Thoughts on NAA Companion

Seronac · September 6, 2001, 08:56 PM

(I posted this about a year ago and got no replies, so I'm trying again.)

I was wondering if anybody had any experience, thoughts or comments on the North American Arms Companion (and here) cap & ball / blackpowder mini-revolver.

Thanks.

Alex Johnson · September 15, 2001, 12:25 AM

A great little gun for protection against vicous mice.

Seriously, I figure the NAA is fine for recreational shooting, it should be relatively cheap to shoot, fun, and a great conversation piece. Unfortunately I fear that some people might try to use it as a pocket pistol for defense where I feel it is totally out of it's element. The reports I have read show that they are severely lacking in stopping power and even in the cartridge versions they are somewhat difficult to control rapidly and accurately. Though I guess it might be better than nothing, it all depends on how accurate you can be with it.

September 6, 2001, 08:56 PM	#1
Seronac Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2000 Location: Utah, in the Good ol' US of A! Posts: 316	Thoughts on NAA Companion (I posted this about a year ago and got no replies, so I'm trying again.) I was wondering if anybody had any experience, thoughts or comments on the North American Arms Companion (and here) cap & ball / blackpowder mini-revolver. Thanks.

September 15, 2001, 12:25 AM	#2
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	A great little gun for protection against vicous mice. Seriously, I figure the NAA is fine for recreational shooting, it should be relatively cheap to shoot, fun, and a great conversation piece. Unfortunately I fear that some people might try to use it as a pocket pistol for defense where I feel it is totally out of it's element. The reports I have read show that they are severely lacking in stopping power and even in the cartridge versions they are somewhat difficult to control rapidly and accurately. Though I guess it might be better than nothing, it all depends on how accurate you can be with it.