Author Topic: NAA mini revolver (Read 3861 times)

Basicguy · « **on:** December 25, 2009, 04:07:18 AM »

Does anyone else have one? I have had one for a few years. Mine is the 1 5/8 barrel and I have both cylinders so I can shoot regular and magnums. It really barks with the 22 magnums. It fits into a slip in style eye glass case. In slow fire, it is pie plate accurate at 25 feet. The sight picture is not regulated well. I practice both one handed and two handed.

My wife got it for me, I had asked her for a derringer thinking a double barrel 38, somehow it turned into this. I was disappointed at first but have really learned to like it and would like another one.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2009, 04:17:58 AM »

I DO, I DO!! I fondly call them "POCKET ROCKETS"!! I love them!!

The knoledgable gun owner in me will not allow a rimfire as a primary defensive firearm, unless absolutely nothing else is atainable. Even then, its use is for more last ditch than anything actually truly defensive. Being its a revolver, the biggest fault fo carring a defensive rimfire is greatly reduced. Simply re-cocking gets you a fresh round ready to go. But as a back up, its the bomb! Tiny, consealable almost anywhere.

Actually I have four of them!! 1 22short, and 22LR and two 22mags, a 1 1/8'' and a 1 5/8'' like yours.

My short is by far the most accurate, but all will hit a pie plate at 10feet. the short will hit a soft ball at darn near 20'!!

Good luck with yours!!

CW

ShadowMover · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2009, 06:31:23 AM »

I have a black powder one. I shot it a few times, cleaned it up and put it away. It's stainless steel too. Anybody else have a 22 muzzle loader NAA?

NickSS · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2009, 10:43:38 PM »

I have a black powder one too. I like the little thing and have used it at my club's cowboy action shoots side matches for derringers. I do not shoot it a lot but have put over 100 rounds through it. I find that I can hit a clay target at 7 yards pretty easily with it except that the sights really do not work. I just aim along the barrel and bang away.

Keith L · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:46:21 AM »

The seem to be pretty well made, and are interesting, but even if they were powerful enough to make a reasonable gun for personal protection, I just can't get on that little handle fast enough, or regularly enough to really use one. By the time I would have one out of my pocket and ready to use the situation would be over. That doesn't mean that I won't have one some day.

diesel instructor · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:20:16 PM »

I have a black widow conversion, I like the grip, narrowed the front sight considerably so it had some light on either side of it in the rear notch. made for a much improved sigh picture. from a good bag rest, it will keep 5 Win. 22 mags less than 4", at 21 ft.of course, with both hands, I can keep them on an 8" paper plate, most of the time, gotta practice more.

mechanic · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:43:43 PM »

I carry one most of the time. I go places where I'm not supposed to.........so a bigger gun would get me in trouble. No one knows I've got this one. I figure it's a last ditch stick in the face and shoot gun. From across a room, I'd not even bother, but at 5' I can hit a forehead........

Graybeard · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2009, 04:05:31 AM »

Anywhere you can hide one of those little toys you can hide a Kel-Tec P32 or .380 just as easily. You'll then have a far more deployable self defense weapon with rapid follow up shot capability and a more potent cartridge to boot.

I've just never understood the fascination with these toy revolvers personally. They are cute and make great conversation pieces but for a real world CCW if I take a revolver it will be a J-frame S&W and if that's too much then a Kel-Tec P32 or .380. With darn little more weight and size you can even carry the Kel-Tec P11 and have 9mm fire power.

My short fat fingers just work those toy revolvers very well. Might be the arthritis that's the problem I dunno but in my hands a rock is about equally dangerous.

Keith L · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:22:53 AM »

It is kind of like that little Beretta mouse pistol .22. I don't really know why but some day I may just have to have one. But for personal defense I will stick to my .45 ACP. If I have one of those mini guns in my pocket there is no way I will be able to get one out and use it in the microseconds response time needed in emergencies. It needs to be in a well designed holster, in the right position, and practiced with.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2009, 06:46:00 AM »

Quote from: Keith L link=topic=193256.msg 1098979166#msg 1098979166 date=1262017373

It is kind of like that little Beretta mouse pistol .22. I don't really know why but some day I may just have to have one. But for personal defense I will stick to my .45 ACP. If I have one of those mini guns in my pocket there is no way I will be able to get one out and use it in the microseconds response time needed in emergencies. It needs to be in a well designed holster, in the right position, and practiced with.

