Description
There's small, and then there's the NAA Mini Revolver. At just 4 inches long and 4.6 ounces, this little five shot .22 LR is the standard every other mini revolver gets measured against, and it's been earning that reputation for decades. North American Arms machines these from stainless steel with a level of fit and finish that surprises people the first time they handle one. It looks like a novelty until you pick it up, and then it feels like a well made tool.
How the NAA-22LR Mini Revolver Works
This is a single action revolver in the classic sense. You thumb the hammer back for every shot, and the spur trigger has no guard, which keeps the profile slim and snag free. The 1 1/8 inch barrel wears a fixed half moon front sight, simple and sturdy with nothing to knock out of place. NAA's safety cylinder is the standout feature here: halfway notches machined between the chambers let the hammer rest securely off any live round, so you can load all five and carry it that way without worry. It's a smart update on an old idea, and it works.
Where the Mini Revolver Earns Its Keep
The .22 LR Mini shines as a deep concealment backup or an always-with-you option when anything bigger stays home. It vanishes into a pocket, a small pouch, or one of the many holsters and accessories made specifically for this platform, from belt buckles to grip conversions. And it's genuinely fun at the range. Handing one of these to someone who's never fired a gun this small always gets a grin.
Built to Last, Built in the USA
The all stainless construction shrugs off sweat and pocket lint, and the laminated rosewood bird's head grips give it a touch of old school character while offering a surprisingly usable hold for such a tiny frame. These guns are known for running reliably year after year, which is exactly what you want from something you'll carry a lot and hopefully never need.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms
- Model: Mini Revolver
- MPN: NAA-22LR
- UPC: 744253000034
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Single Action Only
- Barrel Length: 1.125" (1 1/8")
- Overall Length: 4"
- Height: 2.38"
- Width: 0.88"
- Weight: 4.6 oz
- Frame/Finish: Stainless Steel
- Grips: Laminated Rosewood Bird's Head
- Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front
- Safety: Halfway Notch Safety Cylinder
What’s Included
- NAA .22 LR Mini Revolver
- Lockable storage case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the NAA Mini Revolver be carried with all five chambers loaded?
Yes. NAA's safety cylinder has halfway notches machined between the chambers, and resting the hammer in one of those notches keeps the firing pin completely off any live round. That means you can load all five chambers and carry it safely. Just remember it should never be carried with the hammer cocked, since there's no trigger guard on the spur trigger.
How do you shoot a single action mini revolver like this?
You cock the hammer with your thumb before each shot, then press the spur trigger to fire. There's no double action mode, so every round requires that manual cocking step. It takes a little practice to get a rhythm down, but the system is simple, reliable, and part of what keeps the gun so small.
Is the NAA .22 LR Mini Revolver practical for concealed carry?
It's one of the most concealable handguns you can buy, at just 4 inches long and 4.6 ounces. Most folks use it as a deep concealment backup or a last resort option for situations where nothing larger will work. Within its intended role at close range, it does the job, and NAA offers a wide range of holsters and accessories built specifically for it.
What ammo does the NAA-22LR use, and can it fire .22 Short?
This model is chambered for .22 Long Rifle, and it will also chamber and fire .22 Long and .22 Short since those are shorter versions of the same case. Standard and high velocity .22 LR both run fine. If you want the hotter .22 Magnum, NAA makes separate models chambered for that round, so stick to rimfire .22 LR family ammo in this one.





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