come out in a decade. Affordable, real blue with nice checkered wood grips...yeah...that is something we lost and needed back in a bad way. I'm getting one or two of those. I occasionally carry revolvers and know tons of people that do, both young and old...they make sense for a lot of people in a lot of parts of the country. And we like them. They're beautiful and reliable. And they are excellent for reloaders.

[@wyominggunproject]

👍🏻

[@texasrigged5875]

I was just about to say it’s actully cool and not tactiugly

[@koDaffi]

The 3" is always in stock but the 2" snub nose is hard/out of stock a lot.

[@wbwills2]

@@koDaffibe patient. Get the one you want.

[@paulturner5679]

It's Great!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@charlesdudek7713]

I was a police officer for 36 years and in 1988 I was promoted to detective which was about a year and a half before we switched to autos, so for that time period I was issued a 3" blued chief special. It was a cool little gun but I think I would have been happier with the model 15 I carried in uniform because I shot better with the 15 and it was a 6 shooter. I was happy when the autos were issued. I enjoyed your video. 👍

[@wyominggunproject]

Thank you for watching Sir 🤠

[@mtc4him201]

Heritage needs to come out with a top break, nine-shot, .22 revolver. If they do that with some of their other new offerings, they would have a huge market share.

[@robertslusser6753]

I just handled an H&R 999 break-open 22 cal. revolver and one on the local gun shop yesterday. It was in good shape with no rust and the shop owner had a price tag of $599.00. I lusted over it for a minute or two but eventually the price tag was too large to take it home.

[@jagrench62]

H&R made some great revolvers, Top break and others. I wish somebody to buy all their tooling with the intention of buildings some guns.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Heritage, at least used to not, use strong enough steel. Their rough riders are made of VERY soft metal, and top breaks are a inherently weak design(and super cool), so soft metal and weak design spell disaster.

[@MW-bi1pi]

These are made by Taurus in Brazil and just sold by Heritage. Taurus has improved drastically in the quality of steel they use now. They are not bad at all. I am serious when I say the BEST trigger of all my polymer pistols is my Taurus TX22. Sounds silly, but it is true.

[@davidherbst]

Looks like that’s basically the old Taurus Model 85 with retro grips and no under lug. I want it.

[@ricjona1069]

My 85 has that style grips.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

​@@ricjona1069they all take the same grips, those are the old school style.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Agreed.

[@la_old_salt2241]

It is the older Taurus 85. Cool little revolvers.

[@TheIrishAmish]

Modeled after the old S&W Model 10.

[@louislascelles1846]

Your enthusiasm makes this as entertaining as it is informational. Great job.

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@hailedwhistle]

That’s a great looking pistol, definitely retro!! I’m a sucker for the old nostalgia guns! Just something about them. But being that it’s new that’s pretty cool coming from the gun industry keeping the past still in the mix of our present times!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@DG2244]

Another great video! Nice throw back revolver. Like the one grandpaw kept in the sock draw for things that went bump in the night.

[@wyominggunproject]

Yeah! Isn’t funny how grandpa never felt “under gunned” with one of these in his nightstand whereas nowadays we are told we need a minimum of 50 rounds in our pistol or we will be killed in a gunfight. 🤠

[@SMichaelDeHart]

​@@wyominggunprojectbut, with today's criminals you'll probably need more firepower. Look at home invasions country wide.

[@Tarnation666]

Exactly the review I needed. Thank you for your time!

[@wyominggunproject]

Thank you for watching Sir 🤠

[@MaryUndoerOfKnots]

Got a 2 Wood Roscoe and took it to the range yesterday. Shot trouble free and consistent @15 yards through about 100 rounds. It’s fun.

[@wyominggunproject]

Right On Man 🤠

[@DestindKnee]

I love revolvers. To me they're art, and this i definitely something Id like

[@BrianMcKinny]

Taurus and Heritage Manufacturing use Altamont Grips which are incredible, beautifully made grips, made in the USA.

