New excuses to buy revolvers! (I mean legitimate reasons.)

[warrnan]

So this week I am heartsick.  I had to send back my cherished Sidewinder to get some strange chips on the side of the cylinder fixed. (The timing is off??) not really sure why this would happen. They were keeping me from chambering rounds on 2 chambers. So for a few days now my pocket has been A) overstuffed with a 380 and holster in my dress pants or B) empty.

I thought I should share a good excuse for buying a new gun: back up gun if your favorite is lost, damaged, or otherwise uncarryable. 2 is 1. 1 is none right??

Let's share our legitimate and/or humorous reasons for buying revolvers! Haha
And also what would you reccomend to someone who already has a sidewinder with a pug grip?

[pvq]

A PUG!

[warrnan]

I was originally torn between the pug and the sidewinder.

Do you think the sights on the pug are a big help for accuracy and quick acquisition?

[pvq]

I think the Pug sights are dramatically better than those on the Sidewinder, but having said that at the distances that this gun is practically deployed at, I don't know how much that matters. If you're going to use the sights, then the answer to your question is a resounding YES!

[PaPa K]

My Pug goes everywhere, the sidewinder is great but she stays warm in the safe more often. Thinking of having the Pug fitted for a second mag cylinder for quicker reloads.

[coppertop]

Reasons to buy another NAA Mini...

It's a day that ends in "day"?
Because your wife said not to.
You have a birthday coming up this year?
Christmas is always just around the corner?
You woke up on the right side of the bed?
You have more than one pocket?

As to which NAA Mini to buy next...

I'd go for the standard 1 5/8th Magnum or the Pug.

But then againe... can you go wrong with any of the NAA Minis?

[warrnan]

Hahahahah. I have more than one pocket. Lol.

[CavScout]

1) Get chummy with their parent(s)... find out what they used to get desired results! 

2) Always works... by them a gift that costs twice as much as your self-gift! 

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If the "chips" you referenced were burrs at either 12 o'clock, or 6 o'clock inner edge of the chamber(s)... that is typically the result of dry firing a rimfire.

By definition a rimfire functions by partially collapsing the rim that is filled with a priming compound... think "cap".

Many rimfire firing pins/hammers can travel more than the rim thickness, and will peen the inner ridge of the chamber, creating a burr that projects into the chamber opening.

Given the fact that most rimfire cases are straight wall, at least near the rim, they will not be able to seat in a chamber with a reduction in chamber diameter.

Same issue if the chambers build up residue from blow-by... loading and unloading can get increasing tightness... to the point that finger pressure is not enough to accomplish the task.

If that occurs, it is better to reach for a dry bore brush, than a mallet! 

[cwlongshot]

A PUG!

YUP!

[Uncle_Lee]

excuses to buy revolvers! (I mean legitimate reasons.)

Cause I want another pair of them.......
That's the only excuse I have/need.....

[warrnan]

The funny thing about these chamber damages is that it's in the 10:30 position on the same level as the extractor star and safety notches. The hammer should be nowhere near this as it should be striking lower in the chamber face were the round sits. I was dry firing but I had spent cases in the chamber to take the hit.

If it had been live fire it would have failed to shoot repeatedly! I'm glad I found the issue now instead of when I wanted it to go bang ....

[CavScout]

I looked at that area on my Sidewinder, and I cannot see any way the hammer/blade, or the pawl, coming in contact with the aft end of the cylinder anywhere near the internal bore of the chambers... especially considering the recessed chamber entry to allow for flush seating of the cartridge.

If there were an issue with timing, that would more likely result in breaking the cylinder bolt, or splitting the forcing cone, as the bullet passes between the misaligned chamber and barrel bores?

It will be interesting to see the report from NAA on the cause, and remedy... especially if it turns out to be something unique to the Sidewinder design!

[warrnan]

I have live fired it and had no such issues as you just suggested.

[grayelky]

I have two sons. How could a mortal man decide which son would get which gun? By two, then when I am gone, there will be fewer tough decisions!

[warrnan]

Once I have more than one child this will be very very useful! Haha

[OV-1D]

  We have at least two hands anyhow .

[nastruck]

I WANT IT!!!! 

[boots]

 I have a bunch of grand children so should I buy each one or two?

[OV-1D]

 All I can say is they will always hold at least their value and there will always be a market .

[RogueTS1]

I have two sons. How could a mortal man decide which son would get which gun? By two, then when I am gone, there will be fewer tough decisions!

That is easy Gray. Don't leave them to an individual. Leave them in your estate so everybody interested can check them out and get some use from them. The Gun Room situation.