.22 magnum Revolver

[DrCoxx122]

http://northamericanarms.com/msc-hg.html

 

Is this little gun worth it?  I'm looking for a kind of "back-up to the back-up" kind of thing.  I'm looking small--pocket sized--and I'm looking for a revolver.

[nightrunner]

If you need that small, they are in a class of their own. Single action though.

Is a J frame too big for what you're wanting? Edited April 24, 2014 by nightrunner

[Patton]

I am on my second one, I only regret not getting a 15/8" barrel. The NAA guns are superb quality with unbelievable accuracy for what they are. They conceal when nothing else will, still about half the size of a LCP.

[R1100R]

I have one of the .22 Mag/.22LR combos and carry it in a pocket holster all the time.

 

I have found the .22Mag to be very accurate and use the .22 Mag Critical Defense ammo.

[R_Bert]

It is superbly crafted.

[hipower]

Never owned one, but have always thought about getting one. I am fond of the 22 mag cartridge though, so I'd say if it works for you...go for it.

[Jonnin]

I like the minis.   They are very difficult to load (remove a pin, remove cylinder, push out the cases....)  and that is the only negative thing I can say about them.  They work and are well made at a reasonable price, and certainly are small. 

 

Before buying, consider the performance of 22 mag out of extremely short barrels.   Also consider this -- I have not seen a box of 22 mag in almost a year (well, outside my own supply). 

 

Its probably too big but taurus makes a 9 shot pocket sized 22 mag, the 941 (from memory, its 94? anyway).  

[Patton]

 
 
Before buying, consider the performance of 22 mag out of extremely short barrels.   .

Normally magnums do need barrel length to gain oomph but 22mag travels at 300-400 more FPS than many of the same weight 22lr in the mini's.

[bersaguy]

Buds has that exact gun on sale with 1 5/8 barrel with all bells and whistles for $212.00

[Patton]

Post a link, I only found this one but it doesn't have the folding grip. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_344/products_id/51205/NAA+Mini-Revolver+22LR22Mag+Combo+1-58%22

[bersaguy]

Post a link, I only found this one but it doesn't have the folding grip. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_344/products_id/51205/NAA+Mini-Revolver+22LR22Mag+Combo+1-58%22

Yep that is the one I was looking at but I did miss the folding grip. Sorry for making that mistake. I bet without that folding grip that gun would be a handful in the Mag series.............jmho

Edited April 24, 2014 by bersaguy

[tartanphantom]

I have the Black Widow in 22WMR (2" barrel) and it goes with me almost everywhere. The short barrel is not as much a concern with the newer .22WMR defense ammo out there (Speer, Hornady, etc)-- which is designed specifically for these little firearms.

Should it replace your primary defensive sidearm? No. But is it better than a sharp stick? Oh yeah. These guns were designed for "up close & personal" work.

 

 

Here's an example:

 

http://youtu.be/q-cqNCGnx_o

Edited April 24, 2014 by tartanphantom

[graycrait]

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/calibers.html

 

check the speeds of .22MAG vs .22LR with 2" barrel. 

[Oh Shoot]

Post a link, I only found this one but it doesn't have the folding grip. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_344/products_id/51205/NAA+Mini-Revolver+22LR22Mag+Combo+1-58%22

 

All the looks must have got their notice. Lowest went from $212 to $247 since thread started. Is $237 from Bud's on GunBroker.

 

- OS

[R_Bert]

Keep an eye on Whitaker Guns in KY. They usually have better deals on NAA than Bud's. (And they post their incoming inventory daily on their FB page here)

[bersaguy]

All the looks must have got their notice. Lowest went from $212 to $247 since thread started. Is $237 from Bud's on GunBroker.

 

- OS

Yep , they sure did OS. When I looked today it was on weekly special page and it's gone now.  Buds must have someone spying here........... :rock:

[R_Bert]

Yep , they sure did OS. When I looked today it was on weekly special page and it's gone now.  Buds must have someone spying here........... :rock:

oh well.  We have to go *somewhere* to look at the pictures before buying elsewhere.

[graycrait]

Couple days ago Rural King in Clarksville had the NAA revolvers in .22LR, .22WMR and one with both cylinders.  Can't remember the prices.

[safeandsecure]

Got one -- goes with me pert near everywhere.

 

But I didn't like the folding grip (mine was kinda loose it seemed).  Also hard to hang onto with the little wood factory grips with the magnums.

I like the oversized rubber grips (even if they are nearly as big as the rest of the revolver).

 

But, as others have said, it is well made and reliable. 

[Parrothead]

had one. Too small to manipulate for me. Well built but it was a solution for a problem i didn't currently have. Trust me, i really tried to like it. These guns were on the list to own when possible. Now they are on the list of guns to own when all other categories are filled. At that point, it will be a novelty.