North American Arms Hogleg 22 Magnum Mini Revolver Tabletop Review and Field Strip

Tabletop Review and Field Strip of the North American Arms Hogleg mini revolver in 22 Magnum
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Ballistic Magazine Article: www.ballisticmag.com/2020/11/20/naa-earl-hogleg-mini-revolver/

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

It started as Rocky Mountain Arns, in 1970 it was purchased by Sandy Chrisholm and his wife four years later and renamed as North American Manufacturing. In 1977 lineup changes were made and NAM was renamed North American Arms. Sandy Chrisholm is my uncle.

[@johnkellmer5133]

I carry one. The Black Widow and I've changed the BW grip to the Standard NAA grip for the sake of concealability. With the gun (2" bbl) shooting CCI maxi-mag 40gr hp, commonly available at W-M even now, I can with care but not being ridiculous about it, shoot 14 rds (I carry with only 4 loaded because I feel better abt it) inside a 6" target at 25 feet. 5 of those in the 10 ring, 10 inside the 8 ring. I like it, had it for abt 6-7 years, keep it clean and have never had a problem. Monly

[@BRMLs9]

Fellow mini revolver owner here. Regarding loading only 4 rounds, I just wanted to make sure you were aware that you can safely load 5 rounds and lower the hammer into the safety notch between cylinders. Starting with an empty cylinder: half cock, pull axis pin, remove cylinder, reload cylinder with 5 rounds, realign cylinder in frame with one of the safety notches under the hammer, reinsert axis pin and check alignment of safety notch and hammer, pull hammer slightly back from half cock while maintaining a grip on the cylinder, pull trigger and slowly lower the hammer into the safety notch (NOT HALF COCK, GO ALL THE WAY DOWN INTO THE NOTCH). The cylinder will be locked in place by the hammer. It cannot rotate and the hammer will not be resting on a live round. I totally understand if you are nervous about doing that so I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything, just pointing it out.

[@clivegreenall309]

I have the 2" version, which I've had for many years, but the rounds tumble when they leave the barrel. Anyone else experiencing similar?

[@johnkellmer5133]

@@clivegreenall309 Hi Clive I have an occasional keyhole, but not many, and if I stick to CCI 40 gr, very few. Most of mine happen with Winchester for some reason.

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

The Blackwidow is the best seller.

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

@@clivegreenall309 What do you mean by 2 inch version? The Blackwidow has only one size to its model lineup. What you talk about is the Mini Master which isn't the Blackwidow model.

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

This thing is so sick. I absolutely love it.

[@bobwampler3387]

NAA pistols are just little jewels. Very well made and fun!

[@ratagris21]

Looks like a mini old school 1870's revolver. God looking weapon.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Well, it's an 1860 replica.

[@RANDOMLETTERS1111]

Looks like it's styled after my 1858 Remington new army

[@sogman7265]

@@InvidiousIgnoramus Exactly... They tell you that when you buy one! ;) And that 6" barrel velocities really help this gun's chambering a lot. Them 22's need that velocity. So all of Ya' go buy one! Super Sweet!

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

@@sogman7265 The hogleg hasn't been produced in a long time. Sales were dismal.

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@RANDOMLETTERS1111 That's what I originally thought.

[@BRMLs9]

Just bought an NAA Hogleg. It’s my third mini from NAA. They are wonderful little guns

[@deucedeuce1572]

Awesome. Ever check out the CB versions? People get about 1200fps with the Bullseye powder. They're nice, but not the best for carrying, because of no safety notch on the cylinder. No FFL needed either. They ship right to your door.

[@BRMLs9]

They’re hard to find these days. I’ve added a fourth mini though. Convertible wasp with a laser grip. I love all of them so far

[@wesump]

I carry a black widow and it’s the only one on me I feel like I can defend myself effectively

[@williejamehufff3125]

Just picked up a Black Widow. Love NAA.

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

To all the GBguns subs who carry the Grand Power K100, P11, P1: I just picked up a Safariland 576 GLS Pro-Fit Standard-Frame Holster. It says it fits over 100 gun models and names guns with similar dimensions to the GP pistols. My K-100 fit perfectly out of the box and I did not use the shim in the kit or have to adjust the fitment screw to make the gun work with this holster. This holster uses a locking system that grabs the trigger guard and releases by way of lever that is depressed when you acquire a master grip on the gun naturally(middle finger depresses the lever). Really well made and does not damage the finish like some "1 size fits all" holsters. I saw it at Walmart for $38 but may be cheaper online.

