Smith and Wesson made a 32 top break 125 years ago .... (Joe might remember it but I don't 😉). Anyway, after building 22's for decades don't you want to step up a level and bring those 32's back. With your modern manufacturing and excellent quality, I'm sure they would be better than before!!
I stopped 2 grown men (200+ pounds each man) both men in shape.1 late 30 ish other late teens early 20s. Both stopped in thier tracks. 1 dropped like a truck hit him other dropped to his knees. Both body shots fired at less then 10'. Both survived but have colostomy bags for life. Stopped Both from killing my family. Those NAA are not a joke.
I know many people have wanted to see a swing-out or break-top mini-revolver with a good set of sights and here it is. I think this is the best model for carrying extra ammo for reloads. It's great to see desirable features combined into one model. I'm pleased with the variety of models from NAA. I'd love to see features like these offered in the .22LR frame, my favorite, especially the XS sights. I prefer the .22LR frame and a good factory sighting option would be highly useful. The current best off-the-shelf option is (discontinued?) laser sight grips. But using them I can't pick out my favorite grips and use styles like boot grips or rubber grips or holster grips. I think those XS sights are a great match for small pocket handguns like these. Maybe I'll gunsmith them on, or at least a rear sight, but a factory option, even if just for dovetail cuts to mount sights to, would be very appealing.
@@aldousorwell3807 Not if there's an entire channel of area for something to get snagger. Besides that, the large almost flat area of a round ring, having grooves even gives a good area for things to get snagged on. If you don't have the capacity to picture even the most basic of objects in your mind, then I'm not sure you'd understand my poor ability to explain without writing an entire paragraph. Regardless of the shape of the hammer spur, there's still a large, low area there for shit to snag on. Having a rounded hammer spur will barely make any difference at all. There's a reason that snag free frames completely remove the hammer spur and are DA only. None of them ever have a round hammer spur, because it does very little to nothing to stop snagging. (Because there's a large cavity below the hammer spur either way. Yeah, it may help reduce the hammer spur from snagging on clothing as long as it's not a large fold, but it will do nothing at all to stop other things from snagging on the hammer at all). It's pointless to have that if being snag free is your goal. There's more than enough material in just about any pocket to fold over and snag onto a round hammer spur in the exact manner it would fold over and snag on a pointed one.
@@deucedeuce1572 I have the CaPaCiTy to picture it just fine.😂 ...And even after all of your paragraphs, I picture a long pointed-tipped spur being far more likely to snag on anything and everything imaginable. ...And since this is a SA gun, the point of some DAO guns having the spur removed completely is Not An Option.
@@aldousorwell3807 Good point on that. Would be retarded to remove a spur on an SAO. Comparatively, I'm sure it's better... but not by much. There's no doubt it would be less likely to snag on a shorter piece of thread and stuff like that... but when it comes to cords/threads/strings and clothing, they're not very snag free at all. I get in the habit on thinking self defense, pocket carry and all that and rarely deal with SAO guns, except NAA revolvers on occasions. That whole area behind the grip from the top of where your hand or web of your thumb would be and the whole area above that is one big channel for crap to get snagged on... and having a rounded hammer just isn't going to stop anything from getting into that "crevice" there and snagging. The way clothing (especially pockets) pleats also will get snagged to a rounded hammer almost as bad as a pointed one. It's something I've tested myself before (the pocket/cloth folding and snagging on hammer spurs). I can't say it was just as bad as the pointed one's, because the pointed one's were harder and took longer to unsnag... but the rounded hammer spurs got caught almost as often and almost as bad in most cases. I never checked with strings and cords, but it's obvious to see how strings and cords will get snagged regardless of the shape of the hammer spur.
I love it. Now all the models that aren't swing out cylinder can be eliminated. Make this model in a 22LR frame and a 22 Mag frame and offer both in a variety of barrel lengths, grip choices. a convertible model in 22LR/22Mag, and site choices. MSRP the gun at $299.00 and they will sell very well. I know I've written in before about this but how about a 4 shot model in 32ACP? The 32 ACP is a semi rimmed cartridge and can be used in revolvers. It would be the only one in its class and could command a more premium price
@@deadGrlz206 yeah, I think the Sentinel has a fixed cylinder while the Pug has a removable cylinder... I was planning on having 2 cylinders for 22mag and 1 for 22lr if I went with the Pug... Have you seen those rubber/silicon speed loaders for j-frames? They hold the rounds and you just "peel" off the rubber/silicon after seating the rounds in the cylinder, seems easy enough to adapt to 5 rounds of 22 mag! If those were available, I think the Sentinel would be faster to reload Over a cylinder swap for the Pug!
This will be one of many. I've made sure my wife and daughters have NAA products available at need, and I have one myself. Love the concept and design.
I bought a NAA Earl (3"barrel) about a year ago just to have something to carry .22 snakeshot on property. The more I played with that gun the more I liked it. It takes lots of dry firing (with cyl. out of gun) to get a good grip down, I basically hold the grip with my middle finger and my ring finger under grip. The second time shooting my accuracy was much improved. I noticed different ammo brands would hit slightly different in relation to the sight, but was thrilled when I realized the CCI Maxi-mag .22 wmr hit's exactly where the sight is aiming out of the .22 wmr cyl. (Federal was centered but tad bit high) It has now become my out in public carry gun, so light and slim I forget it's in my pocket. I wouldn't pull it out for a gunfight, but in the right situation it could be a lifesaver. I'm pretty confident I could make a good head shot at 5 yards or less, hopefully closer when bad guy is distracted. I feel like 5 shots is plenty.