[@shizukaryujoukai2465]

Just picked up a pre-model 80 taurus 5 screw frame made off of old S&W machines and its fantastic. The 70s certainly was a cooler time. Glad someone is making new old school revolvers. Might pick up the 2" if it's better than a charter arms.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Charters kinda throw me off, their fit and finish is usually atrocious. At least more modern ones. They are not really the same company many came to love in the 70's. If I recall correctly, basically it's just the name got purchased.

[@shizukaryujoukai2465]

@@sinisterthoughts2896 I've handled one's from the 60s and 70s and they were fantastic. Sucks that charter is the only ones (besides the Smith 547) that do clipless semi auto carterage chambered revolvers. I'd really like a high quality hand ejector rimless carterage revolver but nobody does it. The Chiappa rhino would be perfect if they didn't need moon clips

[@frankbutta9344]

I bought a 2” Roscoe two weeks ago, and it’s been in my pocket since then. I do generally carry a revolver, mostly a S&W 686+ with a 2.5” barrel. The Roscoe is a joy to carry in comparison, and also a joy to shoot. I installed Pachmayr Renegade wood stocks, and they work great with speed loaders. I carry speed strips 99.99% of the time. Nice shooting, and great video. 👍

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks man. The Roscoe is a cool little gun. 🤠

[@shootingmab63]

How many rounds have you put through it? I just bought one, but haven’t shot it yet.

[@aaaht3810]

That's a nice looking little revolver. I like the smaller frame revolvers with a 3" barrel rather than 2".

[@jagrench62]

Agreed I owned a Smith model 36 with a blade rear sight. But I also had a Taurus small frame 5 shot ported .357 back when Taurus has a vast inventory (what happened) to choose from. Two guns I wish I still had in my collection.

[@christophermead9800]

That revolver is a remake of a pistol from my favorite era in firearms and American history. I always wondered why the police carried revolvers while the gangsters had 1911s and Tommy guns like the Military. That’s partially what lead to the .357 magnum cartridge and the .38 super. In my opinion, I think that society thought of the 1911 as “too much gun”.

[@donwyoming1936]

A lot of police departments adopted the M1911 at the time, and Tommy Guns, just to find out the 45 ACP couldn't penetrate car bodies very well. There comes the need for the 357 Mag.

[@markteaney8381]

​@donwyoming1936 another problem was penatration on the 357. City was worried about law suits from a mother being shot when the cops 357 bullet passed through the crook and hit mommy.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

Earl8er autos weren't always as reliable, as well as ammunition being dodger. Revolvers are simple, will chew through any ammo, and at the time were much cheaper.

[@steelgila]

.357 Smith&Wesson Magnum brought out by Smith&Wesson to compete with the Colt .38 Super and it's round-nosed, armor piercing 130gnFMJ @ 1300+fps . That's where the money was!

[@joe1940]

My summer EDC is a Smith 38 J-Frame in a pocket holster. I'd have no problem carrying the Roscoe for self defense. I'm surprised by the quality of the bluing on a gun in that price range. Great video.👍

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks for watching man. 🤠

[@jimchambers7548]

I have an old S&W 36 with 3in barrel that looks just like the Rosco. Cool video nice revolver

[@Mountaintarheel]

My cousin has the same pistol. Great shooter.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

This is basically a clone. Ses like a 3 inch taurus 85.

[@BruceKemper-n8d]

Me too, I have the old SW that looks just like this. Has become my everyday carry. It just carries so well. I wish it would handle +P.

[@dougmoore5252]

Very well done Sir! I did enjoy it, you are right about the joy of the vib!

[@wyominggunproject]

Thank You Sir 🙏🏻

[@benjaminhendryx2364]

Love the message of this vid. Not every gun has to be a "tactical high speed operator" gun. IF you're into that, by all means make it happen, but theres so much hate on guns that arent purpose built for CQB.

