The best gun is the one you have with you. Here’s a gun small enough to have with you and with the capacity to make it worth carrying.
Switch Gun, by Standard Manufacturing
We’ve seen small, folding .22’s before, but Standard has taken it to the next level. While others may be capable of shooting a .22, the new Switch Gun has a five-round cylinder and a grip that’s large enough to get a hold of.
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Standard is known for making guns that break paradigms, but they do it with results that are effective. This gun is made from stainless steel and polymer. It folds in half where the grip meets the frame and at just 3/4″ thick, it’s very concealable.
But the thing that really stands out here is that the Switch Gun unfolds at the press of a button. Slide the switch on the left side of the frame, and it pops open and locks tight (kinda like a switchblade knife). The tab at the top of the grip is lifted to unlock and fold it back up. It stays folded until the switch is released, and it stays open and rigid until you want to fold it again.
It’s single action only and you get five rounds, but there’s not a super quick way to reload. There’s a takedown pin under the barrel that allows the cylinder to come out of the frame for reloading. It’s also noteworthy that it shoots .22 Mag, not the significantly smaller .22 LR.
The Switch Gun is certainly one of the smallest guns on the market and it stands out with a higher-than-usual capacity. Standard Manufacturing’s Switch Gun is available now. MSRP $449
- Frame and Barrel: CNC Machined Stainless Steel
- Action: Single Action Folding Revolver
- Caliber: .22 Magnum
- Barrel Length: .88”
- Grip: Large Polymer
- Capacity: 5 rnds
- Weight: 9 Ounces, Loaded
- Dimensions: 2.125” x 3.75” x .75” Folded
- Made in the USA