They're excellent self defense weapons. Yeah, they're not a 15rd 9mm... but they do precisely what they're intended to do. I just have to add though, that you never want to dry fire these without snap caps in the cylinders. The shock of the steel hammer slamming into the steel frame (not being cushioned by a bullet/rim) can cause the steel to work harden... which cause it to crystallize and become brittle. Then the firing pins on the hammers either chip, break or break off entirely. Most modern revolvers have a floating firing pin, but these have a fixed firing pin on the hammer. It's a nice, thick, solid firing pin that's far less likely to break than many of the older, very thin/pointy firing pins... but they can/will still break if constantly dry fired. They can be found online for fairly cheap, but it can be difficult to know which one's to buy. Some last a very long time (many 1000s of dry fires) while others can fall apart after just a couple... The aluminum one's with the rubber primer work the best (for me) when it comes to center-fire snap caps... but I haven't found many good rimfire snap caps. The one's that work the best by far for me (so far) have been 3d printed one's made out of PLA+. Dry wall anchors are okay too and they're very, very cheap... but you don't get that many hammer drops on each one. They wear out pretty fast. You can get 50 or 100 of them for just a couple bucks though... so many people consider them a fair investment. Forgive the rant. I've made the mistake of not using snap caps myself and have had to pay for it. I'm not assuming that you don't use them, but just wanted to (at least) add it for anyone else reading that doesn't know. I been around guns and worked on them my entire life and didn't know until I was in my 20's.
@@deucedeuce1572you made some great points. Excellent post. I personally would not dry fire any NAA mini revolver or an rimfire for that matter. I'm curious on your thoughts about dry firing 22 rifles.
@@timd729 The manual for the "Earl" model specifically states it's fine to dry fire as long as cyl. is removed. If you look at the hammer design and the notches in cyl. it makes sense. Using snap caps could cause a problem if rims rub frame and put any stress on the lever that turns cyl. those are some tiny delicate parts. What's worse for this gun is trying to put dozens of rounds through it between cleanings. The shells need to slide in easy and be fully seated in cyl., the gap between rim and frame is very tight, any rubbing can damage it by causing problems with cyl. timing.
I bought the more traditional 22 mag a couple years ago as a joke and I ended up actually loving it. I can hit 9/10 shots at 7 yards on a silhouette. I would never in a million years recommend it as a main carry gun but it's perfect for walking to the mailbox or in the summer time when you're walking around in a tank top and athletic shorts
@@zcl812 Don't be so condescending. Walking to the mailbox suggests someone living in a fairly rural setting. You know, where snakes and other vermin may be found. Have you ever been in close quarters with a rabid raccoon? I didn't think so.
@@zcl812. .feral dog packs kill adults and children while walking where I live. . .a pistol could save lives from feral dog packs, feral javelina packs, mountain lions and gangs of feral drug addicts where I live. Imagine living in a country where one's so safe from any danger & insulated from knowledge that one can be astonished that others don't live in the same country or enjoy the same luxury & security as oneself.
I scored a Gator over at Collectors last year, swapped the grips for the rosewood bird's head and love it. It's not my EDC, but when I can't get away with something more substantial, the gun you're carrying always beats the gun you left at home. Something like this looks pretty cool and really addresses the only shortcomings of the Gator.
Two things 1) I have one of y’all’s 22 mags with wooden grips. I’ve had people tell me it’s scarier than my other handguns and refuse to shoot it but I like it. It’s one of my favorites. 2) Rachel got it going on
I’ve had my NAA revolver in LR/Mag combo and love it. Very easy to throw in my pants pocket with a pocket holster. .22Mag is a serious round. I haven’t ever figured out how the safety notches work until this video. Thanks!
22 mag, even the "hotter" rounds are barely 22LR ballistically speaking, out of a 2" barrel. 800-850FPS is about all you'll get without going to 30 grains or less... And a barrel length of 1 1/8", drops those numbers by almost a 1/3rd. At that point, you're in low to mid range pellet gun specs. It's better than a sharp stick, but I wouldn't call it a serious round when shooting it from such a short barrel. It's a deterrent at best, and shouldn't be relied on for a serious defensive situation.
Couple of comments about using for home defense. 1. It requires an extremely firm grip to be reasonably accurate; in order to achieve this you'd need to install the fold-away/fold-out pocket grip. 2. Home invasions these days aren't limited to one person. Even if they are, you're still dealing with darkness, just waking up out of a sound sleep, and an adrenaline rush. Tactical shotgun (18 or 18.5" barrel) with an attached LED light using bird or buck shot is a better alternative.
I have a few NAA mini revolvers, I don’t think anyone would characterize the trigger as smooth, except the marketing agent, also hopefully this one will eject magnum cases all the way out without having to rotate the cylinder, a flaw that has always been a part of the sidewinder line
i'm not even sure what you're talking bout in either case. it's literally single action. and the second thing you said doesn't even make physical sense.
@@cryengine_x Purchase an NAA mini revolver and experience the trigger for yourself, purchase a sidewinder and experience the spent casing ejection issue, the cases closest to the cylinder shroud catch and don't eject well, so you have to rotate the cylinder and push the ejection rod multiple times to get all the cases out, and the ejection rod is not long enough to push the magnum cases out all the way either.
@@jshappart ok i understand better the ejection issue, i never had a sidewinder. i had a naa mini and the trigger seemed fine maybe i'm just not sensitive.
I'm definitely interested in this revolver! Looks great and faster reloads! I have a 1-5/8", 22 magnum revolver and the Guardian 32acp both are fantastic handguns! I'd love to add this one to my collection.
I like my NAA. It makes for a really good carry for me since my job doesn’t allow for me to have a visible carry. If I can find a Sentinel I think I would go for it.
I bought a NAA standard 22LR 1-1/8" 31 years ago... great little, quality revolver. I bought a PUG 3 years ago that didn't even function out of the box, it jammed after every shot. I sent it back to NAA, whom stated they didn't know when they'd get to the repair, and didn't have a replacement to send out. I asked NAA for my money back, they said NO. My lawyer got involved, getting my money back very quickly. I'm hard pressed to ever purchase another NAA firearm. Nice looking Sentinel, but I just can't put trust in a company that didn't take care of an existing customer. Good luck.
