NAA Mini .22 Revolver Dangerous?
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shooter.45
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I have the mini 22 mag I would not worry about it they have saftey notches!! Good Luck
The Cylinder of a NAA mini has notches between the rounds. This allows the firing pin on the hammer to rest safely between two chambers instead of on a live round.
See thier web-site for more info www.naaminis.com
See thier web-site for more info www.naaminis.com
I've carried a NAA-22 Magnum Mini Revolver for a number of years. Because I'm of the "old school" of single action shooters, I carry my Mini Revolver with the hammer down on an empty chamber. So I only have 4 rounds: Given the slower single action mode of fire, I would not expect to have an opportunity to fire more than 2 rounds. This is an "up close and personal" self defense handgun and given the limited stopping power it would be best to "aim" between the eyes!when carring any small caliber handgun, it always best to retreat if possible. I view the Mini Revolver as a last resort personal defense weapon to be used when escape is not possible.
My method of carry is in a modified NAA pocket holster. My fast draw from the pocket
involves covering the hammer with my thumb and pulling up on the grip. I cock it as it leaves the pocket. Practice - practice - practice !
Note: The Magnum version of the Mini has a slightly larger grip. If you are concerned about losing your grasp, order the optional rubber grips. If you are prone to fumbling then I would forget the Mini and any other small grip handgun.
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My method of carry is in a modified NAA pocket holster. My fast draw from the pocket
involves covering the hammer with my thumb and pulling up on the grip. I cock it as it leaves the pocket. Practice - practice - practice !
Note: The Magnum version of the Mini has a slightly larger grip. If you are concerned about losing your grasp, order the optional rubber grips. If you are prone to fumbling then I would forget the Mini and any other small grip handgun.
[This message has been edited by AUTiger73 (edited September 11, 2000).]
Gunslinger
Moderator
There are a number of things about the mini's that may require a bit more caution simply by virtue of their diminitive size.
The gun accidently discharging if dropped is not one of them assuming the user takes advantage of the "safety notches" between the chambers as described above.
Other safety factors are an awareness that is easy to get the non shooting hand too far forward while shooting. (I've actually known of one person doing this and shooting the tip of their finger.) This, of course, is easily avoided by simply being aware of where your fingers are.....a good practice with any gun.
The little minis do have a strong main spring and caution should be exercised when letting the hammer down on a live round. This, again of course, is nothing more than practicing common safety.
Loading the little guns requires replacing a loaded cylinder. Again if caution is used this should pose no problem but is something to be aware of.
Over all the NAA mini is a very well built gun with good customer service and fill a place in the concealment scene. Like any other gun they can be dangerous to the user if not handled properly but have no outstanding safety flaws when used responibly.
May I ask why you are considering a mini?
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
The gun accidently discharging if dropped is not one of them assuming the user takes advantage of the "safety notches" between the chambers as described above.
Other safety factors are an awareness that is easy to get the non shooting hand too far forward while shooting. (I've actually known of one person doing this and shooting the tip of their finger.) This, of course, is easily avoided by simply being aware of where your fingers are.....a good practice with any gun.
The little minis do have a strong main spring and caution should be exercised when letting the hammer down on a live round. This, again of course, is nothing more than practicing common safety.
Loading the little guns requires replacing a loaded cylinder. Again if caution is used this should pose no problem but is something to be aware of.
Over all the NAA mini is a very well built gun with good customer service and fill a place in the concealment scene. Like any other gun they can be dangerous to the user if not handled properly but have no outstanding safety flaws when used responibly.
May I ask why you are considering a mini?
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
Gunslinger
Moderator
Ahhhhh....a toy. 
The reason I asked is because, one) I got one recently for approximately the same reason. It will be used as a watch fob in my "cowboy" set. two) Since you are relatively new to the forum I that it possible from the nature of the question you may be some what new to guns as well. That was part of my reason for emphasizing the safety issues the way I did.
Now that I see that you have an impressive collection I think I can safely say you will love a little mini if you decide to get one. I am impressed with the one I got. I've said here more than once that it is one of those rare cases that I feel that I got more than I paid for.
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
The reason I asked is because, one) I got one recently for approximately the same reason. It will be used as a watch fob in my "cowboy" set. two) Since you are relatively new to the forum I that it possible from the nature of the question you may be some what new to guns as well. That was part of my reason for emphasizing the safety issues the way I did.
