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Thread: Smitten with NAA .22lr

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    In one of our last get-togethers at the range, my buddy tried to shoot his Berreta knockoff tilt barrel semi-auto... Taurus? He had over 50% of his ammo fail. I think that convinced him to switch to centerfire pistols when his life was at stake.
    I switched to .380 when the P380 came out because I had several failures with .22LR as carry ammo, even CCI Stingers.
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    I picked it up today. LGS had to order it; it came in last week but I was traveling for work and couldn't pick it up until today. Cute little fella. I'll get some pictures soon. Might get to the range with it next week, I'm looking forward to shooting it. I don't think it will ever be an EDC gun for me. Might just run some birdshot thru it and see if it would have a good life as a snake charmer. Along with standard 22lr of course.

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    Photos or it didn't happen

    I carry shot shells in my 45. I haven't had to use them as a snake charmer, but I'm guessing they would do just fine.


    Seriously, congrats on the NAA .22

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    If I was in your neck of the woods or more accurately desert, I'd have shot shells in my 45 too.
    In fact been meaning to get me some but never get around to it, gonna track some down right now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gb6491 View Post
    Photos or it didn't happen


    Seriously, congrats on the NAA .22

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    Greg
    Thanks, Greg. Here it is.



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    They are cute little buggers aren't they?
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    When I take mine to the range, I've had other shooters who saw it laying on the bench ask me if it's some kind of toy. I've always considered mine to be a last-ditch effort to get someone off me once things got to arm's length and my life or the life of another was in peril.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gb6491 View Post
    Photos or it didn't happen

    I carry shot shells in my 45. I haven't had to use them as a snake charmer, but I'm guessing they would do just fine.


    Seriously, congrats on the NAA .22

    Regards,
    Greg

    I've had a batch of .45 auto shot shells for several years that were given to me. In my day job life I always carry shot shells in my .38 or .357 revolvers - during "the season", and used to carry .22 revolvers for that duty. Never had a problem with a revolver in 45 years of shot shells with them, but never considered trying them in a semi-auto. Always figured there wouldn't be near enough back pressure to cycle the slide - and especially with my old Kimber Stainless Compact with a 20 lb spring. Dang, you got me wondering enough to poke a couple of rounds in it and give it a try in the back yard.

    jd

    edit to add: well, I'll be danged, I've had those two boxes of CCI .45 auto shot shells for ten years! Two rounds cycled perfectly. Never would have believed it. I'd doubt the .45 auto will replace my revolvers for my day job, but it's great to finally know I have more options available. Thanks Mr. Gregg!
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    I just about hit the button on a couple online orders for 45 shotshells until I noticed that the shipping cost is more than a 10 pack of the shells. Shipping stayed the same if I got two boxes but still. Shipping these days is crazy.
    I'll keep an eye out locally. We don't have no poison snakes or nothing on my side of the mountains. Be handy for rats and mice on occasion but I generally grab a 22 if I got time.
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    Cute addition. My only .22mag “carry gun” is a High Standard derringer.
    It sits in the safe door, loaded with CCI snake shot. I have not found a “shoot-worthy” snake on my property in more than ten years... but it stands ready!

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