Wood grips and blued steel make model RR22B4 the traditional face of the Heritage Rough Rider. It is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel, built for people who want the Western look without the Western price.

A .22 Long Rifle is the right cartridge for learning. It costs little, makes a modest report, and has almost no recoil. With six shots to a cylinder and loading through the gate, a new shooter gets plenty of practice with the single-action routine. The wood grips feel warm and secure in the hand, particularly on a cold morning.

For the farm or the cabin, it is a handy pest-control tool at close range, and for the range, it is a friendly plinker. Anyone building a first collection of Western replicas can start here without a big bill.

Wipe the blued finish after use, add a drop of oil to the moving parts, and keep the hammer down on an empty chamber when carrying. Give the wood grips a little care and keep them away from long soaks in water. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed before you take it home.