got a new mini

seeker · October-06-13 05:10

Did,nt go looking for a ported or even a blackjack, but after holding it I could not resist.

seeker · October-06-13 05:10

Another pic.

Uncle_Lee · October-06-13 06:10

I think the Blackjack II is better looking than the Blackjack I.
I like the longer barrel and the grips better.

JES14352 · October-06-13 08:10

Saw one at my local gun shop Friday , very temping.

grayelky · October-06-13 20:10

First, congrats on your inability to resist. I suspect you (and your bride) are getting accustomed to it by now, huh?

I have one of the first batch with the shorter barrel and wood grips. I prefer the longer barrel, and I think the white grips look better.

mouselvr · October-07-13 12:10

Looks great, congrats!!!

jw1128 · October-09-13 11:10

I wish I could find one of those.

seeker · October-20-13 19:10

Was wondering the a LGS today and found another one $263.00 after tax and background check fee,
But not bad both cylinders, and it goes great with the neck holster,
Holster made by our own patriot Joe,

seeker · October-20-13 19:10

Another with her all snugged up for the night.

phil7153 · October-20-13 22:10

Just an FYI, you should never leave your gun in a leather holster (minus when you are carrying it, obviously). Leather acts like a wick for all moisture, especially humidity and sweat, so when you leave it in the leather holster for a long period of time it can and will ruin a gun... quickly.

seeker · October-20-13 22:10

Thanks for the concern Phil, but it was holstered only for the photo, althrough I,m not a big believer in holster damage if you take care of your weapon, my old Ruger sp101 stayed in leather 10 to 12 hours seven days a week I only took it out when I went to bed and looked no worse than my other stainless guns, just rubbed it down with oil wipes nightly.

OV-1D · October-21-13 02:10

Quote from: phil7153 on October-20-13 22:10
Just an FYI, you should never leave your gun in a leather holster (minus when you are carrying it, obviously). Leather acts like a wick for all moisture, especially humidity and sweat, so when you leave it in the leather holster for a long period of time it can and will ruin a gun... quickly.

Proper fondling illiminates that ..................... an oiled holster is a happy holster which in turn makes your gun smile and smile , doesn't hurt the pocket change either .

Goatpacker · October-21-13 07:10

Quote from: phil7153 on October-20-13 22:10
Just an FYI, you should never leave your gun in a leather holster (minus when you are carrying it, obviously). Leather acts like a wick for all moisture, especially humidity and sweat, so when you leave it in the leather holster for a long period of time it can and will ruin a gun... quickly.

This is prob a good idea. Thing is though a gun can rust Anywhere! They must be checked and oiled regularly. I have a Ruger Single Six that has lived in its leather holster for 35 years and it has never rusted, not even the spots where the finish is worn and it is Blue! The only place where I have had a gun rust is in those damned foam lined hard cases. The foam seems to suck the oil right off a gun! Never leave one in one of those things! They can rust one over night. Extra care and close watch needs to be given to guns with the Matte Black finish!!!

I know oil for the most part is not good for leather, unless it is an oils designed for leather. But my opinion is that a holster is to be used to carry and protect a gun! If the oil from the gun damages the holster then just get another holster! Better than useing a dry holster and having to get a new gun!!!
Just my opinion of course!!!

phil7153 · October-21-13 13:10

Of course proper gun care will reduce, if not eliminate a rusting problem. But it is just good practice to take the gun out of the leather holster and wipe it down before going to bed. Here in Texas where the humidity is like a dog breathing on you, I have seen guns left in a leather holster for just one night that has starting spotting with rust (not mine of course). I have been working with leather, making sheaths and various holsters for awhile, and have seen all sort of mishaps from a lack of care.

For the inside of my holsters, I apply EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) then I seal that with a homemade waterproofing finish. It prevents (or extremely limits) moisture from contacting the firearm, while also making for a smooth draw.

Just my two cents, everyone has their own way of maintaining their guns. Happy shooting.

Goatpacker · October-21-13 13:10

Lived in Texas all my life (so far anyway)!!! I'm 50 now but have only owned and maintained guns for about 44 years though!!!!

Uncle_Lee · October-21-13 16:10

Quote from: phil7153 on October-21-13 13:10
Of course proper gun care will reduce, if not eliminate a rusting problem. But it is just good practice to take the gun out of the leather holster and wipe it down before going to bed. Here in Texas where the humidity is like a dog breathing on you, I have seen guns left in a leather holster for just one night that has starting spotting with rust (not mine of course). I have been working with leather, making sheaths and various holsters for awhile, and have seen all sort of mishaps from a lack of care.

