The Heritage Mfg Rough Rider is a single-action-only .22 LR revolver with a 16-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, and US Flag grip panels. At 2.9 lbs and 21.37 inches overall, it's an unusually long-barreled rimfire revolver intended for target shooting and small game. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Overall Length: 21.37 inches 
• Weight: 2.9 lbs (45.28 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Finish: US Flag design 
• Frame Material: Zinc Alloy with Black Oxide finish 
   

Detailed Features 

The single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, which produces a lighter, more deliberate trigger pull compared to double-action revolvers. The 16-inch barrel is the standout specification - it increases sight radius significantly and allows .22 LR cartridges to develop more velocity than shorter barrels, which helps at longer target distances. 
 
Fixed sights keep the design simple and require no adjustment. The alloy steel cylinder and zinc alloy frame construction keeps overall cost accessible while maintaining adequate durability for .22 LR use. The US Flag grip panels are the main aesthetic distinction from standard wood-grip variants.

The Heritage Rough Rider with the 16-inch barrel and flag grips draws a specific crowd - people who want a visually interesting .22 LR revolver that's also a conversation piece.

The nostalgic cowboy-style design is openly appreciated. The US Flag grip panels get positive comments from owners who wanted something with a patriotic aesthetic. Range performance with the long barrel is generally described as accurate and pleasant - .22 LR from a 16-inch barrel is quiet relative to centerfire calibers, and the extended barrel helps with precision at distance.

Practicality concerns do come up. The 16-inch barrel makes the revolver unwieldy for anything except deliberate range use or small game hunting where the extra sight radius helps. Carrying it in the field is noted as cumbersome compared to shorter-barreled options. The zinc alloy frame is sometimes raised as a quality concern by buyers accustomed to all-steel revolvers, though most owners report it holds up fine for .22 LR use at normal volumes.

The general takeaway from owner discussions is that this is a range plinker and conversation piece that genuinely performs well for those use cases, but isn't the right tool for anyone needing a practical defensive or field revolver.