Description
There's a reason the Rough Rider has become one of the most popular rimfire revolvers around. It captures the look and handling of the classic Single Action Army in a scaled-down .22 LR package, and it does it without asking much from your wallet or your ammo budget. Load six rounds, thumb the hammer back, squeeze, repeat. It's the kind of simple, satisfying shooting that keeps people at the range longer than they planned.
What Makes This Rough Rider Tick
The 6.5 inch barrel is machined steel, micro-threaded, and set into the frame for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, which helps this little wheelgun squeeze consistent velocity and accuracy out of bulk-pack .22. The longer sight radius from that barrel makes a real difference on smaller targets compared to the shorter Rough Riders, and cylinder lock-up is solid with well-timed action. Fixed sights, a blade up front and a notch machined into the rear, keep things rugged with nothing to knock loose. Heritage also builds in a hammer block safety mounted in the recoil shield with a red dot indicator so you can see at a glance whether the gun is ready to fire.
Everyday Uses for a .22 Single Action
This is the revolver people grab for backyard tin cans, steel plates, pest control around the property, and teaching new hands the fundamentals. The single-action design forces a deliberate pace, which makes it a genuinely good training tool, and .22 LR recoil is gentle enough that just about anyone can enjoy it. At around 33 ounces it has enough heft to sit steady in the hand without wearing you out.
Rough Rider Details Worth Knowing
This version wears black polymer grips and an all-black finish over the zinc alloy frame, giving it a cleaner, more modern take on the cowboy classic. Overall length runs just under 12 inches, so it balances nicely and still fits most standard single-action holsters. For a fun gun that pulls double duty as a trainer, this one earns its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Rough Rider
- MPN: RR22B6PG
- UPC: 727962708385
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6.5 in
- Barrel Material: Machined Steel, Micro-Threaded
- Overall Length: 11.79 in
- Weight: 33.4 oz
- Frame Material: Zamak (Zinc Alloy)
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front / Notched Rear
- Grips: Black Polymer
- Finish: Black
- Safety: Hammer Block with Red Dot Indicator
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR revolver with .22 LR cylinder installed
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Heritage Rough Rider come with a .22 WMR magnum cylinder?
No, this model (RR22B6PG) ships with the .22 LR cylinder only. Heritage does offer combo versions of the Rough Rider that include both a .22 LR and a .22 WMR cylinder if you want the flexibility to run magnum loads. If shooting cheap bulk .22 LR is the plan, this setup covers you just fine.
Is the Rough Rider a good first handgun or trainer for new shooters?
It's one of the most common picks for exactly that. The single-action design means the hammer has to be cocked for every shot, which builds deliberate, safe habits, and .22 LR recoil is mild enough for just about anyone. The red dot safety indicator also makes it easy to confirm the gun's status at a glance.
How accurate is the 6.5 inch barrel version compared to shorter Rough Riders?
The longer barrel gives you a longer sight radius, which makes precise aiming noticeably easier, especially past 15 yards or so. The micro-threaded barrel is fitted for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, and owners regularly report it holds its own on soda cans and steel plates well beyond typical plinking distances. It's a solid choice for small pest control and informal target work.
What kind of ammo runs best in the Heritage Rough Rider?
It digests standard and high-velocity .22 LR, including bulk-pack ammo, without fuss since the revolver design isn't picky about bullet profiles or power levels the way semi-autos can be. Keep in mind this specific model is chambered for .22 LR only. As with any rimfire, quality ammo tends to tighten groups a bit.





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