NAA Mini Revolver - How Lethal Is It?? 

Penetration of a half inch pine board in WWII testing was considered lethal

"Am I loaded with .22 short or .22 magnum? Do you feel lucky, punk?"

Accuracy doesnt matter when your muzzle is pressed into bad boi's belly

I bought a piece of teak decking from Battleship New Jersey during the lockdown planning to whittle something to pass time. Then I thought, "What's the most ridiculous thing I can do with this?" I went out and bought a NAA .22 mag and whittled grips for it out of the battleship decking...torpedo blisters and all. It was a novelty purchase, but I actually like the little revolver.

Something for people not familiar with revolvers: Keep your fingers away from the cylinder/barrel gap area.

Trying to shot that thing is like trying to back up two trailers hooked together

Ok, real world experience. I was a peace officer for close to 30 years. One of my additional duties was running the officer involved shooting team. I investigated every shooting by an officer, on duty, off duty, and accidental. An officer was effecting an arrest of a combative suspect that took the officer to the ground. The suspect was trying to get the officer's handgun, and was in the process of succeeding. The officer managed to get a NAA .22LR pistol from his shirt pocket and shot the suspect in the face. The suspect immediately grabbed his face and rolled off the officer, all the while screaming in pain. The suspect was dead in under 30 seconds. I attended the autopsy of the suspect as part of my investigation. The bullet entered the left eye at near contact distance and penetrated into the suspect's brain. The cartridge used was the CCI Stinger. I too carried the same type of weapon in my shirt pocket as well, and decades later, it is clipped in my front pocket. The model I have has the folding "holster/ grip, and its loaded with Stingers as well. This weapon is not a "center mass" type. Its a "face shot" type, and is effective when used accordingly. Its not designed for fast reloading, and it would be stupid to think so. Further, it was not designed for bullseye competition. It was designed for extreme close proximity and predominantly to the head/face. To some, this sounds brutal or gruesome, but I assure you that lethal close combat is not a video game. Its an all out fight to survive. And I managed to walk away from three shootings during my career because I was determined to go home at the end of my shift. Is this tiny pistol a primary carry weapon? Of course not. Mine rides in my front pocket, clipped in for easy deployment if I can't get to my 1911A1 in 45 Auto. In closing, when used properly, this is far better than your bare hands.

Those are a "get the F off me" gun so that you can get to a more lethal weapon. I have one in 22 mag and have no issues carrying it when I don't want to carry a bigger weapon or can't. They are highly concealable and is much better than not being armed

Many years ago, I was visiting my folks in Texas. Dad was working the grill as I watched and we chatted. He reached in his pocket and asked if I need a little protection? Who knows why but I said you know my wife and I are trying to make a family... He said, "No, a little protection." He handed me a NAA mini revolver in 22LR. "Take it", he said "Just in case..." I lifted my shirt revealing the familiar grip of a Colt Government Model 45 ACP. I also have a Freedom Arms mini revolver 22LR with the factory open carry belt buckle.

I know an officer who saved his life with one of these he kept in his pocket while on duty. He was ambushed and kept his gun from being drawn while retrieving the 22. Upon bringing the little revolver to bear against the attacker's temple it did not penetrate the skull. The bullet zipped around the man's head under his scalp - it literally performed an around-the-world on this guy's skull. That was enough to end the struggle for his primary weapon. Since the encounter the deputy upgraded to the longer cylinder version of this same pocket revolver so that the more powerful cartridge will provide the power to penetrate a skull at point blank range. There's little doubt in his mind this encounter would have been fatal for him, without the revolver.

I have one of the little North American arms revolvers in 22 magnum no it’s not the most accurate thing. No it’s not really quick about reloading but shooting the thing. Just put a smile on your face and makes you giggle like a schoolgirl. I have no idea why but every time I shoot the thing I got giggling and laughing.

Severely underrated channel. Love the videos man, keep it up!

The gun in the shoe during the concealability transition was a lot funnier than it should have been.

I've had an NAA .22LR derringer since about 1980. The .22 short is subsonic. I purchased the .22LR NAA & wish they had the .22 Magnum in it then. My lil pocket pistol is a last line of backup defense following my Ruger LC9s Pro CCW with 124gr V-Crown's. The NAA derringer was meant to be a last ditch "GET OFF ME!" gun for sure but I just toss it in a pocket & forget about it. It's always there & at 10 feet I can put all 5 rounds of Federal Punch in an torso target. And as the saying goes, it's better than a sharp stick. LOL

"Extremely well-made revolver...I just don't know who or what it's for!" Never have more accurate words been spoken! LOL!

