The North American Arms Mini-Revolver is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 1.625-inch barrel, stainless steel frame, rosewood bird's head grip, and a 5-round cylinder. At 4.8 oz and 4 inches overall, it is one of the smallest production revolvers available. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 175950334 
• UPC: 744253000010 
• Brand: North American Arms 
• Model Name: 22LR 1-5/8" Barrel (Mini-Revolver) 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Only 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 1.625 inches 
• Overall Length: 4 inches 
• Weight: 4.8 ounces 
• Sights: Half-Moon Sight 
• Grip Material: Rosewood Bird's Head 
• Safety Feature: No Manual Safety, Cylinder Safety 
• Finish Color/Material: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

The cylinder safety allows the cylinder to be positioned between chambers for safe carry without a manual safety lever. The rosewood bird's head grip gives a positive purchase despite the small frame. The half-moon sight is minimal but functional at the short distances this revolver is designed for. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in pocket carry environments where moisture and sweat are factors. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Deep Concealment Carry: At 4.8 oz it disappears in a pocket, ankle holster, or small pouch. 
2. Backup Firearm: Experienced carriers use it as a secondary option where a primary firearm would be too bulky. 
3. Plinking: Low-cost .22 LR and easy operation make it a casual range option.

The NAA Mini-Revolver occupies a specific niche, and buyers who understand what they're getting tend to be satisfied. The primary attractions are the size, 4.8 oz and 4 inches is genuinely pocketable, and the stainless construction that tolerates daily carry conditions. The rosewood grip draws aesthetic appreciation in forums, and the cylinder safety design for manual-safety-free carry is considered practical by owners familiar with the mechanism.

The .22 LR caliber for self-defense is a recurring debate. Owners tend to split between those who see it as a useful last-resort option and those who consider the caliber insufficient for serious defensive use. Five rounds is also flagged as limited in a high-pressure scenario, though the gun's intended role as a backup or deep-concealment piece largely defines that constraint.

Accuracy at distances beyond 10 feet is difficult with the 1.625-inch barrel and rudimentary sights, which most owners acknowledge. It performs adequately at close range, which is the relevant range for its intended applications. For pocket carry or as a secondary gun, it delivers on its narrow but genuine purpose.