Concealed Carry: NAA Mini Revolvers 22lr and 22 Magnum.
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- In this video Paul demonstrated the power and accuracy of the North American Arms mini revolvers, the .22lr and the .22lr magnum. Also, their effectiveness as concealed carry weapons.
My father used an NAA .22LR to stop a home invasion. There were two attackers, one with a handgun, who fired several shots at my father. My father returned fire from cover with the NAA at about 10 feet. The round went through the attacker's shooting arm, hitting the artery, then grazed his sternum. Did it put him on the ground? No. But it caused him and his partner to decide they'd had enough, and to run out.
He was arrested at the hospital, and his brother, who was his accomplice, was arrested two days later. They're both doing life in prison. As self-defense weapons go, it worked. My parents both survived, uninjured. After the trial, my father got the gun back, but he'd switched to the NAA .22 Win Mag to add a little power to his concealed carry.
BTW: My mother sewed him a nice little pocket holster from an old soft eyeglass case.
That's good shootin.'
The soft case holster conversion is brilliant. I'm going to do that. Thanks!
@@gomcse My mother will be very happy to hear that you’re doing this.
Good for him, but if i were him i would at least switch to 38 special. The only reason I can imagine for using something so weak as your primary self-defense is because of something like arthritis. There are 38 self defense loads paired with a front heavy enough revolver that should be tolerable and are more likely to more immediately stop a threat than his 22 did. The felt recoil of a good hefty 38 will likely be comparable if not better compared such a tiny and light 22 magum. There was an enormous amount of luck that played a part in things working out as well as they did for him And I would caution against expecting yourself to get that lucky twice in a row if he ever has to use it again.
@@nobody2021
This was over 30 years ago, and he passed on 16 years ago. He'd previously carried a .38, but didn't like the bulk.
He'd often wear his bathrobe around the house, and could drop the NAA .22 in the pocket. We can talk about recoil and stopping power all day, but his top priority was convenience. A .38 doesn't sit well in a bathrobe pocket, but the NAA was on him, in the kitchen, as the attack unfolded.
The best carry gun is the one you'll carry, and something is always better than nothing. Unless you're dealing with a committed attacker, shooting back is almost always enough to cause criminals to turn and run.
As to luck, he was a good shot, and knew the layout of the house, while the shooter, who was wearing a gorilla mask (it was Halloween), was confused by the entryway, which was literally a hall of mirrors.
The thing I love about this guy is, he is not in love with his voice. he gives it clear, concise, well thought out and to the point. You will NOT lose interest with his videos.
Mark Twain...exactly right.
You said it.
So weird, I just came from a demo ranch video and saw you comment there. I wouldn't have remembered obviously, but when I got here and scrolled down, it showed the demo ranch comment under your name where this videos comment from you SHOULD HAVE BEEN. Remember the vid where Matt gives his entire family custom ARs? You made the "not in NY" comment lol I'm in Brooklyn myself!
Yeah, some get too rambly. I like the straight-forward, real world approach. Not just: "it's not a Glock, so idk what else to say."
Paul might not be in love with his voice....but I am lol
Get well Paul! We will always find your videos when we search something. You will live on forever.
Wanted to watch one video video about this gun, but didn't care much from who. Soon as I saw Paul has made one, the choice was easy.
He looked so healthy here. Life can change too fast. 😔
Paul's videos are timeless and valuable... this is another great one. RIP
I have carried a PUG for years. Never leave home without it. My son has defended himself TWICE with one. The gun you have with you is the one that counts.
Prayers Paul, for your final journey and for your family.
I have the NAA PUG 22 mag. Never leave home without it. I do have higher caliber handguns that I carry but I find my myself going for the PUG most of the time.
Paul Harrell is such a great mentor on firearms knowledge. I like Demolition Ranch, Kentucky Ballistics, Garand Thumb and Administrative Results but none of them carry themselves like Paul. Praying for him to recover 🙏
Some folks in law enforcement may know the sad story of SC trooper Coates. The trooper exchanged gunfire with a perpetrator armed with a .22mag NAA mini revolver. The trooper was shot once in the armpit with a .22mag while unloading 5 rounds Center of mass from his service revolver into the obese perp. The trooper collapsed and died almost instantly since the bullet hit his heart while the fat SOB with 5 rounds of .357 in him pace around the patrol car for several minutes until he collapsed..yet lived and he is serving life in prison. Moral of the story and the reason why most police force would show the heart wrenching dash cam video to rookies..Never Under Estimated A Guns ability to kill you.
