Description
The Heritage Rough Rider has earned its place as one of the most popular rimfire wheelguns around, and this version dresses it up with Buffalo and Indian Head engraved grips and matching engraved cylinders for a look that nods straight back to the frontier. Built to echo the Single Action Army in a scaled-down rimfire package, it carries a 6.5-inch barrel, a black finish, and that familiar cowboy profile that feels right at home in a holster. This is a six-shot single action, so you cock the hammer for each round and let the fixed front sight and rear notch do the aiming.
What the Rough Rider Combo Brings to the Range
The big selling point here is the two-cylinder setup. One cylinder runs affordable, low-recoil .22 LR for all-day plinking, and the other handles .22 WMR when you want a little more thump for pests and small game. Swapping between them takes just a few seconds by popping out the cylinder pin, dropping in the cylinder you want, and sliding the pin back home. It is about as simple as a caliber change gets, and it means one revolver covers two very different jobs.
Why the 6.5-Inch Barrel Works in Your Favor
That longer barrel gives you a bigger sight radius than the stubbier Rough Riders, which pays off when you are trying to ring steel or knock cans around at distance. The machined barrel is micro-threaded into the frame for a consistent barrel-to-cylinder gap, and the lockup and timing tend to feel tighter than you would expect from a budget-friendly rimfire. A hammer block safety with a red indicator dot sits in the recoil shield, and the single-action trigger breaks clean enough that new revolver owners usually shoot it well right out of the gate.
At right around 33 ounces, it carries enough heft to settle in the hand without wearing you out. Whether it is a first handgun for learning the fundamentals, a backyard plinker, or a varmint gun for around the property, this Rough Rider earns its keep and looks sharp doing it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Arms
- Model: Rough Rider
- Manufacturer Part Number: RR22MB6-ENBN1
- UPC: 727962710845
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (two cylinders)
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6.5"
- Overall Length: 11.78"
- Finish: Black
- Front Sight: Fixed
- Rear Sight: Notch at Rear
- Grips: Buffalo & Indian Head Engraved
- Cylinders: Buffalo & Indian Head Engraved
- Safety: Thumb / Hammer Block with Red Indicator Dot
- Weight: 33.2 oz
What’s Included
- Heritage Rough Rider revolver
- .22 LR cylinder
- .22 WMR cylinder
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Rough Rider come with both the .22 LR and .22 WMR cylinders?
Yes, this is a combo model, so it ships with two cylinders. One is chambered for .22 LR and the other for .22 WMR. Keep in mind the two calibers are not interchangeable in the same cylinder, which is exactly why Heritage includes both.
How hard is it to switch between the two cylinders on the Heritage Rough Rider?
It is quick and tool-free. You pull out the cylinder base pin, slide out the cylinder you have in, drop in the other one, and put the pin back. The whole swap takes about ten seconds once you have done it a time or two.
What kind of sights does this Rough Rider have?
This model uses a fixed front sight paired with a notch at the rear, which gives you that simple, classic Single Action Army sight picture. The 6.5-inch barrel stretches out the sight radius, which helps with accuracy at longer plinking distances.
Is the Heritage Rough Rider a good first revolver?
It is one of the most popular choices for folks learning revolver fundamentals. The single-action trigger is clean, .22 LR recoil is light and easy on new hands, and the ammo is cheap enough for plenty of trigger time. It also doubles as a handy varmint gun once you install the .22 WMR cylinder.





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