NAA 22's and Magnums - Page 3

coyota1 · September 26, 2012, 06:08 PM

I trust my mini MAG more than I trust small autoloaders. With autoloaders, a loose grip could result in the gun to not cycle properly.

royal barnes · September 26, 2012, 06:22 PM

I've owned a NAA .22 mag mini for at least thirty years. It was my backup gun to my duty handgun for a lot of that time. I will carry it now as my "yardwork" gun but would not venture out in public with it being my only firearm. I still carry it as a BUG to something larger when I am out and about.

NO-BODY · October 14, 2012, 05:44 PM

Revival time, Are these good guns? Such as will it fire with reliable confidence? Really like the idea of a gun the size of a pocket knife. 4.5 oz. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy88Fingers · October 14, 2012, 06:10 PM

If you use good ammo, they're about as reliable as a gun can be.

Deja vu · October 14, 2012, 06:23 PM

my 22 short is a fun gun.... I have thought about getting a key chain holster for it

NO-BODY · October 14, 2012, 08:08 PM

Great advice so far. Anybody have anything else to add, I am leanin that way. 22lr cause a millon rounds are like a dollar.

coyota1 · October 14, 2012, 08:40 PM

The 22 LR is hard to shoot do to the small size. The mag handles world's easier. With either of these guns you need to really practice to master.

Mystro · October 17, 2012, 01:46 PM

I always carry my NAA 22lr with yellow jacket Hyper velocity. It has put down more car/deer hits and final mercy hunting shots than I can count. Built like a Swiss watch.

twobit · October 17, 2012, 03:17 PM

They are good, well made guns!

Order them with the folding grip! Makes them both easier to shoot and too carry.

Get the .22mag with the shortest barrel (two barrel lengths are available). Drop it in a pocket. It is an "ALL THE TIME" gun regardless of what clothes you have on, as long as you at least have shorts on

Don't make them what they are not.. they are a "get off me gun" and are excellent BUG's. They are not primary concealed carry guns.

If you are a law enforcement officer, contact the factory direct (they have a website - North American Arms-) They have a LEO price and will sell direct to officers. Best of all they will ship to your department address (with the proper letter from your supervisor) and you avoid the fee you have to pay to ship to an FFL. Save that $35 FFL fee and get about $20 off the price also.

You can also order one with two cylinders (22LR & 22mag) so you can practice with the cheaper LR ammo. If you order just a cylinder later they want you to send them the gun back so the cylinder can be timed. Added cost.

west5757 · October 18, 2012, 12:24 PM

I just bought a .22 mag with the 1 1/8" barrel this week. I shot it the next day and I'll have to say that I was surprised at how well I could shoot it after I figured out how to aim it. I have to sight down the barrel and not use the front sight. I may end up filing it down.

I did order a set of the Chang grips for it though. The factory ones are just too small for me to keep the control that I want. It is very nice to have a BUG in my pocket though.

NO-BODY · October 21, 2012, 07:06 PM

Done deal.......gonna get me some of that!!!!!!

Aristides · October 21, 2012, 08:41 PM

Before you buy one of the NAA revolvers in this thread, be aware that NAA is coming out with their new Sidewinder, which has a fold-out cylinder instead of the "take it apart to reload" version of their current mini revolvers. The cylinder pops out to the right, instead of the left like a more traditional revolver. My understanding from various threads and the NAA website, the Sidewinder is already in the hands of some early-birds, and will become more available towards the end of 2012.

I have had a Black Widow 22 Magnum for several years, and will never part with it. I find it easy to shoot, and I have large hands. I have no doubt it can get me out of a jam, if the situation calls for it.

But I can't wait to get my hands on a Sidewinder. I'll buy two of them as soon as they are available.

With these little NAA gems, nobody has an excuse for being defenseless.

arizona98tj · October 21, 2012, 08:45 PM

My review of the NAA Pug .22 Mag. The review includes chrono data for a number of popular rounds, holster info, etc.

