NAA Mini holster options

voodoo

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I just picked-up a NAA Mini (.22lr), and I'm trying to figure out the best way to carry it. A pocket holster seems to be my best bet, and I'm eyeing the Thad Rybka pocket holster offered on the NAA website.

I was wondering what other carry options are out there. I've seen those kydex jobbers that allow you to carry the Mini like a necklace pendant, but opted against it.

Anyone else have a suggestion? How do you carry yours?
 
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... that allow you to carry the Mini like a necklace pendant, but opted against it.
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Boy, I can't blame you for that. I don't care how safe a gun's action may be, I do not want to carry it in a holster that leaves the weapon pointing an my head the whole time that I am carrying it.

What do you think of the oversize grip that folds the action into the grip itself? I don't think it offers much protection against lint and scratches, but it does cover the trigger and it does give you a nice big grip.


[This message has been edited by Dizzipator (edited October 16, 2000).]
 
Voodoo,
I keep my Mini in a front pocket nylon pocket holster that I bought directly from NAA. It's light and has a small velcro pouch for a reload. (Just big enough for five more cartridges.)
However, I just bought a RJ Hedley back pocket holster for my Guardian that is really neat! RJ makes one for the Mini also. Kind of a wallet style.

Will
 
I also use the nylon one from NAA for my .22 Magnum snug fit but it works. Really made for the LRifle also check out RJ Hedley's holsters I have a link on my site for him and a pic of the one he makes for the guardian.

Good luck :D

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NAA would probably be your best source since they make holsters specifically for their guns.
I know one member that has made minor modifications to one of the penant holsters that positions it so it is not pointed at his chin.
 
I have a Rybka one from NAA and found the following.

It is neat. But, when you draw, sometimes you get the whole gun and holster together. So you have to cognizant of that when you draw.
Also, with the 22 mag cylinder, you can't get five 22 mag rounds in the little pouch. You can get 5 22 LRs if you use that cylinder.

One think I did is use a cheap Uncle Mike's pocket holstere. I gave up the reloads but the gun was back up anyway. If you had to reload it in a fight, might as well have a musket. Fun gun though.
 
The Thad Rybka pocket holster is the way to go since the wallet holster is no longer a legal option. I've used both, and the wallet was superior, but you take what you can get. The belt buckle is cool but is going to get you a lot of unwanted attention unless you trouble to wear garments that cover it. It may also be illegal in your area. I've fiddled with one enough to decide that the draw from it is less convenient than from the pocket holster. I've seen others use the freebie holster as a boot holster, but I'd be concerned that the gun could drop out since only gravity and a little friction hold it in place. At best, it'd fall inside the boot. At worst you'd lose the gun. I've never used the big plastic folding grip, but those I've talked to who do use it say it is only okay. Apparently, the big complaint is that the revolveris held less than completely rigidly in place. Some users find that "slop" annoying. I agree with you about the kydex necklace thingy. There must be a better way to execute that idea.
Now, for a little secret method of carrying these revolvers revealed to me by a friend who has made a career out of being disreputable. It works best with the .22lr variants. You need a watch with a metal band, bigger Rolex style watches are ideal, and a long sleeve shirt. you simply tuck the revolver under the watchband on the inside of the wrist. You can use a rubber band or a little tape to help hold it in place. It's then covered by the shirt sleeve. I've seen him carry his past metal detector wand weilding security guys at clubs and such. When the wand beeps, he innocently pulls his sleeve up a little on the face side of his watch and says "Oh, it's just my watch!" This trick probably won't work against more professional sorts, but it is worth knowing.
 
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