Description
Not much beats a single-action six-gun for pure range fun, and the Heritage Rough Rider has been a go-to for that exact reason. This version pairs a 6.5" blued barrel with a black oxide finish and a set of gray polymer grips, giving you that scaled-down Single Action Army look without the single-action price tag. It's chambered in .22 LR, so ammo stays cheap and recoil is just about nonexistent, which makes it a favorite for new folks learning sights and trigger control as well as seasoned hands who just want to punch paper and plink cans.
What Makes the Rough Rider Tick
The Rough Rider is a single-action-only revolver, meaning you thumb-cock the hammer before each shot, load through the loading gate one chamber at a time, and eject spent cases with the ejector rod. The frame is a lightweight zinc alloy paired with an alloy steel cylinder and barrel, and the machined barrel is micro-threaded into the frame to dial in a tight barrel-to-cylinder gap for solid accuracy. It also runs a hammer-block safety with a red indicator that shows when the safety is off and the gun is ready to go.
Sights, Grip, and Handling on This Rough Rider
Up top you get simple fixed sights, a blade front and a notch rear, which keeps things rugged and point-of-aim consistent. That longer 6.5" barrel stretches the sight radius a bit for steadier shots at the range and gives the gun a nice balanced feel in hand. The gray polymer grips shrug off the elements better than wood, so this one's a good pick for a truck gun, a trail companion, or a knockaround plinker you don't have to baby.
Plinking, Training, and Trail Time
With a 6-round cylinder and that forgiving .22 LR chambering, the Rough Rider shines at casual target work and small-pest duty around the property. It's also worth noting Heritage builds this platform to accept a .22 WMR cylinder, though that magnum cylinder is not included with this model. For affordable, low-recoil fun that feels straight out of a Western, this one earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Arms
- Model: Rough Rider
- Manufacturer Part Number: RR22B6-GRYPG
- UPC: 727962710890
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6.5"
- Barrel Finish: Black
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Frame: Zinc Alloy
- Grips: Gray Polymer
- Sights: Fixed (Blade Front, Notch Rear)
- Safety: Hammer Block
- Overall Length: 11.78"
- Weight: Approx. 2 lbs
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR revolver
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Heritage Rough Rider single or double action?
It's a single-action-only revolver, so you manually cock the hammer before every shot. Loading is done one round at a time through the loading gate, and spent cases are pushed out with the ejector rod. That old-school operation is a big part of the Rough Rider's Western appeal.
Can this Rough Rider shoot .22 Magnum?
Heritage builds the Rough Rider platform to accept a .22 WMR cylinder, but that magnum cylinder is not included with this particular model. As it comes, it fires .22 LR from the included cylinder. You'd need to add the separate .22 WMR cylinder to shoot magnum loads.
What kind of sights does the 6.5-inch Rough Rider have?
It uses simple fixed sights, a blade up front and a notch in the rear. They're rugged and consistent, which suits casual plinking and target work well. The longer 6.5-inch barrel also gives you a bit more sight radius for steadier aiming.
Is the Rough Rider a good first .22 revolver?
It's one of the more popular entry-level rimfire revolvers out there, largely because .22 LR is cheap and recoil is minimal. The single-action operation keeps things simple to learn, and the gray polymer grips hold up to rough handling. It makes a solid trainer, plinker, or trail gun.





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