Now that I see that you have an impressive collection I think I can safely say you will love a little mini if you decide to get one. I am impressed with the one I got. I've said here more than once that it is one of those rare cases that I feel that I got more than I paid for.
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
I'm glad you just said what you said Gunslinger. It almost sounded like you might have thought they were not such a good idea/deal. I have had my eye on the NAA threads and am thinking seriously about getting one after hearing all the good reports and also for the toy and fun value of it. I talked with a dealer at the Hillsville, VA gunshow who sells them, but he had just sold his last LR/Mag combo set which is the model I want to get. He promised to bring me one to the next show in Northern VA in about 2 weeks at what sounded like a very good price. Now I'm definitely going to go for it.
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Ahhhhh....a toy.
The reason I asked is because, one) I got one recently for approximately the same reason. It will be used as a watch fob in my "cowboy" set. two) Since you are relatively new to the forum I that it possible from the nature of the question you may be some what new to guns as well. That was part of my reason for emphasizing the safety issues the way I did.
Now that I see that you have an impressive collection I think I can safely say you will love a little mini if you decide to get one. I am impressed with the one I got. I've said here more than once that it is one of those rare cases that I feel that I got more than I paid for.
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Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Mike
Ahhhhh....a toy.
The reason I asked is because, one) I got one recently for approximately the same reason. It will be used as a watch fob in my "cowboy" set. two) Since you are relatively new to the forum I that it possible from the nature of the question you may be some what new to guns as well. That was part of my reason for emphasizing the safety issues the way I did.
Now that I see that you have an impressive collection I think I can safely say you will love a little mini if you decide to get one. I am impressed with the one I got. I've said here more than once that it is one of those rare cases that I feel that I got more than I paid for.
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Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Mike
Gunslinger
Moderator
I paid around $190 for mine with tax and shipping. It is the .22LR/Mag. combo gun.
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
Mike Irwin
Staff
Guys, I hate to tell you this, but those "safety notches" were also present in early Single Action revolvers (either notches or pins) but were not viewed as safety devices for regular carry.
I agree FULLY with AUTiger on this one.
It would simply be too easy for one of these little critters being carried in a pocket to get shifted around and have the hammer pop enough for the cylinder to shift over to a live round.
Phew. No thanks. That concept just leaves me a little more than highly nervous.
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I agree FULLY with AUTiger on this one.
It would simply be too easy for one of these little critters being carried in a pocket to get shifted around and have the hammer pop enough for the cylinder to shift over to a live round.
Phew. No thanks. That concept just leaves me a little more than highly nervous.
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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.
Mike Irwin
Staff
MAL H,
Are you going to the show at Hugo's in Bealton this coming weekend?
I'm pretty sure that I'm going, just not sure which day, but probably Saturday.
If you're interested, let's try to meet up.
It's the VGCA show, not Old Dominion. I've stopped going to the OD shows at Hugo's. Those cheap bastards try to jam as many tables in as possible, making the ailes about 6" wide.
I was so infuriated the last time that I considered calling the Fire Marshall, but never did.
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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.
Are you going to the show at Hugo's in Bealton this coming weekend?
I'm pretty sure that I'm going, just not sure which day, but probably Saturday.
If you're interested, let's try to meet up.
It's the VGCA show, not Old Dominion. I've stopped going to the OD shows at Hugo's. Those cheap bastards try to jam as many tables in as possible, making the ailes about 6" wide.
I was so infuriated the last time that I considered calling the Fire Marshall, but never did.
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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.
Yes, hammer down on an empty chamber in my opinion is the safest mode of carry. The pocket holster sold by NAA affords an even greater degree of safety as it fits very snug around the cylinder. This pocket holster has a compartment for 6 extra rounds of ammo, but again it is doubtful you would have time to use them. In my opinion your first shot had better be your BEST SHOT!!
In the NAA Mini Revolver we have what I call a "mouse-gun" or a "GET-OFF-ME GUN". Within its limitations the NAA Mini is EXCELLENT, but those limits are many and you better remember them.