I cannot believe you guys have a youtube channel!! Where have I been?! I am Liking and subbing this video right now!!! I have an NAA 22 I got 8 years ago and honestly I got it more as a conversational piece. But it has become a consistent EDC must item. I love this little gun and have carried it on multiple 5k runs, In my running shorts. I also have a speed loader for it and if you see my NAA speedloader video you will have to have one. The way I reload mine is very technical though. By using my left hand thumb and trigger finger as a cylinder crane it is way easier to reload. I call this reload the Ring Pop reload and you will be shocked at how fast it is. Just a warning though my videos are black & white, low budget and there is no talking just straight to the point. I'm not saying its Lucas Botkins 1 r 1 fast. But if you get behind cover or temporarily fall back you can reload this thing at the same time. And after years of training with it I am totally comfortable carrying this tiny beast. Thank you guys for making amazing, awesome, high quality and misunderstood pistols.
I just want to say AS A LEFT HANDED GUY 🤣🤣🤣 I really love this revolver and would love to replace my Black Widow with this. I'm pretty fast at reloading my BW with my speed loaders so I'm sure this is a pure advantage for me. I love the cylinders falling out to the right on all of yours revolvers. Almost never do I get left handed firearms and I have to adapt different methods of use for individual guns I own. All of my NAA revolvers are instinctual for me to operate.
NICE! I just hope it's cheaper than the top break model. I have an NAA 22LR with the folding grip and LOVE it. Best CC firearm ever IMO. Combined with Wrangler RIGGS workwear blue-jeans (because of the large watch pocket) it's the best CC. Mine is in my Wrangler watch pocket ALWAYS.
The only concern I would have with this as a defensive revolver is the minimal movement of the ejector rod; certainly, it will back the cases out of the chambers, but you'll probably still be picking them out by hand (especially .22 mag). I do not think that you will ever be able to his the ejector hard enough to clear the chambers with how short the rod is, but I am more than happy to be proven wrong. (Maybe not _only_ concern, but definitely the most visible)
Why is reloading a tiny .22 revolver in the middle of a gunfight your first concern and not the fact that it's a single action like it's still the 1840's. The fact it takes longer to draw and shoot this as a backup gun than to just reload your main gun should be the main point of contention here, these could be muzzle loaded and they'd be more practical if they were at least double action. I don't think anyone was asking to make these easier to reload for extended shooting sessions at the range, and nobody's gonna be fumbling around in a dark alley with a Barbie sized gun and a handful of loose .22's when the guy robbing them has a converted machine pistol with a 33 round magazine.
Maybe it derives from the days when you had to pull the pin out and remove the cylinder completely for a reload? Perhaps the ergonomics for that required the cylinder to swing out to the right (for 90% of the population)? I'm just spit-balling here. 😉 I have an SP101, LCR, a Taurus Judge, and two NAA's, and I must admit I never noticed the aberrancy of the NAAs swinging to the right. I always regarded the NAAs as oddball weapons that colored outside of the lines. They look like revolvers, but somehow, they aren't. At first, with the pin system, it was implicit that you were only going to get 5 shots. The Sidewinder was my second NAA purchase. As most people know, the Sidewinder does have ejection problems. No, EJECTION problems you morons! It doesn't need viagra! Despite the clumsiness of the new design, it is still much faster than the pin system. I think NAA has listened carefully to the market. I might look into the latest iteration.
I have a couple of your revolvers. My favorite is the 22 short mounted in a belt buckle. I use a 22mg-hg with the fold-out handle for concealed carry. You make a great product.
$399 I believe the MSRP is... ...And you pretty much never see these new for less than MSRP. ...But you never see much markdown on the used ones either.😅
We need a mini master in a sidewinder style I love all my NAA pocket rockets my mini master is my favorite I think but having it easier to reload would be awesome keep them coming
Why??? This is a niche market that this company caters to and they are very good at it. Want a .38 revolver? Then there are a lot of great choices out there.
Nice. My 4" 22mag minimaster is the ultimate pocket edc. The 4" length is perfect in a jeans front pocket without the short barrell shift of a black widow, imo. Pleeze make a 16" mini carbine pleezeeee.
Looks nice. I prefer the break top model for speed and ease of reloads, and for rimfire chamberings the break top is plenty strong. How about a break top in .32 S&W or even .38 S&W? 🤔 It would be a little bigger, but still easily pocket-able.
They're such weak rounds and would defeat the entire purpose of the gun. You would have to carry a much larger gun for almost zero benefit. Rimfire ammo is a lot cheaper too if I'm not mistaken. I was considering buying an old antique .32SW until I did the research and saw how terribly weak they are.
I own three NAA revolvers, one each in Short, Long Rifle, and Magnum, the last one being the "Sheriff" model with its octagon barrel and mini-1860 look. They are indeed high-quality pieces of lethal jewelry.
I have a 32 caliber 5 shot revolver that was produced by Eil Whitney in 1873 that looks like your 22's except to unload it you have to remove the cylinder and use the holding pin to remove the shells. Colt bought out all of Eli's firearms patents but unfortunately the warehouse burned down in Hartford Connecticut and the patents and blueprints were lost.
I always reload revolvers holding the cylinder in my left hand. I dont see this being a huge issue. That being said, i trust my j frame taurus. @@spiffinz
I have the HG model, 22 mag with folding grip & pocket clip. Carry it with an older spyderco which has a nearly identical pocket clip. No one can tell that you’re carrying a pistol.
That is neat. Just as an aside I would still love to see a featherlite carbine built on the sidewinder action. I know it will never happen for a couple of reasons, but it would be cool.
Check the state of your pistol periodically. Be certain its still locked into a safety notch. They can move accidentally by being jiggled around in a pocket.
Love the NAA revolvers. They're far more capable than most people know and I wish people would give them a shot before discounting them on blind opinions and rumors. Like all handguns, they work by poking holes in people... and these poke holes as well as any other firearm. Also, the caliber of a handgun can never be determined by the side of the bullet hole, because the difference in bullet hole size is almost nonexistent between calibers. A .22 hole, a .32 hole and a 9mm hole are all nearly identical in size. What matters is the depth and location of the wound... and these revolvers in .22WMR (or even .22LR) are capable of making some pretty deep holes. Their lethality should not be underestimated.