I read that report also. Sometimes strange things happen. If I am not mistaken the fat SOB tries to shoot the trooper in the back as he was trying to het back to his patrol car.
Jake Outdoors, nope I watched the video. Everything seemed cool until the trooper ask to look in the trunk (I think the perp had a pound of weed in there.) The perp started to draw the gun and there was a struggle. Coates was a muscular guy so it was evenly matched. They broke off near the perp rear passenger side taillight and shot at each other starting at point blank range. The trooper was backing up while firing one handed. (Right handed) Think of a bulletproof vest, and think of shooting a handgun in a traditional one handed stance. The SOB got a lucky shot in the trooper's non protected armpit and the bullet pierce his heart. He was hit near the passenger side door and he collapsed and died within 2 steps by the passenger side headlight. As the instructor showing us the video said, it would matter if the trooper had a 1911 or a glock 17 same thing would have happened. Never under estimate a gun, 22mag is no joke.
+starshipfantastica ALL bullets are dangerous, a .22 LR could also kill like that, but lets face it... that isnt the norm. It doesnt mean we shouldnt fear being shot or not be concerned with a .22 NAA revolver be it LR or WMR.
I do a great deal of .22 WMR shooting, quite familiar with how it performs and all that with most barrel lengths. As you said.. the instructors words of "1911 or Glock, outcome is the same". That is true, a shot like that can stop people on the spot. But there's also been cases of people high on drugs or adrenaline and they've taken rounds to the heart and kept on going for a while to get medical attention.
Now, recently was in a debate with somebody who brought up this example of a shortcoming of .357 Magnum. The real moral of this story is adequate penetration coupled with shot placement is what kills. 5 shots of .357 does you no good if you dont hit the vitals. As 5 shots of a lot of things do you no good without the proper placement.
By all accounts, .22 Magnum is far from a joke and I do my best to make sure people understand that. I've got several .22 WMR guns, but in the handgun department the main two I use are my Kel-Tec PMR-30 and a Taurus 941 with a 4 inch barrel. From said 4 inch and 4.5 inch barrels respectively, it generates roughly the same kinetic energy as .380 ACP, a little above in some cases depending on selection of ammo. 30 rounds of a .380 comparable round is no joke in of itself, especially how quickly I can squeeze them off and accurately too.
Still not my first choice of a gun, but it hasnt been my last either. Too many people are sold on the whole "If a handgun caliber starts with anything less than a .4 it's not worth my time" kind of attitude or some other ridiculous logic like that. When the US was involved in the Philippine's and fighting the Moro's using .38 Long Colt, they said it wasnt enough to stop the natives who were using drugs. Thus they wanted a larger caliber. During WW1 and WW2 when the British began switching from the .455 Webley to the .380/200(.38 S&W) round, the US was trying to tell them not to. They insisted that the round was adequate enough.
History has vindicated them, if you look now at modern gun's we are constantly moving from larger and heavier to light and smaller. Because we understand that ft lbs of energy are somewhat meaningless in ballistics, its about having adequate penetration and having proper shot placement. So .22 LR and .22 WMR being light recoiling guns even in small guns like the NAA's makes for a good back up piece or even having a gun when you otherwise wouldnt. They can still do the job if you do yours. I feel them being single action is their main drawback, if a struggle ensues it can make getting a round off potentially difficult.
The Army and Marines still use .308/7.62 to send "long-to-medium distance messages" to certain people.
The Pentagon just issued a new development request. www.military.com/daily-news/2017/08/05/army-launches-competition-more-powerful-combat-rifle.html
I'm not arguing your point, but military needs are not the same as self-defense needs.
Robert Kennedy was assassinated with a 22, and President Reagan, Press Secretary Brady and two law enforcement officers were disabled by a six shot 22 revolver in 1981.
who the hell was the one person who disliked this video? paul is a legend, none of his videos deserve to be disliked.
The dislikes are from soda jugs that have achieved sentience.
Could be someone who disapproves of concealed carry?
Just has really bad aim , they were trying to hit the like
I almost disliked it because there was no meat target. What is a Paul Harrell video without a meat target?
It's obvious! The dislikes come from other gun video channels.