[@gregtaylor5444]

Great looking little gun, I've never thought of .22 as a back up till now. Love the video and the info.👍

[@williammccaslin8527]

I've been looking at the "EARL" for a lite weight snake gun, .22 mag snake loads do work well on them. An yes I would carry a .22 mag pistol for SD, but I hunt hogs in the swamps of fla with a .22 mag rifle, 40 gr solids an only take head shots an the round works period.

[@brandtbollers3183]

With Solids. EVERY Time.

[@gonetothedogs6471]

that is a beautiful piece! Precision precision!!!!

[@71simonforrester]

That's a thing of beauty, it's a shame that I'll never get to experience it thanks to the UKs kneejerk approach to Firearms legislation.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Come to the US. Come in on a working visa, then apply for residency. Even if denied, you can legally own guns as a legal foreign worker.

[@71simonforrester]

@@danielaramburo7648 That is so tempting!

[@enzowarren9832]

Just move over to the US and pick a good state! I was born and raised in California, which has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. When I turned 18 I left the state for Pennsylvania, and have never looked back. I know it’s not the same as moving internationally, but I’d bet you’d find it just as worthwhile as I have. I’m 22 now, and I always have my Beretta 92A1 with three 17rd mags on me, everywhere I go.

[@brandtbollers3183]

Take Care .

[@reluctantheist5224]

There are much better guns you can own in the UK though with the necessary license.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

Thanx GB for a great video as usual; .22 WMR has been one of my favorite ctgs. Actually, many reloaders, (myself included), still respect this round as a very useful survival option. God Bless!!.. 🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@deucedeuce1572]

I think it's ridiculous when people act like 22lr is a useless round... and 22mag is significantly more powerful than 22lr. I like the NAA Companions, because they get 1200fps with Bullseye powder (1.5 to 2.0gr). The "Super Companion" (22M CB) can handle the 2.0gr just fine... but the cylinder pin on the 22lr version of the companion can get bent if too much powder is loaded... so people stick with around 1.2-1.5gr as far as I know without any problems and they still have significantly more velocity at that load than the 22mag cartridge revolvers have with most cartridge 22Mag.

[@anonymousf454]

​@@deucedeuce1572I have always head that a 22 magnum has the same velocity out of a 6 inch barrel, as a 22LR can produce out of a full sized rifle barrel. Absolutely capable.

[@sonandsanford4963]

What a piece of "art"! Beautiful!

[@rogersheddy6414]

A Dandy variation of this would be if the company would actually furnish extra cylinders, which would function as speedloaders wood for common revolvers.

[@rogersheddy6414]

A friend of mine has one of the shorter Bill versions with the bird head grip, and he also frequents thrift shops, as do I. He found a very nice cell phone case that was just the right size to keep the pistol in, which Regular Show to a police friend of his. He showed a great deal surprised at the Ingenuity involved and told him that he never would have thought that such a thing would have been used in such a manner. So now I suppose all of the old cell phone cases are going to disappear from the thrift shops everywhere...

[@wichitarick]

Smiled :) sounds like me "thrift stores" I have made several vests ,I ,use to concealed carry two small handguns. the leather one,well both have velcro holsters in them one in the pocket ,other in the chest region,the case for my 22 mag. derringer is all leather ray ban case,opened the seam on one side to allow it to hinge added velcro with upholstery glue , another was a blackberry case?I found at a garage sale,made similar case with it ,,but is in the pocket,velcroed in for a taurus 380. :) Have been making cases since I was a teen for fishing reels, and hunting knives,used to use a lot of avon stuff :) when my mom sold avon:) be safe and pass it on.peace. Rick

[@JohnStamper-p9o]

I have a 1976 model NAA mini revolver. It has the same quality as the new ones. Actually it has more of a mirror finish

[@royalgoldfamily9244]

I love these little guns

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

It of course looks too cool, but with the long barrel it is surprisingly accurate. Maybe a larger grip and it is a sweet package that is easy to use and carry, and very accurate.

[@PetuniaIii-pd1ww]

Two years later wonder how that gun did at the range (I presume maybe at least one box of .22wmr has been found)...we often carry a .22wmr da/sa revolver, it is viable in our location...and you mentioned twice the gun being fun, and that is a good enough reason to own one...we do own a .22lr model NAA, and have long been pleased with it...good video...

