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For years, reloading a mini revolver meant yanking the cylinder pin, rolling the cylinder out of the frame, and poking empties out one at a time. The Sidewinder changed that. North American Arms built this little five-shot .22 Magnum around a swing-out cylinder with a spring-loaded ejector rod, so the cylinder stays attached to the gun and spent cases pop out with a quick push. It swings to the right instead of the left, which takes a minute to get used to, but once you have the motion down, reloads are dramatically quicker than any traditional NAA mini.
This particular setup, the SWC-HG, is the conversion model, meaning you get a second cylinder chambered in .22 LR right in the box. Swap cylinders and you can burn through cheap LR ammo at the range, then drop the Magnum cylinder back in when it goes in your pocket. It also ships with NAA's folding holster grip in place of the standard bird's head panels. The rugged polymer grip folds knife-like under the frame to cover the trigger for carry, then locks open to give you a full-size gripping surface when you draw. An ambidextrous clip lets you carry it on a pocket edge or waistband from either side.
The whole gun is stainless steel with the fit and finish NAA has built its reputation on since 1971. It runs as a single action with a spur trigger, and the cylinder is machined with safety notches between chambers so you can rest the hammer safely with all five rounds loaded. The 1.125 inch barrel wears simple fixed sights, which is exactly right for a gun this size. This is close-range insurance, not a bullseye pistol.
At just a few ounces and barely bigger than a box of ammo, this is one of the most concealable wheelguns made. Between the two-caliber flexibility, the faster reloads, and the holster grip that makes it easier to carry and easier to shoot, this is arguably the most practical configuration in the entire NAA lineup.
Standard NAA minis require you to pull the cylinder pin and remove the cylinder completely from the frame to load and unload. The Sidewinder uses a swing-out cylinder that stays attached to the gun, paired with a spring-loaded ejector rod that pushes out empties. It makes reloading noticeably faster and there are no loose parts to drop. One quirk worth knowing: the cylinder swings out to the right rather than the left.
Yes, this SWC-HG package includes a second cylinder chambered in .22 LR. Swapping cylinders takes just a moment with a single screw at the front of the frame, so you can practice affordably with LR and carry Magnum. Just do the swap at a bench, since that little screw is easy to lose.
The holster grip is a rugged polymer sheath that folds up against the bottom of the gun, covering the trigger area for carry. When you draw, it folds open and locks into place, giving you a full-size grip surface that makes this tiny revolver much easier to hang onto. The built-in clip is ambidextrous, so it works for right or left side carry.
Yes. The cylinder is machined with safety notches between each chamber, so you can rest the hammer in a notch rather than on a live round. Carried this way, all five chambers can be loaded safely. Just follow the loading procedure in the owner's manual to make sure the hammer is properly seated in a notch.
| UPC | 744253002564 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NAA-SWC-HG |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Shipping Weight | 2.85 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Magnum |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Length | 1.125" |
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