I think it would be cool if NAA made a top break, .22LR/.22WMR combo/convertible survival revolver rifle on the mini revolver frame. Maybe use styling similar to a buntline but make the butt stock non-removeable. Give it buckhorn or ghost ring sites and maybe even a way to run a scout-style scope. I sem to recall seeing somewhere on the Internet, several years ago, a custom one-off rifle that someone had built from a NAA mini revolver so the idea isn't that far fetched. I think it would be fun, could have practical applications and could help NAA attract customers from outside the concealed carry realm.
Idk I have a NAA 22lr version is when I bought it I have a cylinder that’s out of spec no matter what brand of ammo I use I have a chamber That doesn’t work I get light primer strikes only on that chamber
I have my pug in my pocket now, been carrying for about 15 years or so, The handels needs to be a bit bigger. This new one is sweet prob hard to find right now!! "The Ranger 2 from NAA" is super cool too
The entire chassis of this revolver reminds me of an antique pistol my grandfather kept in his den as a conversation piece. The guardless trigger is almost identical. The barrel on it was a bit longer. Can't recall the manufacturer.
Is it any better than the sidewinder? Looked at one of those brand new and the side loader was so wobbly it took multiple attempts to get the cylinder locked up. It was so shoddily machined I thought there was something wrong with it, then I looked at two others and noticed they are all made with slop built in.
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Smith and Wesson made a 32 top break 125 years ago .... (Joe might remember it but I don't 😉). Anyway, after building 22's for decades don't you want to step up a level and bring those 32's back. With your modern manufacturing and excellent quality, I'm sure they would be better than before!!
I second the .32
Yep .32 you will sell a lot
yes, they should just enlarge the 22 design so it can fit five 32 caliber (hopefully 327 mag) rounds
@@rickk4990 I wouldnt want to shoot a 327 out of that gun ,to much pressure and recoil
32 and a I frame
I stopped 2 grown men (200+ pounds each man) both men in shape.1 late 30 ish other late teens early 20s. Both stopped in thier tracks. 1 dropped like a truck hit him other dropped to his knees. Both body shots fired at less then 10'. Both survived but have colostomy bags for life. Stopped Both from killing my family. Those NAA are not a joke.
Was it a 22 magnum round or 22 lr? One shot for each guy?
Been toting a 22 mag NAA in my pocket for 30 years. Like what I see here.
Better hope the bad guy doesn't have a 30 round Glock.
Me To....never leave home without it...
We call em pocket Pistols
I know many people have wanted to see a swing-out or break-top mini-revolver with a good set of sights and here it is. I think this is the best model for carrying extra ammo for reloads. It's great to see desirable features combined into one model. I'm pleased with the variety of models from NAA.
I'd love to see features like these offered in the .22LR frame, my favorite, especially the XS sights. I prefer the .22LR frame and a good factory sighting option would be highly useful. The current best off-the-shelf option is (discontinued?) laser sight grips. But using them I can't pick out my favorite grips and use styles like boot grips or rubber grips or holster grips. I think those XS sights are a great match for small pocket handguns like these. Maybe I'll gunsmith them on, or at least a rear sight, but a factory option, even if just for dovetail cuts to mount sights to, would be very appealing.
Beautiful
Think I just may get one.
You need to put out more videos.
One or two every 5 years is just not enough.
Thanks,
I just bought the regular one last week and yall do this 😂
Yeah, tell me about it! I bought my Pug not too long ago and now they have something "pug-like" with a swing out cylinder? That's my luck.
@@snowdogthewolf collect them all!😀
Oh no! Now might be a good time to get your collection started 😉
Been there done that. I remember buying a S&w shield the week before the shield plus was introduced. I ended up buying both
Time to add another NAA to my collection!!!
I’ve had my Pug for a long time and I really like it. I’ll definitely be checking this new one out.
You really need to make a ring hammer for anti pocket snag feature my customers have ask
I don't think ring hammers are any less likely to get snagged. You'll still have an area that a string/strap, material can snag on.
@@deucedeuce1572You honesty think that a Rounded Ring is no less snaggy than a Pointed Spur??...😏
@@aldousorwell3807 Not if there's an entire channel of area for something to get snagger. Besides that, the large almost flat area of a round ring, having grooves even gives a good area for things to get snagged on. If you don't have the capacity to picture even the most basic of objects in your mind, then I'm not sure you'd understand my poor ability to explain without writing an entire paragraph. Regardless of the shape of the hammer spur, there's still a large, low area there for shit to snag on. Having a rounded hammer spur will barely make any difference at all.
There's a reason that snag free frames completely remove the hammer spur and are DA only. None of them ever have a round hammer spur, because it does very little to nothing to stop snagging. (Because there's a large cavity below the hammer spur either way. Yeah, it may help reduce the hammer spur from snagging on clothing as long as it's not a large fold, but it will do nothing at all to stop other things from snagging on the hammer at all). It's pointless to have that if being snag free is your goal. There's more than enough material in just about any pocket to fold over and snag onto a round hammer spur in the exact manner it would fold over and snag on a pointed one.
@@deucedeuce1572 I have the CaPaCiTy to picture it just fine.😂
...And even after all of your paragraphs, I picture a long pointed-tipped spur being far more likely to snag on anything and everything imaginable.
...And since this is a SA gun, the point of some DAO guns having the spur removed completely is Not An Option.
@@aldousorwell3807 Good point on that. Would be retarded to remove a spur on an SAO. Comparatively, I'm sure it's better... but not by much. There's no doubt it would be less likely to snag on a shorter piece of thread and stuff like that... but when it comes to cords/threads/strings and clothing, they're not very snag free at all. I get in the habit on thinking self defense, pocket carry and all that and rarely deal with SAO guns, except NAA revolvers on occasions.
