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There is a reason the Heritage Rough Rider has been a staple behind gun counters for years. It takes the look and feel of the old Single Action Army, shrinks it down to .22 Long Rifle, and keeps the price where anyone can join in. This version wears an all-black setup, with a black Cerakote frame and cylinder plus black polymer grips, giving it a cleaner, more modern look than the traditional blued and wood models without losing that cowboy character.
The 4.75 inch barrel is the classic single-action length for good reason. It balances well in the hand, gives you a usable sight radius with the fixed blade front and notched rear, and keeps overall length right around 10 inches. The cylinder holds six rounds of .22 LR, and with the soft recoil and cheap ammo, you can burn through a brick of rimfire without wearing out your hand or your wallet. Loading and unloading through the gate one round at a time slows things down in a good way, which is part of why so many folks use these to teach new shooters the fundamentals.
Operation is about as straightforward as handguns get. Cock the exposed hammer, squeeze the trigger, repeat. Heritage adds a frame-mounted hammer/thumb safety on the left side, a feature you will not find on original-pattern single actions, and it gives newer owners an extra layer of control while handling and loading. The zinc alloy frame keeps weight around 30 ounces, enough heft to feel like a real revolver while staying comfortable for long plinking sessions.
Tin cans, steel plates, paper targets, pests around the property, this thing handles all of it without drama. It is a fun gun in the purest sense, and one of the easiest recommendations we can make for a first revolver or a knock-around rimfire that will not get babied.
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, .22 LR recoil is mild, and ammo is cheap enough for plenty of practice. The added thumb safety also gives newer owners some extra peace of mind while learning to handle it.
No, this model ships with a .22 LR cylinder only. Heritage does make combo versions of the Rough Rider that include both a .22 LR and a .22 WMR cylinder, so if you want magnum capability, look for one of those models instead.
Like a classic single action, it loads one round at a time through a loading gate on the right side of the frame. To unload, you open the gate and push each empty case out with the ejector rod under the barrel. It is slower than a swing-out cylinder, but that traditional process is a big part of the gun's charm.
Plinking, casual target shooting, small game and pest control, and introducing new folks to handguns. The 4.75 inch barrel gives a decent sight radius for its size, and the light recoil makes long range sessions easy on the hands. It is a fun gun first and foremost, and it does that job very well.
| UPC | 727962708392 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RR22B4PG |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 10.03 |
| Package Height | 1.7 |
| Package Width | 5.4 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Hammer/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 2.4 |
| Sights | Fixed Front/Notched Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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