The North American Arms Sidewinder is a mini revolver chambered in .22 Magnum with a 1.5-inch barrel and a 5-round cylinder. It is built on a stainless steel frame and fitted with White Pearl grips. The Sidewinder uses a swing-out cylinder, which makes reloading faster than the fixed-cylinder design used on other NAA mini revolvers. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: North American Arms 
• Model: Sidewinder 
• Caliber: .22 Magnum 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 1.5 in 
• Capacity: 5 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
• Grips: White Pearl 
   

Detailed Features 

• 1.5-inch barrel in stainless steel construction 
• 5-round swing-out cylinder for faster reloading than fixed NAA designs 
• White Pearl grip panels 
• Single-action trigger operation 
• Compact mini revolver format

Owners of the NAA Sidewinder with White Pearl grips tend to mention the aesthetic as a secondary purchase factor alongside the practical swing-out cylinder. The ivory-toned grips stand out visually compared to the standard rubber-grip versions, and some buyers pick this variant specifically for the look.

The .22 Magnum chambering is appreciated for the energy it adds in a gun this small. The 1.5-inch barrel keeps the Sidewinder genuinely pocketable, and most owners are realistic about the platform's limitations as a primary defensive tool. The Sidewinder gets used most often as a backup or trail gun rather than a primary carry piece.

The stainless frame gets consistent praise for durability and resistance to the elements. Single-action-only operation is the main adjustment for new owners, and those coming from semi-autos take a session or two to get comfortable with the manual of arms. The swing-out cylinder over the traditional fixed gate is the most-mentioned reason for choosing the Sidewinder within the NAA lineup.