[@ArmeroPR]

Taurus makes very decent revolvers. Thanks for reviewing this, kinda want one for plinking 38

[@capt.mike73ahoy14]

Good review of the Roscoe and the scenery makes me want to move back to my Idaho home. That said, I will be adding the three inch version to my wheel gun collection because it does look cool and the price is right. Now , I have to find "L.A. Confidential" on the movie channel. Thanks!

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks for watching. L. A. Confidential is a fantastic movie 🤠

[@robertonavarro7713]

I think Russel Crowe was carrying a Colt Detective Special snub nose 38 in that movie.

[@BabyBenz96]

According to Taurus, this is based on their older designed (and better reputation) Model 85. This makes factory and aftermarket part options plentiful from the get-go! An absolute winner, in my book.

[@markjohnson9485]

I've heard gangsters in movies refer to their guns as "Roscoes" very cool

[@Mowkade]

The Heritage Manufacturing website has this listed as plus P. And all the videos that I've seen from shot show featuring the Taurus and Heritage Booths specifically speak about how it is a + P rated revolver.

[@SEO122]

It should be +P, because it's a steel-framed Model 85 under all that polish...

[@Mowkade]

@@SEO122 also truth be told pretty much every gun post 1970 can handle plus P. And the ones that cannot handle it typically state do not operate with plus P ammunition

[@charleshodge1873]

The Roscoe has a carbon steel frame that's a little heavier than the old S&W model 36 etc. Definitely +P rated.

[@gnosticnight]

I'd buy it as a cheap range toy for use with wadcutters, and hope I got a good one. It would be fine in that role. I'd also try to find a Tyler T-Grip to fit it. Talk about cool nostalgia.

[@fairnheight3673]

I took my Roscoe to the range earlier today and I did fire a cylinder of Underwood 125gr +p because if recall correctly a spokesperson for Heritage at a Gunshow said that it was +p rated. I personally wouldn’t recommend shooting a lot of cylinders full of them in a row because the cylinder seems to get hot very quickly.

[@dannyb9140]

I want the short barrel version. Love the retro look.

[@codyironworks307]

I've tried to order one twice and they are on backorder for who knows how long

[@wyominggunproject]

They must be really popular right now.

[@Lavrentizodiac]

Look like a good every day carry, conceal or in the farm., I love revolver style

[@andrewlivingston92]

Hearing that the sights are “right on” is a huge relief considering they’re fixed sights and can never be adjusted! Haha

[@wyominggunproject]

I know 🤣

[@charleshodge1873]

The blade sits high and to shoot accurately you'll need to fine-sight a little or impacts will be high.

[@codyironworks307]

And I've been carrying the defender every day for a couple years

[@spudboyQ]

One of the only folks I've seen who is flinchless on that anticipated sixth shot. Nice.

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks man 🤠

[@juju_0574]

Looking to get the 2” soon, then the 3” not long after.

[@frankbutta9344]

I have the 2” version, and have been carrying it for two weeks. 👍👍👍

[@kayok07]

Put a little better grips on it and that's a solid chance of being a solid every day country gun. That's why my model 60 gets so much time out in the woods and in a small town it can just ride around with me

[@vanceholland833]

It looks just like the Rossi Model 68, 5 shot .38 special made back in the 80's.

[@Disastrous.Affect]

I have a weak spot for their Roughrider and Barkeep series in .22LR. So far, I have the 2", 4.75", & 6.5" versions. Seems like every time I see one, it is on special for 99 beans, I can't pass it up if I don't have that length.🤷‍♂

[@johncexton]

Nice review of the ROSCOE. Looks like a great gun. I love revolvers and .38's, so I would buy one, except I cannot in California because it is not on the evil "California Handgun Roster" yet.

[@JimMorrison-d4n]

This looks like something from the TV show Kojack with Telly Savalas. Who loves ya baby? LOL

[@wyominggunproject]

It does 🤣🤣🤣

[@duanetrivett750]

After seeing your pistol I went to the web site to checkout the 2in. Barrel mod. And it is rated for +P .I didn't checkout the 3in. Barrel but the 2in. Is +P rated . Thanks for the video.

