I'm sure there are some *holes* (pun intended) in my thinking here, so counting on y'all to point them out.
Carrying an NAA Mini in .22LR vs carrying a good knife.
Accurate Range
NAA: point blank
Knife: point blank
Advantage: tie
Damage
NAA: makes a hole that's .2" x .2"
Knife: makes a hole that's anywhere from .1" x 1.0" to .1" x 24" or more
Advantage: Knife
Penetration
NAA: up to 12" ???
Knife: up to 5" (for legal carry in TX -- your state laws may vary)
Advantage: NAA
Carry
NAA: requires CWP; illegal to open carry in most jurisdictions
Knife: can be carried openly or concealed in most jurisdictions
Advantage: Knife
Cost
NAA: ~$175 new
Knife: $25-50
Advantage: Knife
Accessories
NAA: ammo (required); holster (optional)
Knife: none
Advantage: Knife
Noise
NAA: click - BANG
Knife: click (for folders; doesn't apply to sheath knives)
Advantage: Knife
So, what am I missing here?
Carrying an NAA Mini in .22LR vs carrying a good knife.
Accurate Range
NAA: point blank
Knife: point blank
Advantage: tie
Damage
NAA: makes a hole that's .2" x .2"
Knife: makes a hole that's anywhere from .1" x 1.0" to .1" x 24" or more
Advantage: Knife
Penetration
NAA: up to 12" ???
Knife: up to 5" (for legal carry in TX -- your state laws may vary)
Advantage: NAA
Carry
NAA: requires CWP; illegal to open carry in most jurisdictions
Knife: can be carried openly or concealed in most jurisdictions
Advantage: Knife
Cost
NAA: ~$175 new
Knife: $25-50
Advantage: Knife
Accessories
NAA: ammo (required); holster (optional)
Knife: none
Advantage: Knife
Noise
NAA: click - BANG
Knife: click (for folders; doesn't apply to sheath knives)
Advantage: Knife
So, what am I missing here?