That whole area behind the grip from the top of where your hand or web of your thumb would be and the whole area above that is one big channel for crap to get snagged on... and having a rounded hammer just isn't going to stop anything from getting into that "crevice" there and snagging. The way clothing (especially pockets) pleats also will get snagged to a rounded hammer almost as bad as a pointed one. It's something I've tested myself before (the pocket/cloth folding and snagging on hammer spurs). I can't say it was just as bad as the pointed one's, because the pointed one's were harder and took longer to unsnag... but the rounded hammer spurs got caught almost as often and almost as bad in most cases.
I never checked with strings and cords, but it's obvious to see how strings and cords will get snagged regardless of the shape of the hammer spur.
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I love it. Now all the models that aren't swing out cylinder can be eliminated. Make this model in a 22LR frame and a 22 Mag frame and offer both in a variety of barrel lengths, grip choices. a convertible model in 22LR/22Mag, and site choices. MSRP the gun at $299.00 and they will sell very well.
I know I've written in before about this but how about a 4 shot model in 32ACP? The 32 ACP is a semi rimmed cartridge and can be used in revolvers. It would be the only one in its class and could command a more premium price
*32 long
@@ted.angell7609 Absolutely!
I agree totally. As long as it can handle the pressure increase.
@@ted.angell7609 practically doesn't exist.
@@ted.angell7609 .32 long is about as weak as a .22, yet much larger. It's a pointless round to even exist in the modern era of revolvers.
That's awesome. I've had a pug for like 5 years and absolutely love the thing.
I second that emotion! Pug lOVER here!
I've been looking at a pug for sometime now, I was curious, would carrying a spare cylinder for CCW be faster than reloading the Sentinel?
@@sukhvindermangat1087 I don't think it just slides off. I wanna see a little baby speed loader for it.
@@deadGrlz206 yeah, I think the Sentinel has a fixed cylinder while the Pug has a removable cylinder...
I was planning on having 2 cylinders for 22mag and 1 for 22lr if I went with the Pug...
Have you seen those rubber/silicon speed loaders for j-frames? They hold the rounds and you just "peel" off the rubber/silicon after seating the rounds in the cylinder, seems easy enough to adapt to 5 rounds of 22 mag!
If those were available, I think the Sentinel would be faster to reload Over a cylinder swap for the Pug!
This will be one of many. I've made sure my wife and daughters have NAA products available at need, and I have one myself. Love the concept and design.
I bought a NAA Earl (3"barrel) about a year ago just to have something to carry .22 snakeshot on property. The more I played with that gun the more I liked it. It takes lots of dry firing (with cyl. out of gun) to get a good grip down, I basically hold the grip with my middle finger and my ring finger under grip. The second time shooting my accuracy was much improved. I noticed different ammo brands would hit slightly different in relation to the sight, but was thrilled when I realized the CCI Maxi-mag .22 wmr hit's exactly where the sight is aiming out of the .22 wmr cyl. (Federal was centered but tad bit high) It has now become my out in public carry gun, so light and slim I forget it's in my pocket. I wouldn't pull it out for a gunfight, but in the right situation it could be a lifesaver. I'm pretty confident I could make a good head shot at 5 yards or less, hopefully closer when bad guy is distracted. I feel like 5 shots is plenty.
They're excellent self defense weapons. Yeah, they're not a 15rd 9mm... but they do precisely what they're intended to do. I just have to add though, that you never want to dry fire these without snap caps in the cylinders. The shock of the steel hammer slamming into the steel frame (not being cushioned by a bullet/rim) can cause the steel to work harden... which cause it to crystallize and become brittle. Then the firing pins on the hammers either chip, break or break off entirely. Most modern revolvers have a floating firing pin, but these have a fixed firing pin on the hammer. It's a nice, thick, solid firing pin that's far less likely to break than many of the older, very thin/pointy firing pins... but they can/will still break if constantly dry fired. They can be found online for fairly cheap, but it can be difficult to know which one's to buy. Some last a very long time (many 1000s of dry fires) while others can fall apart after just a couple... The aluminum one's with the rubber primer work the best (for me) when it comes to center-fire snap caps... but I haven't found many good rimfire snap caps. The one's that work the best by far for me (so far) have been 3d printed one's made out of PLA+. Dry wall anchors are okay too and they're very, very cheap... but you don't get that many hammer drops on each one. They wear out pretty fast. You can get 50 or 100 of them for just a couple bucks though... so many people consider them a fair investment. Forgive the rant. I've made the mistake of not using snap caps myself and have had to pay for it. I'm not assuming that you don't use them, but just wanted to (at least) add it for anyone else reading that doesn't know. I been around guns and worked on them my entire life and didn't know until I was in my 20's.
@@deucedeuce1572you made some great points. Excellent post. I personally would not dry fire any NAA mini revolver or an rimfire for that matter. I'm curious on your thoughts about dry firing 22 rifles.
@@timd729 never dry fire rimfire anything. I've heard the same about shotguns but I've never had a problem
@@timd729 The manual for the "Earl" model specifically states it's fine to dry fire as long as cyl. is removed. If you look at the hammer design and the notches in cyl. it makes sense. Using snap caps could cause a problem if rims rub frame and put any stress on the lever that turns cyl. those are some tiny delicate parts. What's worse for this gun is trying to put dozens of rounds through it between cleanings. The shells need to slide in easy and be fully seated in cyl., the gap between rim and frame is very tight, any rubbing can damage it by causing problems with cyl. timing.
@@deucedeuce1572 Normally I would agree with you, but not with the "Earl" model, see my response to Tim.
Your firearms are always high quality.
I bought the more traditional 22 mag a couple years ago as a joke and I ended up actually loving it.
