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There is small, and then there is NAA small. The Wasp is a five-shot single action mini revolver built in stainless steel with a 1-5/8 inch vented rib barrel, and this combo version ships with two cylinders: one chambered in .22 WMR and a specially lengthened .22 LR conversion cylinder that drops right into the Magnum frame. That setup solves the classic mini revolver dilemma. Practice with inexpensive .22 LR all afternoon, then swap cylinders and load up magnum rounds when it goes back in your pocket. The swap takes seconds since these little guns load by pulling the cylinder pin and removing the cylinder anyway.
North American Arms builds a whole lineup of mini revolvers, and the Wasp is the one with some style to it. The vented rib running over the barrel, the skeletonized hammer, and the stylized cylinder and cylinder pin give it a look you won't mistake for the plain-Jane models. The black pebbled rubber grip is more than cosmetic, too. It fills the hand noticeably better than slick panels and gives you real purchase when touching off a .22 Magnum from a gun that weighs about 6.5 ounces. A bead front sight rides at the end of the rib for quick, simple aiming at close range.
This is the kind of gun you carry when nothing else will work. Pocket, pack, jacket, it disappears anywhere. The frame includes half-notch cylinder positions, so once you load your five rounds you can rest the hammer securely between chambers and carry it fully loaded with peace of mind. The magnum cylinder also handles .22 WMR shot shells, which makes the Wasp a handy trail companion where snakes are part of the scenery.
Rimfire magnum ammo isn't cheap, and a gun you don't practice with is a gun you won't shoot well. The included .22 LR cylinder keeps range time affordable so you build familiarity with the tiny grip and single action trigger. That's the whole point of this combo, and it's why it's the version of the Wasp we'd steer most folks toward.
Yes, that's the whole point of this model. It ships with a .22 WMR cylinder plus a .22 LR conversion cylinder that NAA lengthens specifically to fit the Magnum frame. Just make sure each type of ammo only goes in its matching cylinder, since the two cartridges have different case dimensions.
Like all NAA minis, you pull the cylinder pin, drop the cylinder out of the frame, load your five rounds, then reinstall it. Swapping between the WMR and LR cylinders works exactly the same way and takes only a few seconds once you've done it a couple times. It feels different from a swing-out revolver at first, but it becomes second nature fast.
It is, thanks to the half-notch safety cylinder. Between each chamber there's a notch where the hammer can rest securely, keeping it completely away from any cartridge rim. Load five, rotate the cylinder to a safety notch, and it can ride in a pocket without worry.
Yes, the magnum cylinder runs all popular .22 WMR ammunition, including shot shell loads often sold as snake shot. That makes the Wasp a popular companion for hiking, fishing, and working around the property. Expect a tight, short-range pattern out of the 1-5/8 inch barrel.
| UPC | 744253002304 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NAA-22MC-TW |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 1.625" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 10.1000 |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Safety Cylinder/Half Notch |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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