Most FUN 22 pistol?

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Ricky Bobby

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Didn't want to hijack a different thread ... so here we are.

There are probably alot more accurate pistols out there, but I find this one really fun to shoot! It will shoot any size 22 rimfire including the 22 magnums. It is easily carried in my pocket or in the leather belt clip holster that came with it and when a days hunting goes south it is always fun to reach for and do some good ol' fashion plinking! I have shot this pistol WAY more than I originally thought I would when I purchased it. Enjoy the pics!

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Here it is in my hand to show it's size. 2 cylinders(22 l&s, 22mag)
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My imagination may be too vivid for one of those little revolvers. I have always imagined shooting a finger tip or some such off while shooting it. What is considered a reasonable distance when shooting something like that?
 
OK... I got a question for you!

How do you break it open to load it??
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My wife to be has one, and it's loaded, so I really haven't played around with it much. But I haven't been able to figure out how it breaks open to load, or unload it. I've pushed and pulled everything but the trigger, in the house, and short of taking it out and emptying it so I can get more in depth without worrying about shooting someone or something or myself in the process, I haven't seen anything that looks like it opens it, and I can't find a picture of it broken down to load on the net.
 
15 to 20 yards MAX

It's a blast for breaking glass bottles or turning over metal cans!

I figure it might be good practice for when I handle it's bigger siblings. Don't know, either way, it is cheap fun.

Do have to be a little more careful handling & shooting it because of it's size, but that should be the case when handling any firearm.
 
Rocky

There is a pin underneath the barrel that extends all the way through the cylinder. Push in on the end of it while grasping a hold of the knurled part, and then pull the entire pin out. The cylinder will drop out the side into your hand. Kind of akward at first, but after a time or two it will become second nature.
 
That did it! Thank you sir!!!

I been pushin on the pin, and pulling on the knurled part, and all sorts of goodies, but hadn't figured that combination out. Was beginning to wonder if something was stuck on it or what, because the pin obviously has to come out and drop the cylinder out of it, there's no way to clear the frame with the pin otherwise. And, not knowing anything about the gun at all, I wasn't to fond of the idea of just walking out and blasting rounds off to see if it was going to shoot or blow up or what, since it's loaded with magnums. We'll change cylinders and start with something a little lighter, now that I know how to take it apart.

Thanks again!! Much appreciated!
 
I have the 22 mag. and it is a dream to carry. I usually have 2 shotshells in there for snakes and such. It is perfect for wade fishing creeks, mines been soaked numerous times. I have actually killed a squirrel with one, but it was only about 15ft away. My only complaint is the cylinder sometimes catches my thumbnail during recoil.
 
I have cornered and dispatched an opposum with mine and that is it for a live animal. Sure is handy for lightweight packing ... just in case. The 22 mag would probably suffice for putting an end to a bigger, wounded animal that I walk up on and discover that it needs to be quickly finished. Better than ruining another expensive arrow and broadhead, if you know what I mean.
 
I have two of those one is the smaller one in 22 lr and I also have once exactly like the one pictured above in 22 mag. Tough little sucker too hang on to for me. The grip is so small my hands don't hold it well. I'm good with either to about twenty feet.
 
I have owned the LR version for over 10 years. Don't let your thumb get on the back edge of the cylinder when its fired or it will draw blood. Cylinder pin is also your extractor. If you practice with this little darling it will make you a better pistol shot, as it greatly amplifys any mistake you make in trigger control or sight picture. You do lose some power with the short barrel. Snakes, lizzards, a bobcat, several racoons, and even some deer have all fallen to this pistol. Now before the flames start, most were in a trap or had been hung up in a fence, or had been hit a bit too far back so to speak. The hammer sits in notchs between the cylinders so that it's not setting on a live round. Beats a pocket knife in some cases. Little louder though!
 
Glad to hear that others are enjoying their little derringers! I mainly shoot the 22lr's out of mine. It does require a good hold when firing the 22mags, they tend to make it want to jump.
 
Ok, About 30 years ago these NAA mini guns were new and rare and a friend of mine had the first one anyone around here had ever seen.
It was the smallest available, with a 1/2" of barrel and chambered for .22 short. The little revolver would fit in a Marlboro cigarette hard box.
Well one day we were at a neighbors house sitting on the porch. When a big orange tom cat jumped onto the opposite end of the long porch giving us an evil stare.
Apparently the home owner and the cat had a history and he spoke up and said; "I hate that S.O.B. if I had a gun I'd shoot it"
Well the next moment... BANG! our ears ringing,
the little Remington hollow point taking the big tom square in the chest at about 8-9 feet and that big orange cat dropped right there. My Gawd it was loud in the hazy afternoon quiet. I thought the home owner would have a stroke! "Why did ya do that?" he sputtered.
My other friend just shook his head sheepishly
"well you said.."
So that's my story.
Needless to say; I was very impressed. I always thought these little revolvers were very cool.
My friend lost his to a county sheriff some time later but that's another story.
After many years of longing after these little stainless mini guns;
I got one of the three inch barrel .22 mag. versions a couple years ago. Mine has the "boot" grip which is larger and easier to control. The 3" has a little more velocity, a little more punch. It is reminiscent of the old Remington black powder revolvers of the late 1800s and the cylinder is removed for loading in a similar fashion.
It often goes with me when calling or just rides in my pocket to the quick stop to pick up milk or when walking the dogs. or as a back up to a larger side arm.
These are very unique, fun to shoot and definitely worth checking out.
Cheers,
Vix
 
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BTW,
My 3" NAA is called the "Earl" model.
You can add a "boot grip" to your other models for about $30 These things are very well made and reliable...
 
Like JBD-TN had mentioned, these little pistols could be fully submersed in water & it wouldn't hurt a darn thing. Maybe that pretty little wood grip would eventually deteriorate, but it's easily replaced. They're built well. I picked mine up at an auction about 10 or 11 years ago. No one was bidding & I took advantage of the situation. It was LNIB with all original paperwork & come with a neat little leather holster and also a little zipper type case/pouch. I have enjoyed it!
 
If you want to know how deadly these little things can be Google "Trooper Mark Coates - South Carolina Highway Patrol."
 
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