Stars on the grips give this Rough Rider some patriotic flair. Heritage fits black polymer panels with a star pattern to a .22 LR single-action revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder.

Polymer grips are tough and shrug off moisture, which suits a gun that rides in a truck or a tackle box. The star pattern gives a bit of texture for the hand. As a rimfire revolver, it is cheap to feed and mild to shoot, so a kid or a first-time handgunner can spend an afternoon with it without any trouble.

The 4.75-inch barrel is a classic length for a single action. It balances well, holsters easily, and gives enough sight radius for tin cans and paper plates at modest distances. Around the farm, it takes care of small pests at close range.

Keep the cylinder and barrel clean, put a drop of oil on moving parts, and always load one chamber at a time through the gate. Carry with the hammer on an empty chamber. This revolver ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there before you pick it up.