Description
There's something about a single action revolver that never gets old. Cock the hammer, line up the sights, squeeze, repeat. The Heritage Rough Rider takes that classic Old West experience and chambers it in .22 LR, so you get all the fun of a traditional sixgun without the ammo bill or the recoil. This version wears a bright nickel finish set off by black polymer star pattern grips, and it turns heads on the bench for a gun in this class.
Why the Rough Rider Keeps Earning Its Spot at the Range
Heritage builds these on the same classic profile as the big bore single actions, with a machined, micro threaded barrel set into the frame at a controlled depth to keep the barrel to cylinder gap consistent. The 4.75 inch barrel gives you a usable sight radius with the fixed front and notched rear sights while keeping the whole package quick handling, right around 10 inches overall. At roughly 32 ounces, there's enough weight to hold steady on target, and the six shot cylinder keeps the plinking sessions rolling.
A Nickel Rough Rider That Works as Hard as It Looks
Beyond the looks, the nickel finish shrugs off moisture and wipes down easily after a day outside, which matters if this gun is going to live in a truck, a tackle box, or a barn. Heritage also adds a frame mounted manual safety with a red indicator, a nice touch on a hammer gun, especially when newer or younger folks are learning on it. And that's really where this revolver shines. The single action operation forces a deliberate pace, which makes it a fantastic trainer for fundamentals, whether you're teaching a first timer or just working on your own trigger control.
From ringing steel and rolling cans to keeping pests in check around the property, the Rough Rider covers a lot of ground for very little money. It's the kind of gun that ends up being the most shot one in the safe, simply because it's always a good time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Arms
- Model: Rough Rider
- MPN: RR22NI4
- UPC: 727962709313
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75 in
- Overall Length: 10.03 in
- Finish: Nickel
- Grips: Black Polymer Star Pattern
- Sights: Fixed Front, Notched Rear
- Frame: Alloy
- Weight: Approx. 32 oz
- Safety: Frame-Mounted Manual Safety with Red Indicator
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider revolver
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Heritage Rough Rider a good first revolver for beginners?
It's one of the most common starter revolvers out there, and for good reason. The single action design means you cock the hammer for every shot, which slows things down and makes it a great teaching tool for the fundamentals. Add in the mild recoil and low cost of .22 LR ammo, and it's an easy gun to learn on and put a lot of rounds through.
Does the Rough Rider have a safety?
Yes, this model has a frame mounted manual safety with a red indicator so you can see its status at a glance. It functions as a hammer block, which is an extra layer of security on top of standard single action handling. It's a feature you won't find on most traditional single actions.
Can this Rough Rider shoot .22 WMR (22 Magnum)?
No, this particular model is chambered for .22 LR only and does not include a magnum cylinder. Heritage does make combo versions of the Rough Rider that ship with both a .22 LR and a .22 WMR cylinder, so if you want that flexibility, look for one of those models instead. This one keeps it simple with a single six shot .22 LR cylinder.
How do you load and unload the Heritage Rough Rider?
Like a classic single action, you load and unload one round at a time through the loading gate on the right side of the frame. Open the gate, rotate the cylinder to each chamber, and use the ejector rod under the barrel to push out spent cases. It's slower than a swing out cylinder, but it's part of the traditional sixgun experience.







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