So good. Paul is an American hero, and one of the true characters. 👍
As a female I'd like to put my2 cents in....Since I suffer from slight arthritis and carpel tunnel I had police officer friends (1 retired) tell me to get a .22....it kills, and not just rodents. This is no diss against Paul, his video was good. What I'd like to add is that being armed, is being armed. Sometimes testosterone gets in the way and they say the bigger the bullet the better chance you have? That's all well and fine, if you can shoot the caliber. And, if shot placement is precise. If I pull a 9mm and can't hit the bad guy, who do I hit?? But, if I pull my .22 and hit the bad guy in the throat, he's going down. Shot placement is what stops the threat. We don't always need to kill to stop a threat. And I'm not sure about many of you reading this, but I'm assuming taking a life isn't what's it's cracked up to be?? The bottom line is that we ALL hope we never get in a situation where we HAVE to use a firearm, but if we do, we for sure want the first bullet to count. I can shoot a .357 all day long but I might as well throw the gun at him, I'd probably have a better chance of hitting him. Again, this is just my opinion...I own a naa .22 magnum short barrel and the same in 22lr and magnum with a 2.5 inch barrel, both sidewinders. I'm always armed and ready to protect myself and my family. My hopes are that if I ever DO have to use this it won't take me more than 5 shots to stop the threat. If it does, then God help me.
Right on, Joy! Don't let anyone man-splain what you should be doing instead. I EDC a NAA Black Widow 90% of the time, with a knife for backup. (Of course, I am six feet tall and 270 pounds, so a determined threat is going to run into a chunk of resistance even after I run out of 22 mags to put into him, but still.)
I would also carry a cold steel lock back knife...it doesn’t run out of bullets!
Your mindset with your weapon will be sufficient, also as stated a quality pocket knife can only enhance your options.
Him? I agree with your whole post, but I realize I/you may need to shoot the female of the species as you may not realize, some of them are pieces of sheet too.
I totally agree...use the gun you can reliably hit with.
How does this guy not have a ton more subs?
He's only been able to do once a week content for the last year. Before that life got in the way of production. A content provider needs to release about once a week to build a following. Much like TV programming that has an episode once per week. If the followers of the content can rely of the provider to produce it, then it will flourish... if it's good content of course. Coordinating with members of Paul's crew has the real world dilemma of working around all of the crews schedules. We all have day jobs and we have to balance all this. It's a bit of a floor show.
no shit, excellent shooter great speaker, and very humorous
WTF Dude I see that as the rest of his subscribers do so you're saying because he's outstanding and not soliciting guns nobody wants to watch him?..............jeez dude you don't make any sense. not that many gun videos do that anyway
The channel is growing, give it time. Growth on youtube is often exponential, a channel will go from 10k to 20k in a year, then hit 100k soon after. If the content stays this good, they'll get there.
Jim Collins That's what i'we been wondering. Let's keep sharing.
A .22 magnum and a .22 long rifle displayed on two $2 bills? TWO $2 bills?! 22 bills? Paul you clever bastard!
I think I'm speaking for a lot of people here; I really appreciate how objective and non-biased your videos are. You are a man who seeks truth, God bless.
RIP sir!!! Thank you.
I enjoy rewatching this video every time it pops up. I think the NAA are extremely neat feats of engineering and I appreciate Paul acknowledging them as something at least. 😎👍
"Yes I own shirts that are not green" .... LOVE THAT LOL
Yeah that got me to
Wow, someone who actually knows how to handle and shoot a single-action revolver! I see video after video of people fumbling with a single-action, so it's refreshing to see someone who clearly handles guns enough to have become "muscle memory." Paul clearly knows how to shoot a SA using the off-hand thumb to do the cocking - very fast, very controlled.
I agree with all the conclusions of this video. I've owned and carry a NAA 1-5/8" .22 magnum for over 30 years, and it's found its way into my pocket a lot more than any other. I own a whole stack of various centerfire handguns, but the fact is, when one is making a quick run to the store, getting all strapped up with a Glock 29 and 5 spare mags is a bit over the top.
I also like seeing Paul's clear understanding of the entire role of the sub-pocket revolver. You're gonna be close, so aim for the face/head for maximum effect. When shot in the face, very, VERY people are going to continue the fight, and that's the real purpose of carrying a gun.
agreed. The question is not "is a .22 lethal?" That question has been settled. The question is: "how many .22 slugs to the eyeballs are you going to absorb before you stop being a violent asshole?"
