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Posted: 6/2/2007 9:27:06 PM EST
Looking to get the .22lr/short version as a pocket carry and backup to a G26.  

Can't really see it as anything but a backup/last ditch weapon.  The G26 is even kind of a pain to carry in the summer and I'm thinking the NAA plus another 5 shot revolver in .38spl/.357.  Definately something made by S&W.  

Back to the NAA.  From what I've read they are crafted well and reliable.  Pretty much a gun you gotta stick in the bad guy's ear or gut, but they serve their purpose is what I've heard.

What does a new one run?  

Pics anyeone?
Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:29:12 PM EST
[#1]
I've got a .22 mag version, I paid $189 about 3 years ago. Not a bad little gun, loud as shit though.
Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:29:42 PM EST
[#2]

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What does a new one run?  


iirc 189 last time I saw one.


And they are great. You can carry it in a watch pocket and always know you at least have a shot.

Or 5.


.22LR


And its fairly accurate to about 7 feet, I can do minute of head everytime at that range.

Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:32:52 PM EST
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What does a new one run?  


iirc 189 last time I saw one.


And they are great. You can carry it in a watch pocket and always know you at least have a shot.

Or 5.


.22LR


And its fairly accurate to about 7 feet, I can do minute of head everytime at that range. Under $200 is fine with me.  I figure I'd spend as much on a "quality" knife.  I think I'd rather have a "decent" knife as well as a .22lr as a last resort if my main carry weapon failed.
Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:35:16 PM EST
[#4]
I have a 22mag NAA, quality piece....fun to shoot.

Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:43:22 PM EST
[#5]
I love mine and any gun that has this available as a holster is fine by me.

Link Posted: 6/2/2007 9:55:40 PM EST
[#6]
I just purchased one yesterday. I got the .22lr model, the .22mag looked neat,
but it is signifigantly larger/heavier in my opinion.

The local gun store had them on sale, I paid $169(originally$199)
The .22mag was $199 (I didn't ask the original price).

I have it in my shirt pocket at the moment.
Link Posted: 6/2/2007 10:35:18 PM EST
[#7]

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I love mine and any gun that has this available as a holster is fine by me.

www.hunt101.com/img/498294.jpg


The belt buckles are cool. Unfortunately, open carry is not legal in Texas.
Link Posted: 6/2/2007 10:37:51 PM EST
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Link Posted: 6/2/2007 10:38:52 PM EST
[#9]
They make nice toys but for a last ditch situation i think i would prefer a knife.
Link Posted: 6/3/2007 8:58:30 AM EST
[#10]
I own their .22mag version with the folding plastic grip/carry handle. Makes a nice little summer wear carry piece when a J-frame is too much to hide, IMO.

Quality gun, very nice workmanship, IMO.

My .o2
Link Posted: 6/3/2007 9:15:40 AM EST
[#11]
I have one. the lockwork is fragile. I broke one of the little spring and it had to go back for repairs.

sights are not even close to regulated.
Link Posted: 6/3/2007 9:33:36 AM EST
[#12]

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Looking to get the .22lr/short version as a pocket carry and backup to a G26...

...Back to the NAA.  From what I've read they are crafted well and reliable.  Pretty much a gun you gotta stick in the bad guy's ear or gut, but they serve their purpose is what I've heard...




I used to carry one a few years ago as a backup for my SIG. Well, there are times that I get lazy and only carry concealed my NAA .22 LR with the folding grip and leave the 228 in my truck. In a rather eventful day, stopping for gas on the way to visit the folks, a local "thug" brandished, what looks like a K-frame Smith and wesson chrome revolver, I slowly backtracked and said, hey man, I'm only pumping gas and be out of here in a few minutes, he didn't like my reply and advanced forward. At this time, I was trying to decide either to draw down my puny little NAA .22LR revolver or retrieve my SIG 228 in the truck. Well, I slowly backtracked all the while trying to de-escalate the situation, quickly opend the driver door and retrieve my SIG, as I leveled it, he turned around and left in a "riced out" honda civic.

After that incident, I promised to never carry the NAA ever again. I could have been killed that night or in a shoot out with only a mini single action revolver.

I still have the NAA but I have "retired" the gun, it's happily sitting inside the safe after carrying it for years as a backup concealed gun.

It could probably work though, if you are up against a knife attacker but certainly not bad guys with firearms.





Link Posted: 6/4/2007 10:49:26 AM EST
[#13]
I have one of the .22 Short NAA revolvers you mentioned.  I carry it as a back-up to my Glock 20 and also as a stand-alone carry gun on occasion.  

The pluses are that it is tiny and fits in most any pocket.

The minuses are that it is tiny and is a .22 Short with a ~1" barrel.

While hardly my first choice, if it came down to it I'd rather have the NAA than ANY knife.  

