The Heritage Rough Rider is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, and classic black pearl synthetic grips. The alloy frame keeps weight at 30.1 oz, and the fixed front sight paired with a notch rear sight is the sighting system. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Rough Rider Small Bore 
• UPC: 727962702802 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Weight: 2 lbs (30.1 oz) 
• Finish: Black Standard 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, which slows the shooting pace compared to a double-action revolver. This encourages deliberate trigger control and is frequently why new shooters find single-action revolvers useful for learning fundamentals. 
 
The 4.75-inch barrel is the classic length associated with the Colt Single Action Army design that the Rough Rider's appearance is based on. The lightweight alloy frame reduces weight compared to a steel-frame equivalent without affecting the function of a .22 LR revolver. 
 
Loading and unloading uses the loading gate on the right side of the frame, the traditional single-action revolver process rather than a swing-out cylinder. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Target Practice and Plinking: Inexpensive .22 LR ammunition and low recoil make it practical for high-volume practice sessions. 
• New and Young Shooters: Single-action operation requires deliberate steps between shots, which reinforces trigger discipline and safe handling. 
• Small Game: .22 LR at typical field distances is effective on small game with the 4.75-inch barrel's adequate velocity.

The Heritage Rough Rider in .22 LR with the classic black pearl grips gets straightforward positive feedback from its target buyers: new shooters, families who want an introduction to handguns, and people who like the aesthetic of a single-action Western-style revolver without the cost of a Colt.

Affordability is the most frequently cited strength and it's the reason most buyers choose it. At its price point it's accessible for range days with minimal financial commitment, and the .22 LR ammunition cost keeps session costs low.

The aesthetic gets genuine appreciation from buyers who wanted a classic-looking single-action revolver. The black pearl grips are frequently mentioned positively for their vintage look.

The single-action-only operation draws occasional criticism from buyers who expected a double-action alternative, but most reviews acknowledge upfront what a single-action revolver requires. Accuracy at casual range distances is considered adequate; some users note group sizes open up at longer distances compared to a target-focused rimfire pistol, which is expected from fixed sights on a short-barreled handgun.

Build quality concerns come up in some reviews. A few owners note that the materials and tolerances show the budget tier, particularly compared to more expensive single-action revolvers. For buyers who keep expectations matched to the price point, satisfaction is high.