Good point. I have difficulty holding revolvers on target because of the typically heavy trigger pull. I consider them all to be single action unless the target is very close.
I carry the black widow .22 mag. ... Every day. I am 53 years old and live in Georgia. I also like your channel.
As a double amputee who is in a wheelchair I carry one of them in 22mag clipped to the frame of the chair when I can't have anything else with me. I normally wear a 357 revolver in a shoulder holster which conceals well but the little one is still on the chair as a backup but in the event that the shoulder holster would be too obvious at least I have the backup gun. because it sits right next to the frame of the chair in the clip holster nobody ever noticed it unless I tell them it's there.
carry on and stay safe
Great to hear you carry and able to defend yourself, in the UK you would perhaps have nothing more than a set of crutches to defend yourself with.
Idk why but when you said double amputee my mind went straight to "how does he shoot without any arms?". I'm an idiot 😂
@@jbot91 same here I thought he had a rig the gun clamped into so he could push the grip with his nub wtf is wrong with me lol logics not my strong point
I’m in a wheelchair also, what holster?
Here it is 2021 September and somehow this the first time I’ve seen this one. I’m buying the 22lr North American Arms revolver. Thanks.
I hit the like button before the video starts rolling, because I know its going to be GREAT.
John D I agree! What a great channel, I'm like a kid at Christmas when I get notification of a new video from Paul.
I'm a simple guy, I see a good man with good guns and good info and I hit the like button :D
Training Officer retired, and I never miss a video. Yes he's that good.. Sub to him and never miss a video.. if you are a serious human being...
Speedloader for NAA .22 revolver: ds10speed.wordpress.com/naa-mini-magnum/
My brother just bought me one as a gift because he knew I didn't carry my 686 everywhere. Super sweet and caring gesture and I look forward to true EDC
I've carried the magnum model for the last 6 years and bought it with the idea of close (10~12 feet) self defense. Mine has the folding grip with belt clip and I carry it every day.
now im gonna sit down and design and 3d print a NAA .22 speedloader. never thought of it thanks paul
I love these little guns. My mom carried a S&W 22/32 kit gun for decades. it got stolen at a car repair shop. We got her a NAA .22 mini revolver and shes carried it since about 2000 at 90 she can still keep it ready LOL.
You sounded great on Speak of The Devil.
I always appreciate your thoughtful and balanced examination of the firearm at hand.
Thanks for making the North American Arms mini revolver video.
The more of your videos I watch, the more I appreciate you! Good stuff. Thanks.
Your videos make me really feel like I know you rather then just explaining 'facts', THANKS
I have been carrying the .22 Mag version of this gun (often referred to as a Black Widow) for years. As Paul says, it fits nicely into my jeans pocket. I am Ex Military and feel that if I ever really need to use my little Magnum, its going to be up close and would be kind of like driving an ice pick though someone's head...that works for me.
Speedloader for NAA .22 revolver: ds10speed.wordpress.com/naa-mini-magnum/
Well said. Especially the ice pick part.
A very fast hot exit hole leaving ice pick lol fmj 22 mag penetrates like mad that's why we changed to 17hmr on the farm too many holes in the barn roof and a plastic deisal tank got punchered after I hit a rabbit perfect head shot the deisal vat thing was a good 50m behind so now we're only allowed to use 17hmr or air rifles on that particular farm on a plus not much leaked as it hit fairly high up but enough to cause a shit storm
Hi Paul, another great video. Like your father, I have carried s NAA
.22 mag so frequently that my jeans have faded around them and a hole wore through the pocket liner. I simply see them back up. I carry it everywhere I go, as a backup and even solo when necessary. Two aspects are critical for me. First is for contact shots. Unlike many pistols that will be pressed out of battery upon contact with an assailant, the mini revolver will fire. I consider the .22 mag mini revolver a ballistic knife. Second, snake shot. I have dispatched many venomous snakes with the mini revolver. It is very effective up to about 10'. I have even dispatched two deer that were hit by vehicles to end their suffering. The NAA mini revolver is a useful and capable tool when used properly. Thanks for your quality videos!
You beat me to the punch ,
I have an early mini in .22lr
and all the watch pockets of my
jeans have a faded image of the
revolver. Your marksmanship
with the naa .22lr is nothing
short of amazing.
The only gun channel I have subbed , says alot of the quality of this channel .