I can hit 9/10 shots at 7 yards on a silhouette. I would never in a million years recommend it as a main carry gun but it's perfect for walking to the mailbox or in the summer time when you're walking around in a tank top and athletic shorts
What an amazing country, where people feel they need a gun just to get their mail
@@zcl812
Don't be so condescending. Walking to the mailbox suggests someone living in a fairly rural setting. You know, where snakes and other vermin may be found. Have you ever been in close quarters with a rabid raccoon? I didn't think so.
@@zcl812.
.feral dog packs kill adults and children while walking where I live. . .a pistol could save lives from feral dog packs, feral javelina packs, mountain lions and gangs of feral drug addicts where I live.
Imagine living in a country where one's so safe from any danger & insulated from knowledge that one can be astonished that others don't live in the same country or enjoy the same luxury & security as oneself.
Can't wait! I'll be getting one right away. I'm a big NAA fan - I have three. I'd love to see a version of this with the Black Widow's barrel length.
Nice video. I have had a pug for 5 years love it. Thinking about getting the Ranger next.
I scored a Gator over at Collectors last year, swapped the grips for the rosewood bird's head and love it. It's not my EDC, but when I can't get away with something more substantial, the gun you're carrying always beats the gun you left at home. Something like this looks pretty cool and really addresses the only shortcomings of the Gator.
Two things
1) I have one of y’all’s 22 mags with wooden grips. I’ve had people tell me it’s scarier than my other handguns and refuse to shoot it but I like it. It’s one of my favorites.
2) Rachel got it going on
Very addition to the line up
Great design, sometimes compact is better than a tell all silhouette of a pistol in your pocket. Thanks for the availability of this item.
I’ve had my NAA revolver in LR/Mag combo and love it. Very easy to throw in my pants pocket with a pocket holster. .22Mag is a serious round. I haven’t ever figured out how the safety notches work until this video. Thanks!
22 mag, even the "hotter" rounds are barely 22LR ballistically speaking, out of a 2" barrel. 800-850FPS is about all you'll get without going to 30 grains or less... And a barrel length of 1 1/8", drops those numbers by almost a 1/3rd. At that point, you're in low to mid range pellet gun specs.
It's better than a sharp stick, but I wouldn't call it a serious round when shooting it from such a short barrel. It's a deterrent at best, and shouldn't be relied on for a serious defensive situation.
@@RIPPER334yea, ok
@@MrFurley69 Do you think I'm wrong? I'd be happy to point you to the multiple ballistic test that are out there... It's not hard to find.
We are glad to hear you like your NAA! It really is a convenient carry. Happy that you came across this video for safety notch help.
If you didn't know about the safety notches, what condition have you been carrying it in?... Hammer Down On A Hot Round??...😬
I still love my NAA percussion 22 magnum! Keep up the great work!
Couple of comments about using for home defense. 1. It requires an extremely firm grip to be reasonably accurate; in order to achieve this you'd need to install the fold-away/fold-out pocket grip. 2. Home invasions these days aren't limited to one person. Even if they are, you're still dealing with darkness, just waking up out of a sound sleep, and an adrenaline rush. Tactical shotgun (18 or 18.5" barrel) with an attached LED light using bird or buck shot is a better alternative.
I have a few NAA mini revolvers, I don’t think anyone would characterize the trigger as smooth, except the marketing agent, also hopefully this one will eject magnum cases all the way out without having to rotate the cylinder, a flaw that has always been a part of the sidewinder line
This should be top comment
i'm not even sure what you're talking bout in either case. it's literally single action. and the second thing you said doesn't even make physical sense.
@@cryengine_x Purchase an NAA mini revolver and experience the trigger for yourself, purchase a sidewinder and experience the spent casing ejection issue, the cases closest to the cylinder shroud catch and don't eject well, so you have to rotate the cylinder and push the ejection rod multiple times to get all the cases out, and the ejection rod is not long enough to push the magnum cases out all the way either.
@@jshappart ok i understand better the ejection issue, i never had a sidewinder. i had a naa mini and the trigger seemed fine maybe i'm just not sensitive.
I'm definitely interested in this revolver! Looks great and faster reloads! I have a 1-5/8", 22 magnum revolver and the Guardian 32acp both are fantastic handguns! I'd love to add this one to my collection.
I like my NAA. It makes for a really good carry for me since my job doesn’t allow for me to have a visible carry. If I can find a Sentinel I think I would go for it.
Oh man, this is the one
How wild. A local auction place has a colt 1874 .22 very similar to this. Was made for black powder so they are suggesting you only use shorts.
Wow now this is the innovation we’re all asking for
I bought a NAA standard 22LR 1-1/8" 31 years ago... great little, quality revolver. I bought a PUG 3 years ago that didn't even function out of the box, it jammed after every shot. I sent it back to NAA, whom stated they didn't know when they'd get to the repair, and didn't have a replacement to send out. I asked NAA for my money back, they said NO. My lawyer got involved, getting my money back very quickly. I'm hard pressed to ever purchase another NAA firearm. Nice looking Sentinel, but I just can't put trust in a company that didn't take care of an existing customer. Good luck.
When will you be making more Guardian 32 ACP's?
Gee.!
Let's hope not!
That's a terrible gun!
It LOOKS good...but really a bad day at the range to shoot.
@@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798...You think a Pistol The Size Of a Zippo that you could carry in your sock, was Designed for Range Day Comfort?...😂
@@aldousorwell3807try 4 zippos lol
@@offdeadeye88 Pardon my reverse-hyperbole...😁
I cannot believe you guys have a youtube channel!! Where have I been?! I am Liking and subbing this video right now!!!
I have an NAA 22 I got 8 years ago and honestly I got it more as a conversational piece. But it has become a consistent EDC must item. I love this little gun and have carried it on multiple 5k runs, In my running shorts. I also have a speed loader for it and if you see my NAA speedloader video you will have to have one. The way I reload mine is very technical though. By using my left hand thumb and trigger finger as a cylinder crane it is way easier to reload. I call this reload the Ring Pop reload and you will be shocked at how fast it is. Just a warning though my videos are black & white, low budget and there is no talking just straight to the point. I'm not saying its Lucas Botkins 1 r 1 fast. But if you get behind cover or temporarily fall back you can reload this thing at the same time. And after years of training with it I am totally comfortable carrying this tiny beast. Thank you guys for making amazing, awesome, high quality and misunderstood pistols.
