Calling all NAA fans.

In The Ten Ring · February 5, 2018, 07:03 PM

I am an NAA fan, having been very impressed by the college youth leader's .22 Mag. When I turned 21 it was the first handgun I ever bought and I carried it off-and-on as (don't laugh) primary

and backup for 16 years.

It was always a big hit at the range, everyone wanting to fire it.

http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-jo2h4u...00.600.jpg?c=2

Anyone else have one?

OneFreeTexan · February 5, 2018, 07:54 PM

I have the 22 short mini,,, Love it,,, easy to shoot, easy to carry,,,,and I don’t know anyone who will let me empty it in their tummy at 5 feet.... funny thing all these guys that say a 22 is too little

Love the machine work on this gun too.. very good.

Terminatorret · February 5, 2018, 08:14 PM

.22lr 1-1/8" with a wood boot grip.
.22mag 1-5/8" with Rubber Cobblestone Grips.
Love 'em both.

TruthTellers · February 5, 2018, 08:16 PM

I have the Minimaster .22 Mag/LR combo with adjustable sights, it's one of my favorite guns. I can pop plates out to 50 yards with it offhand. The grip is comfortable, the sights are easy to see and accurate, and it is super light. Not many .22 revolvers with a 4 inch barrel weigh half a pound.

Yankee Doodle · February 5, 2018, 08:37 PM

Mine is like a famous credit card. I never leave home without it.

Cheapshooter · February 5, 2018, 08:40 PM

Have the 22 Short version. Wanted the miniest of the minis. So impressed now I want one in LR, and another in 22 Mag.
Not interested in the combo, sidewinder, or big grips. Want to keep them as minimal as possible.

ammo.crafter · February 5, 2018, 09:16 PM

I have the .22 LR 1 1/2 inch bbl version. As others have said, the machining and wood to metal finish excellent.
Mine hits where it is aimed and it disappears in the hand.

Model12Win · February 5, 2018, 09:20 PM

TO ANYONE who thinks an NAA mini-revolver can't kill or be effective for defense, look up the Trooper Mark Coates shooting.

The are HIGHLY EFFECTIVE defensive handguns, and are super small and packable. Great guns.

CDR_Glock · February 5, 2018, 09:25 PM

I have two Sidewinders. An original Sidewinder with a 1.5” barrel and another with a 2.5” barrel and a swing out cylinder.

The swing out cylinder is so much more fun to shoot at the range because it’s close to a regular revolver. You half cock the hammer, pull the cylinder pin forward and push the cylinder towards the right. There’s an ejector rod which makes ejection much faster than the old way.

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TruthTellers · February 5, 2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CDR_Glock

I have two Sidewinders. An original Sidewinder with a 1.5” barrel and another with a 2.5” barrel and a swing out cylinder.

The swing out cylinder is so much more fun to shoot at the range because it’s close to a regular revolver. You half cock the hammer, pull the cylinder pin forward and push the cylinder towards the right. There’s an ejector rod which makes ejection much faster than the old way.

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Idk, do you think the Sidewinder is faster than having another pre loaded cylinder with the standard mini revolvers?

ds-10-speed · February 5, 2018, 10:36 PM

Here are my mini's.

Crankylove · February 6, 2018, 11:46 AM

I’ve got the .22lr/.22 Mag 1 1/8” barrel.

It’s my carry gun during the week when I can’t carry anything bigger.

It’s also one of my kids favorite guns to shoot (their favorite is my Browning 1911-22).

I’d like to pick up a sidewinder and ranger II as well.

rwagliardo · February 6, 2018, 11:56 AM

I have the Minimaster and Sidewinder in 22 magnum love them both. Still trying to locate the Ranger II hard to find.

BeornLS · February 6, 2018, 03:09 PM

Big NAA fan here for sure and have carried one for well over 15 years now, most of the time as a backup, sometimes a 22 magnum as my only carry when I'm wearing gym shorts or the like.

I have the 1 1/8" 22 LR only and the 22 Magnum PUG model. The PUG is my favorite by far as I love the XS sight system on it.

Hopefully in a month or two I'll be able to also pick up a Black Widow model with both LR and Mag cylinders.