For those who are interested; as of 2020:
1) NAA makes the Sidewinder, which costs about 50% more than the standard NAA .22 Magnum and has a swing-out cylinder.
2) NAA makes the Ranger II, which costs about twice as much as the standard NAA .22 Magnum and has a break-top action.
3) Both the Sidewinder and Ranger II have ejector rods. The Sidewinder has a manual one, the Ranger II automatically ejects as you open the action.
4) SpeedBeez makes speed loaders for .22 LR and .22 Magnum NAA revolvers. They run around $40 apiece. They have a spring garter and actually force the rounds in, not like a normal speed loader that just uses gravity, which is why they are a little more pricey than other speed loaders.
5) Extra cylinders for standard NAA revolvers run about $50 each. You have to send in your gun so they can time the cylinder to your revolver. Extra cylinders for the Sidewinder and Ranger II run about $100 each.
Paul, your videos compared to most youtube videos are excellent. No boasting, no brand name fanboy BS, just straight forward, honest reviews with heavy information applying to real world scenarios. Once again, excelent job at testing and getting to the point, letting the viewers decide on what's right for them through your real world experience, knowledge and testing. Again, excellent video as always.
Thank you Paul. Happy New Year 1-5-2023 God Bless and stay safe.
Really good video. My mom's hubby had one in 22 Mag and it went EVERYWHERE with him.
Could have been a 2nd marriage...hence why he didn't say dad. Just my guess
Universal Kombat Couldve been his stepfather? If youre old enough when your mom remarries it can be weird calling the new guy 'dad'
A classic and why I come back to watch again and again... I just ordered a Black Widow - it has a longer barrel and a bigger grip but still easily conceals in your pocket. It's for exactly what Paul says = when you can't or don't want to carry your EDC.
Excellent video! I'd add that the craftsmanship of these little guns is great, especially for the money.
I bet that most of the good things that motivates Paul on his style and content on his videos are related with the education and care that the man who dressed jeans every day has given to him.
Thanks Paul. My wife has decided she likes my NAA 22 magnum so I guess I need to get another one. We live in Florida so it it ideal for shorts & T shirts. I'd rather carry my Beretta 92 compact but it is tough to conceal.
I carried one for years for the very reasons you stated, until.... I ended up in a bad situation that was entirely my fault,(that is the long version) but during the entire incident,all I could do was cuss myself wondering why I didn't have my CZ 75 on me. Well after everything was over, I went straight to carrying my CZ 75 and after 3 weeks I realized why I carried the NAA. I made a compromise after 3 weeks of carrying my CZ and purchased a Ruger LCR in .357. I have never felt naked or under gunned with it in my front pocket and a speed loader for back up. No one has ever made note of it being there for the last 4 years.
Very cool! Thank you Paul. I have always wanted a NAA, but just always have another firearm that has been a higher priority. Love the story about your dad.
Accuracy is great if you change the grip. The black widow model came with a proper grip, but not my wasp model. I bought another grip from them and now it hit what I shoot at too. There nice. My biggest complaint literally would be forgetting it’s in my pocket.
@@helloshklosh4111 same here brother, did the same with the grips and I actually carry 1 in my socks which I forget as well with the one in my pocket
I have one. It's a great little backup piece, but if the shit hits the fan, I would rather something bigger with a higher capacity. My backup magazine for my Glock (for home defense) is a 33 round capacity. I shouldn't need that many, but I have never heard a guy survive a shootout and say, "It would have been easier for me if I had fewer rounds."
Very handy - and that .22 mag can be deadly at close range in the face. Paul’s a great teacher.
Agree with comments below. Most underrated Firearm education channel on UA-cam.
RoadTripVidz He doesn't have that many subs because of his Shatner-esque pauses and his transposing of syllables.
*LiberalsAreSilly* ....but.............. that's what I like....
whiskey papa Yah, This guy gets it.
I own a NAA Mini Revolver. It has two cylinders, one for 22lr and one for 22 mag. I carry it all the time with 22 mag. My feeling is the power will not only penetrate clothing, but the sound gets people's attention. This is not a whimpy guy!
I have one of these (the 22lr) and I also have the flip out belt clip that makes the gun look like a pocket knife. It also gives you a substantially larger grip to work with when unfolded. There's also a belt buckle that you can snap these guns into for situations where you might have someone checking your pockets, but they might overlook your belt buckle.
