Description
The North American Arms 22MC Combo is NAA’s best-selling configuration: a 1-5/8 inch barrel 22 Magnum mini revolver that also ships with a 22 Long Rifle cylinder. It is stainless steel, holds five rounds, and wears rosewood bird head grips with a half-moon front sight.
North American Arms 22MC Combo Overview
At 5.13 inches long and about 6.5 ounces, the 22MC splits the difference between NAA’s snub 1-1/8 inch models and the larger Black Widow. The extra half inch of barrel over the snub adds a little velocity and makes the gun easier to aim, while it still fits a front pocket or small holster. It is the model many people picture when they think of an NAA mini revolver.
Why the 1-5/8 Inch Length
The 1-5/8 inch barrel is a practical middle ground. It is long enough to give a clearer sight picture and a touch more speed than the snub, yet short enough that the revolver stays tiny. If you are choosing your first NAA, this length is a sensible default, and holsters and grips for it are the easiest to find.
22 LR for Practice
Rimfire practice keeps skills sharp, and the 22 LR cylinder makes it affordable. Standard velocity 22 LR is quiet and very mild from this frame. Use the Magnum cylinder for carry or pest control. Remember that the Magnum and LR cases differ in diameter, so ammunition must always match the installed cylinder.
Safety Notches and Loading
The cylinder has small notches between each chamber. After loading five rounds and reinstalling the cylinder, lower the hammer carefully into one of those notches. This keeps the firing pin off the cartridge rims. To unload, remove the cylinder entirely and push the cases out with the base pin. Practice with dummy rounds first.
Upgrade Options
NAA and aftermarket makers offer larger grips, including boot grips and holster grips that fold into a belt clip, for this frame. A bigger grip makes the 22MC easier to control but a bit harder to pocket. Some owners swap grips depending on how they carry that day, which takes only a screwdriver.
Keep It Clean
22 Magnum and 22 LR both leave residue on the cylinder face and in the gap between cylinder and barrel. On a revolver this small, buildup can make the cylinder drag. Wipe the cylinder face and forcing cone after shooting, oil the base pin lightly and check that the cylinder spins freely before carrying it.
State Laws and Ownership
Mini revolvers are legal to own in most of the country, but several states limit which handguns a dealer can sell. California keeps a handgun roster, and Massachusetts, Maryland and New York have their own approval or permit systems, so confirm this exact model can be transferred where you live before ordering. Concealed carry permits are still required in many states even for a five-shot rimfire this small, and some cities add their own rules.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms, Provo, Utah
- Model: Mini-Revolver, NAA-22MC
- UPC: 744253000188
- Caliber: 22 Magnum (22 WMR) with 22 LR cylinder
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Barrel: 1-5/8 in. (1.63 in.)
- Overall length: 5.13 in.
- Height: 2.81 in.
- Width: 1.06 in.
- Weight: 6.5 oz
- Action: Single action
- Sights: Half-moon front, fixed
- Grips: Rosewood bird head
- Finish: Stainless steel
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old to purchase from a licensed dealer. This revolver ships to your local FFL, where you fill out the ATF Form 4473 and pass the background check before taking it home.
Who It Is For
The North American Arms 22MC Combo is a great fit for first-time NAA buyers, pocket carriers who want two calibers in one revolver, and anyone looking for a small, easy-to-store rimfire.
Buy the North American Arms 22MC Combo at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the North American Arms 22MC Combo online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit North American Arms.
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