[@GBGuns]

These NAA revolvers were in for a magazine article I worked on. We took them all to the range for velocity and accuracy testing. They're difficult to shoot accurately, but this long-barrel model did best.

[@gk.spinoza]

I own a Colt New Line 32 cal. single action revolver in excellent condition which was made in 1873 that looks like it probably has inspired the design of NAA "Mini" revolvers.

[@rogersheddy6414]

To do dry fire on a rimfire, simply put a wooden match in between, and that will give you an idea of the trigger pull.

[@deucedeuce1572]

between where? Those dry wall anchors work great for dry firing revolvers and most semi auto's and they can also be used as action proving, because they can be loaded into a magazine and ejected like a regular snap cap (and you get like 50 of them for $2). There are a few sizes that work... but easy to find if you google it.

[@PatrickAsti]

Could I buy extra 22 mag cylinders for it? So I could reload quickly? I understand I can with a 22LR cylinder.

[@jeeplife2035]

I just wish they kept making or offering the laser light they had you could mount on top of these little guns. I didn’t like the grip laser light but it works

[@CampfireSteveOutdoors]

I had the basic 22WMR, and pocket carried it while hiking in a Remora holster for a couple years. Yet, on range days, I was unable to really get fair target groupings like with my other handguns. Ended up trading it in with a couple other guns for a pricey heirloom gun, but really miss the Swiss watch type machining and novelty of it. Maybe I just needed a bit more barrel. Off to gaze at their online catalogue once again...

[@royalgoldfamily9244]

They are so loud no one will look to see if it's a 22 mag

[@calangel]

With you when you're right. I got a CZ512 in 22WMR with a brake + blast can combo. It's a semiautomatic. This thing, I swear, is louder than my CZ527 in 22Hornet with "hot" handloads and a bare muzzle...

[@royalgoldfamily9244]

@@calangel 22wmr is a great load

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

In 22 mag, they are very loud and throw a large fireball. Even moreso with the shorter barrel models.

[@brandtbollers3183]

The Best part is firing at Nite.The unburned powder makes a Ring of Flame like the Battleship Iowa.lol

[@ghislaingodin2039]

Un magnifique petit bijou visuel!!!!!

[@markwashington1351]

I think they have these hoglegs, Earl's and their companion models in black powder units as well and they don't require any permits as they're ffl exempt and can be sent to you in the mail to your house with no waiting. I love these models because they can be loaded with a little bird shot behind their bullets for a great snake load.

[@JohnnyBallou]

Shhhhh! Don't tell the gun-hating legislators about Black Powder guns!

[@livinthelegacy100]

Liked just for the intro statement!

[@pakachry]

Hopefully you will also review the PUG - much smaller 22 WMR version - I think it is NAA's best option - great concealability and next to no weight. They are also accurate if you do your part. Love mine.

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

Except that the PUG is a model lineup all of its own. The hogleg was developed from the Earl frame with a longer barrel.

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

The Blackwidow outsells and outperforms all except the Mini Master or the Earl. It product sales the Blackwidow is the best seller. In performance the Mini Master, Earl, and Hogleg outperform the Blackwidow.

[@BuildProne]

a 6" one of them would be perfect in a bugout bag for hunting small critters like rabbits and ground hogs ect for food cause you can still have your regular rifle and gear packed and slip one of those in the small little cranny you have left along with a box of bullets. keeps you from using up all your 5.56 you might need to save. and the 6" barrel will give you more than enough velocity to take a rabbit or something at a pretty decent range and it allows you the option of accurately using the .22 cb short or aguilla hummingbirds which are so quiet they sound like a bb gun. I always keep a heritage rough rider in one of the pockets in my bag for this purpose but i think I'll change to one of the NAA 6" models cause they are soo much smaller and the stainless steel is more durable and corrosion resistant.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Gotta love having to disclaimer every 2-3 videos, or be demonetized! Algorithms my ass. Wow, it's been over a year, closer to two, since you've reviewed a revolver of kind! That 1911 grip is wicked B.A by the way 👍🏽 I just gotta say that .22 mag is still a MAGNUM round, and anyone who laughs at it should try to catch one with their teeth 😏 Small gun's, including Derringers, have a lot of calibers and uses. This'd be a great coyote-chaser, or jackrabbit and chupacabras killer! My favorite Derringer is the American Derringer M-4 Alaskan Survival, chambered in.....ready for this.....45-70!