I just want to say AS A LEFT HANDED GUY 🤣🤣🤣 I really love this revolver and would love to replace my Black Widow with this. I'm pretty fast at reloading my BW with my speed loaders so I'm sure this is a pure advantage for me.
I love the cylinders falling out to the right on all of yours revolvers. Almost never do I get left handed firearms and I have to adapt different methods of use for individual guns I own. All of my NAA revolvers are instinctual for me to operate.
NICE! I just hope it's cheaper than the top break model. I have an NAA 22LR with the folding grip and LOVE it. Best CC firearm ever IMO. Combined with Wrangler RIGGS workwear blue-jeans (because of the large watch pocket) it's the best CC. Mine is in my Wrangler watch pocket ALWAYS.
LOVE my NAA's!
The only concern I would have with this as a defensive revolver is the minimal movement of the ejector rod; certainly, it will back the cases out of the chambers, but you'll probably still be picking them out by hand (especially .22 mag). I do not think that you will ever be able to his the ejector hard enough to clear the chambers with how short the rod is, but I am more than happy to be proven wrong.
(Maybe not _only_ concern, but definitely the most visible)
Why is reloading a tiny .22 revolver in the middle of a gunfight your first concern and not the fact that it's a single action like it's still the 1840's. The fact it takes longer to draw and shoot this as a backup gun than to just reload your main gun should be the main point of contention here, these could be muzzle loaded and they'd be more practical if they were at least double action. I don't think anyone was asking to make these easier to reload for extended shooting sessions at the range, and nobody's gonna be fumbling around in a dark alley with a Barbie sized gun and a handful of loose .22's when the guy robbing them has a converted machine pistol with a 33 round magazine.
Nominated for Oscars this year.
Been waiting a long time to see the Sentinel. Going to get one!!!
Why does the cylinder swing out to the right instead of the left?
The inventor is a lefty?
Finally something for us lefties
The first red flag.
Maybe it derives from the days when you had to pull the pin out and remove the cylinder completely for a reload? Perhaps the ergonomics for that required the cylinder to swing out to the right (for 90% of the population)?
I'm just spit-balling here. 😉 I have an SP101, LCR, a Taurus Judge, and two NAA's, and I must admit I never noticed the aberrancy of the NAAs swinging to the right. I always regarded the NAAs as oddball weapons that colored outside of the lines. They look like revolvers, but somehow, they aren't. At first, with the pin system, it was implicit that you were only going to get 5 shots. The Sidewinder was my second NAA purchase. As most people know, the Sidewinder does have ejection problems. No, EJECTION problems you morons! It doesn't need viagra!
Despite the clumsiness of the new design, it is still much faster than the pin system. I think NAA has listened carefully to the market. I might look into the latest iteration.
I have a couple of your revolvers. My favorite is the 22 short mounted in a belt buckle. I use a 22mg-hg with the fold-out handle for concealed carry. You make a great product.
$399 I believe the MSRP is...
...And you pretty much never see these new for less than MSRP. ...But you never see much markdown on the used ones either.😅
We need a mini master in a sidewinder style I love all my NAA pocket rockets my mini master is my favorite I think but having it easier to reload would be awesome keep them coming
I'm going to order one for a review! Love your firearms...
I gotta say. Its a nice looking one. I will be checking the pawnshops 5 years from now for one of these used, because it looks pretty expensive.
I'd love to see you scale this up to 38 special.
there is no room for them in that market, and it would need to be of a totally different design.
@@sinisterthoughts2896 Now, if they made a .38 revolver based on their top-break design, there may well be a market for that.
@@jic1Definitely, that and one chambered in .32 long!
Why??? This is a niche market that this company caters to and they are very good
at it. Want a .38 revolver? Then there are a lot of great choices out there.
@@j.farris5472 Not really in top-break though, just S&W Schofield and No. 3 reproductions. That's why I think that there's potential there.
Nice. My 4" 22mag minimaster is the ultimate pocket edc. The 4" length is perfect in a jeans front pocket without the short barrell shift of a black widow, imo. Pleeze make a 16" mini carbine pleezeeee.
I have three NAA firearms, so far, and love my Pug and my Ranger II. Hoping that one day they make a small j frame sized .22 Magnum revolver.
Looks nice. I prefer the break top model for speed and ease of reloads, and for rimfire chamberings the break top is plenty strong. How about a break top in .32 S&W or even .38 S&W? 🤔 It would be a little bigger, but still easily pocket-able.
They're such weak rounds and would defeat the entire purpose of the gun. You would have to carry a much larger gun for almost zero benefit. Rimfire ammo is a lot cheaper too if I'm not mistaken. I was considering buying an old antique .32SW until I did the research and saw how terribly weak they are.
Nice. My Father sold so many of the Early 1990 versions. I Really Really Like this Version. Gonna have to pick one up with a longer barrel!
I bought a Pug years ago as an impulse buy. Never really carry it but I find I can’t let it go 🧐
Pretty sweet!
The Sentinel looks like quite the upgrade! Can't wait to see one in person.
I own three NAA revolvers, one each in Short, Long Rifle, and Magnum, the last one being the "Sheriff" model with its octagon barrel and mini-1860 look.
They are indeed high-quality pieces of lethal jewelry.
Love the pug but I think I'm gonna have to get one of these as well now
I have a 32 caliber 5 shot revolver that was produced by Eil Whitney in 1873 that looks like your 22's except to unload it you have to remove the cylinder and use the holding pin to remove the shells. Colt bought out all of Eli's firearms patents but unfortunately the warehouse burned down in Hartford Connecticut and the patents and blueprints were lost.
Nice... But the daggone Cylinder swings out the WRONG WAY!....