...i'm an owner of 2 of them also. One is in my front pocket except when I go to bed... They shoot well for what their designed for. Video was well done...
Makes my Chief's Special look MASSIVE.
thejasonbischoff - Got one of those (.357). Have to be careful to check my pockets before I go out, or I wind up taking it with me. Get stopped with that in my pocket in Comifornia I’d be in it deeply!
Absolutely love my NAA. Today I took the dog for a walk in gym shorts. Before I bought it I would have been unarmed. Even in gym shorts you barely know the NAA is there. I also love the craftsmanship in it. It's like a watch. As for reloading, you can buy an extra cylinder for it if you're that worried about it, but you have to send the gun in to get it timed. Most of the time it's my backup gun so I'm not too worried about reloads for it. It's my "get off me" gun.
Dick Fitzwell Am I the only one who's figured out you can wear a belt under your gym shorts and carry a full sized gun?
Or buy the 22/22 mag version and keep the spare cylinder loaded as a back-up.
Speedloader for NAA .22 revolver: ds10speed.wordpress.com/naa-mini-magnum/
Tbh given the size of that gun, instead of an extra cylinder you might as well carry a whole extra gun
Is there any possibility of rimfire cartridges discharging if you drop the cylinder onto a hard surface at just the wrong angle?
On my 3rd naa and I love them . Very dependable
neat little revolvers I have several along with an original freedom arms mini revolver belt buckle version.
Lol. Waiting so see if anyone has a federal arms mini .22. I have one and love it.
lol, his Dad's pants story. I can relate. I have carried my NAA .22 Magnum almost everyday of my life since I purchased it at a sporting goods store in 1992. Yes every day of my life! It has saved my life for sure. On one situation I was totally caught by surprise and I am positive I would not be typing this post if it was not for my NAA .22 Magnum. It was in the days right after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans. The original point I was making is that he is totally correct saying your pants will get worn showing the outline of your NAA pistol. All my slacks and blue jeans had this wear. The solution is to use a small boot holster inside your waste band for slacks, and use the same boot holster inside the small otherwise useless pocket on your jeans. That small pocket on your jeans is absolutely perfect for holding your NAA .22 Magnum. Your untucked shirt will cover it almost all the time. Slipping your hand in your bigger lower pocket totally conceals the grip if your in "that kind of situation". Get that boot holster with the black metal clip made by Aker, and the oversized wooden or rubber grip. Your set. It will save your life and it is no more obtrusive or apparent as a belt clipped mobile phone. No one will see it unless they are really sizing you up and down. I have my CP. However, I have been told using the jean pocket qualifies as an open carry position. I won't go anywhere without my NAA .22 Magnum I will probably be buried with it. It is the best $145.00 I ever spent in my life.
GREAT video as usual. I collect 22 pistols, and have been wanting one of these NAA mini revolvers for years. I appreciate seeing it in action, with as usual your real world no BS commentaries (and excellent marksmanship).
I carried a North American Arms 22 Magnum in Texas back in the days before CHL.
I still carry it when I go to the beach. Its kind of a lost puppy now.
However; I still take it to the range a couple of times a year, and I keep a hundred rounds or so on hand.
Paul... Keep Up The Great Work...Ambassador Mount
Finally. A practical to the point video about this gun.
Love your videos. I happen to have had a NAA mini 22lr for 30 years. Recently acquired License to Carry permit. I see they sell a holster grip with a clip, that looks very good for control when shooting. You shoot that pistol very good, not easy to do. Thanks for your videos
Thanks Paul I’ve been debating buying one of these for a while for the exact reason you mention at the end -it enables you to have a gun when you ordinarily wouldn’t. Great video.
Paul, you have one of the most informative firearm channels on UA-cam. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for this. I've had one for 20 years and it is my go to EDC revolver.
Those are fun to shoot and they definitely are more accurate than one would think.
Geek Army Agreed. I picked up the Minimaster a few weeks ago, love it! Also with these guns, as well as any 22 revolver, you can shoot cheap ammo and not worry about FTF's that you'd likely get with semi-autos. Even good ones like the Buckmark and Ruger MK's can have trouble cycling cheap ammo.
Accuracy's usually affected by the user or the quality of the gun, not the barrel length.
I have the .22 Magnum in the shortest barrel, and at around 40 yards or so, I still hit a 15" target 4 times out of 10. Not bad considering it was the first time I had ever shot it. Since then, I've bought the folding holster grip which almost gives it a full frame-sized grip. It also adds a safety by concealing the trigger and changes the printing so it doesn't really look like a gun in your pocket.
