Chiappa LA322 Bandit
Chiappa Firearms · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: LA322 Bandit
Overview
The Chiappa LA322 Bandit is a lever-action .22 LR pistol shown for 2026, built on the LA322 rimfire lever gun with a 12-inch barrel, a nine-round tubular magazine and no shoulder stock. It keeps the LA322's aluminium receiver and Winchester-style lever operation in a large-format pistol package aimed at plinking and small-game work.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 Long Rifle, 5.6mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch, Manual Safety
- Features: Lever Action Pistol, Threaded Muzzle, Large Loop Lever, No Shoulder Stock
Base model
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Companion to the LA322 Suppressor Ready Takedown rifle also shown for 2026.
Background
Lever-action pistols are almost entirely an American frontier fantasy - the 'mare's leg' cut-down carbine from television Westerns. Chiappa has been building them straight from the factory since the 2000s.