LarryNTX · October 21, 2012, 09:13 PM

Of course, the best thing about the Mini is all the tacticool accessories you can get for them.

Aristides · October 21, 2012, 11:12 PM

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Nice rig!!

Dashunde · October 22, 2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

NAA is coming out with their new Sidewinder, which has a fold-out cylinder

Cool

I'll probably have to add that one too.

coyota1 · October 22, 2012, 09:03 AM

The fold out cylinder is handy for practice, but for personal protection, it won't be of any use.

Dashunde · October 22, 2012, 09:23 AM

Well, no, but it sure adds to the cool factor of it... and does away with the least desireable aspect of the gun as a whole, regardless of how its used.

Juggling that cylinder and pin isnt much fun over the grass, neither is pushing out spent casings.
The fold out does away with all of that, vast improvement, I wonder why it took so long for them to do it, seems simple really...

safe cracker · October 22, 2012, 11:46 AM

some may not know it but you can fan them like the cowboys did

coyota1 · October 22, 2012, 12:25 PM

Does the fold out weigh more than the regular mini mag? After I fumbled with my mini's I have down now, but it took practice.

Obambulate · October 22, 2012, 03:11 PM

I have the Black Widow and consider it a fine self defense gun. It's a perfect balance of size, power, and accuracy for anyone with medium+ hands wanting something smaller than a J-frame. Very concealable, very controllable, and enough power to end the threat if you do your part.

I have been shooting a Pug recently and it's a fantastic choice also. Small enough to conceal in your hand. I'm not as good with it as the BW. It jumps a little in my hand, even with the rubber grip.

Glenn E. Meyer · October 25, 2012, 09:47 AM

I really like the slip on rubber grips. Better control and doesn't increase size.

October 14, 2012, 06:10 PM	#54
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	If you use good ammo, they're about as reliable as a gun can be. __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

October 14, 2012, 06:23 PM	#55
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	my 22 short is a fun gun.... I have thought about getting a key chain holster for it __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

October 17, 2012, 03:17 PM	#59
twobit Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2010 Location: Coyote Creak, SW Texas Posts: 597	They are good, well made guns! Order them with the folding grip! Makes them both easier to shoot and too carry. Get the .22mag with the shortest barrel (two barrel lengths are available). Drop it in a pocket. It is an "ALL THE TIME" gun regardless of what clothes you have on, as long as you at least have shorts on Don't make them what they are not.. they are a "get off me gun" and are excellent BUG's. They are not primary concealed carry guns. If you are a law enforcement officer, contact the factory direct (they have a website - North American Arms-) They have a LEO price and will sell direct to officers. Best of all they will ship to your department address (with the proper letter from your supervisor) and you avoid the fee you have to pay to ship to an FFL. Save that $35 FFL fee and get about $20 off the price also. You can also order one with two cylinders (22LR & 22mag) so you can practice with the cheaper LR ammo. If you order just a cylinder later they want you to send them the gun back so the cylinder can be timed. Added cost. __________________ Twobit, Strive to live up to the opinion that your dog has of you.

October 21, 2012, 08:41 PM	#62
Aristides Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 352	Coming Soon: 22 Magnum Sidewinder Before you buy one of the NAA revolvers in this thread, be aware that NAA is coming out with their new Sidewinder, which has a fold-out cylinder instead of the "take it apart to reload" version of their current mini revolvers. The cylinder pops out to the right, instead of the left like a more traditional revolver. My understanding from various threads and the NAA website, the Sidewinder is already in the hands of some early-birds, and will become more available towards the end of 2012. I have had a Black Widow 22 Magnum for several years, and will never part with it. I find it easy to shoot, and I have large hands. I have no doubt it can get me out of a jam, if the situation calls for it. But I can't wait to get my hands on a Sidewinder. I'll buy two of them as soon as they are available. With these little NAA gems, nobody has an excuse for being defenseless. __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back...Regina Brett ------ The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else...Dr. Adrian Rogers Last edited by Aristides; October 21, 2012 at 11:06 PM.

