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.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?
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You, sir, are on a roll tonight! In many ways, that sounds more likely than a revolver.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.
Never thought they were so much unpleasant than just not especially useful. But you're right, there isn't much there to grasp.I have fired several of the naa 22 revolvers. Did not enjoy it.
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.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.
My prediction is a Ranger and Sidewinder with Black Widow features (tritium sights and rubber oversize grip.)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.)
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.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
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 ?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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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)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 ?