Some people might think it's too small to be effective, but 8-900 fps with the Magnum is still around .380 speeds, and this can be carried in gym shorts pockets. No, it probably won't expand most, if any rounds, but with a caliber this small shot placement is key, and I would probably prefer penetration over expansion anyway.
Paul,its a pleasure to stumble across your Channel and have to say that its the best channel and videos i have seen in years!!!
Thankyou for Service and honor to have a man like you keeping it real without adding all tactical crap not meant for everyday people in everyday life
Paul, your story about your Dad and his faded North American Arms-shaped spot in all his jeans made me laugh hard; that's totally my dad as well. The NAA .22(short) is the second firearm my dad ever gave me. And I couldn't agree more with you. It goes with me when otherwise I just wouldn't be able to conceal a weapon. Dad always called it his "church gun"😅. . It's rarely not in my pocket. After Dad gifted it to me, I ordered some Rose wood grips for it, even found a custom made kydex holster for it, as unnecessary as that may sound. Either way, I love that little gun. I'll never sell it. Great video as usual, Paul!
danielchapter70128 both remora and sticky holster make a good pocket holster for these. Holds the gun upright in your pocket.
And as always, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. I own 2 NAA's one 22lr and the newer sidewinder with both .22lr and .22MAG. Love them.
6:08 "As shocking as it may seem, I've never found speed loaders for the particular revolver" Your dry humor is awesome dude!
The one thing I don't like about that gun is you need to carry it with the hammer between rounds to be safe. There are too many people that would mess that up!
That's one of its best features! Completely safe to carry IF you get the process right. To your point, though, I can see messing it up and having very serious regrets.
Or the hammer rides on an empty cylinder and you loose a round, Your choice.
Practice dropping the hammer into the safety slot with an unloaded cylinder, it becomes second nature and very safe after you get familiar with it. You would be nuts to carry over an empty chamber on a five shot with this feature built in. Saw one guy say he just carries with the hammer half cocked, that is not what the half cock on this revolver is for. Read the owners manual and stop spreading your ignorance.
@@articwhite653 read the comments and understand them. Then you won't come up with a half cocked response.
I've had an NAA 22 Magnum for close to 20 years. I don't carry it daily but there are times I've been glad to have it. A friend has a 22 LR Derringer that he has carried at times. One day we happened to each be carrying our double deuce hideout guns at the range. We decided to attempt a little side by side competition: we would fire 10 rounds to see who could shoot fastest with good hits. We stood at 5 yards and did so simultaneously. The NAA was the winner each time. 5x5 beat 2x2x2x2x2. It certainly was a fun competition!
Mr Harrell, you have the most educational videos on shooting I've ever found. I just finished your tactics series and it showed me so much I was at the range for 4 hrs.!
thank you again sir. I like your videos better than the "tactical professionals" that think there the most badass MF on the planet.. you make the real shit. keep it up sir!
Nice video. my wife and i both have naa i have 22mag hers is 22lr. Both are the styl with folding grips. Nice to have when cant carry our full-size.
Great info as always. Man this channel deserves more subs. Keep up the great work.
The shortest versions having only the half moon front sight group very poorly and are for 5-6ft max. A snake gun or emergency close contact defense gun.
The Black Widow version with 2" barrel and complete front & rear sights with white dots groups nicely on a pie plate at 5yds, much more versatile. You can get a combo version that comes with both the 22 mag and 22 LR cylinders.
One more trick: although NAA doesn't sell the Black Widow with the folding holster grip, you can buy this grip separately and put it on! It fits and has a nice pocket clip.
The top break mini introduced a few years ago certainly speeds up the unload/ reload process. Were I to carry it, definitely would have the .22 WMR version.
I subscribed to your channel recently and am constantly impressed with your knowledge and common sense approach plus my wife loves your voice. She listens as I’m watching you on my iPad. The more I watch the more I find I have to learn. The one thing I pride myself on is common sense, what I need is knowledge. And since I’m not a professional and I can’t try this at home, you’re definitely the next best thing! Thanks for posting, my wife of 38 years and I both enjoy them. 👍🏻&👍🏻
T-shirts other than green?!? Inconceivable!!
