Sidewinder vs. BW Grip-ability

[pete_on_the_coast]

Hi guys, I'd appreciate some input from those who have experience with both guns.

I've been waiting to buy my first NAA - the Sidewinder but with a longer barrel, minimum I think of 2.5".

However, from the photos I wonder if the grip of the SW is as good as the BW feels (at least to me)?   If not, can the SW accept modification to achieve BW-type feel?

Thanks in advance for all opinions.

[ikoiko]

You can put Black widow grips on the Side Winder.
As to how the SW grips feel, nothing like the oversized BW grips.

FYI , any magnum grips will fit any magnum framed NAA gun.

[bleak_window]

Yes, the Sidewinder uses the same Magnum frame as the BW, so any magnum grips will fit.  I think the BW has the best of the NAA grips, and there are plenty of aftermarket choices, too.

[pete_on_the_coast]

Thanks for the info, guys.   My thinking was that if the SW could not have the same grip as the BW, I might just go with the BW.   But now I guess I'll wait for the longer SW.   Wish I knew how long that wait will be  . . . . .

[Dinadan]

Pete - if I were you I would go ahead and get a BW or Sheriff, which has a 2 1/2" Barrel. In another thread Sandy is quoted as saying that we are in a manufacturing frenzy, attempting to address the extraordinary backlog that we (and others) are enjoying. I am planning to buy at least one more Sidwinder when it is available with a 2" to 3" barrel, but if NAA cannot keep up with current orders it could be a while before we see a new Siewinder model.

[pete_on_the_coast]

Dinadan - I thought I read somewhere that Sandy said he expected production of the longer SWs to begin in the first quarter (of 2012?).

No April soapbox, yet  . . . . maybe he'll mention it.