I inherited mine; I don't know if I'd buy one outright or not as there are lots of other compact pistol options on the market in much more effective calibers.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 11:46:27 AM EST
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Link Posted: 6/4/2007 11:46:37 AM EST
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Link Posted: 6/4/2007 11:54:10 AM EST
[#16]
Those things look like fun novelty items to punch (maybe dent?) pop cans with, but I'd rather carry a good sized folding knife for protection.  The very smallest I'd go is a Kel-Tec .32 or .380, but carrying anythign smaller than my G27 gives be the willies.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 12:38:20 PM EST
[#17]
My BIL had one. I'd recommend handling and shooting one first. Personally the ergonomics of it scared the crap out of me. It was hard to hold onto during firing if your fingers were the least bit greasy or wet. IMHO,the lack of accuracy and power combined with the ergonomics makes it a novelty. Go with a KelTec .32 or .380 instead,or even a larger derringer.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 12:59:57 PM EST
[#18]
Be careful wrapping your fingers around the gun. I have one and don't shoot it much. I have wrapped my fingers real close to the end of the muzzle a couple times and recieved a nice stinging powder burn from it.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 1:00:27 PM EST
[#19]

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The minuses are that it is tiny and is a .22 Short with a ~1" barrel.

While hardly my first choice, if it came down to it I'd rather have the NAA than ANY knife.


Learn how to use a knife and you'll probably change your mind.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 1:01:24 PM EST
[#20]

fun novelty items to punch (maybe dent?) pop cans with



I am sure it would do more then just DENT a pop can!!!
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 1:10:44 PM EST
[#21]

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My BIL had one. I'd recommend handling and shooting one first. Personally the ergonomics of it scared the crap out of me. It was hard to hold onto during firing if your fingers were the least bit greasy or wet. IMHO,the lack of accuracy and power combined with the ergonomics makes it a novelty. Go with a KelTec .32 or .380 instead,or even a larger derringer.


Pretty much sums up my thoughts. I never owned one but have shot a couple of different models and they are scary (that would be to the shooter)
Seems to me that these tiny pistols generate (based on size?) a degree of interest all out of scale when compared to any possible self defence use . The possible use of one of the tiny 32acp mouse guns for self defense is questionable but I would judge their use as considerably better than the tiny revolvers.
I am only a chairbourn commando so any recomendation on my part must be taken with a grain of salt.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 1:20:14 PM EST
[#22]
I used to have a 1 5/8" .22mag model. I've been thinking about buying another.

The magnum is the way to go, much easier to shoot and a lot more energy than the .22 short or LR.

They're lethal at close range, particularly in a contact situation, not much use in a gunfight, but beat a knife.

Actually I think they really have their best application in a ladies EDC.
Link Posted: 6/4/2007 1:27:23 PM EST
[#23]
i have a naa .22 lr, mostly bought it for my wife when she is jogging cause she can hold it in her hand, i also have a kel tec .32 and would carry that and feel better than having the .22. you can't hit shit with the .22 unless they are within 10 feet or so, the .32 is much more accurate and easier to hlod on to.

my .02
Link Posted: 6/5/2007 12:15:23 AM EST
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I have the short barreled 22lr.  It keyholes alot, but with aguilla hypervelocity ammo, it punches nice wadcutter holes in paper.


I still have not figured out why that Aquilla load cuts larger than caliber holes in paper targets. But i noticed the same thing when shooting that load out of my Beretta 21A.
Link Posted: 6/5/2007 12:20:13 AM EST
[#25]

Quoted:

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The minuses are that it is tiny and is a .22 Short with a ~1" barrel.

While hardly my first choice, if it came down to it I'd rather have the NAA than ANY knife.


Learn how to use a knife and you'll probably change your mind.


+1

I would personally take a large folder such as my SOG Trident over a NAA 22 anyday.

Granted its a more up close and personal weapon, but with some basic training is miles ahead of a NAA.
Link Posted: 6/5/2007 12:21:44 AM EST
[#26]
I had one for a while (always wanted one) and shot it a bit, decided it wasn't right for me and traded it for a P22. The P22 is almost as easy to make disappear, but carries twice the rounds and actually has usable sights.
Link Posted: 6/5/2007 1:21:17 AM EST
[#27]
Funny...I carry(ied) a .22lr NAA as a backup to my backup (G26) when I was in the states and I loved having it on me, would do some damage, but I wouldn't plan on using on anyone except as a last resort and it would have to be at very short range.  Let me put it this way...if you have to aim, you're better off waiting for the range to be shorter or running away.  

that's my two yen
Link Posted: 8/16/2007 7:56:13 AM EST
[#28]
i have one t the gun shop waiting for me to pick up.I wouldn't want to depend on any handgun to protect myself but to paraphrase an instructor  5 rounds of .22 up the snot locker isn't going to make him feel any better.

The main reason i got mine was for the belt buckle holster, i've got 2 on order.  Its just to cool to pass up!

My EDC is typically a KAhr PM9 in the summmer and a G27 in the winter with a P3AT serving duty when i don't really feel like being armed.   I'm looking fo a 342 to fill my BUG requirements.
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