I was thinking the same thing
Yer mom swings out the wrong way.
Swings out just fine. Maybe you use the wrong hand?
@@JasperVW being left handed is a crippling disability
I always reload revolvers holding the cylinder in my left hand. I dont see this being a huge issue. That being said, i trust my j frame taurus. @@spiffinz
Why does the cylinder swing out to the right? Most people are right-handed.
You can probably actuate the ejector with your trigger finger...😂
Seems like a fun little pocket plinker
I have the HG model, 22 mag with folding grip & pocket clip. Carry it with an older spyderco which has a nearly identical pocket clip. No one can tell that you’re carrying a pistol.
Make the cylinder swing to the left and I'll buy one. Or two.
Wow!! She's nice!
The gun aint so bad either ;)
I’ll just keep on carrying my pug. Been doing it for years and have no complaints.
Need a recessed muzzle crown.
It's great to see these realistic and usable changes to the design. It may just be time to add a new NAA revolver to my collection.
Put a widow maker handle on it and your set, cool little pistols love the pugg..
Their top break model is the way to go.
The Ranger II is a fan-favorite for sure!
Put me down for one.
I have two Pugs. They’re great summer carry. Accurate. And powerful.
This is good but can you offer it in .22 LR chambering ?
We are putting out a LR conversion option as well so you can switch between Mag and LR.
@@NorthAmericanArmsInc looking forward to seeing it on video. Thanks !
@@NorthAmericanArmsIncFantastic! I’ll wait for the .22 LR and order. Great look product.
@@NorthAmericanArmsInc No smaller frame (22lr frame) version coming out?
@@NorthAmericanArmsIncHope you guys sell it together with both cylinders! I would probably buy one.
That is neat. Just as an aside I would still love to see a featherlite carbine built on the sidewinder action. I know it will never happen for a couple of reasons, but it would be cool.
Cool, It's more convenient loading and ejection.
Ranger 2 & Sentinel excellent for deep concealed carry
Thanks a lot, from India.
Why is the cylinder swing out wrong side?
Check the state of your pistol periodically. Be certain its still locked into a safety notch. They can move accidentally by being jiggled around in a pocket.
this this fit in pug or sidewinder holsters?
Would love to see a factory tour video ❤
We have one on our account!
Please start making a double action revolver smaller than a j frame
Thank you !!!
Looks very good.
Offer smooth wood grips. Textured rubber absolutely sticks to inside pocket lining and inhibits fast draw. Also, wood just simply looks better.
Top break with these sights please
Had my Bugout 2 for years and yall do this?!
Concealable, convenient, and collectable too. 😉
@@NorthAmericanArmsInc❤❤❤❤ awsome video..
refreshing to see a lovely young lady who knows a small tool can still get the job done
chill
@@robbledot7290 compared to my immediate thought, that was extremely chill.
🔥🎸🔥
Beautiful.
What an adorable little gun.
Read the comment above yours...
always wondered why they don't make a larger one that holds more rounds. and maybe a 32 HR Mag model.
Wouldn't it be great if it were for sale in California?
Love the NAA revolvers. They're far more capable than most people know and I wish people would give them a shot before discounting them on blind opinions and rumors. Like all handguns, they work by poking holes in people... and these poke holes as well as any other firearm. Also, the caliber of a handgun can never be determined by the side of the bullet hole, because the difference in bullet hole size is almost nonexistent between calibers. A .22 hole, a .32 hole and a 9mm hole are all nearly identical in size. What matters is the depth and location of the wound... and these revolvers in .22WMR (or even .22LR) are capable of making some pretty deep holes. Their lethality should not be underestimated.
I think it would be cool if NAA made a top break, .22LR/.22WMR combo/convertible survival revolver rifle on the mini revolver frame. Maybe use styling similar to a buntline but make the butt stock non-removeable. Give it buckhorn or ghost ring sites and maybe even a way to run a scout-style scope.
I sem to recall seeing somewhere on the Internet, several years ago, a custom one-off rifle that someone had built from a NAA mini revolver so the idea isn't that far fetched. I think it would be fun, could have practical applications and could help NAA attract customers from outside the concealed carry realm.
Nice!! Gotta get one.
Well damn here I am with my Pug revolver like a schnook
Don't think of it as a replacement, think of it like an addition. 😉
@@NorthAmericanArmsInc I would never replace my Pug. That’s my carry gun for when I can’t carry a gun
Will be getting one, for sure.
I have the ranger 2….. this may be my second NAA…… it’s like a Rolex….. quality. And yes mine has been fired and trained with…..
Idk I have a NAA 22lr version is when I bought it I have a cylinder that’s out of spec no matter what brand of ammo I use I have a chamber That doesn’t work I get light primer strikes only on that chamber
i would do anything for a modern top break
I have my pug in my pocket now, been carrying for about 15 years or so, The handels needs to be a bit bigger. This new one is sweet prob hard to find right now!! "The Ranger 2 from NAA" is super cool too
You can get larger grips for it. And one of them folds down under the gun. ...It just depends on how much bigger you want the gun to get overall.
The entire chassis of this revolver reminds me of an antique pistol my grandfather kept in his den as a conversation piece. The guardless trigger is almost identical. The barrel on it was a bit longer. Can't recall the manufacturer.
Bond Arms?...
@northamericanarmsinc still would love to review this
When is a double stack gen2 guardian coming out? Maybe throw us a novel slide for gen1 with red dot footprint?
It should have a Light Rail and take Glock Mags!🥳🤡
@@aldousorwell3807 well that’s just nonsense you silly goose
@@Stew-rl9qk 😁
Good job NAA team! I will get me ones of those, she definitely did a very good presentation. What is her name?
Is it any better than the sidewinder? Looked at one of those brand new and the side loader was so wobbly it took multiple attempts to get the cylinder locked up. It was so shoddily machined I thought there was something wrong with it, then I looked at two others and noticed they are all made with slop built in.