The North American Arms Mini Revolver is a single action .22 LR revolver built around a 1.125" barrel and a 5-round cylinder. It weighs 4.5 oz unloaded and is built from stainless steel throughout. The imitation stag grips give a decent hold for something this small, and the halfmoon fixed sights are rudimentary but functional. Hammer safety slots on the cylinder prevent the hammer from resting on a live round -- a standard NAA feature that matters on a pocketable single action. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Single Action Revolver 
• Barrel Length: 1.125 inches 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Weight: 4.5 oz (without ammunition) 
• Frame Material: Steel 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
• Sights: Fixed Halfmoon 
   

Detailed Features 

The stainless steel frame resists corrosion well. The hammer safety slots are the key carry feature: the hammer sits between chambers when holstered, preventing an accidental discharge from an impact. The fixed halfmoon sights aren't adjustable but they work at the short distances this pistol is realistically used at. 
 

Target Audience 

Primarily for shooters who want a deep-backup or last-resort carry option in .22 LR. Also popular with collectors and enthusiasts drawn to the NAA Mini's long production history and distinctive format. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deep concealment backup: fits in a pocket, watch pocket, or small belt pouch. 
• Plinking and casual range use. 
• The .22 LR caliber is widely understood as marginal for primary self-defense, but it has its advocates for close-range backup use.

The NAA Mini .22 LR draws fairly consistent feedback. Most owners buy it knowing exactly what it is -- a tiny backup or novelty gun -- and rate it accordingly. The size gets universal praise: genuinely pocketable, light, and easy to carry in places where a larger gun won't go. The stainless build is well-regarded for durability and rust resistance.

Criticisms follow predictable lines. The trigger pull is heavy for a single action, which can hurt accuracy for less practiced shooters. .22 LR stopping power is a regular topic -- most users are candid that this isn't a primary defensive caliber. The 5-round capacity leaves no margin for misses. Some reviewers pick one up as a conversation piece or collector item as much as a working firearm, which says something about where it fits in the market.