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Started by pete_on_the_coast, July-29-14 15:07

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pete_on_the_coast

July-29-14 15:07
I saw my first sidewinder today at a local gun store here on the Georgia coast, priced at $455 incl both cylinders.   Also saw one on Bud's website, leading me to conclude that production has caught up with demand.   That said, actually holding a SW in my hand prompted me to wonder whether it's overpriced.   For the "mission" of an NAA mini- ultimate portability for emergency use at close range - is it really worth twice the cost of the older minis?  Also, I wonder if longer barrels on the SW might be closer to the market now?   Opinions appreciated.

INDY45

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July-29-14 16:07
Pete, My local gun store has the sidewinder 22 mag 1 cylinder for $330.00 and have not seen the 2 cylinder in any stores yet so not sure of a price on that one.


Indy

OV-1D

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July-29-14 16:07
With the basic NAA's ... cylinder switch out is simpler (even loading in my opinion) also and prices are mid to upper 200 's maybe low 300's with both cylinders which I feel is a much better deal . I try not to buy hype but collectors are a different breed .  :)  :) .
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

cfsharry

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July-29-14 19:07
Seeing as NAA list for a Sidewinder with both cylinders is $419 I believe that dealer is pricing aggressively.
My personal opinion is, for the purpose these little guns are best used, you would be better served by the standard Mini.  Better price and just as effective.

grayelky

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July-29-14 19:07
I happen to agree with your assessment regarding the SW as a carry weapon. The standard mini has a little sleeker, trimmer and a little more convenient to carry. As a plinker, the SW is handier to reload. At $455, I suspect that dealer is dreaming. For my $.02, it is not worth that much.
Guns are a lot like parachutes:

"If you need one and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again"

cwlongshot

#5
July-30-14 04:07
One of my local dealers has one for 400.

I just don't like it that much. ::).

CW

JRobyn

#6
July-30-14 06:07
My dear wife was DETERMINED to get me one last Christmas.  She was successful, but it took $600 (both cylinders) to a rapist (er, "entrepreneur") on GunBroker.

- Jay

OV-1D

#7
July-30-14 10:07
  OUCH ! ! !  ::)
TO ARMS , TO ARMS the liberal socialists are coming . Load and prime your weapons . Don't shoot till you see their UN patches or the Obama bumper stickers , literally . And shoot any politician that says he wants to help you or us .

G50AE

#8
July-30-14 22:07
Quote from: cfsharry on July-29-14 19:07
Seeing as NAA list for a Sidewinder with both cylinders is $419 I believe that dealer is pricing aggressively.
My personal opinion is, for the purpose these little guns are best used, you would be better served by the standard Mini.  Better price and just as effective.

But the sidewinder is more "tactical" than the standard Mini.  8)

Uncle_Lee

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July-31-14 04:07
Isn't it nice to have a wife like that?
That statement wasn't meant to be funny.
She is a keeper.
God, Country, & Flag

LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

JRobyn

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July-31-14 08:07
Amen, brother, that is the truth.  I count my blessings every day.  Sometimes, I count my ammo stash too.

- Jay
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