Some of the best worded commentary ive ever watched.. Excellent break down..
love the review I carry one of these as my 3rd pistol I carry daily
I also have the .22wmr and it goes with me everywhere!
As a landscape installer working in hot humid Missouri summer conditions, carrying my .38 snubby gives me a heat rash. Times like this is when the NAA mini revolver is great. Thing is so little I never got a rash carrying it. Never failed to fire either despite my pockets accumulating dirt/silt while laying sod. Thing is a beaut too with the fancy pants rosewood boot grips.
My wife has a NAA Pug with teal laser grips & tritium sights. It's a gun she can carry at her workplace wearing scrubs while working alongside a very anti gun friend. I am so happy it is a gun she enjoys to have too!... Happy wife happy life... Better than mace in the purse somewhere attached somehow to something. 🌞
Yeah missouri sucks I've been to Florida and other southern states, I don't understand how we can be hotter and more humid .
Another look at .22 defense. Love it!
One of my favorite little guns. Great video!
I love this guy's channel.. non Biased information. presented in a professional manner. other channels could learn a lot from his maturity and presentation.. cough.. Yankee Marshal
I remember a friend of mine's dad, who had just shown us his custom machined speed loader for his 500 magnum, once told me regarding low caliber pocket pistols, 'Ain't nobody likes getting shot'.
Except the person who dies from the mini revolver may spend minutes, if not hours regretting whatever they did that got them shot in the first place.
I have a 22 Magnum pug that I use a speed strip on which carries 10 rounds. It is extremely easy to feed two rounds at a time. Major time waster with this weapon is ejecting the spent cases. I also really appreciate this man's videos as they are straightforward and cogent.
I carry a .22 Magnum naa revolver everyday. Some days I carry my 2 shot .32 derringer. For me these guns are just more convenient and you don't have to waste time dressing around the gun.
Love these lil' revolvers. Even displayed a few hideout locations in "Concealed Carry Revealed" (inside a cigarette box, hat, mitten)!
dont forget Ice-T's gold necklace carry ;p
I appreciated the $2 bills.
I gave my daughter a Pug model in ..22WMR. I would prefer something a little larger, but she was more comfortable with the Pug. At least I know she will carry the thing with her.
Honestly
Beats tossing rocks
You're not gonna be snipped by a sniper wearing bullet proof vest
It's a buyable option for conceal carry
I like your videos. Concise no nonsense stuff. Yet explained in a non condescending way. Keep up the good work. I was considering a NAA pug and I think this video may have just put me over the edge. Keep up the good work.
Paul looks like he could do more damage with his fists than a .22
Yea...but why work up a sweat? LOL
Dave S. he's like chuck norris armed
Probably. But the .22 has a longer range.
U really would be surprised what a good few solid punches can do look how many folks end up in jail from hitting someone once with there fist it's more common than u would think I've personally heard 2 times were serious injury left them epileptic and another blind were caused by one punch just one
I have read all of your comments and all of them have valid points. I would just like to remind you that mr. Harell is an expert weapons Handler . I don't believe anyone he shoots in the head will ever live to testify against him. everyone who lives who is paralyzed become an epileptic or blind will sue the person who attacked them and most likely win in court. Moral of the story, ,"Dead men tell no Tales".
How could you not love this guy
Yes it's better than nothing. Point duly noted and just watched the video about speed loaders for this handgun.
Dude, Paul, this is the 1st vid of yours I've watched. You are perfect & awesome when it comes to what I was looking for. I'm thinking about buying a .22 mag Wasp & I think I will now b/c of you. Thanks man, be well! 🇺🇲☮️
I enjoyed the video. I like the Black Widow.
Me too. Very accurate.
I've had one of these for years. Its an Pug-T 22mag, they have lil pocket holsters out for them. Mine got me out of a few sticky spots. Love these naa pistols. Awesome vid, ty sir
Great video as always. It would be interesting to get your perspective on the NAA Sidewinder and/or Ranger, as those two don't require you to take the cylinder completely off the firearm (Sidewinder opens to the side like most revolvers and the Ranger is a top break revolver).
i have 10 pistols the smallest a naa 22mag up to a gov 45 colt made 1918 teen. the 45 is in near perfect condition and a safe queen.i usualy carry 9mm auto ,sometimes 38 special. the 22 mag is my back up. if things get bad and someone has you down stick the 22 mag in their ear then you do not have to worry much about shot placement or reloading time. the naa is verry well made, a joy to own.