The North American Arms Golden Eagle in .22 Short is a gold-plated mini single action revolver with a 1.12-inch barrel. It holds 5 rounds and ships with pearl grips. The gold plating and pearl grip combination make this the dressy end of the NAA mini revolver line. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: North American Arms 
• Model: NAA-22S-GE 
• Caliber: .22 Short 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 5 
• Barrel Length: 1.12 in 
• Color/Finish: Gold with Pearl Grips 
   

Detailed Features 

• Gold-plated frame and barrel 
• Pearl grips included 
• 5-round cylinder chambered in .22 Short 
• 1.12-inch barrel in mini revolver form factor 
• Single action operation

Buyers of this .22 Short Golden Eagle are almost universally treating it as a collectible or novelty carry piece. The gold and pearl combination is intentionally ornamental, and owners who bought it for that reason tend to be happy. A few owners carry it as a deep-concealment backup, appreciating that almost nothing is smaller.

As a shooter, the .22 Short chambering is a step down in energy compared to the .22 WMR version of the Golden Eagle. Owners who shoot it at the range find the experience fun but limited. Single action manipulation on such a small platform requires practice, and new shooters sometimes struggle with the tiny controls.

The price premium over standard blued NAA mini revolvers is real. Most owners accept it as the cost of the gold and pearl aesthetic. Resale value is stable in the collector market but narrow, and buyers who need to sell quickly may find fewer takers than with a standard-finish NAA revolver.