That's part of its allure.. its tiny and fits in watch pockets and pouches as well as boot holsters, pocket holsters. I even have a neck holster and a shoot thru pocket holster. I have consealed mine a a bathing suit and even swam with it. Keith is right, like all carry arms PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!

Bill,
I have had the Kel tec 32, (and many other small autos) its small lite and concealable, but its a auto. Its not as concealable as the NAA revolver. Trust me when I tell you, I've been there and done that. Some people self included don't like small autos for something to stake my life on. Even doing so with a rim fire is bothersome for me. But as its got 5 chances to fire with simple thumbing of the hammer single handed. Like Mechanic said, Its works as a SECOND or deep cover last ditch defensive piece. Something that will never be expected and EASILY missed with a quick body search. Especially when the primary fiream is relinquished. (Granted not a common occurrence, but something that is very much in the reality of possibility. ESP in this day of home invasions and car abductions.) Your dead on correct, the J-Frame and like rev are FAR better as primary carry pieces. I haven't herd anyone here say it at the Lil rev is a primary carry.

CW

Doublebass73 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:28:17 AM »

I have an 1 5/8" .22 Magnum with holster grip. I have probably 700 rounds through it and only 1 FTF with some old surplus Federal ammo. Even then like CW said it's just a matter of pulling the hammer back for the next round.

snappy · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:38:07 AM »

I just one for CHRISTmas, it is just a plane hoo to shoot. Does any one have and plans or suggestion for pocket holesters. It would seem that is nessary to keep out some day to day dirt etc.

RJL-77 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2009, 02:21:44 PM »

I've had one for a year now. I have only shot a box out of it. I think it is a blast. I have the larger finger grouve grips on it. I carry it alot, almost daily. it is unassuming and dosent leave that telltail lump in the pocket. I have had a pacel of semis over the years, but have gone back to the old reliable. Goes bang every time. It is a bother to reload but I don't figure I will have to if I really need to unload it, powder burns and all.

Savage · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2009, 03:49:22 PM »

They are well made little revolvers. With the stock grips, I find them too slow and awkward to draw and fire. With the holster grip, they are about as bulky as a "J" frame. I enjoy shooting them when speed is not a factor, and some shoot quite well in spite of the lack of sights and the "half finger" grip. I carried the 1 5/8 .22mag one as backup for a while. Gave it up when the Kel tec .32 came out. I can carry the P-3AT as easily as the mini, shoot it a heck of a lot better and have a more powerful cartridge to boot. Still, everybody needs one for a fun novelty. Amazing little gun!
Savage

ctrout · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2010, 05:37:49 PM »

Quote from: cwlongshot on December 28, 2009, 06:46:00 AM

Some people self included don't like small autos for something to stake my life on. Even doing so with a rim fire is bothersome for me. But as its got 5 chances to fire with simple thumbing of the hammer single handed.

I have one and I would NEVER stake my life one one of these. My father in law gave it to me. It used to sit in a drawer in his motor home and I don't think that he had ever fired it. I got it from him and put about one box through it and the hand broke. This guns miniature parts just didn't hold up to even limited use. I can't imagine practicing to become proficient with this gun and then calling on it to save my life only to have it fail me. In my opinion, it is useful as a novelty piece ONLY.

Victor3 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2010, 01:33:57 AM »

I've had one for ~20 years. Haven't seen it in a while; probably burried in the safe. Just for "kicks" I shot a CCI Stinger out of it once. Now I know why they call 'em stingers. My hand was cut by the back end of the cylinder. I think I've fired around 50 rounds total out of it. Kind of fun with CB caps, not so fun with anything more powerful.

Now this is one I'd kinda like to have...

http://www.northamericanarms.com/EARL.html

Old Fart · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:42:23 AM »

Victor3 that little Earl is kind of interesting.
Might need to check into one........ $:-\$

Flash · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2010, 01:53:00 PM »

Quote from: Keith L on December 26, 2009, 12:46:21 AM

The seem to be pretty well made, and are interesting, but even if they were powerful enough to make a reasonable gun for personal protection, I just can't get on that little handle fast enough, or regularly enough to really use one. By the time I would have one out of my pocket and ready to use the situation would be over. That doesn't mean that I won't have one some day.

