North American Arms Sidewinder SWC 22 WMR/22 LR 1.5″ Stainless Revolver

Description

North American Arms has been building tiny single-action revolvers for decades, but the Sidewinder solved the one gripe people had with them: reloading. Instead of pulling the whole cylinder pin and popping the cylinder out of the frame, the Sidewinder uses a swing-out cylinder like a full-size revolver. Press the release, swing it out, punch the empties, reload, and you're back in business. For a gun this small, that's a big quality of life upgrade.

Two Cylinders, One Tiny Revolver

This SWC combo model ships with both a .22 WMR cylinder and a .22 LR conversion cylinder. Run magnums when you want the extra punch, then swap to the .22 LR cylinder for cheap plinking sessions or when magnum ammo is hard to find. Both cylinders hold five rounds, and swapping between them takes seconds. It also happily digests rimfire shotshells, which makes it a handy little snake gun for the garden, the trail, or the tractor.

Built Like an NAA Should Be

The frame, 1.5 inch barrel, and cylinders are all stainless steel, so sweat and pocket lint won't eat it alive during daily carry. The rosewood bird's head grip gives it that classic look while keeping the profile smooth and snag-free. Sights are a simple fixed stainless post up front with a notched rear, which is about right for a gun meant for very close work. The hammer includes safety notches between chambers, letting you carry all five rounds loaded with the hammer resting safely between them.

Where the Sidewinder SWC Fits

At 5 inches long and roughly 6.7 ounces, this is a deep-concealment backup, a kit gun for the tackle box or pack, and a genuinely fun range toy all in one. It rides in a pocket without printing and comes out smooth thanks to rounded edges and almost no external controls. If you've been eyeing an NAA mini but wanted faster reloads, this is the one to get.