Tackle box 22

[Sooner Shooter]

I recently handled a North American Arms revolver. Didn't shoot it though. Seemed like a pretty good quality revolver although tiny. It's that little five shot revolver with about a one inch barrel. I read that a long rifle cartridge would only get about 830 feet per second shot from this gun. NAA also makes this gun in a 22 magnum and I was wondering if anyone has chronographed this in a 22 mag or any experiences with this little guy? Taurus fan are you out there? In one of your posts from another thread you had mentioned that there isn't much difference between a long rifle and magnum when shot out of a short barrel. You had mentioned a two inch barrel and I think this one is 1 and 1/8th. Just wondering how much difference in fps a lr and mag would be in this gun.

[GlockMeister]

A one inch barrel won't be very accurate past 20 ft. Maybe a little more if you're lucky. lol Why are you wanting something so small in size? Just so it will fit in a tackle box? If so, unless you have a CCW permit, that falls under concealing a gun and could land you in deep doo doo, again, unless you have a CCW.

[OkieHenry]

I've owned both calibers I like the mag better, they fit in you pocket well and shoot good, a little slow for reloading. They work great with snake shot in them but as far a shooting a bullet about 5-10yds. max for accuracy.

[Sooner Shooter]

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

A one inch barrel won't be very accurate past 20 ft. Maybe a little more if you're lucky. lol Why are you wanting something so small in size? Just so it will fit in a tackle box? If so, unless you have a CCW permit, that falls under concealing a gun and could land you in deep doo doo, again, unless you have a CCW.

I understand it won't be a shooter. I'm thinking probably 15 feet! Now Glock, why did you buy your last gun? Because you needed it? I'm divorced now so I need a lot of guns. More guns! Don't we all? Don't have to explain to her. Don't have to hide anything. Any one jealous out there? Just another toy! Just another conversation piece when a buddy is around and I don't have to say "keep it down she's in the other room" and I haven't told her yet. You are right and I do understand the rules on the CCW. Thanks for your reply and I'm just messin with ya!

[TXplt]

Buy a S&W 3" bbl model 317 w/hi viz sights. Lite, accurate, great little 8-shooter perfect for campin gun.

[GlockMeister]

I know why one would by a gun, but not a puny one such as that. I call those belly guns. As that's how close you have to be to hit someone. lmao

[SwedeSteve]

BoomerSooner- I had a similar revolver I kept loaded with snake shot for water mocs when i went fishing down in GA.

[Taurus Fan]

The tiny North American .22's are an amusing trinket, but have absolutely no practical value. If a small .22 is what you want, look at some of the little .22 autolaoders out there, they at least have some utility and can be carried just as easily in a pocket.

Check out this, I owned one and wish I had kept it, I plan on buying another, it was amusingly accurate for a pocket pistol:

Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

[mitch_mckee]

Originally Posted by Sooner Shooter

I recently handled a North American Arms revolver. Didn't shoot it though. Seemed like a pretty good quality revolver although tiny. It's that little five shot revolver with about a one inch barrel. I read that a long rifle cartridge would only get about 830 feet per second shot from this gun. NAA also makes this gun in a 22 magnum and I was wondering if anyone has chronographed this in a 22 mag or any experiences with this little guy? Taurus fan are you out there? In one of your posts from another thread you had mentioned that there isn't much difference between a long rifle and magnum when shot out of a short barrel. You had mentioned a two inch barrel and I think this one is 1 and 1/8th. Just wondering how much difference in fps a lr and mag would be in this gun.

I think the little NAA revolvers are more jewelry than real weapons. Sure, better than naught, but just barely.

If it's inexpensive and .22 that you want to sit in the tackle box then I'd pick something like this, maybe used.

Charter Pathfinder .22 LR #72224

[Taurus Fan]

Originally Posted by mitch_mckee

I think the little NAA revolvers are more jewelry than real weapons. Sure, better than naught, but just barely.

If it's inexpensive and .22 that you want to sit in the tackle box then I'd pick something like this, maybe used.

Charter Pathfinder .22 LR #72224

I'm not even sure if they're better than naught. A friend had one and after watching him fumble with it trying to shoot it, I think you'd be better off with some fast punches.

[mitch_mckee]

Originally Posted by Taurus Fan

I'm not even sure if they're better than naught. A friend had one and after watching him fumble with it trying to shoot it, I think you'd be better off with some fast punches.

Yup. I have big hands and there is a good chance I'd loose a finger.

[Taurus Fan]

Originally Posted by mitch_mckee

Yup. I have big hands and there is a good chance I'd loose a finger.

Yeah, that was my impression, they look dangerous to hold and fire, they're just too tiny to be practical. Getting two and making cufflinks out of them might be cute.

[Sooner Shooter]

Originally Posted by Taurus Fan

The tiny North American .22's are an amusing trinket, but have absolutely no practical value. If a small .22 is what you want, look at some of the little .22 autolaoders out there, they at least have some utility and can be carried just as easily in a pocket.

Check out this, I owned one and wish I had kept it, I plan on buying another, it was amusingly accurate for a pocket pistol:

Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

This Taurus and the Charter are good looking guns. They have something to hold onto! Thanks for the links.

Originally Posted by TXplt

Buy a S&W 3" bbl model 317 w/hi viz sights. Lite, accurate, great little 8-shooter perfect for campin gun.

I forgot about this little 8 shooter. I have a friend that has one and I shot his about a year ago. Quality gun!