The Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe is a .38 Special +P double-action revolver with a 3-inch polished barrel and a 5-round cylinder. It has an exposed hammer and custom wood grips, offered in a black finish with Stars and Stripes grip detail. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Heritage Manufacturing 
• Model: Roscoe 
• Caliber: .38 Special +P 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black, Polished Barrel and Cylinder 
• Grip: Custom Wood (Stars & Stripes) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-round cylinder chambered in .38 Special +P 
• 3-inch polished barrel with polished cylinder and frame 
• Exposed hammer for single or double action operation 
• Custom wood grips with Stars and Stripes design 
• Compact frame suited to everyday carry

Owners of the Roscoe tend to appreciate Heritage Manufacturing's value-oriented approach to a classic small-frame revolver. The fit and finish on the polished barrel and cylinder draw positive comments, and the wood grips are a standout detail that sets it apart from budget revolvers with rubber furniture.

The .38 Special +P rating gives owners some flexibility in defensive load selection, and the exposed hammer is liked by shooters who prefer the option to cock single action for a lighter pull. A common complaint is that the trigger pull double-action is heavier than competing revolvers at similar price points.

The Roscoe is generally viewed as a reliable entry point into the compact revolver category. Some owners treat it primarily as a range gun and appreciate the patriotic grip design, while others carry it daily and note that the 3-inch barrel strikes a usable balance between compactness and controllability.