The Chiappa Little Badger is a break-open single-shot .22 LR rifle with a steel receiver, wire frame folding stock, and Desert Sand Cerakote finish. At 1.32 lbs it's one of the lightest rifles in production — more a trail or pack gun than a full hunting setup. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Make: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model: Little Badger 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single Shot (Break Open) 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Weight: 1.32 lbs 
• Finish: Desert Sand Cerakote 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Adjustable Rear 
   

Features 

The wire frame stock folds, keeping the package compact for a pack or bag. The threaded muzzle accepts suppressors and other accessories. Fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight give you a usable sight picture for .22 LR ranges. A shell holder is integrated into the stock. The Desert Sand Cerakote holds up to field use. 
 

Who It's For 

Primarily backpackers, campers, and survival-oriented shooters who want a minimal-weight .22 they can stow away. Also works for new shooters learning fundamentals on a calm, simple action. 
 

Common Uses 

• Small game hunting — rabbits, squirrels 
• Plinking and casual target practice 
• Camping and backpacking kit where weight matters

Owners of the Chiappa Little Badger .22 LR in Desert Sand tend to buy it knowing exactly what it is. Most appreciate the lightweight and packability — at 1.32 lbs with a folding stock, it fits into a bag without eating up space or weight. Campers, hikers, and people building a survival kit mention it frequently as a sensible choice.

The single-shot action gets mixed reception. Some users see simplicity as a feature — nothing to go wrong, easy to teach. Others find it limiting if they're used to multi-shot rifles. .22 LR ammunition being cheap and widely available is consistently mentioned as part of the appeal.

Experienced shooters sometimes note it's not for people who want advanced features or high round counts, and that's fair. The Little Badger fills a specific niche well — ultra-light, packable, affordable — and doesn't try to be anything else.