The Mini Revolver

dipbait

dipbait

Joined
Feb 9, 2008
Messages
5,421
For years Ive been thinking about buying a North American Arms Mini Revolver. Ive decide to get one in .22 LR. I just like the thought of having a little gun in my front pocket. Dont think it would be much of a food gatherer , but give a piece of mind that its there.

I have read a lot of post where people have been carrying firearms in the wild for years and not having to use them. Thats the reason I want one. Its the people who do not carry a weapon that end up needing one.
 
my dad killed a deer with one that was in .22mag at about 30yards. Dont underestimate them, they are deadly, just hard to shoot accurately.
 
mr.trooper said:
In what state is hunting deer with a rimfire revolver LEGAL?
Click to expand...

None.

I've owned a few of them over the years and could hit a paper plate at about 15 feet.

Now, if I can find a bad guy that only throws paper plates, I'm covered! :D
 
dipbait said:
For years Ive been thinking about buying a North American Arms Mini Revolver. Ive decide to get one in .22 LR. I just like the thought of having a little gun in my front pocket. Don't think it would be much of a food gatherer , but give a piece of mind that its there.

I have read a lot of post where people have been carrying firearms in the wild for years and not having to use them. That's the reason I want one. Its the people who do not carry a weapon that end up needing one.
Click to expand...

I call them Ma Bells, because you have to reach out and touch someone to hit them, the accuracy is lets just say horrible I watched a guy miss a piece a pallet cardboard at six feet with four out of five shots and the one that printed wouldn't of been a center mass shot anyway. He had a mag though, the LR may be more controllable.

hwtsauer said:
my dad killed a deer with one that was in .22mag at about 30yards. Don't underestimate them, they are deadly, just hard to shoot accurately.
Click to expand...

What they put a rifle stock on the thing.:rolleyes:

mr.trooper said:
In what state is hunting deer with a rimfire revolver LEGAL?
Click to expand...

None.

Helle
 
hwtsauer said:
my dad killed a deer with one that was in .22mag at about 30yards. Dont underestimate them, they are deadly, just hard to shoot accurately.
Click to expand...

I had two and couldn't hit a dinosaur at 30 yards with either! much less a deer. actually i never shot at anything over 30 ft with them.
 
I carry a " Smith" Mod 317 8 shot that seems like a mini pistol till you shoot it.Very accurate and compact.got a galco hip holster for it and do not know it is there.
 
No offense but I think the mini is a waste of money. The 317 is a lot more money but its has some real value. If it was cheaper priced I'd probably get one but I'm planning on getting the 642 airweight. The Airweight is at least $150 cheaper and has much bigger payload. Ideally, if I could spare the cash I'd get both.
 
I've got a NAA mini with interchangeable cylinders for 22 lr & 22 mag. It meets expectations. I carry it for finishing small game or with shot shells for snakes.
 
I had one for years and liked it. You could carry it your pocket and forget about it. I used to even carry it jogging (after a run-in with some feral dogs). I stopped carrying when I had kids, I was afraid I'd leave it my pocket or forget about it and the kids would find it and think it was a toy....
 
This will fall on deaf ears but I'll say it anyway...define the reason you need a specific tool and then select the correct tool for the job based upon its mission and not because of "feelings" or because the Chicks will Dig It or because of our "WOW" factor.

If you want to carry and use a fingernail clipper to chop fire wood then carry a fingernail clipper if it makes you "feel" better. Not trying to be a smart mouth here...just putting things into perspective. But if you need to chop wood then match the task with the approprate tool. Apply the same analogy to your situation.

Ask yourself; Do you want to "feel" secure or "be" secure? If you want to feel secure then carry the little NA in your front pocket...if you want to provide a serious level of security then invest in a tool that will provide you with security from both 2 and 4 legged preditors and perhaps double as a food gather. Also, back that tool up with some training.

But what the heck do I know?
 
The NAA mini is a neat little gun and would be effective with rat/snake shotshells if you are worried about snakes. Other than that they are not much use.

I would suggest you try something with real stopping power. God knows, you hope you never have to use it, but if you need to stop an attack from either a 2 or 4 legged creature you will be woefully under-prepared with a .22 or even a .22 mag. They are very lethal, but very unlikely to STOP an attack which is the goal of self defense.

A good choice is the Kel-tec in either .32 or .380 (really... the minimum for self defense). They are very very lightweight, reliable, flat profile makes it easy to carry. You can buy a clip (like a knife clip) and can clip it in your pocket. It also works very well with pocket holster. They run about $215-$225 at the gun shows.

Just a bit bigger is a S&W lightweight in .38 or .357. Also an excellent choice.

If you are going to take the responsibility or arming yourself, have the common sense to choose a caliber that is capable of defending yourself and your loved ones and will get the job done. The only thing you have to lose is... your life.
3b929df1.jpg
 
hwtsauer said:
my dad killed a deer with one that was in .22mag at about 30yards. Dont underestimate them, they are deadly, just hard to shoot accurately.
Click to expand...

Perhaps he was putting a deer down that was hit by a car?? it was limping of into the brush and his dad did the right thing? Come on guys, dont be so quick to judge.;)
 
I think .22lr is more formidable then many think. A few shots at center mass will stop most 2 legged attackers, I'd guess. If you shoot more stuff then paper with it you can see the energy behind it, like frozen water in pop bottles or something.
Reactive targets are much more fun, btw, imho.
 
Liam Ryan said:
I think .22lr is more formidable then many think. A few shots at center mass will stop most 2 legged attackers, I'd guess. If you shoot more stuff then paper with it you can see the energy behind it, like frozen water in pop bottles or something.
Reactive targets are much more fun, btw, imho.
Click to expand...

Back in the day, stockyards used .22 shorts to kill cattle before slaughtering them. No one should think that a .22 LR is not a very deadly caliber. It will kill just about anything, including the biggest bull in the pasture.

That being said, it is not a good caliber for self defense. Your sidearm should have the ability to STOP the attack. In order to do that you would probably need a well placed head shot with a .22. Most people are not capable of doing that under such stressful conditions as defending your life. Center mass hits with a .22 may very well produce a mortal wound, but not likely quick enough to prevent your attacker from mortally wounding you.

Now... if the deadly killer rabbit from Monty Python attacks you then I think you would be well healed with .22. ;) Anything bigger than the rabbit will require a a larger caliber.
 
I have a S&W .38 and a MarkII. I want something to fit in the front pocket. I know it wont win in a gun fight . But when Im mushrooming or fishing, it will be there.
 
dipbait said:
I have a S&W .38 and a MarkII. I want something to fit in the front pocket. I know it wont win in a gun fight . But when Im mushrooming or fishing, it will be there.
Click to expand...


Mushrooming, hu? How does it fair against the lil green monsters?? :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top