The North American Arms Sidewinder Conversion revolver in .22 WMR/.22 LR with a 1.5-inch barrel (brand part no. NAA-SWC) is a five-shot swing-out mini-revolver with a second cylinder for Long Rifle. North American Arms built the Sidewinder around ease of reloading, which has long been the one thing people ask for on a mini-revolver. This 1.5-inch version is the shortest Sidewinder, weighing just 6.7 ounces. Because it ships as a conversion model, you can carry it loaded with magnums and swap in the .22 LR cylinder for cheaper practice. It makes a good deep-concealment backup or trail gun.

Key Specifications

• The revolver is chambered in .22 Magnum, a rimfire magnum round that delivers real energy from a short barrel.
• A .22 LR conversion cylinder is included, so the same frame also fires lower-cost .22 Long Rifle ammunition.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, a practical count for a compact carry revolver.
• The barrel is 1.5 inches long.
• Overall length is 5 inches, short enough for pocket or belt carry.
• Height is 2.88 inches and width is 1.06 inches, so the frame stays slim against the body.
• Weight is 6.7 ounces unloaded, light enough to forget it is there.
• The sight is a stainless post sight, simple and snag-free.
• The action is single action, a deliberate design for a small, carefully handled revolver.
• Grips are rosewood Bird’s Head panels, which add a traditional look and a compact grip shape.
• The swing-out cylinder opens for loading and unloading all five chambers together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Sidewinder Conversion shoot .22 LR? Yes. It is chambered in .22 Magnum and the conversion model includes a .22 LR cylinder so it also fires .22 Long Rifle.

How long is the barrel on this Sidewinder? This version has a 1.5-inch barrel and measures 5 inches overall, the shortest barrel offered on the Sidewinder.

Is this a swing-out cylinder revolver? Yes. The cylinder swings out so all five rounds can be loaded and unloaded at once.

Buy the North American Arms Sidewinder Conversion Revolver, .22 WMR/.22 LR, 1.5-Inch Barrel, Swing-Out, 5-Shot

Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.