Finally got a mini

shanep0017 · October-03-21 23:10

Hi everyone,
I'm new so I figured I should make my first post here and tell you guys about my new (to me) mini. I was holding out for a magnum with the lr conversion cylinder but I got a hell of a deal on a 22lr mini and just couldn't pass it up. I took it out to the range Friday and I just can't believe how great these little revolvers are. I did as much research as I could before I went and I just gotta say I have no idea why these guns have this reputation of being inaccurate? I can see where it's tricky to figure out a sight picture at first but once you do it's pretty *** accurate. I wasn't anticipating joining this forum or I would've kept my target or at least took pictures but I still had to share my experience. At 10 feet out I was putting holes right where I wanted em, went out to 20 feet and they still seemed to go right where I wanted. I did take some advice I found lurking on here and ignored the front sight and lined up with the top strap instead and it worked extremely well. Whoever posted that before, thank you!!! Also, for as small as these are they're actually alot of fun to shoot especially once you find a way to grip it comfortably. My technique is to hold the grip with my right (strong) hand then put my left hand over it and pull the trigger with my left pointer finger. Not sure if it makes a difference or not but mine has the black rubber grips not the rosewood. They're not the same grips from the pug though they screw onto the sides like the rosewood. At first I was thinking it would be a fun range toy and a last ditch backup but after my range trip I really have a new appreciation for this little guy. I haven't got my ccw yet but I'm taking the class here in a couple weeks and I'm definitely going to be comfortable having this guy with me when I won't be able to carry anything bigger. These little revolvers are just awesome. Anyway, happy to be here guys!

smokeless joe · October-04-21 16:10

Welcome Shane. You are in good company here as we all think highly of these little gems.

Wumbey Goomba · October-04-21 16:10

Love a success story.

Bonga,Bonga shanep0017

PaducahMichael · October-04-21 17:10

Welcome, Shane - you'll find a lot of knowledgeable folks here and they are all willing to help you get more enjoyment out of your mini. Never be afraid to ask questions!

Boisesteve · October-04-21 17:10

Howdy Shane, welcome to the forum.
What Smokeless said.
Yep you now understand how to sight these little beauties: look down the flat of the top strap, put your front sight blade where you want to hit, and practice. Repeat. Repeat. It is not a target sight picture but it works and with practice becomes fast and accurate.
Another great thing about the mini is how customizable the grips are. Some like the original birds head type, some like rubber grips, or oversized grips, or folding, or full custom grips. All four of mine (one L/R frame, three mag framed) wear oversized grips, but that is me.
Practice, then come back and post your experiences (your first 15 posts are overseen, then you are free).
Steve from Boise

shanep0017 · October-04-21 22:10

Thanks everyone! I'm sure this sort of thing gets asked alot but how do you guys feel about 40 grain Mini Mags in your minis? I want to try the Federal Punch soon too but so far I like the mini mags the best. I know ShootingTheBulls YouTube video on mini ballistics said the 36 grain hollows performed better but it was said by a quite a few people that the particular batch seemed to be loaded hot, I believe they were some kind of special edition.

OV-1D · October-05-21 05:10

Greetings Shane welcome to the forum of the addicted .

pietro · October-05-21 06:10

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Welcome to the insanity, Shane - as it gives the best shooting results with a mini, I hold/fire mine the same way you do.

I have had rubber birdshead grips for a long time, but recently mounted aged stag grips, when NAA made them available for sale.

Doc Holliday · October-05-21 12:10

My Wasp wears the real Stag Grips also. Though mine do not look aged like yours. Must be different grips, though mine are from NAA. Yours look better.
Oh well, maybe I will take them off and soak them in tea. Would not want to mess them up though. Too darned expensive. Any opinions or cautions? By the way does anybody else get ticked off by the way forum software handles contractions and special characters? I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time cleaning up after this added attraction!
Doc Holliday

Texduk3 · October-05-21 14:10

Welcome Shane, its a truely SMALL World !!

smokeless joe · October-05-21 15:10

Quote from: Texduk3 on October-05-21 14:10
Welcome Shane, its a truely SMALL World !!