For the inside of my holsters, I apply EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) then I seal that with a homemade waterproofing finish. It prevents (or extremely limits) moisture from contacting the firearm, while also making for a smooth draw.

Just my two cents, everyone has their own way of maintaining their guns. Happy shooting.

Hey Phil,
They are your guns & it is your leather.
Do with it as you wish.

Your way sounds good to me.
I am going to try the Olive Oil.

phil7153 · October-21-13 17:10

Quote from: uncle_lee on October-21-13 16:10
Quote from: phil7153 on October-21-13 13:10
Of course proper gun care will reduce, if not eliminate a rusting problem. But it is just good practice to take the gun out of the leather holster and wipe it down before going to bed. Here in Texas where the humidity is like a dog breathing on you, I have seen guns left in a leather holster for just one night that has starting spotting with rust (not mine of course). I have been working with leather, making sheaths and various holsters for awhile, and have seen all sort of mishaps from a lack of care.

For the inside of my holsters, I apply EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) then I seal that with a homemade waterproofing finish. It prevents (or extremely limits) moisture from contacting the firearm, while also making for a smooth draw.

Just my two cents, everyone has their own way of maintaining their guns. Happy shooting.

Hey Phil,
They are your guns & it is your leather.
Do with it as you wish.

Your way sounds good to me.
I am going to try the Olive Oil.

Just make sure to put on a very light coat and rub it in with a paper towel of sorts, let that dry and follow up with repeated coats if needed.

Also if you want to go for a commercial route, you can get neatsfoot oil. It works great, but will darken your leather. EVOO doesn't change color all that much (barely noticeable, if any).

OV-1D · October-21-13 17:10

Never thought of olive oil (virgin of course) less acid . You never had any problems with it in that manner of acid content on metal ? Be careful of paper towels they do micro scratch surfaces best to use terrycloth or eyeglass cleaning type of cloths . Happy trails .

phil7153 · October-21-13 18:10

Quote from: OV-1D on October-21-13 17:10
Never thought of olive oil (virgin of course) less acid . You never had any problems with it in that manner of acid content on metal ? Be careful of paper towels they do micro scratch surfaces best to use terrycloth or eyeglass cleaning type of cloths . Happy trails .

Well when you make holsters (or when holsters are made) to form the leather you have to get it wet (wet-forming, or casing) and when leather gets wet it pulls a lot of the natural oils out, so most of the time oiling is required. When the oil mixes with the tannins in the leather, the acidity levels are so insignificant, there will be no harm done to the metal.

Leather workers have been using evoo to oil their work for the majority of its lifetime with no problems, if it helps ease some people.

That being said, while a final finish is not "necessary", it is good practice to put a finish of your choice after oiling. I use mop and glo (50/50 to water).

Sorry for the thread hijack... Back on to topic, is there really any added performance to the porting with such a small barrel? Or is it more for "show".

grayelky · October-21-13 19:10

I used to think the ports on the minis were more for gimmick than anything else. Then I shot one, a Black Jack, 1 1/8 barrel. There is definitely less muzzle flip.

seeker · October-22-13 04:10

I always thought the porting on a 22 was useless but it does lessen the the recoil as Grayelky said,
but I still would hate to shoot it at night the upwards flame would be blinding.
P.S thanks for the tip about the olive oil Phil I,ll try that anything that may help I,m all for it.

MR_22 · October-22-13 15:10

That's pretty sweet, Seeker! (Did you read the book or watch the movie _The Host_? If not, nevermind!

)

That's one of the very few Talo special edition NAA's that I don't have.

grayelky · October-22-13 20:10

What little shooting I have done with the ported mini in darkened conditions, I did not find it disconcerting. I would like to do more before I cast a "not an issue" vote, though.

jw1128 · October-23-13 17:10

Anyone know how many blackjack IIs will be made? I know the Blackjack was a limited edition.

MR_22 · October-23-13 17:10

Quote from: jw1128 on October-23-13 17:10
Anyone know how many blackjack IIs will be made? I know the Blackjack was a limited edition.

There were 1500 Blackjacks (a high number compared to other NAA Talo's). The Blackjack II is not listed on the Talo website, though. I would guess it would be comparable, though.

See: http://www.taloinc.com/north_american_arms.htm

Oh here we go: 1200, from the home page at the below link:

http://www.taloinc.com

magnum_mike · October-27-13 18:10

nice find, congrats on your purchase! no one around here stocks anything but the plain name models. prob a good thing our I would own more than 3, lol.

TXpug · October-31-13 00:10

Nice, I have one also. I really wanted the original Blackjack but those are hard to find. It's on my wish list,I keep the money aside to buy one on site.