Description
There's a reason the North American Arms .22 LR Mini Revolver has been the best selling mini revolver ever made. At roughly four inches long and weighing in the neighborhood of a deck of cards, this little five-shooter rides in a pocket, a pack, or a belt buckle holster without you ever noticing it's there. The frame and cylinder are stainless steel, so it shrugs off sweat and pocket lint far better than blued guns of similar size, and the fit and finish on these is genuinely impressive for something this small. NAA builds them in Provo, Utah, and the machining shows.
How the Mini-Rev Runs
This is a single action only revolver, so you thumb the hammer back for each shot, just like the pocket revolvers of the 1800s that inspired it. The spur trigger design keeps the profile snag free. Loading is old school too: pull the cylinder pin, drop the cylinder out, load five rounds of .22 LR, and reassemble. It sounds slow on paper, but it becomes second nature quick, and it keeps the gun mechanically simple with very little to go wrong.
Carry Smart with the Safety Cylinder
One of the smartest features on this gun is the notched safety cylinder. Between each chamber, NAA cut a slot where the hammer's firing pin rests, letting you carry all five chambers loaded with the hammer settled safely between rounds. It's a clever, proven system borrowed from black powder days, and it's part of why these minis have earned such a loyal following.
Grip and Sights on the NAA .22 LR
This GRC model wears NAA's cobblestone textured rubber grips, which give your fingers noticeably more purchase than the classic smooth wood panels, a welcome upgrade on a gun this tiny. Sights are a fixed half moon front paired with a small trench rear, dead simple and perfectly suited for the close range work this revolver was built for. Whether it rides as a deep concealment backup, a trail companion, or a fun little plinker that always starts conversations at the range, this is a genuinely useful piece of American gunmaking in a package smaller than most folding knives.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms
- Model: Mini Revolver
- MPN: NAA-22LR-GRC
- UPC: 744253001697
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Single Action Only
- Barrel Length: 1.125 in
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Cylinder: Stainless Steel with Hammer Safety Notches
- Finish: Stainless
- Grips: Cobblestone Rubber
- Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front, Trench Rear
- Overall Length: Approx. 4 in
- Weight: Approx. 4.5 oz
- Made In: Provo, Utah, USA
What’s Included
- North American Arms Mini Revolver .22 LR
- Hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you load and unload the NAA Mini Revolver?
The Mini Revolver uses a removable cylinder rather than a swing-out design. You pull the cylinder pin from the front of the frame, drop the cylinder out of the frame, load or eject your five rounds of .22 LR, then set the cylinder back in and reinsert the pin. It takes a little practice at first but becomes quick and natural after a few range sessions.
Is it safe to carry the Mini Revolver with all five chambers loaded?
Yes, thanks to NAA's safety cylinder design. There are notches cut between each chamber on the rear of the cylinder, and when the hammer rests in one of those notches the firing pin cannot contact a cartridge, even if the gun is dropped. Just make sure the hammer is settled into a notch rather than resting on a live round before you pocket it.
Is the NAA .22 LR Mini Revolver double action or single action?
It's single action only, meaning you cock the hammer with your thumb before each shot. The design uses a spur trigger with no trigger guard, which keeps the profile slim and snag free. Because of that layout, it should never be carried with the hammer cocked.
What's the difference between the GRC model and other NAA .22 LR minis?
The GRC version comes fitted with NAA's cobblestone textured rubber grips instead of the traditional smooth wood panels. The rubber gives you a more secure hold on a gun this small, which most folks appreciate when running quick follow-up shots. Beyond the grips, it shares the same stainless construction, 1 1/8 inch barrel, and five-shot cylinder as the standard model.







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