my first mini - original Blackjack

[Crippler]

Hey everyone. I've been looking for a mini revolver or derringer for a while. Just a few days ago i went into my local pawn shop and they had one of each. I noticed the mini they had wasn't a typical one i'd seen online. I cruised the store while i googled on my phone, finding out that this cool, black model was a limited edition TALO Blackjack. For $210 ($235 out the door), I couldn't snooze on it! It was quite dusty and sorta showed its wear, but since i cleaned it up, it looks and feels great. The action is crisp and i like the quality craftsmanship. I only have a few firearms, but decided I want them all in black...so this rare score is just what i was looking for. I love the super short, ported barrel. I will probably take this bad boy and my Walther P22 to the range in the next few days and see how it goes. 

[Honky Tonk Man]

Welcome to the forum Crippler!  Sounds like you scored a nice mini.  Sure wouldn't mind seeing a picture or two of it.  Be patient with your posts, especially any with pictures.  They seem to take longer until you get off probation.
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[smokeless joe]

Welcome crippler. Nice find. Post some pics when you can. We love looking at NAA's

[Crippler]

Welcome crippler. Nice find. Post some pics when you can. We love looking at NAA's

one is pending in my original post, but i will also take more this week.

I may switch to the two-piece rubber grips, just to preserve the nice spade ones i have. hmmm

[pietro]

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Welcome to the board, Crippler !


This is my Blackjack....




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[Warthog]

Welcome Crippler!

Yes, post a picture of your new firearm when you are able, we love pix here.

[Gus1759]

Welcome Crippler, yes pictures please we love em.

[grayelky]

Crippler-
Welcome!I have one of the Black Jacks I carry. I like things that are not like everyone else's, and this certainly qualifies.

[franco22]

Welcome aboard Crippler. Nice score.

[top dog]

Crippler,
Welcome aboard.

Yes,by all means post a lot of photos,the reason is that most of us here cannot read so we have to look at pictures.

Just one mini?? That will change................................soon.

                                                            Top Dog

[Crippler]

haha. i want a Pug next 

[Bigbird48]

Crippler is your Black Jack the wood grips with black spade or the white pearl grips with spade???

[smokeless joe]

haha. i want a Pug next 

Excellent choice. My Pug is my favorite and most carried mini.

[Crippler]

Crippler is your Black Jack the wood grips with black spade or the white pearl grips with spade???

It's the first gen Blackjack -- so it is black with wood grips, with the spade engraved in them. Pics coming soon!

[Crippler]

trying a pic again...

[Bigbird48]

Thanks I' ve been looking for that one I have the pearl grip BJ but want the wood grips to complete the pair.
Good find for you

[Honky Tonk Man]

Really nice Crippler!  Thanks. 

[Crippler]

I ordered the two piece rubber grips and some boot grips, to see which I like more, or to swap in and out when I'm bored. lol.

I went by half a dozen pawn shops looking for another NAA mini. Saw an LR model and a Sidewinder, but outside of budget at $350 each. (Guess I did good on my Blackjack!)

The last pawn shop had a box of random gun and magazine holsters. I ended up finding a couple of things that (sorta) fit my magnum... $5 for each holster. One is a NAA brand, but I feel like it might be for LR frames or even Short frames... i dunno. Pics for yall that are more familiar with the dimensions. The tan one is a little snug, the black one is a little loose. I might modify the black one by sewing a new seam to tighten it up, maybe even remove the clip and the trigger guard strap since it's too big...

[smokeless joe]

She's puuurdy 

[Honky Tonk Man]

Hey Crippler, that tan holster looks a little small.  The black one looks like it covers the hammer with a strap at least.  If you want to go first class, give Rick's holsters at  Desertgunleather.com  a look.  You've probably seen his work on the forum.  He's a member here.  That good looking mini deserves some new clothes! 

[Uncle_Lee]

Nice pictures..