Description
There is a reason the Rough Rider has become one of the most popular rimfire revolvers in the country. It gives you the look and feel of a classic Single Action Army in a scaled-down package, and this combo version sweetens the deal with two cylinders in the box. Swap between the nine-round .22 LR cylinder for cheap range days and the .22 WMR cylinder when you want more thump for pests or small game. Changing them takes seconds, no tools required.
What Makes This Rough Rider Combo Tick
The 4.75 inch barrel is machined, micro-threaded, and set into the frame for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, which helps you squeeze the most velocity and consistency out of rimfire ammo. The cylinders are cut from 12L14 steel and lock up nicely with well-timed action, while the aluminum alloy frame keeps the whole gun around 33 ounces. Sights are a fixed blade up front with a notched rear, the same simple setup cowboys trusted for generations. Heritage also builds in a hammer block safety with a red dot indicator, an extra layer of protection you will not find on most traditional single actions.
Everyday Fun with the Heritage Rough Rider
This is the kind of gun that gets passed around at the range. The single-action trigger breaks around six pounds, recoil is next to nothing in .22 LR, and cocking the hammer for every shot has a way of slowing you down and making each round count. That makes it a great trainer for newer folks and a relaxing plinker for anyone who grew up on westerns. With nine rounds on tap instead of the usual six, you also spend more time shooting and less time reloading.
A Wheel Gun Worth Keeping Around
Between the solid cocobolo grips, blued finish, and dual-caliber flexibility, this Rough Rider covers a lot of ground for a rimfire revolver. Tin cans, steel spinners, squirrels, garden pests, or just a lazy Saturday behind the bench, it handles all of it without burning through your ammo budget.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Rough Rider
- MPN: RR22999MB4
- UPC: 727962500521
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (two cylinders included)
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 9 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75 in
- Barrel Material: Steel, micro-threaded
- Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Cylinder Material: 12L14 Steel
- Grips: Solid Cocobolo Wood
- Sights: Fixed Front / Notched Rear
- Safety: Manual Hammer Block with Red Dot Indicator
- Overall Length: 10.03 in
- Weight (Unloaded): Approx. 33.4 oz
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider revolver with .22 LR cylinder
- Additional .22 WMR (magnum) cylinder
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Heritage Rough Rider combo really come with both cylinders?
Yes, this model (RR22999MB4) ships with two nine-round cylinders, one for .22 LR and one for .22 WMR. Swapping them takes just a few seconds by pulling the base pin and sliding one cylinder out and the other in. That lets you run inexpensive .22 LR for practice and step up to magnum when you want more power.
Is the Rough Rider a good first handgun for a new shooter?
It is one of the most common recommendations for beginners, and for good reason. The single-action design forces a deliberate pace since you cock the hammer for every shot, recoil in .22 LR is minimal, and the manual safety with red dot indicator adds a layer of security most classic single actions never had. It is a low-pressure way to build solid fundamentals.
Can I shoot .22 LR ammo through the .22 WMR cylinder?
No, always match the ammo to the correct cylinder. The .22 WMR case is longer and slightly larger in diameter than .22 LR, so the two rounds are not interchangeable in the same cylinder. Firing .22 LR from the magnum cylinder can cause split cases and poor accuracy, so take the extra few seconds to swap cylinders.
What is the Heritage Rough Rider 4.75 inch model best suited for?
This is a do-a-little-of-everything rimfire. The 4.75 inch barrel balances nicely for plinking, small-game hunting, and pest control around the property, and the western styling makes it a natural for cowboy-style fun at the range. With nine rounds per cylinder and dirt-cheap rimfire ammo, it is built for long, affordable range days.





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