Plinking is the cheapest fun in shooting, and a rimfire single-action revolver is a fine way to do it. The Heritage Rough Rider RR22C6 chambers .22 LR, so a brick of ammo runs through it for very little money, and the Cerakote tungsten finish is a nice change from the usual blued look.

Polymer grips and a tough coating mean this one will not fuss over a bit of dust or a scuffed holster. That makes it a handy gun to toss in the truck or keep in the barn. Tin cans, paper plates and the occasional snake or rat near the feed room are all fair game for a .22 sixgun.

Single-action handling is worth learning. You cock the hammer for each shot, which slows things down and teaches good trigger discipline. New shooters pick it up quickly, and the low recoil lets kids and first-timers focus on the sights instead of the bang.

It makes a good first revolver or a low-cost companion for a bigger frontier gun, and it is easy to clean. The revolver ships to your FFL dealer, where you complete the background check and pick it up.