I see what you did there

Canoeal · October-05-21 16:10

Welcome! Mine wear self made wood. Hope to get back to shooting soon.

mainstreet · October-05-21 19:10

I put stag horn grips on my black widow.

OV-1D · October-06-21 05:10

Unc_Lee's , I know now just what your thinking while sipping your coffee , it sure seems better with pictures .

top dog · October-06-21 07:10

Shane,
Welcome to the forum.

Ummm,so you now have a mini.......when are you going to get the next one??? They tend to multiply especially if you take Uncle Lee's advice and store them in showboxes. They multiply faster that way.

Top Dog

northwoodneil · October-06-21 14:10

Welcome. When are you getting your next one? They get lonely if you just have one.

Doc Holliday · October-07-21 07:10

Very nice grips everyone, especially the handmade wooden ones. The Stag on the Black Widow are good looking too. Wish I still had those woodworking skills but at 74 a bit shaky on detail work. I did manage to get the aged stag look on my Wasp grips. Old English just wiped off, but I decided to soak them in coffee for a few hours and this was the result. I am very pleased with how they turned out. I may put a little clear finish on them but have not decided yet. However, my wife suggested some paste wax instead of clear finish, as it would not only be easily renewable and not too shiny, which might tend to make the real stag look like cheap plastic. My wife is an accomplished woodworker and design artist also, and blessed with an eye to design not to mention being able to see the finished object in her mind as if it were physically in front of her. So I believe I will follow her suggestion. Now, how long since I have waxed a car and if I can find it, is the Turtle Wax still good? LOL!
Cheers,
Doc Holliday

Uncle_Lee · October-07-21 07:10

Quote from: OV-1D on October-06-21 05:10
Unc_Lee's , I know now just what your thinking while sipping your coffee , it sure seems better with pictures .

Oh YES, this thread makes the coffee go down smooth.

It did need some "Rick" leather.

OH YES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Welcome Shane...

smokeless joe · October-07-21 07:10

Quote from: uncle_lee on October-07-21 07:10
Quote from: OV-1D on October-06-21 05:10
Unc_Lee's , I know now just what your thinking while sipping your coffee , it sure seems better with pictures .

Oh YES, this thread makes the coffee go down smooth.

It did need some "Rick" leather.

OH YES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Welcome Shane...

I can help with that unc

Uncle_Lee · October-07-21 07:10

Thank You Joe.
Nothing better than "Rick's" leather.

Doc Holliday · October-07-21 11:10

Me too!
Heres one Rick made for my CCH Mini.
Cheers,
Doc Holliday

northwoodneil · October-07-21 15:10

Doc, that's one nice looking wasp. One more to add to my want list.

Doc Holliday · October-08-21 17:10

Thanks,
I like it better now that I got my self aged stags on it! Could not stand the Rubber grips that came on it stock. And I paid $70 for the stags that looked like crap next to aged stag. So I just had to do it myself! LOL! You will love the Wasp though, it is just a really nice looking mini revolver, one of the best looking that NAA makes. Of course I also love my CCH Mini and my Ranger II..etc!
Cheers,
Doc Holliday

shanep0017 · October-09-21 21:10

I'm not too sure when I'll be in the market for another one to be honest, that'll be a ways away. When I do I'll probably go with a sidewinder. I'm definitely thinking .357 mag next

shanep0017 · October-13-21 00:10

I think I got the pic down to size finally! Anyway this is it here

Uncle_Lee · October-14-21 05:10

Very nice Shane.
Now, through pictures, show how she/he progresses through life.
Also show us pictures of the next one you get and the next and the next.

OV-1D · October-14-21 08:10

Another fine mini size , not many have been shown seem to be hard to get I presume .

shanep0017 · October-15-21 20:10

To be honest I see em everywhere at least at the local stores here in Ohio. I was dead set on one for a long time but just couldn't do it with pandemic pricing. I kept waiting to find a deal on one and eventually my patience paid off. It's not exactly the one I wanted but dammit if it's not the one I needed lol