Heritage's Rough Rider single-action revolver has introduced an enormous number of people to shooting, and the Rancher Carbine takes that same simple .22 LR action and puts a 16-inch barrel and a rifle stock on it — creating something that looks and handles like a lever gun from a Western but costs a fraction as much to buy and to feed.

Six shots, a manual hammer and a wood stock make it a deliberate, unhurried gun, which is exactly what makes it such a good teacher. It's also an excellent small-game and plinking rifle, and the novelty of running a revolver action from the shoulder never quite wears off.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.