Description
There's a reason the Rough Rider has been a fixture behind gun counters for decades. It captures the look and feel of the classic Single Action Army in a scaled-down rimfire package, and this version steps things up with a full steel frame in place of the usual alloy. That extra steel brings the weight to right around 30 ounces, which gives it a planted, substantial feel in the hand and makes what little recoil a rimfire produces basically disappear. The black satin finish over the steel frame, barrel, and cylinder gives the whole gun a deep, uniform look that wears well over time.
Two Cylinders, One Rough Rider
The big selling point here is versatility. This revolver ships with both a 22 LR and a 22 WMR cylinder, and swapping between them takes just a few seconds by pulling the base pin. Run bulk 22 LR for cheap afternoons of making cans jump, then drop in the magnum cylinder when you need more punch for pests around the property or small game. The 4.75 inch micro-threaded barrel is set into the frame for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, which helps squeeze consistent performance out of both cartridges.
Classic Single Action Feel, Modern Touches
Everything operates the way a traditional single action should. Cock the exposed hammer, get a crisp trigger break, and repeat. The fixed blade front and notch rear sights keep things simple, and the black polymer star grips fill the hand nicely while holding up to weather and rough handling better than wood. Heritage also builds in a frame-mounted hammer block safety with a red dot indicator, a practical addition that lets you carry with more peace of mind and dry fire without beating up the firing pin.
Why the Steel Frame Rough Rider Earns Its Spot
This is the Rough Rider for folks who want that old-school heft and ruggedness of traditional steel. It's an American-made wheelgun that trains new marksmen, knocks down varmints, and delivers a whole lot of trigger time without burning through your ammo budget. Simple, dependable, and genuinely fun to shoot.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Rough Rider Steel Frame
- Manufacturer Part Number: SRR22MBS4PG
- UPC: 727962708279
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (two cylinders included)
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75"
- Overall Length: 10.03"
- Weight: 30.1 oz
- Frame Material: Steel
- Finish: Black Satin
- Grips: Black Polymer
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front / Notch Rear
- Safety: Hammer Block with Red Dot Indicator
- Hammer: Exposed
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider Steel Frame revolver
- .22 LR cylinder
- .22 WMR cylinder
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this steel frame Rough Rider and the standard model?
The standard Rough Rider uses a zinc alloy frame, while this version is built on solid steel with a black satin finish. The steel bumps the weight up to around 30 ounces, giving the gun a more substantial, planted feel in the hand. Function is otherwise the same, so you get the classic single action experience either way.
Does this Rough Rider come with both cylinders?
Yes, this model ships with two cylinders, one for .22 LR and one for .22 WMR. Swapping them takes only a few seconds by removing the base pin, so you can go from cheap plinking ammo to magnum loads without any tools.
Is the Heritage Rough Rider a good first revolver?
It's one of the most popular starter revolvers out there for good reason. The single action design forces a deliberate pace that's great for learning fundamentals, rimfire recoil is mild, and 22 LR ammo keeps range trips affordable. The manual hammer block safety with its red dot indicator is also a nice confidence builder for newer owners.
Are the sights on this Rough Rider adjustable?
No, this model uses a fixed blade front sight with a notch rear, which is true to the traditional Single Action Army styling. They're simple and rugged, and most folks find them plenty accurate for plinking and pest control at typical rimfire distances. Heritage does offer separate adjustable sight models if you want to dial in specific loads.





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