[@jasonluhmer4792]

I love my NAA revolver because its small, light and shoots POA every time, It is actually practical but not this one, but Im sure its fun

[@anonymousf454]

Would love if they made one in 327 fed mag in that sidewinder. Maybe 3.5 or 4 inch barrel, with a micro red dot or lazer sight option

[@necummins8696]

Mine is the inch an eighth barrel 22 magnum. It's my last resort CCW. I call it my little gut gun

[@danielaramburo7648]

I like it. I want one now.

[@sg7392]

Might be good for training with juniors and people with small hands. Nice long sight picture.

[@nixter8739]

Would make a nice boot gun

[@wbwills2]

Cool.”WHATS FOR SNACK”tests maybe .?.

[@richardkluesek4301]

Has the look of an 1836 Colt Patterson or Remington Pocket .31 cap 'n ball revolver. Slim and slender like a single shot high boot pistol.

[@NickNnox]

Pretty cool 👍

[@NazNazan-u9z]

I liked that but I loved double action and stronger revolvers. I have 4 but Ruger 327 is love I have a clip too

[@calangel]

That thing is pretty nifty. If it was DA it would more amazing as a CCW choice...

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

DA would be much larger. Not the best choice for rapid firing. Make that first shot count.

[@mdjawed9937]

Dual wield em and dress up like action hero from the mummy movie

[@kkrankie]

Wish they made this firearm with the break top like some of the other models. That would makes this an awesome little replica!

[@zyporizhyaev8528]

The break barrel and the Hogleg have been discontinued and the tooling and milling are now scrapped.

[@yellowice0]

I would carry a 22 especially something like this, cause it's just less effort to go out of your way for a holster with a compact or sub-compact ***BUT*** the problem is, they're as expensive as a cheap sub/compact so I would rather just put the extra effort in putting on a holster with something that can sling 9 or 45 with twice the rounds

[@rogersheddy6414]

The Post front sight should be a Demilunar front sight, so that if you're pulling it out of a holster or pocket, that it would not catch as this post almost certainly would be more likely to do. I would not make this comment where it not for the extreme level of finish that we see on the rest of the pistol.

[@pauleddy1910]

Looks like it would be a great boot pistol

[@deucedeuce1572]

Is the rear sight machined into the rear of the top strap? Hard to tell, but it kinda looks like it's different than the originals that don't have a groove or anything for the rear sight.

[@michaelprice4493]

I want one of these so badddddd! Id definitely carry this beauty!!!!!!

[@akatripclaymore.9679]

Boot gun is what it would have been called 100 yr's ago. But that hints of concealment term.

[@mikedee6173]

What’s with the opening disclaimer?

[@GBGuns]

I'm tired of KZbin nailing my videos. They claim I'm selling, making, or modifying guns, that I have unaccompanied minors in the videos, and all kinds of silly stuff. They use that as a reason to reduce our exposure and revenue. As I'm sure you know we're not prostitues accepting money from companies and not pimp using our audience for affiliate income (aside from one program). That makes this chanmel expensive to keep going so KZbin revenue helps a lot

[@patrickrossetti5685]

Very cool. Thanks👍!

[@dannyskeeters9385]

Looks like a small Patterson colt

[@raymond-kr3ow]

I got the Black Widow mag I want Hogleg next

[@makingitlookeasy]

I'd like to see it compared to Ruger .22 magnum

[@JohnScheppler]

🤔 Is this your next pistol going to Front Sight training class?

[@GBGuns]

Front Sight does not allow single-action revolvers. I found out when I considered taking a 1873 SAA one time.

[@JohnScheppler]

@@GBGuns Graham did you tell them even cowboys 🤠 need defensive training? LOL If you thought your hands were beat up just imagine if you would have? You would have to take the next month off. Both single action guns are cool by the way thanks for sharing.

[@wardroland270]

I like it. Thanks GB. Great job.

[@justinbellio2285]

Is that different from the Earl cause when I bought it was called the Earl

[@williejamehufff3125]

Earl is a 3 or 4 inch. This is a 6 inch barrel.

[@Jamesnebula]

Be hilarious pulling that against a bad guy. I like it.

[@sg7392]

I wouldn't like to be on the pointy end of it!

