Description
There is something about a long-barreled single action that just feels right, and the Heritage Rough Rider with the 9-inch barrel delivers that feeling without emptying your wallet. Styled after the legendary Single Action Army, this rimfire six-shooter gives you the slow, deliberate rhythm of cocking the hammer for every shot, which happens to be one of the best ways to build trigger discipline and make every round count. The extra barrel length stretches out the sight radius over shorter Rough Riders, and that makes a real difference when you are trying to ring steel at distance or pick off a soda can way out past where you thought you could hit.
Two Cylinders, Twice the Fun
This Rough Rider ships as a combo, with one cylinder for 22LR and a second for 22 WMR. Run bulk-pack 22LR for cheap plinking sessions, then drop in the Magnum cylinder when you want flatter trajectory and more thump for pests and varmints around the property. Swapping takes just a few seconds, and the 9-inch tube squeezes noticeably more velocity out of both cartridges than the stubby-barreled versions. The micro-threaded barrel is set into the frame for a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap, and the lockup and timing on these have earned a solid reputation for putting rounds where the sights sit.
Rough Rider Details That Matter
The fixed front blade and notched rear are simple and rugged, exactly what a working single action should wear. The frame keeps weight to a manageable 33 ounces or so, which means it hangs steady on target without wearing out your arm. A hammer block with a red dot indicator adds a layer of security, and the flat-sided hammer paired with smooth cocobolo wood grips gives it a genuinely handsome, traditional profile. The deep blued finish on the barrel and cylinder rounds out the classic Western look.
Why the 9-Inch Rough Rider Earns Its Spot
Whether you are introducing someone new to handguns, keeping the garden free of critters, or just burning through a brick of rimfire on a Saturday, this revolver does it with style and next to no recoil. It is one of those guns that ends up getting shot more than anything else in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Rough Rider
- MPN: RR22MB9
- UPC: 727962500415
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (two-cylinder combo)
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 9 inches
- Barrel Material: 1215 Steel
- Cylinder Material: 12L14 Steel
- Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Finish: Blued
- Grips: Cocobolo Wood
- Sights: Fixed Front, Notched Rear
- Overall Length: 14.285 inches
- Weight (Unloaded): Approx. 33.4 oz
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider revolver
- .22 LR cylinder
- .22 WMR (Magnum) cylinder
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Heritage Rough Rider RR22MB9 come with both cylinders?
Yes, this model ships as a combo with two cylinders, one for 22LR and one for 22 WMR. Swapping between them takes only a few seconds by pulling the base pin and exchanging cylinders. That flexibility lets you plink cheap with 22LR and step up to Magnum when you need more power.
Is the 9-inch barrel worth it over the shorter Rough Rider models?
If accuracy is your priority, yes. The longer barrel stretches out the sight radius, which makes precise aiming with the fixed sights a lot easier, and it also wrings extra velocity out of both 22LR and 22 WMR. It still balances well at roughly 33 ounces, so it is not fatiguing to shoot.
Does the Rough Rider have a safety?
It has a hammer block mounted in the recoil shield with a red dot indicator that shows when the revolver is ready to fire. That is a feature you will not find on most traditional single actions. Standard single action safe-handling practices still apply, so treat it like any other revolver of this style.
What is this revolver best suited for?
The 9-inch Rough Rider shines as a plinker, small game and pest gun, and trainer for new handgun owners. The single action operation forces a slow, deliberate pace that is great for building fundamentals, and rimfire ammo keeps range days cheap. Plenty of folks also buy it just because a long-barreled Western style revolver is flat-out fun.





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