Due to my work situation, the NAA Mini Revolver is my ONLY option. My normal street carry gun is a SIG P239 - 9mmm in a Kramer IWB, BUT my NAA 22 MAG Mini Revolver ALWAYS travels in my right front pocket. The NAA Mini will remain as my everywhere gun, and considering I have 14 other handguns that include S&Ws, Colts, a Ruger, A SIG, et.al., - THIS IS A BIG VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE NAA MINI (again, considering its limitations).
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In the NAA Mini Revolver we have what I call a "mouse-gun" or a "GET-OFF-ME GUN". Within its limitations the NAA Mini is EXCELLENT, but those limits are many and you better remember them.
Due to my work situation, the NAA Mini Revolver is my ONLY option. My normal street carry gun is a SIG P239 - 9mmm in a Kramer IWB, BUT my NAA 22 MAG Mini Revolver ALWAYS travels in my right front pocket. The NAA Mini will remain as my everywhere gun, and considering I have 14 other handguns that include S&Ws, Colts, a Ruger, A SIG, et.al., - THIS IS A BIG VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE NAA MINI (again, considering its limitations).
[This message has been edited by AUTiger73 (edited September 12, 2000).]
ohen cepel
New member
I have a 22mag NAA that I carry in a neck holster. I don't worry about the safety of the weapon. It performs as designed.
I also won't go to any of the OD shows. I don't like his business practices at all and he has run out several good shows for his own greed.
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I also won't go to any of the OD shows. I don't like his business practices at all and he has run out several good shows for his own greed.
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He who dares wins.
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Mike Irwin, no, I'm going to go to the OD show in Dale City on the 23rd or 24th and unfortunately I'm just going to run in and run out. We are in the process of moving and lots of packing remains to be done. We're moving closer to Bealton (Catlett), so I will probably start going to shows there. I agree that the OD shows are getting to be too crowded and have less guns and more jerky than in the past. The dealer I talked with is "Trader Jerry", he said he would sell the NAA combo for $189 which sounds like a standard show price.
Mike Irwin
Staff
I bought my Taurus TP-22 from Trader Jerry. I'm hoping that he'll have a P32 Keltec at this next show.
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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.
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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.
Gunslinger
Moderator
The notches found on the mini's were designed as safety notches. There is no more of a chance of the cylinder rotating from one of these than there is of it rotating from the empty chamber to a loaded one. Probably less given their depth and the guns design.
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
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Gunslinger
I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
I'm sitting here playing with mine right now (NAA mini revolver that is). I see the validity of the point made about the safety notches not being as safe as hammer down on an empty chamber. On my .22 magnum gun, when the hammer is in the safety notch, the hammer only has to be pulled to the rear abot .020 inches before the cylinder will turn freely. This is less than 1/32 of an inch. Granted, there is considerable spring force which must be overcome but I can see where it is possible for the hammer to get caught on something and move back enough for the cylinder to rotate.
On the other hand, when the hammer is lowered on an empty chamber, before the cylinder can rotate, the hammer must be drawn to the rear about .230 inches or almost a quarter of an inch. Incidentally this is beyond the point at which the half cock safety is engaged. The reason for this is because when the hammer is down on an empty chamber, the cylinder stop is engaged in the corresponding slot on the cylinder.
Does this mean that I will quit carrying my NAA with five rounds loaded in it? Well, sometimes. If I were carrying the gun loose in my pocket, I would definitely only have it loaded with four. However, I normally use the Rybka pocket holster which both pinches the sides of the cylinder to keep it from turning and completly covers the hammer to prevent anything to from catching it and pulling it to the rear. When using this holster, I will continue to carry five in it and utilize those little safety notches.
Just my $.02 worth.
Good shooting.
On the other hand, when the hammer is lowered on an empty chamber, before the cylinder can rotate, the hammer must be drawn to the rear about .230 inches or almost a quarter of an inch. Incidentally this is beyond the point at which the half cock safety is engaged. The reason for this is because when the hammer is down on an empty chamber, the cylinder stop is engaged in the corresponding slot on the cylinder.
Does this mean that I will quit carrying my NAA with five rounds loaded in it? Well, sometimes. If I were carrying the gun loose in my pocket, I would definitely only have it loaded with four. However, I normally use the Rybka pocket holster which both pinches the sides of the cylinder to keep it from turning and completly covers the hammer to prevent anything to from catching it and pulling it to the rear. When using this holster, I will continue to carry five in it and utilize those little safety notches.
Just my $.02 worth.
Good shooting.