The North American Arms The Bad is a single-action mini revolver chambered in .22 WMR. It has a 1-1/8 inch barrel and a 5-round cylinder, finished in black for a low-profile carry gun. Its minimal size is built for deep concealment rather than range accuracy, trading sight radius and grip length for a footprint that disappears in a pocket, and the fixed iron sights are scaled down to match the frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: North American Arms 
• Model: The Bad 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 1.125 in 
• Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Single-action operation requiring a manual hammer cock before each shot 
• Fixed iron sights sized to match the revolver's small frame 
• Compact 1-1/8 inch barrel built for pocket and deep-concealment carry 
• 5-round cylinder capacity in a frame small enough to carry all day 
• Black finish for a low-profile, no-fuss appearance

Owners of North American Arms mini revolvers like The Bad describe it as a true backup gun: small enough to disappear in a pocket, but built solidly enough to trust for a last-resort situation. The single-action design means every shot needs a deliberate hammer cock, which owners see as a feature for safety rather than a drawback.

At this size the sights are more for orientation than precision, and most shooters accept that hits at any real distance take practice. Felt recoil in .22 WMR is sharp for a gun this light, so it isn't a range gun most people shoot for fun.

Fans of the platform value how easy it is to carry all day without printing, and North American Arms has a reputation for standing behind these small revolvers. It's a niche pick, aimed at deep concealment rather than an everyday range companion.