New NAA Product Release

[Mr. Mosin]

North American Arms is set to release a new product this year at SHOT Show, according to their social media and forum. Any ideas or speculation as to what it may be ?

I personally would adore a mini-revolver in .32 Auto or a Guardian in .22LR

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

If I had my druthers, it'd be a copy of the original S&W Ladymith/ Rossi Princess in stainless steel and .22 LR/Magnum.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Now I like that idea ^^^^
I've had several of their mini-revolvers over the years, including two of the mini-Schofields. The second one had barrel latch issues that they couldn't fix. Sadly, interesting as their little guns might be, they usually aren't especially useful.
Now NIGHTLORD's revolver looks interesting, and even useful. How about a .32 version?
Moon

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Now I like that idea ^^^^
I've had several of their mini-revolvers over the years, including two of the mini-Schofields. The second one had barrel latch issues that they couldn't fix. Sadly, interesting as their little guns might be, they usually aren't especially useful.
Now NIGHTLORD's revolver looks interesting, and even useful. How about a .32 version?
Moon

That frame was way too small for a .32, unless maybe it were a 3-shot. The originals were 7-shots in either .22 Long (S&W) or .22LR (Rossi). If only the Rossi had been steel instead of potmetal, it would have been a real winner. With modern materials and decent QC, .22 Mag should be doable too.
Its a simple and effective design that should be well within NAAs manufacturing capability to produce at a sub-$300 pricepoint. I'd buy a pair in a heartbeat.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

My other wish would be a modern Mossberg Brownie pepperbox. I think that one could be done as a .32 ACP. I doubt they would risk a new design chambered for .32SWL though- too obscure for the masses.

 

[ilbob]

I have fired several of the naa 22 revolvers. Did not enjoy it.

 

[halfmoonclip]

My other wish would be a modern Mossberg Brownie pepperbox. I think that one could be done as a .32 ACP. I doubt they would risk a new design chambered for .32SWL though- too obscure for the masses.

You, sir, are on a roll tonight! In many ways, that sounds more likely than a revolver.

I have fired several of the naa 22 revolvers. Did not enjoy it.

Never thought they were so much unpleasant than just not especially useful. But you're right, there isn't much there to grasp.
Moon

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Something similar to the COP derringer of infamy, or perhaps a rehash of the DoubleTap Derringer (I’d enjoy that).

 

[TTv2]

That frame was way too small for a .32, unless maybe it were a 3-shot. The originals were 7-shots in either .22 Long (S&W) or .22LR (Rossi). If only the Rossi had been steel instead of potmetal, it would have been a real winner. With modern materials and decent QC, .22 Mag should be doable too.
Its a simple and effective design that should be well within NAAs manufacturing capability to produce at a sub-$300 pricepoint. I'd buy a pair in a heartbeat.

H&R made a 5 shot .32 and 7 shot .22 Long about 140 years ago on a tiny frame that would end up being the 2nd highest selling double action revolver in US history, however the .32 frame was slightly larger.

It could work if NAA just made one frame specific for .32 and put the .22 in that, even tho it'd be larger than necessary.

NAA does have the capability to make such a revolver, but not at under 300 bucks because they're not Taurus.

I would say they'll be the same price as the Guardian.

 

[MikeInOr]

I am guessing it is some variant of their current mini revolvers. That seems to be what most manufactures do when they are releasing "a new gun".

That Lady Smith does look pretty cool!

 

[TTv2]

I am guessing it is some variant of their current mini revolvers. That seems to be what most manufactures do when they are releasing "a new gun".

That Lady Smith does look pretty cool!

My prediction is a Ranger and Sidewinder with Black Widow features (tritium sights and rubber oversize grip.)

Long shot guess is that NAA does something in .25 or .32

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I like their stuff, hope it is something more interesting than a new version of their existing little revolvers.

 

[sgt127]

A remake of the old top break S&W .32 bicycle revolver would make my break out the CC. (The nickel one in polished stainless)

 

[Ethan Verity]

This is the response from NAA for a comment on their teaser post on Facebook...

 

[chicharrones]

My prediction is a Ranger and Sidewinder with Black Widow features (tritium sights and rubber oversize grip.)

Sounds completely reasonable.

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

I am a bit on then odd side but I think it would be great if they came out with a 4 barrel pepperbox derringer in .22 lr.

 

[mcb]

A double-action top-break centerfire would get my money. Don't care what cartridge it's chambered in, but something short and fat is always a great choice.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I am a bit on then odd side but I think it would be great if they came out with a 4 barrel pepperbox derringer in .22 lr.

Like this-


Seriously, I cant believe no one, especially Mossberg, hasn't brought these back yet. No need for reloads, they are so tiny you just carry 2 or 3 Brownies.

 

[TTv2]

There doesn't seem to be much interest in a 4 barrel derringer, the last I saw one at SHOT was going to be in .32 and .38 and it never happened, I guess there were no investors interested in the concept as they don't see a demand for it.

Between a 4 banger derringer or a Rossi Princess/H&R Young America sized revolver in .22 and .32, the revolver would sell far better and frankly be a game changer for the current revolver market.

 

[GEM]

Iver Johnson has/had a 22 LR Sharps clone that was publicized at a couple of Shot but never makes it to market.

 

[MikeInOr]

My prediction is a Ranger and Sidewinder with Black Widow features (tritium sights and rubber oversize grip.)

Long shot guess is that NAA does something in .25 or .32

My Sidewinder is a little quicker than removing the cylinder like my other NAA mini's. It is not quick enough to make it a take to the range for a day of shooting though. I never could justify the cost of a Ranger or Ranger II. The Ranges look real cool but that is a lot of money for a little revolver.

A bit bigger .25 or .32 like that Lady Smith in a target configuration would be a lot of fun.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

A remake of the old top break S&W .32 bicycle revolver would make my break out the CC. (The nickel one in polished stainless)

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I handled an original factory nickel one of these (I think)- it was a DA/SA Smith top break in .32 S&W… literally fit in a vest pocket. I flat out told the proprietor (old family friend) if Smith could do this over a century ago; why couldn’t we do it now ?

 

[Bazoo]

I’m betting they go big bore... 32 Smith & Wesson Long 5 shot.

 

[TTv2]

I handled an original factory nickel one of these (I think)- it was a DA/SA Smith top break in .32 S&W… literally fit in a vest pocket. I flat out told the proprietor (old family friend) if Smith could do this over a century ago; why couldn’t we do it now ?

Long story short: if it's not semi auto it must be at least .38 to be considered useful or in a cheap caliber that's easily available (rimfire)

It would make sense for at least a top break .22 to exist. A .32, as much as I see it as adequate and reload for it, the majority of people hear .32 and it flips a switch in their brain that equates it to .22 in power, yet triple the price of 9mm and ends in a flat "not for me" response.

ETA: and when I say top break .22, I mean something larger than the Ranger NAA currently makes.

 

[halfmoonclip]

North American is noted for nicely made, quirky, not necessarily useful, firearms.
They often cost a stupid amount of money.
So I could be interested in some of these quirky ideas. I might even spend money on some of the suggestions, and I'm guessing some others here might be interested as well.
Moon