HI from NH looking for first NAA

[Warthog]

When was the 17HMR BW available?

I can't remember.  I know there are folks here who will know so stay tuned for a more knowledgable collector.

They stopped making them because the round was too fast and they couldn't keep them from tumbling once they left the barrel.  Happens on this one, Black Widows and other sizes so they decided they weren't a good round to use anymore.  So far it seems to work well in my MiniMaster, 4" bbl, but I will see when I take the MiniMaster to the range soon.

So far this (below w/oversized NAA rubber grip) revolver hasn't been bad but I guess I will see soon how it is doing as I plan on bringing to the range soon.

[Canoeal]

From what I can find the BW and Mini Master were available  in .17 HMRas early as 2003, the Mini was started in 2005. It appears they are all gone from new stock by 2008.

[autofull]

as usual yer all correct but i love my pugs with front pocket carry. two cylinders of course. when i want to go target shooting i just take a full size 22 revolver. yer not supposed to shoot the bad guy at 25 yards. i do not want to explain to the jury how i brought her up and lined up the sights and pulled the trigger. fer me, they are belly guns. now, do not become angry at me for this, i enjoy hitting my target when plinking and ya can with all the naa revolvers but how far can ya get away with a defense situation in a shooting. just my thoughts on this after over 40yrs of legal carry.   kevin.

[Texduk3]

welcome keith 
welcome to the forum
have a BW  fixed sights  2 cylinder with a  pocket ric J holster
and a 1 5/8 2 cylinders w a NAA pocket holster

BW is a great choice

[cbl51]

as usual yer all correct but i love my pugs with front pocket carry. two cylinders of course. when i want to go target shooting i just take a full size 22 revolver. yer not supposed to shoot the bad guy at 25 yards. i do not want to explain to the jury how i brought her up and lined up the sights and pulled the trigger. fer me, they are belly guns. now, do not become angry at me for this, i enjoy hitting my target when plinking and ya can with all the naa revolvers but how far can ya get away with a defense situation in a shooting. just my thoughts on this after over 40yrs of legal carry.   kevin.

Totally agree with this. Any action you take has to be articulated in court, and I can't imagine how to articulate how a bad guy was an immediate danger to me at 25 yards. Before any action is taken, the most dangerous tool has to be brought into play; the brain.

There's range guns that can reach out there;

Then there's a little something for the pocket for those close encounters of the ugly kind;

[Ruger]

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . fer me, they are belly guns. . . . . . . . . . .

I agree.  I, too, enjoy shooting my minis at the range, but if it has to come out of my pocket, it is because I was a lousy shot with my 9mm and the bad guy is on me or standing over me.  Last resort kind of thing.  And I also agree; pulling the trigger has to be when I know I, or my family, is going to die unless I do something. 

I have always said, the best defense is the Mr. Miyagi defense; "No be There".  So I keep situationally aware and try my best to stay out of circumstances that may be questionable.  I know that is not always possible; that is why I still have my EDC stuff.

[Bj]

Thanks for the replies about the 17 HMR.

[Canoeal]

No Problem.

[keithd]

You'll be very happy with the BW.
What part of NH you from???

Just ordered Black Widow NAA_BWC   

RogueTS1   if I find the BW to be a little big I will just have to order the Pug next

Conway MT Washington Valley as posted back in post #17 I think

[Bigbird48]

Sorry Keith I must of missed it. That area is one of my most favorite places to ride my bike . Can't tell you how many trips over the Kanc I've made, more then most I'm sure, or the ride up to Cathedral Ledge, certainly ranks as one of the most beautiful spots to visit.

[keithd]

Sorry Keith I must of missed it. That area is one of my most favorite places to ride my bike . Can't tell you how many trips over the Kanc I've made, more then most I'm sure, or the ride up to Cathedral Ledge, certainly ranks as one of the most beautiful spots to visit.

Yes very blessed to live in such a beautiful part of our country. I ride my motorcycles over those same areas as just a quick evening ride. I also ride them year round on my Ural sidecar rig.
A friend works for the Bangor Daily News so he post many of our rides
Here is one of our best rides camping in a blizzard

http://bennetttheredonethat.bangordailynews.com/2013/02/motorcycle-camping-in-the-blizzard/

[Bigbird48]

Thats awesome. I'm on 2 wheels but got caught in the snow a few times. I road year round but always had to wait till the roads where clear. Worked 2nd shift 12 miles to work. Weather man says no snow tonight and I come out of work at 11pm to find 2 inchs and snowing. Whats a fellow to do . I ride home feet on the ground 5 mph LOL .Whem I'm back in NH I'd like to meet up for a ride or at least a lunch

[keithd]

Thats awesome. I'm on 2 wheels but got caught in the snow a few times. I road year round but always had to wait till the roads where clear. Worked 2nd shift 12 miles to work. Weather man says no snow tonight and I come out of work at 11pm to find 2 inchs and snowing. Whats a fellow to do . I ride home feet on the ground 5 mph LOL .Whem I'm back in NH I'd like to meet up for a ride or at least a lunch

Certainly been in that situation as well. My Ural is apart for cancer issues riding 5 winters were hard on her, soda blast and a little body work and be will be back. I am down to just my Versys 650 right now. Let me know when your up this way.

My BW arrived yesterday now I just have to make time to run over to pick her up.  arhggg work keeps getting in the way of my having fun

[Bigbird48]

Hopefully next summer sometime I'll let ya know 

Thats awesome. I'm on 2 wheels but got caught in the snow a few times. I road year round but always had to wait till the roads where clear. Worked 2nd shift 12 miles to work. Weather man says no snow tonight and I come out of work at 11pm to find 2 inchs and snowing. Whats a fellow to do . I ride home feet on the ground 5 mph LOL .Whem I'm back in NH I'd like to meet up for a ride or at least a lunch

Certainly been in that situation as well. My Ural is apart for cancer issues riding 5 winters were hard on her, soda blast and a little body work and be will be back. I am down to just my Versys 650 right now. Let me know when your up this way.

My BW arrived yesterday now I just have to make time to run over to pick her up.  arhggg work keeps getting in the way of my having fun