Description
The Heritage Roscoe 38 Spl 3 Inch is a revolver chambered in 38 Special with a 3-inch barrel.
Heritage Roscoe 38 Spl 3 Inch Overview
The Heritage Roscoe is a compact, five-shot .38 Special revolver with a classic snub-nose profile, rated for +P ammunition. Revolvers remain popular because they are simple to operate and very forgiving. There is no slide to rack and no magazine to seat, and a misfire is cleared by simply pulling the trigger again. The trade-off is capacity and reload speed, so a few speedloaders or moon clips are worth adding. Practice the double action trigger pull regularly, because a smooth, steady press is the key to accuracy with any wheelgun.
Design and Features
It has a steel frame, a ramp front sight and a comfortable grip. For carry, choose a holster that covers the trigger guard and holds the cylinder snugly, and practice reloading with speedloaders or speed strips until the motion is smooth. Keep the cylinder and forcing cone clean, since lead and carbon build up there first, and inspect the timing occasionally by watching the cylinder lock up as the hammer falls.
Handling and Carry
The Roscoe is an affordable concealed carry and home defense revolver.
Trigger and Controls
The double action trigger is smooth, and single action is crisp for careful shots.
Sights and Optics
The factory sights give a clear, quick sight picture, and an optic-ready slide (where fitted) lets you add a red dot whenever you are ready.
The 38 Special Cartridge
The 38 Special offers a good balance of power, accuracy, and recoil for its intended use.
Setup and Accessories
Pick a holster made for your revolver’s frame size and barrel length, and add speedloaders or speed strips so you can reload quickly.
Ownership Tips
Read the owner’s manual fully before your first range trip, and keep the manual, box, and receipt with your records for warranty service and resale. Unload the revolver and confirm it is empty before cleaning. Field-strip it according to the owner’s manual, scrub the bore with a brush and patches, and wipe carbon from the breech face and slide rails. Apply a light coat of quality gun oil to the contact points, and wipe the exterior with a lightly oiled cloth before storage.
Product Notes
Heritage does not list this exact configuration on its site, so the details above come from the distributor listing and the Heritage Roscoe family. Contact us if you need to confirm a detail before ordering.
State Laws
Magazine capacity limits, feature restrictions, and transfer rules vary by state and locality. Check your local laws before ordering, and ask your receiving dealer if you are unsure whether this configuration is legal where you live.
Specifications
- Caliber: 38 Special
- Barrel length: 3 inches
- Type: Revolver
- UPC: 727962710142
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun purchases to go through a licensed dealer, and buyers must be 21 or older to buy a handgun from a dealer. We ship to the FFL dealer of your choice, and your dealer handles the background check and transfer.
Who It Is For
The Heritage Roscoe 38 Spl 3 Inch is a great fit for concealed carriers, home defenders, and range shooters who want a dependable revolver from Heritage Manufacturing.
Buy the Heritage Roscoe 38 Spl 3 Inch at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Heritage Roscoe 38 Spl 3 Inch online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit Heritage Manufacturing.
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