The North American Arms Recluse is a single-action mini revolver chambered in .22 Magnum. It has a 2-inch stainless steel barrel and cylinder, a swing-out cylinder design, and holds 5 rounds. The Recluse ships with an oversized rubber grip and an exposed hammer, and includes XS Sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: North American Arms 
• Model: Recluse 
• Caliber: .22 Magnum 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2" 
• Color/Finish: Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Swing-out cylinder for faster reloading compared to fixed-cylinder NAA designs 
• Stainless steel construction throughout the barrel, cylinder, and frame 
• Exposed hammer for single-action operation 
• Oversized rubber grip for improved control in the mini-revolver format 
• XS Sights included

Owners of the NAA Recluse treat it as a specialty deep-concealment piece rather than a general-purpose carry revolver. The swing-out cylinder is consistently called out as a meaningful improvement over fixed-cylinder NAA designs, and most owners who came from other NAA models appreciate the faster reload it allows.

The oversized rubber grip draws mixed opinion. Shooters who prioritize control prefer it to the standard NAA grip panels, but a minority find it reduces the ultra-compact profile that attracted them to the platform in the first place. The single-action trigger is generally regarded as clean and light, though the manual cocking requirement is seen as a deliberate tradeoff for this size class.

Value perception on the Recluse is complicated by its pricing relative to the miniature format. Dedicated NAA collectors consider it well-made and worth the cost. Buyers expecting a traditional snub-nose experience sometimes feel the .22 Mag chambering in a 2-inch barrel underperforms their expectations, but owners who use it as a true backup or pocket piece tend to be satisfied with the build quality.