I will also mention that I have had to use their customer service one time and they were VERY helpful and quick to repair the issue I had (light primer strikes on my PUG when new, sent it and and they tested it and replaced the cylinder, gun was out of my hands for about 6 days).

Armybrat · February 6, 2018, 03:42 PM

Bought my old Mini over 30 years ago (made in Spanish Fork). It was too small for me to work the action easily so I put these boot grips on it a couple of years ago:

Dred · February 6, 2018, 05:53 PM

I recently added a 1 5/8" Holster Grip. Once I decided that the sights are there as a distraction, I added it to my rotation. Sights are 4" low (perfect windage) at 3 yards; at 7 yards, the sights ensure I won't punch an 8.5x11" piece of paper. But ... she'll do what I need if I don't get bothered by'm.

I've got her clipped to the lip of my pants pocket and absolutely nobody has clocked it as a pistol. It is the only pistol that survived the first hour of pocket carry - I had to holster my Sig 938 and the 238 that preceded it.

CDR_Glock · February 6, 2018, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruthTellers

Idk, do you think the Sidewinder is faster than having another pre loaded cylinder with the standard mini revolvers?

Uh, heck yeah.

NY reload alongside my Kimber K6S 357 should take care of things.

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CDR_Glock · February 6, 2018, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armybrat

Bought my old Mini over 30 years ago (made in Spanish Fork). It was too small for me to work the action easily so I put these boot grips on it a couple of years ago:

How do you like the boot grips? Do you think they’re better than the Black Widow grips?

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KevininPa · February 7, 2018, 01:36 AM

My wife and I both have Black Widows with the folding grip/holster.

Armybrat · February 7, 2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDR_Glock

How do you like the boot grips? Do you think they’re better than the Black Widow grips?

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Never have seen a Black Widow much less handled one.

The new boot grip does make it much easier for me to cycle the little single action.
I may, however, send the gun in to the factory to have them "tighten up" the cylinder end shake. Don't know why it rattles, as I have fired very few standard .22 magnum rounds through the gun.

vmr357 · February 7, 2018, 03:52 PM

I saw a new (to me) model at a gun show last week. It's called the Wasp and I was really tempted to buy it.

https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-22m-tw/

smee78 · February 7, 2018, 04:57 PM

I have a few, put some stag grips on them and they are sweet. Love the 22mag, used it for many years as a carry when wearing work out attire.

JERRYS. · February 7, 2018, 08:19 PM

Quote:

TO ANYONE who thinks an NAA mini-revolver can't kill or be effective for defense, look up the Trooper Mark Coates shooting.

The are HIGHLY EFFECTIVE defensive handguns, and are super small and packable. Great guns.

I'm quite familiar with Trooper Coates' death.

do not confuse the effectiveness of a round with the effectiveness of the gun. by today's standards the NAA guns are not effective or efficient, though they are well made. the .22lr/.22mag effectiveness also depends upon what its compared to.

noelf2 · February 7, 2018, 09:20 PM

In The Ten Ring · February 8, 2018, 03:21 AM

Wow, this thread took right off. I had forgotten all about it.

The Schoffield version looks pretty neat!

February 5, 2018, 07:03 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2018 Posts: 380	Calling all NAA fans. I am an NAA fan, having been very impressed by the college youth leader's .22 Mag. When I turned 21 it was the first handgun I ever bought and I carried it off-and-on as (don't laugh) primary and backup for 16 years. It was always a big hit at the range, everyone wanting to fire it. http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-jo2h4u...00.600.jpg?c=2 Anyone else have one?

February 5, 2018, 08:14 PM	#3
Terminatorret Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 73	.22lr 1-1/8" with a wood boot grip. .22mag 1-5/8" with Rubber Cobblestone Grips. Love 'em both. __________________ "You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." Davy Crockett, hero of the Alamo.