I have one too and I love it. It's the convertible 22lr/mag. I was told that they're made by Freedom Arms and if that's true, it would explain the excelent craftsmanship.

S.S. · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2010, 05:50:00 PM »

Sold one and disassembled the other and threw it in an old compost pit.
Burned my hand every single time I fired it. They are neat in their own way
but I got my fill of them. Buddy of mine still has a .22 mag fmj bullet in his
upper right thigh bone from one too. I told him not to carry it in his pocket.

Basicguy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2010, 06:05:22 PM »

Reading the posts,
It does take some skill to use one. They are not a toy but a serious weapon shooting a 40 grain HP at 1000 fps.There is notch that the hammer rests into. I keep mine in a eyeglass case in my pocket. Not secure enough to carry in the pocket bare....Bang ouch.

In the years that I have had mine I can't recall a malfunction. Sorry that some have had problems.

theduke · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2010, 07:39:31 AM »

Get the fold out grip to go with pistol and you will love how it shoots. pistol folds up into grip. Makes it more concealable also.

Keith L · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:12:45 PM »

And also longer to get ready if you need it.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2010, 01:00:55 PM »

Quote from: theduke on February 01, 2010, 07:39:31 AM

Get the fold out grip to go with pistol and you will love how it shoots. pistol folds up into grip. Makes it more concealable also.

I agree! My 22LR is athis style and I do very much like it!!

CW

P.A. Myers · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:54:17 PM »

I got the combat grips from NAA. I also have the American Derringer in 45. It is a pretty gun [the derringer] but may be the most useless gun ever. You could put your NAA mini behind your ear and pass it off as a hearing aid.

His lordship. · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2010, 06:24:48 AM »

I used to have and carry the now discontinued Freedom Arms version in .22 RF. I had to carry it with the hammer on an empty cylinder as it only had a half-cock for safety, reducing the capacity to only 4 shots. I now have the NAA version with the 2 cylinders. It is not what I would choose to bring to a gun fight over a larger and more powerful pistol, but the years that I had the Freedom Arms gun I pulled it out 3 times and it kept me safe, I think that speaks well of the design. The potential attackers saw a gun, they went elsewhere. I could carry it on a hot day in cotton shorts and no one knew it was on me.

Rangr44 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 08, 2010, 05:00:06 PM »

Here's the long & the short of them, along with their magnum brother:

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doc-and · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2010, 12:55:01 PM »

Love mine, with both the LR & Mag cylinders

slips into a pocket

If I'm in a bad neighborhood, I'll also pack this in another pocket

docand

Savage · « **Reply #27 on:** February 10, 2010, 03:44:26 AM »

Doc,
I know that grips makes the little gun easier to shoot, but it also makes it almost as big as a "J" frame.-------Just sayin-----.
Savage

Basicguy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:55:43 AM »

I thought I would mention:
Last weekend I was at my farm shooting at my 6x12" gong about 50 yards, I had my 22lr cylinder for my NAA Mini Revolver and shot cylinder full of blazers at it. I was standing holding two handed and was able to hit the gong once in 5 shots. I shot a second cylinder and didn't hit it.

A bit off topic: I shot my 45 colt derringer at it and missed both times. Other guns I shot with a variety of luck. A 38 special 4" 50% of the time. 45 Llama 4" 50% of the time. Glock 27 10%. Smith snubby ultralight 10%, Romanian T33 about 30-40%. I also shot my NEF 17hmr and couldn't miss.

Kal52 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 03, 2010, 06:39:24 PM »

I have on of these as well in the 22 mag, fun little gun, nice looking, hard to shoot.
My ex wife came home with it one day for me as a gift. She got it at some pawn shop or such place, it had nasty grips and was missing the front site.

I called told them the situation, that I was not the origional owner, they told me A lifetime warranty is a lifetime warranty and to send it in.
got it back with new very nice rosewood grips, a new hammer and trigger with the notching. also a new cylynder with the safety notches in it. and they put a new front site on, as well as a good pollish/cleaning.
What more could I ask, and for that reason Ill never sell it, may not shoot it much, but when someone goes above and beyond what they have to do for ya, its nice to look at it and know what good CS is.