NAA Mini's - Pics

stmcelroy · June 4, 2013, 11:59 PM

Over the last 5 years I've managed to accumulate 4 NAA mini revolver, and sold probably another 5 over the last 10 years.

Currently own:

.22lr 1-1/8"
.22mag 1-5/8"
Pug
Black Widow

The Black Widow is my newest purchase and I would have to say probably the best of the bunch followed closely by the PUG.

Post pictures if you've got them. I know a lot of you are closet NAA lovers.

Magnum Wheel Man · June 5, 2013, 07:40 AM

I just have one... a "snake eyes" edition... 22 lr

psyfly · June 5, 2013, 01:50 PM

My .22 short (It's the one on the bottom

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2cooltoolz · June 28, 2013, 03:30 AM

Here are my two:

NAA Black Widow .22 mag with PUG grips
NAA Wasp, .22 mag:

Comparison shot of the Black Widow and my S&W 442 .38.

alex0535 · June 28, 2013, 08:03 AM

You ever watch the show "swamp people"?

One episode they have Bruce talking about his backup gun he keeps in his overalls, it is a NAA mini revolver. He gets pulled overboard by a big alligator that episode, there is some thrashing in the swamp, he pulls out the mini in one swift movement, fires one round point blank, and the alligator goes down.

I don't own one but probably will one day, mostly for the novelty factor. I think they are neat little guns.

Mystro · June 28, 2013, 08:36 AM

Built like a Swiss watch....

PetahW · June 28, 2013, 11:34 AM

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Here's two, the upper a .22LR frame; the lower a .22Short frame - both with selfmade Jade grip panels. in a selfmade walnut display case.

FWIW, of the Jade I could find, no two pieces were exactly alike, so the nearest color/grain matches were chosen, instead - brownish on the LR; greenish on the Short.

FYI - A few dots of epoxy were enough to secure the Jade grip panels to the frame, even under recoil/firing; and should they ever need to be removed, a little low heat from a propane torch will melt the epoxy w/o damage to either Jade or gripframe.

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JD0x0 · June 28, 2013, 11:46 AM

I want a .22 mag model with the 5'' barrel

Sevens · June 28, 2013, 02:42 PM

I've shot a couple of them and have also been impressed with the build quality, but I don't see myself ever owning one. I would think it would be fun, and funny, to play on a range day with the 5" barrel model. (Is that the "Earl" ?)

However, I'm conflicted on the top-break they made for an extremely short time. I was wildly disappointed that they gave up on the project. I say "conflicted" because I thought it was a glorious thing that they listened to the fans, they acted on the project and they put the whole thing in to motion... And I do give them credit for pulling the plug when they simply did -NOT- feel they could build it to their own standards nor hit any rational price point with it.

But they made a short run of them and you'd literally have to hit the gun lottery to find yourself in the position of buying one, and the price would simply have to be exorbitant when you consider the rarity of them and the following they must have by anyone who is a fan of the NAA Mini-revolvers.

If nothing else, I would love the chance to handle and operate one eventually.

horselips · June 29, 2013, 08:51 PM

Nothing "closet" about my love for my NAA Mini Revolver. It's my EDC gun. It's a .22 WMR, 1 5/8" barrel. Turns in 2-2 1/2" groups at 7 yards with Federal 50 gr. HPs.

I know some of you caliber queens and capacity freaks will decry my choice of a NAA Mini for EDC, but I can say this in its defense - it is NEVER, EVER left at home. No matter the weather, no matter what I'm wearing, or not wearing. Anything bigger, and I mean literally anything, will eventually be left at home for one reason or another. When that fateful day happens, your gun might as well be on the moon.

Rule No. 1 > HAVE A GUN!

June 4, 2013, 11:59 PM	#1
stmcelroy Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 562	NAA Mini's - Pics Over the last 5 years I've managed to accumulate 4 NAA mini revolver, and sold probably another 5 over the last 10 years. Currently own: .22lr 1-1/8" .22mag 1-5/8" Pug Black Widow The Black Widow is my newest purchase and I would have to say probably the best of the bunch followed closely by the PUG. Post pictures if you've got them. I know a lot of you are closet NAA lovers.

June 28, 2013, 03:30 AM	#4
2cooltoolz Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2007 Location: Lake Conroe, Texas Posts: 1,059	Here are my two: NAA Black Widow .22 mag with PUG grips NAA Wasp, .22 mag: Comparison shot of the Black Widow and my S&W 442 .38. __________________ What me worry

June 28, 2013, 08:36 AM	#6
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	Built like a Swiss watch.... __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"

June 28, 2013, 02:42 PM	#9
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,775	I've shot a couple of them and have also been impressed with the build quality, but I don't see myself ever owning one. I would think it would be fun, and funny, to play on a range day with the 5" barrel model. (Is that the "Earl" ?) However, I'm conflicted on the top-break they made for an extremely short time. I was wildly disappointed that they gave up on the project. I say "conflicted" because I thought it was a glorious thing that they listened to the fans, they acted on the project and they put the whole thing in to motion... And I do give them credit for pulling the plug when they simply did -NOT- feel they could build it to their own standards nor hit any rational price point with it. But they made a short run of them and you'd literally have to hit the gun lottery to find yourself in the position of buying one, and the price would simply have to be exorbitant when you consider the rarity of them and the following they must have by anyone who is a fan of the NAA Mini-revolvers. If nothing else, I would love the chance to handle and operate one eventually. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

June 5, 2013, 07:40 AM	#2
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	I just have one... a "snake eyes" edition... 22 lr

June 5, 2013, 01:50 PM	#3
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	My .22 short (It's the one on the bottom ).

June 28, 2013, 08:03 AM	#5
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	You ever watch the show "swamp people"? One episode they have Bruce talking about his backup gun he keeps in his overalls, it is a NAA mini revolver. He gets pulled overboard by a big alligator that episode, there is some thrashing in the swamp, he pulls out the mini in one swift movement, fires one round point blank, and the alligator goes down. I don't own one but probably will one day, mostly for the novelty factor. I think they are neat little guns.

June 28, 2013, 11:34 AM	#7
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Here's two, the upper a .22LR frame; the lower a .22Short frame - both with selfmade Jade grip panels. in a selfmade walnut display case. FWIW, of the Jade I could find, no two pieces were exactly alike, so the nearest color/grain matches were chosen, instead - brownish on the LR; greenish on the Short. FYI - A few dots of epoxy were enough to secure the Jade grip panels to the frame, even under recoil/firing; and should they ever need to be removed, a little low heat from a propane torch will melt the epoxy w/o damage to either Jade or gripframe. .

June 28, 2013, 11:46 AM	#8
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	I want a .22 mag model with the 5'' barrel

June 29, 2013, 08:51 PM	#10
horselips Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Posts: 159	Nothing "closet" about my love for my NAA Mini Revolver. It's my EDC gun. It's a .22 WMR, 1 5/8" barrel. Turns in 2-2 1/2" groups at 7 yards with Federal 50 gr. HPs. I know some of you caliber queens and capacity freaks will decry my choice of a NAA Mini for EDC, but I can say this in its defense - it is NEVER, EVER left at home. No matter the weather, no matter what I'm wearing, or not wearing. Anything bigger, and I mean literally anything, will eventually be left at home for one reason or another. When that fateful day happens, your gun might as well be on the moon. Rule No. 1 > HAVE A GUN!