February 5, 2018, 08:16 PM	#4
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	I have the Minimaster .22 Mag/LR combo with adjustable sights, it's one of my favorite guns. I can pop plates out to 50 yards with it offhand. The grip is comfortable, the sights are easy to see and accurate, and it is super light. Not many .22 revolvers with a 4 inch barrel weigh half a pound. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

February 5, 2018, 08:40 PM	#6
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Have the 22 Short version. Wanted the miniest of the minis. So impressed now I want one in LR, and another in 22 Mag. Not interested in the combo, sidewinder, or big grips. Want to keep them as minimal as possible. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

February 5, 2018, 09:16 PM	#7
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	mini I have the .22 LR 1 1/2 inch bbl version. As others have said, the machining and wood to metal finish excellent. Mine hits where it is aimed and it disappears in the hand. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

February 5, 2018, 07:54 PM	#2
OneFreeTexan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: West, Texas Posts: 280	I have the 22 short mini,,, Love it,,, easy to shoot, easy to carry,,,,and I don’t know anyone who will let me empty it in their tummy at 5 feet.... funny thing all these guys that say a 22 is too little Love the machine work on this gun too.. very good.

February 5, 2018, 08:37 PM	#5
Yankee Doodle Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 619	Mine is like a famous credit card. I never leave home without it.

February 5, 2018, 09:20 PM	#8
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	TO ANYONE who thinks an NAA mini-revolver can't kill or be effective for defense, look up the Trooper Mark Coates shooting. The are HIGHLY EFFECTIVE defensive handguns, and are super small and packable. Great guns.

February 5, 2018, 09:25 PM	#9
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	I have two Sidewinders. An original Sidewinder with a 1.5” barrel and another with a 2.5” barrel and a swing out cylinder. The swing out cylinder is so much more fun to shoot at the range because it’s close to a regular revolver. You half cock the hammer, pull the cylinder pin forward and push the cylinder towards the right. There’s an ejector rod which makes ejection much faster than the old way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

February 6, 2018, 11:46 AM	#12
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	I’ve got the .22lr/.22 Mag 1 1/8” barrel. It’s my carry gun during the week when I can’t carry anything bigger. It’s also one of my kids favorite guns to shoot (their favorite is my Browning 1911-22). I’d like to pick up a sidewinder and ranger II as well. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

February 6, 2018, 11:56 AM	#13
rwagliardo Member Join Date: October 19, 2016 Location: Spring Branch, TX. Posts: 41	I have the Minimaster and Sidewinder in 22 magnum love them both. Still trying to locate the Ranger II hard to find.

February 6, 2018, 03:09 PM	#14
BeornLS Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 52	Big NAA fan here for sure and have carried one for well over 15 years now, most of the time as a backup, sometimes a 22 magnum as my only carry when I'm wearing gym shorts or the like. I have the 1 1/8" 22 LR only and the 22 Magnum PUG model. The PUG is my favorite by far as I love the XS sight system on it. Hopefully in a month or two I'll be able to also pick up a Black Widow model with both LR and Mag cylinders. I will also mention that I have had to use their customer service one time and they were VERY helpful and quick to repair the issue I had (light primer strikes on my PUG when new, sent it and and they tested it and replaced the cylinder, gun was out of my hands for about 6 days).

February 6, 2018, 03:42 PM	#15
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Bought my old Mini over 30 years ago (made in Spanish Fork). It was too small for me to work the action easily so I put these boot grips on it a couple of years ago:

February 6, 2018, 05:53 PM	#16
Dred Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Posts: 28	I recently added a 1 5/8" Holster Grip. Once I decided that the sights are there as a distraction, I added it to my rotation. Sights are 4" low (perfect windage) at 3 yards; at 7 yards, the sights ensure I won't punch an 8.5x11" piece of paper. But ... she'll do what I need if I don't get bothered by'm. I've got her clipped to the lip of my pants pocket and absolutely nobody has clocked it as a pistol. It is the only pistol that survived the first hour of pocket carry - I had to holster my Sig 938 and the 238 that preceded it.

February 7, 2018, 01:36 AM	#19
KevininPa Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2007 Posts: 253	My wife and I both have Black Widows with the folding grip/holster. __________________ " When you see the white light, cover your eyes, brush off the dust and straighten your tie........" The Call

February 7, 2018, 04:57 PM	#22
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I have a few, put some stag grips on them and they are sweet. Love the 22mag, used it for many years as a carry when wearing work out attire. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 8, 2018, 03:21 AM	#25
In The Ten Ring Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2018 Posts: 380	Wow, this thread took right off. I had forgotten all about it. The Schoffield version looks pretty neat!