Description
North American Arms took their proven .22 LR mini revolver, dressed it in a Crushed Orchid Cerakote finish, and paired it with one of the smartest carry solutions in the business: the folding holster grip. Closed, the grip folds around the frame like a pocketknife, covering the trigger and letting the whole package clip inside a pocket or waistband. Flip it open and it locks into a full-size grip that gives your hand a lot more to hold onto than the standard bird's head panels. It's a mini revolver and a holster rolled into one, no extra gear required.
What Makes the Orchid Holster Grip Model Different
Underneath that deep purple finish is the same stainless steel frame, barrel, and cylinder NAA has been building in Provo, Utah for decades. The 1-1/8 inch barrel wears a half-moon front sight, the action is single action with an exposed hammer, and the cylinder features safety notches so the hammer can rest securely between chambers while you carry all five rounds. At 4.6 ounces and about 4 inches long with the grip folded, it disappears into places most handguns never could.
Carrying the NAA Orchid Day to Day
This is the kind of gun that goes where bigger guns get left behind. The folded package sits flat and snag-free, and the built-in clip keeps it oriented and ready, so there's no fishing around for it. Drawing is simple: pull it out, snap the grip open, cock the hammer, and you're on target. The .22 LR chambering keeps recoil mild, which makes it pleasant for new owners and easy to practice with, and rimfire ammo is cheap enough that you'll want to.
A Purple Mini Revolver with Real Purpose
Plenty of folks buy the Orchid for the looks alone, and it's a legitimate standout in any collection. But between the Cerakote-over-stainless durability, five shots of .22 LR, and the fold-and-go holster grip, this one earns its keep as a genuine deep concealment or backup piece too. Pretty and practical is a rare combo, and this little revolver pulls it off.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms
- Model: Orchid Holster Grip
- MPN: NAA-22LR-OC-HG
- UPC: 744253004100
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Single Action Revolver
- Barrel Length: 1.125 in
- Overall Length: 4 in (grip folded)
- Width: 0.88 in
- Height: 2.38 in
- Weight: 4.6 oz
- Frame/Barrel/Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Crushed Orchid Cerakote
- Grip: Folding Holster Grip
- Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight
What’s Included
- NAA Orchid .22 LR mini revolver
- Folding holster grip (installed)
- Owner's manual
- NAA hard case
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the folding holster grip on the NAA Orchid work?
The grip folds around the frame like a pocketknife, covering the trigger area and turning the revolver into a flat, compact package. A built-in clip lets you carry it inside a pocket or waistband without a separate holster. When you draw, the grip snaps open and locks into a full firing grip that's noticeably easier to hold than the standard mini revolver panels.
Is it safe to carry the NAA Orchid with all five chambers loaded?
Yes. The cylinder has safety notches machined between the chambers, and NAA designed the hammer to rest in one of those notches rather than on a live round. Carried that way, the firing pin can't contact a cartridge, so you get all five rounds without giving up peace of mind. With the holster grip folded closed, the trigger is covered as well.
What ammo does the Orchid mini revolver shoot?
This model is chambered in .22 Long Rifle only, so stick with standard .22 LR ammunition. It is not the convertible version, so .22 Magnum cylinders won't apply here. For defensive use, a quality high-velocity or dedicated short-barrel .22 LR load is a good fit given the 1-1/8 inch barrel.
Is the purple Cerakote finish on the NAA Orchid durable?
It holds up well. The Crushed Orchid Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating applied over stainless steel on the frame, barrel, and cylinder, so you get corrosion and wear resistance on top of a metal that already resists rust. It's a solid pairing for a gun that spends its life riding in pockets.




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