[@brianbence1814]

These are SO nice for the price...just amazing bluing on these. Pick it up, hold it, you will buy it! Yes, it IS rated for +P! Trying to decide on the 2" or the 3"...both are nice!

[@Ray-vq2jc]

Great gun for the money, may pick one of these up if they go on sale below 300.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I'm on a wait list for $299.99 can't remember the website !!

[@Ray-vq2jc]

@@jeffreyelliott622 Why should anybody on a budget buy cheap semi-auto when you should get a good revolver at a budget price. Why? they go bang 98% of the time.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

@@Ray-vq2jc I would think they are more reliable than semi-autos for I only own 3 semi-auto pistols two of them are 9mm and one is .22LR and I do own more revolvers 4 to be exact !!!

[@TimPatton-d6l]

I paid around 300 for mine and u will love it

[@michaelw.6957]

When it comes to size comparisons and dimensions for videos, a set of cheap dial calipers (Harbor Freight ones work great) can measure things like cylinder diameter and frame widths pretty easily and help visualize said measurements for your viewers. They're also handy to have around the shop, especially if you knock your small drill index in the floor lol. Loved the video, I'd like to get one of these myself soon.

[@marchie886]

Nice 3 in looks neat.

[@Timmysteve]

Great video. I liked the in-depth review. You have a lovely range to enjoy your hobby. Thanks for sharing

[@wyominggunproject]

Thank you very much for watching 🤠

[@johnalexander7369]

Think Taurus revolvers have been good for awhile. Got a mod 82 that’s been great and only paid $275

[@spudboyQ]

There may have been some taurus revolvers that weren't up to snuff, but I've never seen one. Great dollar for dollar guns.

[@josephvaldora49]

I bought a model 82 almost 40 years ago. Stainless steel. You could see machining marks on places that weren’t on the outside of the gun. It had a smooth as butter DA trigger. Way better than my S&W chief’s special. Maybe $200 at the time. I’ve also got the Taurus version of the Beretta. Sweet and reliable.

[@donwyoming1936]

I love some of the reviews of the gun. For 1940s Cosplayers. Dress up like your favorite detective, Sam Spade.

[@dirkbogarde7796]

Beautiful gun. On the website it does say +P, FYI.

[@billsummy2412]

Very cool , gonna put it on the list to get ! Nice video pard ..

[@wyominggunproject]

Thank you sir 🤠

[@williameberhart3505]

Simple, reliable. What's not to love? Please do a "Thousand Round Review".

[@ViewptFreedommonger]

I want one! And I'll order an "It's all about the vibe" t-shirt, too...

[@TimPatton-d6l]

U will love it

[@triggerbarPhD]

Great video buddy! Love the vibe!

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks man 🤠

[@jtns2845]

is the heritage roscoe a rework of the out of production taurus 85?

[@SEO122]

Not even a rework. Taurus retired the Model 85 due to the 6-shot Model 856, but evidently the old tooling still has some revenue potential, so here we are...

[@scorpioaxis]

This video made me subscribe to your channel!..... right on! You are absolutely correct... Not every gun has just be a defensive weapon. We can all buy guns that are fun just to shoot.

[@wyominggunproject]

Absolutely man. Thanks for the sub. 🤠

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Nice! Looks like a S&W model 36 3"

[@steelgila]

Love it. Hope I can land one soon. Don't understand the preoccupation with +P but each to his own of course. I can definitely easily surpass most factory-box ammo ballistics with a little judicious handloading and still be well within the published SAAMI MAP(17,000PSI). I can shoot heavier bullets and higher speeds but who needs to 755fps with an ordinary boring LRN will drop you in the ground as sure as many of the larger bore and higher velocity choices out there. And be easier to control to boot! Everyone shoot seriously consider giving handloading a try they would love it and benefit enormously.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good stuff.

