North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR Mini Revolver – Superb 1-1/8in Vent Rib Stainless

Description

The North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR takes NAA’s smallest magnum frame and dresses it up with a vented rib barrel and a fluted, stylized cylinder. At 6.2 ounces and 4.63 inches long, it is a true pocket revolver with five rounds of .22 Magnum on board.

North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR Overview

NAA catalogs this gun as the 22MS-TW. The 1-1/8 inch barrel wears a short vented rib with a half-moon front sight, and the cylinder has decorative grooves that set the Wasp apart from the plain 22MS. This listing is the stainless model with a black rubber pebbled bird’s head grip, which gives a little more traction than smooth wood. Note that NAA’s own spec table for this item lists a rosewood grip while its photos and feature list show the black rubber grip, so check the gun at pickup if the grip material matters to you.

Built for the Pocket

Everything about the Wasp is about size. It is shorter than most smartphones, and it weighs less than a full magazine for many carry pistols. In a proper pocket holster it prints as little more than a wallet. That makes it a popular backup gun and an easy one to carry when nothing else is practical.

Single Action Carry

Like every NAA mini revolver, it is single action only: you cock the hammer for each shot and the spur trigger drops into place. For carry, NAA provides safety notches between the chambers so the hammer can rest between cartridges rather than on a live rim. Learn the half-cock and rest-notch procedure from the manual before you carry it. The short barrel and tiny grip make fast, accurate shooting difficult, so practice at realistic distances of three to seven yards.

Magnum Performance From a Short Barrel

A 1-1/8 inch barrel gives up a lot of the velocity that makes .22 Magnum attractive from a rifle, and it produces a loud report and a big muzzle flash. Choose ammunition designed for short barrels, such as CCI Uppercut or Speer Gold Dot short-barrel loads, and test penetration expectations honestly. Rimfire cartridges are inherently less reliable than centerfire rounds, so an occasional dud is normal; in a revolver you simply cock the hammer again to bring a fresh chamber under it.

Reloading and Capacity

To reload, you press the cylinder pin release, remove the pin and cylinder, push out the empties and reload one chamber at a time. That takes time, which is why many owners treat a mini revolver as a last-ditch or backup gun rather than a primary defensive handgun.

Holsters and Grips

Carry it in a pocket holster that covers the spur trigger; a bare mini revolver should never ride loose in a pocket. NAA offers a folding holster grip and larger rubber grips that fit this frame, and many shooters find a bigger grip improves control considerably.

State Laws and Ownership

Mini revolvers are legal in most states, but a few jurisdictions add their own hurdles. California and Massachusetts only allow sales of models on their approved handgun rosters, and several states require a purchase permit or firearm ID card first. Pennsylvania buyers complete a PICS check at the receiving dealer. Carry rules also differ widely, so confirm your state and local laws, including permit reciprocity, before you carry it.

Specifications

• Model: NAA-22MS-TW Wasp
• Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum)
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel: 1-1/8 in. with vented rib
• Overall length: 4.63 in.
• Height: 2.81 in. / Width: 1.06 in.
• Weight: 6.2 oz.
• Action: single action, spur trigger
• Sights: half-moon front
• Grip: black rubber pebbled bird’s head (per store listing and maker photos)
• UPC: 744253002328

Before You Buy

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old and to complete the transfer through a licensed dealer, including the ATF Form 4473 and a background check. We ship this revolver to the FFL you choose, never to a home address. Inspect it at pickup, read the owner manual before loading it, and keep it stored where children and unauthorized users cannot reach it.

Who It Is For

The North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR is a great fit for experienced shooters who want a tiny .22 Magnum backup gun and understand the limits of a five-shot, single-action mini.

Buy the North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the North American Arms Wasp 22 WMR 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.