Heritage Rough Rider Birdhead .22 LR/.22 WMR Revolver
Heritage's Rough Rider Birdhead delivers classic single-action styling in a compact package. Chambered in .22 LR/.22 WMR with interchangeable cylinders, 4.75" barrel, and Black Pearl grips for comfortable handling and concealment.
Heritage Rough Rider Birdhead Revolver
The Rough Rider Birdhead represents a thoughtful evolution of the classic single-action revolver, scaled and configured for shooters who value both tradition and practicality.
Design & Handling
The birdhead grip profile offers genuine advantages. Beyond its superior concealability, many shooters—particularly those with smaller hands—find the shorter grip provides enhanced leverage when cocking the hammer. The design doesn't sacrifice control; instead, it optimizes it for the intended purpose.
Mechanical Excellence
Precision Engineering:
- Micro-threaded, machined barrel inserted directly into the frame
- Optimized barrel-to-cylinder gap for consistent ammunition performance
- Tight cylinder lockup with perfectly timed action
- Hammer block safety in the recoil shield with red dot ready indicator
Specifications
- Caliber: .22 LR / .22 WMR (both cylinders included)
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75 inches
- Overall Length: 9.5 inches
- Weight: 29.3 ounces
- Action: Single action only
- Sights: Fixed front, notch rear
- Grips: Black Pearl (Altamont)
- Finish: Black oxide steel barrel and frame
- Rifling: 6 lands and grooves
Why This Revolver
The Rough Rider Birdhead is ideal for plinking, small game, and learning fundamental revolver operation. The interchangeable cylinder system lets you switch between .22 LR and .22 WMR without changing guns. The exposed hammer and single-action mechanism teach proper trigger control and deliberate shooting—skills that transfer to any firearm.