It's your backup's backup.

Grandma always claimed 22 short hollow points out of her bolt action rifle were best for rabbits in the garden. Long rifles tended to zip right through and then the rabbit would run off and die somewhere you had to wait until smelled to find it but the 22 short hp didn’t and more often then naught it would be within a few steps of where it was put down if not still in the same place.

I'm always like: "and remember, don't let bananas drive you ballistic" 😂😂😂

Terrance is getting more mischievous .

We own the .22lr model...these guns are marvelously crafted, reliable, totally concealable...they are also difficult to shoot well, fast reload ain't happening, uses small bullets...the ideal range for deployment is getting snot or earwax on the muzzle and letting her rip...even the .22 short can be very effective at that range...a huge advantage, surprise is still taught in tactics 101...it is the narrowest of niches, but no firearm fills it better...under 4 inches long, about 4 ounces, it beats harsh words and a sharp stick...

I own a 22 mag with the fold down grip. The grip has a clip that fits over a belt or the edge of your pocket. The CCI maximag goes 970 fps out of this 1 3/4 barrel. The 36 grain bullet would cause a fatal wound with proper shot placement. Don’t underestimate the 22 mag.

It penetrates the same distance as me😂

Man, I LOVE all of my NAA’s, though, I got them for novelty, and not self defense. I might argue, though, that the cap and ball versions are a little more difficult to load than the .22 short version. Great video as always, man!!

I have the 22 mag one and it's surprising muzzle flip these little bastards have, even with just 22lr. A lot louder than you'd think as well. It's a fun little range toy and yes, it could be used as a deep concealment weapon. Other than wearing a speedo no one is going to have a clue that you have it on you.

Its built to slide into an ear first.

I have the 22mag PUG. Very accurate. So got a second and it was ported! Bought a black convertible. 22/22mag two cylinders. 22long rifle and 22 short. You can get 22 blanks. Great for picnics to start the sack race and the peanut hunt. Or 4th of July. I find all fairly accurate. But their use is really at arms length. Or as a coworker used to say a gut gun. Think close quarters. Can be concealed easily in one hand.

I have one of the NAA mini-revolvers in 22mag. I agree with everything he said. I don't even carry extra ammo for the gun because I can't see any scenario where I would both need to and have the ability to reload. I also don't carry that gun as my primary except for when I'm running out to take out the trash or change the water on the lawn or something. For what I use it for as a pocket pistol backup gun it is perfectly fine.

This is such a fun video. My sister asked me about the .25 ACP when her husband got it for her. As regards the stopping power I told her to regard it as an ice pick that can reach longer than her arm. A woman can conceivably defend herself with an ice pick tho not against an assailant with a gun.

YOU ARE THE FIRST TO DO THIS! i was thinking of doing this video but i pussed out.

Brother! You deserve way more subscribers! Keep up the solid entertainment 👍

Well, remember, .22 Short is almost 200 years old as a cartridge...

Remember: If you want a mini revolver for defense, at least get the NAA Ranger II. Break-top with an auto ejector. Still not the best choice, but I would say objectively better than having to remove the cylinder and pinch the empties out with the cylinder pin.

Super amusing episode!! More content like that please. "Hey Terry!" 😂

I thought the old army lethality test was a 3/4” pine board, not plywood 🤔

I love your videos brother. Great one as always.

It’s the only gun you’ll actually always carry. It’s also the only gun you’ll forget you’re carrying. This gun will absolutely get you out of a jam, it isn’t something you’re gonna go to war with. It role is to be an ultra concealable weapon, hell even open carrying it with the grip sticking out of your fifth pocket, no one will ever notice it. I’ve had one on me every day for the last 5 years. To check the mail, to grab something from the trunk of my car, to water my garden in my robe… It really is the only gun I’ve owned that I’ve never made an excuse to not carry.

I have always wondered what it would be like if young Ray Romano had a guntube channel.. Subscribed, just keep delivering buddy.

Awesome video I laughed so hard when you were trying to reload that revolver. I know the struggle because I have a 22 magnum version

Pinecone Pedantry here, .22 short is _not_ the smallest handgun cartridge. The .22 Flobert is. (Ha ha! I made a correction!! Huzzah for me!)😁

I have an NAA mini mag in .22 magnum. Adding larger aftermarket grips gave better recoiling control. I consider it a hand to hand combat support weapon in the same class as the shuriken

Novelty. That's why NAA used to roll them out in limited batches. Add a bit more length and you can have the 22LR, a bit more for 22WMR, a bit more with longer barrel, etc., etc., et al. Belt buckles, folding grips, target versions... but the cutest thing is an NAA in 22 short with the lanyard ring on a key chain. That's the 2nd smallest thing I've ever seen drive women wild.

i got the NAA PUG .22 in wmr, and i love it. definitely not my primary choice in a self defense situation, but you cant miss at point blank. i got the folding grip for it, and you absolutely cannot beat the concealability of it. plus it makes for a great conversational piece.

