The Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR/.22 WMR Birdshead Revolver is a six-shot single-action rimfire with a 3.5-inch barrel and a cocobolo birdshead grip, a compact format built for plinking, small game and trail carry (Heritage part no. RR22MB3BH). Two cylinders come with the revolver, one chambered for .22 LR and one for .22 WMR, so a single gun covers both rimfire cartridges. The frame is zinc alloy with a black oxide finish, and the revolver weighs 28 ounces unloaded. A rounded birdshead grip sits well in smaller hands and, as the maker notes, gives many shooters better leverage for cocking the hammer. The maker also lists a manual safety on this model.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR with a second cylinder for .22 WMR, so both rimfire loads can be shot from the same revolver.
• The barrel measures 3.5 inches, a short length that keeps the revolver easy to carry in the field.
• Capacity is 6 rounds in each cylinder.
• The action is single action, so the hammer is cocked by hand before each shot.
• The grip is a cocobolo birdshead style that conceals easily and suits smaller hands.
• A manual safety is listed by the maker for this model, adding a control for handling and carry.
• The frame is zinc alloy, paired with an alloy steel barrel and cylinder.
• The barrel, frame and cylinder are finished in black oxide, a dark protective finish with a low-glare look.
• Overall length is 8.78 inches, compact enough for a belt or pack.
• Weight is 28 ounces unloaded, light enough for all-day carry afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this revolver shoot both .22 LR and .22 WMR? Yes. It ships with two cylinders, one for .22 LR and one for .22 WMR, and you swap between them to change cartridges.

Does the Rough Rider have a manual safety? Yes. The maker lists a manual safety on this 3.5-inch birdshead model.

Is this a single-action or double-action revolver? It is a single-action revolver, so you cock the hammer for each shot. It holds six rounds in the cylinder.

Buy the Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR/.22 WMR Birdshead Revolver, 3.5-Inch

A short-barreled rimfire with a second cylinder is a useful pairing for a trail gun or a first revolver, because the same holster and grip handle both cartridges. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.