NAA .22 Black Widow vs Folding Grip

[JimDandy]

The local Gun Dealer showed me the North American Arms .22 Mini Revolver the other day. Didn't think much of it at the time but then did a little research and now I think I'm hooked.

What originally got me was the optional folding "Holster Grip" Looks VERY handy. But then my buddy showed me his Black Widow. The grip on it is a bit larger than the other models, and that makes it comfortable for me to hold.

So I was hoping there might be someone out there that had experience with both models. I was wondering if you can "flip" the Holster Grip open like a knife? Or if it just adds another step that makes it not as quick to draw and fire?

[rotor]

Or if you want a real pocket gun get a Kel-Tec p32 in .32ACP.

[JimDandy]

I already have an M&P Bodyguard .380 and it fits well in my front pocket. Was more interested in a .22LR for plinking and for occasional carry.

Any suggestions for other .22LRs are welcome though. Thanks. But it can't be too pricey... Like low $300s or less.

[J.R.@A&M]

The local Gun Dealer showed me the North American Arms .22 Mini Revolver the other day. Didn't think much of it at the time but then did a little research and now I think I'm hooked.

What originally got me was the optional folding "Holster Grip" Looks VERY handy. But then my buddy showed me his Black Widow. The grip on it is a bit larger than the other models, and that makes it comfortable for me to hold.

So I was hoping there might be someone out there that had experience with both models. I was wondering if you can "flip" the Holster Grip open like a knife? Or if it just adds another step that makes it not as quick to draw and fire?

I have the second type of grips on my Pug. Makes it easier to grip, not that it improves my poor accuracy with it. As a result, I rarely carry it anymore.

[C-dub]

These are cool. I actually have one of these revolvers. It is one of the firearms my dad left me. Definitely going to have to check these out.

[JimDandy]

Yeah, I get the feeling that the "Holster Grip" is a cool looking option, but the Black Widow seems more usable.

I dropped my friend's BW into my pocket and it practically disappeared. Very cool.

[Zombified]

Take a look at the sidewinder. Same idea as pug, but cylinder works more like a regular revolver. I have both the folder and black widow. They both have sat in my safe since the novelty wore off. Maybe if I had a holster for the black widow I would use it more often.

[JimDandy]

I like the sidewinder, but with adding the larger grip, it comes in at about $375. So that is a little high for me on this type of gun. but it is nice!

You already have a holster... your front pocket!

[Zombified]

You already have a holster... your front pocket!

My pockets have too much stuff in them already.

[Zombified]

Rob72

I'm not sure if you're being serious, but it's really not necessary for you to go through the trouble. I appreciate the offer, but I really have no intention of carrying my NAA revolvers.

There are some pretty cool holsters on ebay though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NAA-Black-Wido ... :rk:3:pf:0