Posted on 03/15/2015 9:08:12 AM PDT by w1n1
North American Arms (NAA) was created from the ashes of Rock Mountain Arms, the former manufacturer of firearms designed by Dick Casull. Casull was known for reducing and expanding the single action revolver and a few of his treaured models would include a 3.5-inch revolver, chambered in .22 short and a hand cannon chambered in .450 Magnum-express.
NAA is located in Provo, Utah and currently produces some of America’s finest tiny guns. They even manufacture the world’s smallest production model with their revolver chambered in .22 short (leaving respectful room for the few, even smaller custom models).
Some may wonder why, other than novelty reasons, would anyone carry a firearm so incredibly small. Well, there are actually many reasons one might not have even entertained. Sandy Chisholm, President of NAA says ” … ours is a very niche-oriented business whose entire reason for being is personal protection. These firearms are not designed to be target-grade, although some people have managed to achieve some extraordinary results. Nor are they intended for hunting although I hear that many hunters carry them to dispatch wounded or trapped animals. Our firearms are deliberately designed to be small, light, and concealable. We cater to a wide variety of interests, be it recreational (stick one in a backpack or tackle box), law enforcement (as a 2nd or 3rd weapon or for deep concealment), or collectable. Primarily, however, our market is the man or woman who simply wants something easy to carry and conceal; something that can be comfortably dropped into a purse or pocket. Our customers typically equate “ease of carry” with “likely to carry.”
Sandy also remarks on the derogatory comments he has received regarding the size of their firearms, effectiveness, and calibers. Often times, conversations may go something like “I only carry a .45,” “Well, where is it?” “Back at home.” Point made! Sandy says they never suggest that a .22 caliber mini is better than a .45 but what they do argue is that a 22WMR is infinitely better than an angry voice &/or short legs. There has always been substantial evidence which shows that simply brandishing a gun will avert a potentially threatening situation. NAA clients seem to operate on the “American Express” theory that they never leave home without it.
The entire story here.
I’ll bet that little 22 MRF is loud. That’s not a shabby shell for that small a gun.
I had one with a folding grip for a while. It definitely gives you more to hold on to.
I played with one for while never did cotton to it. some things are just to small to be real useful.
“...firearms designed by Dick Casull...”
I did not know that. Good firearm trivia. Users say those little slots on the back of the cylinder have sharp edges that will cut the heck out of you. But they are cute and appear to be nicely made.
“...some things are just to small to be real useful.”
Don’t I know it!
I’ve often wondered if the ultra short barrel does justice to the .22 mag load. I wonder how much better it is than a standard .22lr.
“I only carry a .45,” “Well, where is it?” “Back at home.”
Bring it with you, I feel better with a heavier round.
I have had the folding grip in 22LR in my pocket for years now. Order extra clips for your pocket, they do break. This thing is simply awesome and conceals like crazy. Great product from good people.
Is this the kind of pistol Nancy Reagan had? A Fantail or some such thing?
I did some testing with a Davis derringer, a PMR-30 pistol, and a 21" rifle. I have no idea how to post a chart so...
CCI 40 gr Maxi Mag HP
D 831 fps
P 1356 fps
R 2113 fps
Hornady 30 gr V Max
D 1065
P 1609
R 2311
Other ammo showed similar results. The revolver in the OP has a cylinder gap, the derringer doesn't. It might show lower velocities.
One trick for shooting the tiny guns is to lay your weak hand thumb up the backstrap and get a grip on your thumb and the pistol. Gives you more meat to hang on to.
Huh? Dick Casull is most renowned for his .454 Casull. Freedom Arms in Wyoming makes his signature single action.
I have an FN Baby Browning .25 ACP and very loud
Wife has one of those. I have issues with it having large hands. Snappy little thing.
Depends on what you aim at.
Thanks, its clear a short barrel costs a lot of velosity/energy. I’d love to see how .22WMR compares to .22 LR in a one-inch barrel. I’ll bet they’re a lot closer than people realize
some things are just to small to be real useful.Not always.
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