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Posted: 4/7/2014 6:57:41 AM EDT

Planning on picking one up in 22 mag to have with me at all times. Have narrowed it down to the Pug and Sidewinder version, wish the Ranger was still being made

Anyone have one of these ? Likes, dislikes ?

Sidewinder

Pug has trit sights

Ranger

Posted: 4/7/2014 7:54:13 AM EDT

[#1]

Be sure to get the laser and bayonet!

I have one, a random gift out of the blue from my Dad's best friend (now gone

) several years ago. They are well made and tiny, but hard to aim well and personally I can't find a practical need/use other than deep, DEEP concealement... like a backup to your backup.

Or for swimsuit carry, which is what I use mine for.

Posted: 4/7/2014 7:58:58 AM EDT

[#2]

About 80% of the time I have one in my front right pocket.
Mines a standard 22 mag/22lr combo with the longer barrel.
I like the mag grip frame but would have just as soon had it in 22lr only.

Posted: 4/7/2014 8:32:22 AM EDT

[#3]

I would go with the sidewinder! I have a mag (not a pug) but those things are picky about how the cylinder goes back in. Sometimes you have to pull back on the hammer a little.

Posted: 4/7/2014 9:54:52 AM EDT

[#4]

I have one, more as a novelty than anything else. It always draws interest from people.

For an "always with me gun", I carry a Kel-Tec P3AT. It's bigger, but really not much harder to conceal. Weight is probably similar, unloaded.

I had a friend who occasionaly carried his in a kydex neck holster. Gun was pointed straight at his chin. No chance of going off, really, but still bugged me.

Posted: 4/7/2014 10:10:14 AM EDT

[#5]

I have the black widow version. Well made little guns. I may pick up the Mini-Max to go along with it. No reason, just because. IIRC the pug was only supposed to be a limited run, but it's been so popular they kept making it.

Posted: 4/7/2014 1:51:18 PM EDT

[#6]

My 95' vintage NAA .22LR revolver is in my pocket as I type this. My oldest carries one chambered in .22 WMR. I like the Sidewinder version and Ranger the best, but hits do count the most over reloading capability.

CD

Posted: 4/7/2014 1:54:38 PM EDT

[#7]

I wish they would do a limited run of 2.5 or 3in heavy barrel 22lr with the 22mag grip frame and adjustable sights
I would take two.

Posted: 4/7/2014 2:57:34 PM EDT

[#8]

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I wish they would do a limited run of 2.5 or 3in heavy barrel 22lr with the 22mag grip frame and adjustable sights
I would take two.

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They do have the NAA 1860 EARL that comes in 3, 4 and 6 inch barrels

The NAA 1860 Sheriff is 2 1/2 barrel

Posted: 4/14/2014 7:09:00 PM EDT

[#9]

I've got the one in the top pic. Carry it everywhere I go. It's my last-ditch backup if I have to shoot my CCW dry. For the haters, any gun beats none when you need one.

Posted: 4/14/2014 8:22:20 PM EDT

[#10]

i carry one in my front left pocket as a last ditch/get off me gun/gut buster. I am in a world of hurt if i have somehow fired all 28 rounds i usually carry on me and cannot get to the 30 other rounds in my bag and i have to pull that little guy out with that being said i carry it every day and hardly even notice its there anymore.

Posted: 4/14/2014 10:25:17 PM EDT

[#11]

You could just put a little lanyard point on the bottom of the grip and wear it as a necklace.

Posted: 4/15/2014 4:00:02 AM EDT

[#12]

I own a NAA mini-revolver in .22Magnum. Beautifully made little gun and it has worked flawlessly for me except with Winchester Dynapoint .22mag cartridges. Everything else runs fine.

It is what it is. It is not what anybody would choose to bring to a gunfight but it is better than a rape whistle. Its advantage is effortless carry (I have carried it while jogging and working-out wearing gym shorts) and utter reliability. If you choose to carry as a BUG or while jogging, consider Hornady's Critical Defense load in .22mag. It was designed for short barrels and is noticeably more potent in my informal water jug testing than other offerings.

Posted: 4/15/2014 5:29:32 AM EDT

[#13]

I also bought one in .22short.

Posted: 4/15/2014 7:46:55 AM EDT

[#14]

Real ivory grips.

Posted: 4/19/2014 6:24:30 PM EDT

[#15]

I currently have 4 NAA's mini's(.22lr, .22mag, Pug and BlackWidow) and wouldn't mind picking up a Sidewinder too. The Pug or BlackWidow are my current favorites.

Posted: 4/20/2014 6:35:20 AM EDT

[#16]

Have been keeping an eye out for the Sidewinder with the 22 conv. Local gun shops around here have them going for 489.00 without the conv.

Have yet to hold the PUG to really make my decision

Posted: 4/23/2014 10:52:51 AM EDT

[#17]

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Have been keeping an eye out for the Sidewinder with the 22 conv. Local gun shops around here have them going for 489.00 without the conv.

Have yet to hold the PUG to really make my decision

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If I can locate a Sidewinder with the conversion cylinder for a reasonable price, I will buy it.

I had a PUG and sold it. I kept my 'plain-Jane' NAA Mini... Only real upgrade the Pug offered was the sights which are pretty useless for my intended uses (I.e... GTFOff of me / projectile ice pick thingy)

Posted: 4/26/2014 5:39:01 PM EDT

[#18]

I carry a Pug everyday. First round up is a 22 mag bird shot. They can't fight if they can't see and I only need to be close. Great gun that you can always have on your person.

Posted: 4/27/2014 6:19:01 AM EDT

[#19]

I have a Pug, love it. All I did was replace the sticky rubber grip to make easier to draw from a pocket holster. I got a set of the NAA smooth wood grips. They were $19.99 from NAA

Posted: 4/28/2014 3:59:50 AM EDT

[#20]

Winchester Dynapoint has light primer strikes in my 22 magnum Black widow as well.

Posted: 5/2/2014 5:09:10 PM EDT

[#21]

Well had my LGS order me the Sidewinder with conversion cylinder for 430.00 out the door. Can not wait till this lil bugger comes in !!!!

Sad that at other LGS and Cabelas in my State that have them in stock are asking 489.00 before taxes without the conversion

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