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About the Gun

This model was patterned after the Colt Single Action Army and served as an affordable plinking, small game, or entry-level single-action revolver option. Early examples were imported from Italy; later production shifted to U.S. assembly (some marked "Made in U.S."). It was offered with an interchangeable cylinder for .22 WMR cartridges as a standard factory option during its production run, particularly in the later U.S.-assembled examples from the mid-to-late 1980s.

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Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Analysis

The FIE Texas Ranger (TEX 22 Series) stands out in the budget single-action .22 market for its all-steel construction, which delivers a noticeably heavier and more solid feel than many modern alloy-framed clones. Collectors and owners frequently praise its superior fit, finish, and smoother action compared to the Heritage Rough Rider that followed—often noting Heritage parts interchangeability as a testament to shared lineage, yet the FIE edges ahead in perceived quality from the era. Reliability proves decent for casual plinking and small game with standard-velocity .22 LR ammo, though occasional misfires or timing issues surface in well-used examples, typical of low-cost imports/assemblies. Parts remain available through specialists like Numrich, aiding longevity post-FIE's 1990 bankruptcy. In today's secondary market, these hold appeal as affordable, nostalgic SAA-pattern shooters that offer better heft and traditional aesthetics than successors, commanding modest premiums for clean combo configurations.