The Heritage Rough Rider is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 6.5-inch barrel, zinc alloy frame with black Cerakote cylinder finish, and black polymer grip. At 2.1 lbs (33.20 oz) and 11.78 inches overall, it's a full-length .22 SA revolver at a budget price point. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Heritage Mfg 
• Model Name: Rough Rider 
• SKU: 2022024988 
• UPC: 727962708408 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Barrel Length: 6.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11.78 inches 
• Weight: 2.1 lbs (33.20 oz) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Black Polymer 
• Frame Material/Finish: Zinc Alloy Frame / Black Cerakote Cylinder 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The SA mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, standard for this style of revolver. The exposed hammer gives a clear visual indication of whether the gun is cocked. Fixed sights on the 6.5-inch barrel give a decent sight radius for a .22 LR. 
 
The zinc alloy frame keeps cost down compared to steel alternatives. The Cerakote finish on the cylinder holds up to use and looks cleaner than a raw zinc finish. Black polymer grip is functional and comfortable for most hands. 
 
.22 LR is inexpensive and widely available, which makes this a practical choice for high-volume range sessions. The Rough Rider also accepts an optional .22 WMR cylinder on compatible models. 
 

Usage 

• Plinking and range practice: .22 LR economics make it cheap to shoot extensively. 
• Small game: the 6.5-inch barrel gives useful accuracy at short to medium field distances. 
• Entry-level SA trigger practice: the deliberate manual cocking develops safe trigger technique.

The Rough Rider gets mostly positive reviews for what it is, an inexpensive SA .22 revolver, with some consistent build quality caveats.

Affordability is the leading positive across nearly all reviews. Buyers point out there's no comparable SA .22 revolver at the same price, and for casual plinking it works well. The classic cowboy-style silhouette with the 6.5-inch barrel appeals to the aesthetic the gun is designed around. Accuracy at short to medium distances is generally satisfactory, and the manageable recoil suits new and younger shooters.

The interchangeable .22 WMR cylinder option (on compatible variants) is a frequently cited bonus.

Common criticisms: quality control inconsistencies show up in trigger smoothness and finish quality. Some guns arrive with rougher triggers than expected. Durability under heavy use is a concern with the zinc alloy frame, though for occasional plinking this is rarely a real-world problem. The SA mechanism is slower than DA revolvers for follow-up shots, which is by design but worth noting for buyers new to SA guns.

Fun for plinking with tight lockup, though the frame coating looks uneven.