Does anyone make a tiny 32 like the NAA .22?

Creek Henry · April 1, 2012, 07:07 PM

NAA made a prototype back in 2006 but decided to stick with 22 revolvers, but you'd think with their success with tiny revolvers that someone would produce a 32acp or H&R in the same vein. I've scoured the internet and only found the Taurus 731 6 shot but it's rather larger than the midi.

Does anyone know? 32 H&R seems like a nice round for a small gun as it is low pressure and still a step up from the 22mag.

Thx,

Creek Henry · April 8, 2012, 10:29 AM

So, that's a "no" then...

**Glenn E. Meyer** · April 8, 2012, 10:47 AM

NAA has hinted that they will revist the concept. That prototype was a horror. I don't see why they don't just upscale the mini to 22. The attempt to make it a break top seems not to have worked.

Laz · April 8, 2012, 10:58 AM

Wasn't Dick Casull working on a tiny .32 single action ay one point, that never saw the light of day? If NAA offered an slightly larger mini in, say, .32 acp, I'd buy one, just for fun if nothing else.

Aguila Blanca · April 9, 2012, 08:52 AM

I wonder if the Ruger Bearcat could handle .32. Or isn't that small enough?

jhenry · April 9, 2012, 08:58 AM

I have handled and shot more than one Bearcat that has been converted to .32. Do a search on the Gunblast site to see what Boge Quinn had done.

Opinated · April 9, 2012, 09:06 AM

The Iver Johnson "Owlhead" 5 shot top-break in 32 S&W is about as close as one could get even with modern design and materials. I regret selling mine.

Magnum Wheel Man · April 9, 2012, 05:00 PM

this is about as small as they come... my "lil friends" S&W it is single action though...

double actions... the "lil bicycle guns" ... still in the mild 32 S&W, but double action though... this one is a Hopkins & Allen Safety Police DAO snubbie... pretty darn little

this one an Iver Johnson Bicycle gun, double action, in 32 S&W

This one is just a little bigger & a bit uglier ( cosmetically ) but is chambered in 38 S&W, & works well enough, that I used it to range qualify for my CCW renewal this last time... it is also a single action

L_Killkenny · April 9, 2012, 05:11 PM

While I won't speak for quality both Cimarron and Davis/Cobra make a .32 HR derringers. The Cimarron comes with a second barrel for .38sp. As close as I think you'll get today.

LK

April 1, 2012, 07:07 PM	#1
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 225	Does anyone make a tiny 32 like the NAA .22? NAA made a prototype back in 2006 but decided to stick with 22 revolvers, but you'd think with their success with tiny revolvers that someone would produce a 32acp or H&R in the same vein. I've scoured the internet and only found the Taurus 731 6 shot but it's rather larger than the midi. Does anyone know? 32 H&R seems like a nice round for a small gun as it is low pressure and still a step up from the 22mag. Thx,

April 8, 2012, 10:29 AM	#2
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 225	So So, that's a "no" then...

April 8, 2012, 10:47 AM	#3
Glenn E. Meyer Staff Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 13,139	NAA has hinted that they will revist the concept. That prototype was a horror. I don't see why they don't just upscale the mini to 22. The attempt to make it a break top seems not to have worked. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...05_Feature.htm Being an Academic Shooter http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...11_Feature.htm Being an Active Shooter

April 8, 2012, 10:58 AM	#4
Laz Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 1999 Posts: 912	Wasn't Dick Casull working on a tiny .32 single action ay one point, that never saw the light of day? If NAA offered an slightly larger mini in, say, .32 acp, I'd buy one, just for fun if nothing else. __________________ Laz Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, Or Do Without

April 9, 2012, 08:58 AM	#6
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,769	I have handled and shot more than one Bearcat that has been converted to .32. Do a search on the Gunblast site to see what Boge Quinn had done. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

April 9, 2012, 08:52 AM	#5
Aguila Blanca Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 4,818	I wonder if the Ruger Bearcat could handle .32. Or isn't that small enough?

April 9, 2012, 09:06 AM	#7
Opinated Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2006 Posts: 251	The Iver Johnson "Owlhead" 5 shot top-break in 32 S&W is about as close as one could get even with modern design and materials. I regret selling mine.

April 9, 2012, 05:00 PM	#8
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 6,981	this is about as small as they come... my "lil friends" S&W it is single action though... double actions... the "lil bicycle guns" ... still in the mild 32 S&W, but double action though... this one is a Hopkins & Allen Safety Police DAO snubbie... pretty darn little this one an Iver Johnson Bicycle gun, double action, in 32 S&W This one is just a little bigger & a bit uglier ( cosmetically ) but is chambered in 38 S&W, & works well enough, that I used it to range qualify for my CCW renewal this last time... it is also a single action __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

April 9, 2012, 05:11 PM	#9
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,549	While I won't speak for quality both Cimarron and Davis/Cobra make a .32 HR derringers. The Cimarron comes with a second barrel for .38sp. As close as I think you'll get today. LK