Description
The Rough Rider has earned its spot as one of the best selling rimfire revolvers in the country, and this combo version is the one most folks end up taking home. Heritage took the lines of the classic Single Action Army, scaled it to rimfire size, and packed two cylinders in the box: one in .22 LR for burning through bulk packs on the cheap, and one in .22 WMR for small game, pests, and anything that needs a little more authority. Swapping between them takes seconds. Pull the base pin, drop in the other cylinder, and you are back in business.
Why the 6.5 Inch Rough Rider Is the Sweet Spot
The longer sight radius on this 6.5 inch barrel makes a real difference with fixed sights. You get a blade up front and a notch cut into the topstrap out back, simple and rugged, and the extra barrel length helps you squeeze every bit of velocity out of both cartridges. The micro-threaded barrel is fitted to the frame for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, and the lockup and timing on these guns are better than the price tag suggests. At around 33 ounces it has enough heft to sit steady in the hand without wearing you out on a long afternoon of tin cans and steel plates.
Old West Looks, Practical Touches
The blued steel barrel and cylinders pair up nicely with the exotic cocobolo grips and flat-sided hammer for a genuinely handsome revolver. Heritage also added a frame-mounted manual safety with a red dot indicator, which is rare on a single action and a welcome feature when you are teaching a new shooter the ropes or handing the gun around at the range.
Who the Rough Rider Combo Fits Best
This is the revolver people buy as a first handgun, a trainer for the kids, a truck and tackle-box gun, or just a fun way to spend a box of ammo on a Saturday. Cowboy style, rimfire economics, and two calibers in one package. Hard combination to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Rough Rider Combo
- MPN: RR22MB6
- UPC: 727962500316
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (two cylinders included)
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 6.5 inches
- Overall Length: 11.78 inches
- Weight: 33.2 oz (unloaded)
- Frame: Zinc alloy
- Barrel/Cylinder Material: Alloy steel, black oxide finish
- Sights: Fixed blade front, notch rear
- Grips: Cocobolo wood
- Safety: Frame-mounted manual hammer block with red dot indicator
- Twist Rate: 1:14 right hand
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider revolver
- .22 LR cylinder
- .22 WMR (22 Magnum) cylinder
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Heritage Rough Rider combo really come with both cylinders?
Yes, this specific model (RR22MB6) ships with a .22 LR cylinder and a .22 WMR cylinder in the box. Swapping them is quick: pull the base pin, slide one cylinder out, drop the other in, and reseat the pin. That lets you run cheap .22 LR for practice and step up to .22 Magnum when you need more power.
Is the Rough Rider a good first handgun or trainer for new shooters?
It is one of the most popular starter revolvers out there for good reason. The single action design forces a deliberate pace since you cock the hammer for every shot, recoil in .22 LR is next to nothing, and the manual safety with its red dot indicator adds peace of mind while someone learns the fundamentals. Ammo cost stays low too, which means more trigger time.
How accurate is the 6.5 inch Rough Rider with fixed sights?
The 6.5 inch barrel gives you a longer sight radius than the shorter Rough Riders, which makes the fixed blade and notch sights easier to shoot well. The micro-threaded barrel is fitted for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap and lockup on these guns is solid, so hitting cans and small game at typical rimfire distances is very doable with a little practice.
Can I shoot .22 LR out of the .22 WMR cylinder?
No, keep each cartridge in its matching cylinder. The .22 WMR case is longer and slightly larger in diameter, so .22 LR fired from the magnum cylinder can split cases and shoot poorly. Since both cylinders come in the box and swap in seconds, there is no reason to mix them up.





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