For the algorithm! No, really, you're doing a great job. I always look forward to your videos.

I have carried all three of these guns, at the same time! M&P Shield on the hip, LCP in my front pant pocket, and the 22 Short in my front shirt pocket. It's cool that these are the three specific guns you compared in this video as well.

EVERYONE should CARRY THAT. EXCEPT ME.

I have the same .22 short model as a revolver companion piece to a similarly diminutive Astra Cub semiauto, also in .22 short. They are great conversation pieces at the range. Two things that are kinda spooky with this and several of the other NAA revolvers is that the short barrel means your fingers get awful close to the muzzle when removing or installing the cylinder pin. Also it has safety notches in between chambers for carry, but those involve manipulating the tiny trigger and hammer when loaded so it requires significant caution.

Expansion? wound channel? EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

This is the kind of content we need… Thanks man always fun.

The reload @3:35 sums up the whole video AWESOME STUFF AS USUAL MY GUY

great presentation, man. Insta-subbed!!!

The reason that .380 JHP was about 3" behind the tip of the channel is just because the gel is so elastic. There are some really cool super slomo videos out there showing the bullet rebounding from the end because the gel literally threw it back into the wound channel

You always make me smile and laugh when I watch your videos 😂

Good comparison. I often wondered about those little revolvers but have never picked one up. My smallest CCW is my Kel-tec P3AT which is pretty much the same size as the Ruger LCP. That said though I love shooting rimfire ammo so might pick one up for fun.

very interesting...& fun to watch!👍😃🇺🇸

Hysterical. Thank you,

These are “belly guns” or a “gun of last resort “. I don’t know anyone that owns one that use it as their primary CCW. It’s thrown in a pocket or boot and a last resort weapon. Period. The entire grouping and speed of reloading tests are kinda moot. Anyone that get one of these as a primary carry is already lost. They are range toys and belly guns.

Just before WW2, my dad saw his first dead body outside a coffin. .22 at close range, entry virtually bloodless, exit was about the size of a dessert plate after impacting the spine. I saw another test with a full body gel dummy. Impacts to ribs and sternum caused bone splinters to penetrate heart and lungs.

i have one with both 22lr and 22 mag cylinders. it nests perfectly under my taurus tracker-also 22lr and 22 mag in a fanny pack holster. one small pocket full of 22lr ammo, one small pocket full of 22mag, and a case with CB, short, subs and shotshells. pretty much only shoot 22lr with the tracker, but the kit is kinda "why not" and just fun having so many options in one little fanny pack

I once heard a story about a lady that stuck one of these up a guys nose to help him on his way. Great belly gun or close quarters. Great vid brother!

Gracias, me divertí mucho con el vídeo

Two words, "Belly gun."

Great production, thanks for the entertainment & testing BB

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I had a Freedom Arms mini revolver like yours, that recessed into a belt buckle--not fun to shoot, but fun to show off...

I've noticed after watching a lot of videos where ballistics gel is shot that many times bullets will go as deep as that .380 did and then be pulled back by the elasticity of the gel.

This is NOT the world's smallest revolver. That title belongs to the Swiss Mini revolver, with its 2.3mm (9 caliber) rimfire cartridge.

Cute little pistol. Thanks for the review.

Love the “pinkie” test.

I have one chambered in .22 MAGNUM & I call it my "bump & go gun" but it'll put a round thru multiple phone books from a 15-20 foot distance... it's a nice little addition for any enthusiast! They also make belt buckle holsters specifically for this gun.

They make a .22 mag with a 2 inch barrel that filds up like a pocket knife. As a last ditch "get off me" gun, I bet it could make someone reconsider their life choices.

The 22 Magnum version will definitely get a rabid raccoon out of your 20 foot uncomfortable zone.

The .22 LR version has worked effectively to save lives that is the real test . It can be hidden like nothing else, like in the bottom of a double styrofoam coffee cup ... Or in a bathing suit worn into the ocean ... A upgrade to the square wood grips is a vast improvement for accuracy...

Ray Romano doing his thang. You go man!

This channel is going to get me through the Reset.

The mid-length Sidewinder NAA carries is a lot of fun, getting both .22 cylinders.

