My newest small revolver

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arizona98tj

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This one is pretty small.....it's my new Sidewinder from NAA. They finally built one that that you don't have to take apart to reload. :D

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Nice little Sidewinder!
I like how the cylinder swings out.

That looks like a handy little gun to throw in your pocket on a casual day out.
 
The .22 WMR versions, built on the magnum frame, are very easy to control. I also have a Pug, which is built on the same frame except for no swing out crane. It is anything but difficult to hold on to when shooting. It gets carried as a backup. I subscribe to the "two is one, one is none" concept.

It's difficult to say just how loud it is since I always shoot with hearing protection. I've ran the Pug over a chronograph. I recorded 934 FPS from 37 gr CCI ammo (5 shot average). The barrel length is the same for both of them so I would expect about the same performance.

Here is the Pug from the business end.....

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Well, now finally Im interested. I have always liked small, innovative handguns, and was always intrigued by the NAAs, but was never going to own one in the original configuration. I might just have to have one now. Thanks for sharing.
 
I actually like the removable cylinder better. It is a cleaner, stronger design. If you want to consider the ability to reload, the Sidewinder *might* have an advantage...but really, if you're needing to reload your mini, then your day is likely ruined anyway.

Actually, replacing a spent cylinder with a fresh, FULL cylinder may be quicker than ejection and reloading of a swing-out cylinder.

I like the Sidewinder design and it is beautiful and collectable, but i don't see it as an improvement over the old design for purely self defensive considerations.
 
Nice little pistol! I've never shot one but they look interesting and I like the swing out cylinder. Being an "avid revolver guy" . . . I love 'em all!

Enjoyed the photo . . . now I'm waiting for the usual . . . "is five enough?". LOL

What is the general price range for these? Thanks!
 
Master Blaster 2:

Thank you. I do know how an ejector rod works. My point was that, once the spent shells are ejected, you still have to reload 5 chambers. With the removable cylinder, the entire spent cylinder can be removed and a 2nd pre-loaded cylinder can be installed.

Neither method will win many gunfights. I just pointed out that the swingout cylinder may not be any faster to reload.
 
Forgive me for butting in, but a pre-loaded cylinder? I fail to see how that is practical. Seems to me the cartridges would have to be retained in some way in the process of carrying pouch-to-gun movement to prevent dumping any rounds during the loading process.

If one gets a little fumble fingered, the preloaded cylinder quickly becomes the unloaded cylinder.


Bob Wright
 
And, again I'm way out of my baliwick, but seems to me the cylinder has swung out the wrong side?

I'm accustomed to holding the gun in my left hand as I poke the cartridges into the chambers, then pushing the cylinder closed with the thumb of my left hand.

Bob Wright
 
I found out about the Sidewinder literally 5 min. after I won an auction on the take-apart-to-reload model. Oh well.

These guns are the loudest things I've shot... even louder than a .22mag derringer I used to have. Fun but hard to shoot well also.
 
Obambulate said:
I actually like the removable cylinder better. It is a cleaner, stronger design. If you want to consider the ability to reload, the Sidewinder *might* have an advantage...but really, if you're needing to reload your mini, then your day is likely ruined anyway.

Actually, replacing a spent cylinder with a fresh, FULL cylinder may be quicker than ejection and reloading of a swing-out cylinder.

I like the Sidewinder design and it is beautiful and collectable, but i don't see it as an improvement over the old design for purely self defensive considerations.
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Would strength even be an issue? I would think the sidewinder would be plenty strong to hold up over time. Even with a high round count. NAA makes quality guns and I am sure this model will be strong enough.

It may not be an improvement to you, but I would put money down that the vast majority of people could reload this quicker than the standard, even with a preloaded extra cylinder.

I love my mini, but reloading is a hassle compared to a swing out. I have always wished they would make one with a traditional SA loading gate, but this is even better
 
Master Blaster 2:
Obamamulet:
"Thank you. I do know how an ejector rod works. My point was that, once the spent shells are ejected, you still have to reload 5 chambers. With the removable cylinder, the entire spent cylinder can be removed and a 2nd pre-loaded cylinder can be installed.

Neither method will win many gunfights. I just pointed out that the swingout cylinder may not be any faster to reload"


Why the Hello would you take a deep cover 22lr firearm to a gunfight? It is a back up revolver/derringer.
 
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Nice little gun! I always wanted a NAA revolver.
I know it's only .22mag, but they'd be nice once in while for that hot summer day while wearing thin shorts.

Is your a lefty version, or is that the way the cylinder comes out? I don't know if I could deal with that. :confused:
 
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