The Heritage Rough Rider is a single-action revolver chambered in .22 LR with a 6.5-inch barrel and 6-round cylinder. It weighs 33.40 oz, has a matte black finish (black satin barrel, black oxide cylinder), black polymer grips, and fixed front/notched rear sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Rough Rider 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 33.40 oz 
• Finish: Matte Black (Barrel: Black Satin, Cylinder: Black Oxide) 
• Grips: Black Polymer 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Notched Rear 
   

Features 

The single-action mechanism means you manually cock the exposed hammer before each shot. The 6.5-inch barrel gives good sight radius and reasonable velocity for a .22. The transfer bar safety prevents accidental discharge if the gun is dropped, which is a modern safety improvement on the classic SA design. Steel construction throughout; polymer grips keep weight down slightly. 
 

Use Cases 

The Rough Rider is a plinking and target practice revolver at a budget price. The .22 LR caliber keeps ammo cost low and recoil negligible. It also works for small-game hunting and teaching new shooters the fundamentals of single-action operation. The 6.5-inch barrel is long enough for consistent accuracy at typical plinking distances.

The Heritage Rough Rider in .22 LR is one of the most price-to-performance discussed revolvers in its category, and user feedback reflects that positioning.

Affordability is the first thing most buyers mention. For a steel single-action .22 revolver, the price is hard to argue with, and most owners find the performance consistent with what they paid. Accuracy is generally praised for target practice and plinking. The classic cowboy-style design draws buyers who specifically want that aesthetic. New shooters find the single-action mechanism easy to learn, and the transfer bar safety provides modern drop protection despite the traditional design. Some owners swap grips for wood or custom options as a first upgrade.

The consistent criticisms are occasional misfires or extraction issues, usually traced to lower-quality bulk .22 LR ammunition. The Rough Rider's chamber dimensions are less forgiving of out-of-spec ammo than some other rimfires. Weight at 33.40 oz is heavier than many expect for a .22, and shooters with smaller hands sometimes find the grip less comfortable than they'd like. These are minor issues at this price point, but worth knowing.