Believe it or not the NAA pistols are very high quality. They each have a different focus point. Note that those three were pretty close. They are accurate up to about 20 yards but you really need to practice and know where each one lands and adjust. Thumbs up if you daw hickock hit the gong with the 22wmr pug at full distance. Another thing to understand is that these little pices are louder than a 12 gauge. There are definitely better options but it certainly is better than nothing. Some 6 thousand through mine and just one single malfunction.

NAA makes a folding grip that is the ticket for concealing. It’s bigger than the original. I have one for a .22 mag that makes a huge difference. They also have a belt buckle that those minis fit in that are pretty sweet too

After I picked up a S&W500 I decided I needed the smallest revolver and picked up a NNA in .22LR (unfortunately the 22 short is not legal in California). When I tell people that the NNA is one of the scariest guns in my collection to shoot, they don't believe me until they shoot it! It's like lighting a firecracker in your open hand and waiting for it to go off!

I have mine in a necklace holster, and like it's larger counterparts it's a last ditch weapon and a fun conversation piece.

I added the optional folding handle to mine.......and it has two cylinders one of which is for .22 mag. And I put a rear dovetail sight on mine with JB Weld. Works for me!

I love your channel….

I just inherited one of these .22 shorts from Grandpappy. Found it in a shoe box. It’s a kick in the pants to shoot. Shoots Minute-of-Barn-Door. A little sketchy to load/unload.

I LOVE your show! I buy all the good ammo you showcase!

I have an older version of that little gun. It comes in a little steel ‘eyeglass’ type case. My biggest issue with the gun is getting the knuckle of my trigger finger near the cylinder gap!! I have rather large hands and it’s real easy to do if you’re not super careful. I’ve done it a couple of times and let me tell you it hurts!

My "Friend" has the belt buckle version. He found it in Grandmas stuff after she passed...right next to Mein Kampf, a patch from a uniform, and a picture dated 1943 - and something else that starts with a Lu.....

I got the LR version and it's a cool little piece there fun to play around with like a fidget

I have the LR one, I agree, its literally for point blank only, even at 1 yard you cant bullseye with it. I chronographed mine with Federal Punch 22LR, 809 fps

I’ve got the same revolver but in 22 magnum. I haven’t fired it yet but after watching you I expect it will beat the hell out of my hand.

Yes you answered all my questions.

Interesting video! I got the NAA 22 short, 22lr and the pug. The guns are just too neat not to own

Epic as usual. Ty! 🍌

Had one in .22 WMR. Nothing more concealable to be sure. But I eventually got rid of it. At a distance of about 3 feet, the point of impact was a foot high and left of point of aim. I noticed the end of the barrel was not cut square and shipped it back to NAA. I don’t recall if they rebarreled it or just squared it up, but when I got it back it was no better. I realize it’s really only good for an in-your-face encounter, but that was unacceptable. Bye-bye.

I had one of these in 22LR. I never had a problem with recoil. I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy I got with n rear sight. I wouldn't use it for defense if any other gun was available, but it is not worthless.

Keep in mind that the 22 has more kills attributed to it than any other handgun caliber. That little revolver isn’t meant to use at any range. They are meant for use if someone is right on top of you. Also consider the penetration. If if goes as deep as like a 9mm, you really have to be conscious of what beyond your target. One of the worst things that can happen is you may have a “justification” for use of deadly force but then your bullet hits an innocent person walking down the street. Now you have the legality of that. That being said, I still would recommend a 22 short for all the reasons just mentioned in this video.

Great video

Mine uses LR or Magnum depending on the cylinder used, also has the folding drip/holster. It is very hard to shot accurately for sure but It is still a cool piece.

The tiny handgun is for concealed last chance when your target close and shot placement is extremely important. They were never meant to gunfight with.

Wife bought one for snakes. It's wicked good with snack shot at about three feet. With Magnum slugs, it's impressive as hell. Knocks the eight inch plates over at seven feet. If you know how to use a single action it's much faster than he shows. We have guns, anything you want, but this one she can stuff in a holster when feeding the chickens, and it fits in a magazine holster perfectly. I have guns from the LCP to her Super Blackhawk, and we both carry this tiny thing in the yard whenever we go out. It does shoot six inches low at seven feet. And it's fun as hell.

I have a few of these NAA revolvers. Believe it or not, this 22 Short is the best shooter!! EASILY palm size groups @ 7 yards. But thats akin to most other hand guns shooting 50 yards.

My EDC is a 9mm pistol with two spare magazines. A Taurus 605 in an ankle rig, and a NAA "Pug"® in a crotch holster so Mr. Johnson doesn't get lonely.