If you could have only one mini

Rigemortis · March-04-18 22:03

If you could have only one mini...
Which would you keep?
I think I might go black widow because of the barrel length. It still seems like a good pocket peice. I would want night sights.

Part of me wants to say classic 22 lr though. Because being a mini it is that much more concealable...and pairs with high velocity it seems tough enough.

Size if a big factor for me and I would like to use mine when I don't feel I could conceal my edc.

That being said. I'm on the fence.

What do you think?

It's too bad people aren't milling and installing night sights in there minis. We need a good machinist on this forum. I have been trying to get my machinist friend interested...he just doesn't have the bug.

smokeless joe · March-05-18 04:03

I think I would keep my Pug. It's my most carried mini and I feel strange when I don't have it with me.

Uncle_Lee · March-05-18 04:03

Tough one to choose.
You have 6 kids and are told to give up 5 of them.
Which one would you eat supper with this evening??

To Old To Run · March-05-18 05:03

The one I have in my pocket right now, 22lr a with folding grip.
I only have the one. easy decision for me.

grayelky · March-05-18 05:03

Very possibly my Bug Out, or my 1 5/8 Wasp. Or my BW. Then, my 1 1/8 Black Jack conceals nicely in the dark. Hmmm, I've had my 1 1/8 LR since '76 or '77, and it is fully engraved. WAIT A MINUTE! I DONT LIVE IN COMMIFORNIA! I'm keeping them all!

smokeless joe · March-05-18 06:03

Quote from: grayelky on March-05-18 05:03
Very possibly my Bug Out, or my 1 5/8 Wasp. Or my BW. Then, my 1 1/8 Black Jack conceals nicely in the dark. Hmmm, I've had my 1 1/8 LR since '76 or '77, and it is fully engraved. WAIT A MINUTE! I DONT LIVE IN COMMIFORNIA! I'm keeping them all!

Good call. I don't live in Kalifornia either. I'm changing my answer

rattlehead · March-05-18 07:03

Pug.

Bigbird48 · March-05-18 08:03

My BW for sure but I'm thinking Bugout would also work

franco22 · March-05-18 08:03

Sidewinder.

1953f350 · March-05-18 09:03

Original NAA Mini mag 1 1/8 with push / pull pin. Beats all the other styles Hands Down IMHO! One Spanish Fork, One Wasp, One Ported, One Two-Tone, & Nine Black Jacks. Take Your Pick!

linux_author · March-05-18 10:03

Sidewinder - perfect for me.

willie
on the Gulf of Mexico

Ruger · March-05-18 10:03

Put me in the Sidewinder group.

45flint · March-05-18 10:03

Sidewinder without question, there is a reason swing out cylinders dominate pistols.

swolf · March-05-18 10:03

Black Widow with conversion cylinders! I've used it to get grouse for supper, assasinate trespassing squirrels, elimate destructive Rodents Of Unusual Size (R.O.U.S.es, for you Princess Bride fans), teach the neighbor girls to shoot, plink politely with powderless ammo, pass my CC permit class, provide magnum protgection on road trips, and fire for fun. All this economically and cheaply, even during the ammo drought. It has the heft that even big bore handgunners respect, and the grip size big handers can grip.

David Culp · March-05-18 10:03

Well I can't have just one, need two so I have one in each front pocket. Well maybe three so I can also have one in breast pocket in my jacket.

First for me is currently sidewinder.

Once I shoot my pair of ranger twos and they work perfectly when I do they will be my new front pocket carries.

RogueTS1 · March-05-18 13:03

I would be keeping them all. You would have to pry them from my cold dead fingers but ........................ the last one would be the Pug.

seak · March-05-18 13:03

BW with both cylinders.Mepro nightsight shotgun bead is easy to install

Rigemortis · March-05-18 14:03

Are you talking about the mepro that glues on top of the shotgun sight bead?

lefty dude · March-05-18 15:03

My Wasp, with the 22 mag, cylinder. Just a cool looking piece, and accurate too. I guess I like low cut sights.

autofull · March-05-18 16:03

me, pug with 22lr conversion cylinder. why, because i like it. my two. kevin.

Texduk3 · March-05-18 16:03

My 1 5/8 .22mag. EDC 2 yrs

PaducahMichael · March-05-18 16:03

Magnum Buntline - because it is a thing of beauty!

Uncle Fatso · March-05-18 19:03

My Black Widow. Or my 4"Mini Master. I can't pick.

Dinadan · March-05-18 20:03

For me it would be my 2.5" Sidewinder. I would hate to have to choose just one.

Actually I would hate to have to choose just one to carry on an outing. Today when I was kayaking I had my 2.5' Sidewinder in my hip pocket, my 3' Earl in my concealment vest, and I stuck my 1' Sidewinder in my dry box just in case. I cannot settle for one on one day!

Jessica Jarvis · March-05-18 20:03

Quote from: Rigemortis on March-04-18 22:03
If you could have only one mini...
Which would you keep?
I think I might go black widow because of the barrel length. It still seems like a good pocket peice. I would want night sights.

Part of me wants to say classic 22 lr though. Because being a mini it is that much more concealable...and pairs with high velocity it seems tough enough.

Size if a big factor for me and I would like to use mine when I don't feel I could conceal my edc.

That being said. I'm on the fence.

What do you think?

It's too bad people aren't milling and installing night sights in there minis. We need a good machinist on this forum. I have been trying to get my machinist friend interested...he just doesn't have the bug.

Small insider hint... We are currently visiting the idea of XS night sights as an option for the Black Widow and Mini Master!!

The customers have spoken, and NAA is listening!!

Hopefully, if all goes well, in about 6-8 months we will have what everyone has been looking for!!

Hope all is well with everyone!!
Jessica Jarvis

seaotter · March-05-18 20:03

As much as I love and appreciate my BW, if I could only keep one mini it would be my original short barrel 23lr. Why? Because I have other firearms that fill the pocket pistol role. The 22 Lr is unique in that it can be concealed almost anywhere. It and the 22 shorty are the most concealable practical firearms in existence. Nothing else can really take their place.

seak · March-06-18 01:03

Talking about threaded shotgun bead. Cut blade from BW front sight and retap hole in base to 6-48

Uncle_Lee · March-06-18 04:03

Thank You Jessica,
A lot of folks have been wishing for that sight.

Rigemortis · March-06-18 06:03

I would really like to see those sights come out too.

smokeless joe · March-06-18 06:03

Thanks for the heads up young lady. I'd probably swap my sights out for a set of those.

WECSOG · March-06-18 10:03

Black Widow. Second choice, Super Companion.

Rick_Jorgenson · March-06-18 15:03

The Mini Master has really become a favorite of mine........ but,

I still carry the Black Widows the most.

RangerJim · March-06-18 18:03

Well ... I was going to say my Pug. But after Jessica's comments, I have to go with a BW with XS Sights! Thanks, Jessica!

Mickey · March-07-18 18:03

Pug w/XS Sights. Will add 22lr conversion cylinder this summer on road trip.

grayelky · March-11-18 06:03

Well, with Mrs Jessica's Post, I now have to start planning on buying 2 more: another BW and another Mini Master! At least I have time to save up the cash.