Rudukai13 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Who’s got one? Post ‘em if you got ‘em! I’ve got a limited edition Pug in lockup at my FFL right now, waiting for the backlog of NICS checks to cycle through. I have some modifications I want to make to it, but for the most part I intend for it to just be a fun range toy and conversation piece: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I can join this club now! NAA Sidewinder in .22 Mag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, matteekay said: I can join this club now! NAA Sidewinder in .22 Mag: Nice! How do you like the ejection system? I was considering the Sidewinder or Ranger 2 but wasn’t sure they would be mechanically functional with how I wanted to modify it, and the case-hardened Pug was just too nice to pass up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I haven't actually played with it yet. Waiting on some range ammo to get here and then I'll let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Keep us posted! Yesterday was my first range trip with the Pug: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDT5Pjgbnu/?igshid=1j8s5k9ql34be Outdoor range in below-freezing wind chill, cause I’m a moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Shot the Sidewinder last night! I'd replaced the grips with rubber Hogues and that made it way more controllable. A few thoughts: Less poppy than I would have thought. To be fair, I'd just finished a USPSA match where I'd been shooting a .40 S&W revolver, so my palm was slightly numb... Easier to shoot one-handed than with both The front sight is really just a suggestion. I was using a half-sized silhouette at 7 yards and I could land all of my shots center-left, but only by aiming at the right edge. It would be viable as a last-ditch / contact-type weapon, though The swing-out cylinder is a poor design. Usually the cases have expanded enough that pushing the ejector actually pushes the cylinder back on the crane rather than knocking the cases loose. I wound up holding the grip to my chest and using the .22 WMR box to push the ejector in. It's a lot of fun I'd consider carrying it as a backup or in a "literally nothing else will work" scenario. It's more compact than a second moonclip for my Rhino... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I really want a NAA ranger in 22LR for some reason.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, Chillywig said: I really want a NAA ranger in 22LR for some reason.... I really thought I wanted one in 22 LR too, until I checked out the ballistics... https://northamericanarms.com/ballistics/ None of these are very impressive, but the 22 LR and 22 Short are both... well, sad! I found a used one in 22 MAG with a 1-5/8" barrel and a Holster Grip for a good price, and satisfied my itch for a NAA. LOL! I admit that it would be a very bad day if I ever had to even consider using any of these for defense... So, perhaps the ballistics are moot! Still, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ken6PPC said: I admit that it would be a very bad day if I ever had to even consider using any of these for defense... So, perhaps the ballistics are moot! True... though I'd rather shoot it than be shot by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I've got one in .22LR, it'll shoot thru a 2X4 at about 5' so I figure that, up close, it'll work for the intended purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 minute ago, matteekay said: True... though I'd rather shoot it than be shot by it. That is without a doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Awesome pics, keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Chillywig said: I really want a NAA ranger in 22LR for some reason.... They make the Ranger II with 22LR conversion cylinders: https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-22mc-btii/ If it weren’t for my other plans for modifying it, I likely would’ve purchased the R2 instead of the Pug. But it wouldn’t be compatible with the custom grips I’m getting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 One more shot of the Sidewinder (with my other recent single-action acquisition): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 A club I can join. Mine is in .22 magnum. Ported (not really sure why) with a big white dot front sight. It's a hoot to shoot. Not a quick reloader, of course. Totally fun. And absolutely tiny for those times you want to carry more than rocks in your pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 1:28 PM, tbarker13 said: A club I can join. Mine is in .22 magnum. Ported (not really sure why) with a big white dot front sight. It's a hoot to shoot. Not a quick reloader, of course. Totally fun. And absolutely tiny for those times you want to carry more than rocks in your pocket. I never really understood the ported models either, seems to mostly be a gimmick to me. Although I admittedly haven’t shot both and compared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Rudukai13 said: I never really understood the ported models either, seems to mostly be a gimmick to me. Although I admittedly haven’t shot both and compared I didn't notice it doing anything. But, as you said, I haven't shot a non-ported model either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter22 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 .22 Short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I found some of this .22 WMR snake-shot for real cheap so I picked up a few boxes. I'm going to pattern it next time I'm at an outdoor range and see if it's viable for slithery varmints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter22 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The snakeshot will work fine - within its range limitation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 My 24/7/365 companion. My "noisy cricket." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 10 hours ago, lawboy said: My 24/7/365 companion. My "noisy cricket." How do you like those grips? I keep kicking around picking up a set. Do you use a holster or just pocket it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS-10-SPEED Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) Here's a couple I have. Edited February 10, 2022 by DS-10-SPEED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 minute ago, DS-10-SPEED said: Here's a couple I have. Are those speed loaders an orderable item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS-10-SPEED Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, caspian guy said: Are those speed loaders an orderable item? Go here: https://desertgunleather.com/collections/naa-accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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