[@carlosgonzales5581]

Got one, Nice pocket carry, Blackwidow,

[@ragnarthefearless9235]

I'm curious how they compare to something like my ruger single six 22 mag as far as range and accuracy. Seems like something you could throw in a bug out bag

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

The sights arent as good and the grip is much harder to control. They are tricky to shoot accurately. The range is the same as any other 6' revolver. A NNA is more concealable, more fun at the range, and less expensive.

[@Jerry-Parker]

Very cool ! 🔫

[@CeliaShadden]

The only gun left available to do a review on atm!!?

[@GBGuns]

Nope, just something that came in for an article. Did you not see our Instasham post?

[@CeliaShadden]

@@GBGuns I guess Jokes are the next thing to be censored.✊🇺🇲2️⃣🅰️

[@crankyemoji2328]

Nice gun but the deal breaker is that it Has to have an extra cylinder for22 Long rifle.

[@GBGuns]

How is that a deal breaker?

[@crankyemoji2328]

@@GBGuns Because it’s just another handgun taking up too much space in my crowded gun safe. At least if I had two different caliber cylinders it could be justified to make space.With the long rifle cylinder I can also shoot high velocity 40 grain long or low velocity short including CB caps.

[@GBGuns]

They make .22 lr cylinders for it.

[@sikerry1827]

Wow so beutiful magnum 22

[@earlgateman3755]

Not liking the look of the front sight, it looks like it would easily snag. I'd like to see a rounded blade similar to the old Colts.

[@Daniel1992-Gemini]

How much for that gun

[@GBGuns]

It's not for sale. We don't sell guns

[@dwightalvarez3102]

Sir how can I buy that gun sir🇵🇭

[@GBGuns]

It's not for sale. We do not sell.

[@rickyc3364]

U sound a bit under the weather 🤧 is all well?

[@GBGuns]

I wasn't feeling the greatest when filming this video but I'm fine now

[@jamesR1990]

22 mag... I'd use it for pest control.

[@aaronmeeks1155]

I own two NAA guns

[@LilYeshua]

Nice

[@tommyfred6180]

this thing will never perform up to 9x19 or even close. as implied by the presenter and the maker. it will blow much of the powder out the front unburned. i would be surprised if the 22mag will do any better than a 22lr in the same frame. even with the 6inch barrel. that said it is a very nice looking gun and seems to be very well made.

[@brandtbollers3183]

V-max.is Your Freind.

[@jaredhemond886]

Boot gun!!! All the way

[@ИванЛеонидовичь]

😍❤️

[@chandansingh9332]

BSC cks biology University of Delhi India

[@jonathan-boydnewman4970]

made to rim fire btw

[@GBGuns]

Otherwise it wouldn't work with .22lr and 22 Magnum...

[@charley124]

I would click the like button and subscribe to this channel but all you did is talk so no thanks - step out the door and show us what its like to shoot it. Up your game if you want more than 36000 reviews in just over a year. step it up I want to see what it shoots like

[@GBGuns]

If you want to see range videos trying reading. "Tabletop" videos give you the close ups of fit and finish. "Shooting Impressions" videos are our range videos.

[@damanpreetkaur6446]

The grip too small

[@buckwild6587]

For you

[@chandansingh9332]

Cks Sonu ji Sonu Babu C ji Mr c

[@Cambpro]

Waste of time. He doesn't even shoot it. Always....always shoot your GD guns in a gun review video. How hard of a concept is that to grasp?

[@GBGuns]

Always read the title of a video beforee clicking on it, and especially before commenting on it. If you don't understand the title, you likely won't understand the video and will waste your time.

[@ИнокентийСмактуновский-в7ч]

Bla bla bla bla bla bla.....

[@Psiberzerker]

"9mm Energy" Okay, .22 Mag doesn't transfer the energy the same as 9mm. I'm not going to compare "Lethality" because it can't be measured, but Muzzle Energy doesn't tell the whole story. It tells the start of the story, and Terminal Ballistics tells the punchline. Unfortunately, that's too long, and graphic a subject to really cover. "He's got a gun!" That makes you more dangerous than anyone who doesn't. This isn't really, realistically a carry gun. They have other models (Pug/BlackWidow/MiniMaster) that are. If you don't know how to use it, 9mm isn't any better than .22mag.

[@brandtbollers3183]

This is Very easy to Hide and Much More Effective with the Longer barrel and square grip.Have Carried the Little ones Since they Came out.Have a Nice Day.

[@ClaytonPope-t4n]

Used to have a mini master 22magnum carried it in a old knife sheath folks just thought the knife had a funky handle