October 21, 2012, 08:45 PM	#63
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	My review of the NAA Pug .22 Mag. The review includes chrono data for a number of popular rounds, holster info, etc. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

September 26, 2012, 06:08 PM	#51
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	I trust my mini MAG more than I trust small autoloaders. With autoloaders, a loose grip could result in the gun to not cycle properly.

September 26, 2012, 06:22 PM	#52
royal barnes Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Wendell, N.C. Posts: 189	I've owned a NAA .22 mag mini for at least thirty years. It was my backup gun to my duty handgun for a lot of that time. I will carry it now as my "yardwork" gun but would not venture out in public with it being my only firearm. I still carry it as a BUG to something larger when I am out and about.

October 14, 2012, 05:44 PM	#53
NO-BODY Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: ALEXANDRIA,LA Posts: 59	Revival time, Are these good guns? Such as will it fire with reliable confidence? Really like the idea of a gun the size of a pocket knife. 4.5 oz. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 14, 2012, 08:08 PM	#56
NO-BODY Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: ALEXANDRIA,LA Posts: 59	Great advice so far. Anybody have anything else to add, I am leanin that way. 22lr cause a millon rounds are like a dollar.

October 14, 2012, 08:40 PM	#57
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	The 22 LR is hard to shoot do to the small size. The mag handles world's easier. With either of these guns you need to really practice to master.

October 17, 2012, 01:46 PM	#58
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	I always carry my NAA 22lr with yellow jacket Hyper velocity. It has put down more car/deer hits and final mercy hunting shots than I can count. Built like a Swiss watch.

October 18, 2012, 12:24 PM	#60
west5757 Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Posts: 49	I just bought a .22 mag with the 1 1/8" barrel this week. I shot it the next day and I'll have to say that I was surprised at how well I could shoot it after I figured out how to aim it. I have to sight down the barrel and not use the front sight. I may end up filing it down. I did order a set of the Chang grips for it though. The factory ones are just too small for me to keep the control that I want. It is very nice to have a BUG in my pocket though.

October 21, 2012, 07:06 PM	#61
NO-BODY Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: ALEXANDRIA,LA Posts: 59	Done deal.......gonna get me some of that!!!!!!

October 21, 2012, 09:13 PM	#64
LarryNTX Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2010 Location: a little north of Dallas Posts: 124	Of course, the best thing about the Mini is all the tacticool accessories you can get for them. __________________ Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.

October 21, 2012, 11:12 PM	#65
Aristides Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 352	------------- ^^ ---------------- ^^ ------------ Nice rig!! __________________ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back...Regina Brett ------ The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else...Dr. Adrian Rogers

October 22, 2012, 09:03 AM	#67
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	The fold out cylinder is handy for practice, but for personal protection, it won't be of any use.

October 22, 2012, 09:23 AM	#68
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	Well, no, but it sure adds to the cool factor of it... and does away with the least desireable aspect of the gun as a whole, regardless of how its used. Juggling that cylinder and pin isnt much fun over the grass, neither is pushing out spent casings. The fold out does away with all of that, vast improvement, I wonder why it took so long for them to do it, seems simple really...

October 22, 2012, 11:46 AM	#69
safe cracker Member Join Date: April 9, 2009 Posts: 66	some may not know it but you can fan them like the cowboys did

October 22, 2012, 12:25 PM	#70
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	Does the fold out weigh more than the regular mini mag? After I fumbled with my mini's I have down now, but it took practice.

October 22, 2012, 03:11 PM	#71
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	I have the Black Widow and consider it a fine self defense gun. It's a perfect balance of size, power, and accuracy for anyone with medium+ hands wanting something smaller than a J-frame. Very concealable, very controllable, and enough power to end the threat if you do your part. I have been shooting a Pug recently and it's a fantastic choice also. Small enough to conceal in your hand. I'm not as good with it as the BW. It jumps a little in my hand, even with the rubber grip.

October 25, 2012, 09:47 AM	#72
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	I really like the slip on rubber grips. Better control and doesn't increase size. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens