The Heritage Rough Rider "Jonny Boy" is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 6.5-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and a blued/color case hardened finish. It weighs 2.1 lbs (33.4 oz) and measures 11.8 inches overall. The colored laminate grips are the visual signature of this variant, and the manual safety is standard for the Rough Rider platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Heritage 
• Model Name: Rough Rider "Jonny Boy" 
• UPC: 727962503829 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11.8 inches 
• Weight: 2.1 lbs (33.4 oz) 
• Sights: Front: Fixed | Rear: Notch 
• Grip Material: Colored Laminate Grips 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Safety Type: Manual 
• Finish Type: Blued/Color Case Hardened 
   

Features 

The blued steel barrel pairs well with the color case hardened frame. Fixed front and notch rear sights are adequate for plinking and casual target work. The colored laminate grips give this particular variant a distinct look compared to the standard wood-grip Rough Rider. At just over 2 lbs, it handles easily for extended range sessions, and .22 LR recoil is essentially a non-factor. 
 

Usage 

The Rough Rider is a plinking gun first. It handles small game hunting passably and works as a first revolver for new shooters who want to learn single-action mechanics without dealing with significant recoil or expensive ammunition.

The Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR draws a pretty clear split in its user base. Shooters who buy it as a low-cost plinker or first revolver tend to be happy with it -- the price is hard to argue with, the .22 LR caliber makes for cheap range days, and the lightweight build stays comfortable through long sessions.

Complaints cluster around build quality and accuracy. Some owners find the sights need adjustment out of the box and never quite zero where expected. Finish quality is inconsistent between units. Experienced shooters who've handled higher-tier revolvers notice the difference in fit and feel. The general consensus is that the Rough Rider delivers what you'd expect at its price point -- solid fun for casual use, but not a gun serious competitors or collectors reach for.