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks man 🤠

[@TheLoneRanger745]

I got three Heritage Manufacturing 22lr/22mag. 1873 Colt 7/8 scale replica's , Calvary 6.5" , Artillery 4.75" and Birds head 3.5" card table, i fitted them with the catalog upgrades cylinders and grips . The cavalry got the scrolled cylinder with a matching checkered diamond & scrolled grips. The artillery got the Buffalo head cylinder and Buffalo nickel checkered diamond walnut grips. The bird's head being the gentleman's card table gun got the Dead man's hand cards on the cylinder and checker diamond grips in memory of wild Bill Hickok. I got lucky all the guns are in beautiful condition with Beautiful finishes. They're just for fun on John Wayne movie nights . I'd like to get this new Roscoe the finish looks very good i love the Blue/BLk, do you think i could get a little bigger walnut checkered grips that would still look correct for it ? They would have to still look period correct 1930's and fit the frame right. Heritage Manufacturing also came out with a 1850's Stage Coach Double barrel shotgun $ 870. Expensive for what it is but . looks cool .

[@anonymousf454]

I like the retro look...just wish they did the pencil tapered barrel

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I bought an old school Smith & Wesson post war Regulation Police .38s&w caliber 4 in. standard pencil barrel blue steel at a pawn shop almost near mint condition and what a shooter it is accurate at 15 yards it's like I can't miss it's 1952 vintage 5 shot I-frame with its deep diamond cut checkering for when guns were made with precise fit and finish !!! I call it my Frankenstein pistol for it has 2 different serial #'s on the main parts so that's a testament to Smith & Wesson not wasting parts back in the day they used parts from 1951 and 1952 but assembled in 1952 !!!

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

I have an old Taurus model 85, with the exception of the underlug it's the same gun as the Roscoe. It's got a bright blue finish just like the Roscoe. I want a 3" Roscoe but nobody has them, where did you get yours?

[@wyominggunproject]

Buds Gun Shop 🤠

[@davidgordon6785]

I'm digging it.👍

[@thomasmartin7816]

I really like it as well. It's going to be hard to keep to my discipline and not get one. Thank you very much for the comparison as well.

[@nazur72]

Now I can finally live out my fantasy of being Rigby Reardon.

[@steventhorson4487]

👌 awesome revolver ❤

[@jameshood9694]

I definitely want one.

[@warrenrosen132]

Fairly nice piece.

[@davidbuldini8385]

A little bit of a Limp Wrist for .38 Special, brother!

[@codyironworks307]

Pretty sure that 856 is stainless and generally stronger

[@TheLoneRanger745]

It's like the S&W early 1900's Model. l-frame " Trooper " Model. I saw a guy's collection with several Models of this series, Police, Trooper, etc. Heritage Manufacturing did a nice job on this .

[@EricDaMAJ]

They did a really good job on the bluing.

[@wyominggunproject]

I agree 👍🏻

[@roblowe9283]

Keep up the good work !

[@wyominggunproject]

Thanks man 🤠

[@blainemccants1390]

that gun is beautiful

[@proudbirther1998]

Sweet Looking Gun!

[@Sandhill1988]

You can just sand down the left grip top hump to let it eject and speed load smoothly and of course speedily. I'm going to do it to mine. Only differences I got the snubby. Yes I will carry it, why not it will never have any collector value.

[@TimPatton-d6l]

I bought the 2in and it's one of the nicest guns I own and it's rated for +p

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

Wow! So cute.

[@highsecurityagent8778]

Underwood ammo and Buffalo bore ammo both have a 38spl hardcast wadcutter that is listed as standard pressure. I like the Roscoe, but the two Armscor/ Rock Island 38spl revolvers the M206 2 inch, and the 4 inch M 200 would be a better buy.

[@MrAlexito305]

Beautiful firearm!

[@LaserSplatter]

Beauty!!

[@wabashriver4700]

Any chance they would come out with a 9mmm version?

[@wyominggunproject]

Probably not

[@mixilflic]

Taurus 905 is pretty close

[@4StonesHandcraft]

Wondering if S&W grips are compatible, or maybe Taurus small frame.

[@Nightwind755]

I don't know. It looks a lot like the Rossi I'm holding. It looks to be a tad smaller and without a rear sight. I would absolutely put it on my side.

[@jonkaylor7483]

Awesome vid! Gonna carry it like the Hitman the Iceman! Used nothing but FMJ! What he called dum dums! Lol

[@wyominggunproject]

Hell Yeah 🤘🏻🤣🤣🤣

[@terrancecoard388]

This is a cool-looking gun and it performed well. Next time, I think you should be wearing spats, a fedora, and chomping on a cigar. Love the G-Man shooting position!

[@timmatherly5080]

Looks like a S&W model 36 that came out in the 50s.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

It's a clone, I believe. Looks like a 3 inch taurus 85.

[@charleshodge1873]

The Roscoe overall width is approximately a tenth of an inch wider that the S&W model 36. Overall length, the Roscoe is about 1/4 inch shorter.

[@ChuckoMountain-fv9yj]

@@charleshodge1873 Back in 1968, or 1969 I bought two S&W Chiefs for $68.00 each.

[@notWL]

WGP, missed you in the chat. As usual a good video…I want one.

[@Treashuntr2020]

Totally agree, except I would call it a “heater” and I will be purchasing one!

[@wyominggunproject]

Dam Right! 🤠

[@cw7631]

Like the model 10 from S&W but with a 3” barrel is pretty cool.

[@PassivePortfolios]

Nice revolver, Taurus got this one right. No reason to beat up the gun with +P ammo. It will last indefinitely shooting standard pressure 38 Special ammo. I prefer it in 32 H&R mag.

[@mikewalters1224]

Cool revolver. Thanks for the great video. Did Taurus just revive the Model 85 with this?

[@wyominggunproject]

I think they did with a few subtle retro changes.

[@drylinedrifter]

That was great...thanks!

[@topstepa6248]

Is it same grips too I wanna change the grip to Taurus laser grip

[@mkshffr4936]

Transfer bar action or rebound slide action?

[@wyominggunproject]

Transfer bar 🤠

[@mkshffr4936]

@@wyominggunproject Too bad. Would have been an excellent way to distinguish themselves. Thanks for the info.

[@jhnstn1]

How heavy is the trigger pull double action and how much felt recoil? Would it be good to teach a first-time female shooter?

[@radiohobbyist13]

According to the manual the frame and barrel are made of ALLOY steel, not carbon steel. Maybe that's why it's not rated for continuous use of +P ammo???

[@rcas350pilot8]

Nice looking gun, wouldn't mind owing one.

[@rubixfilms687]

I'm glad you compared it next to the Taurus, I'm debating on getting either or. I like the Taurus because it just looks cool, cheap, and a six shot. I also like the Rosco because it looks like a classic. How much did you spend on each? Here in Texas at academy the Taurus goes for about $350

[@wyominggunproject]

They go about the same price here. The Roscoe was $310. 🤠

[@rubixfilms687]

@wyominggunproject awesome I might just go with the Roscoe then, thanks! Keep up the good work, frome one 2A collector to another 👏

[@wyominggunproject]

@@rubixfilms687 thanks man. Appreciate you watching 🤠

[@4StonesHandcraft]

I wonder why they added the “e” if it’s meant to recall Rosco P Coltrane?

[@7come11two]

Saturday Night Special making a comeback.

[@robertl8429]

could you shave that part off that is blocking the speed loading?

[@wyominggunproject]

Yeah you could. Or get some different grips but that would just kill the vibe for me man. 🤠

[@michaelmikeymichaels]

Yeah definitely a bit of a days gone by vibe going on there. That gun has Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney written all over it. Also like when a decent quality firearm at a very affordable price shows up. Really good news for folks on a budget so they can at least protect themselves and their loved ones. Plus, well what can I say Matt. It's got a 3 inch barrel. Once again great video and totally enjoyed it!

[@wyominggunproject]

We know you love the 3 inchers Big Mike. 🤣 Thanks for watching my friend. Miss hanging out with you guys.