North American Arms Mini .22 LR Stainless Revolver

A: Yes it will shoot 22 birdshot. No it is not a good solution. They are underpowered for gophers. A .410 pistol or shotgun with #6 birdshot would work. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/39886/Bond+Arms+BASSIV45410+Snakeslayer+IV+2RD+410ga45LC+4.25%22

A: If your gophers are like mine at about 6-8 inches and weighing in about a half a pound: I have shot and killed rabbits and gophers with 22 birdshot from a 5.5" barrel single action revolver from the porch at 15 feet. With 22 birdshot you may just 'wing' the gopher and that would be considered unethical even for vermin by many modern gun hobbyists. Another alternative, I would speculate, would be a 38 caliber shot shell effective up to 20 feet and maybe more on a little gopher. Now if your gophers are really groundhogs, that is another story.

A: Yes, the shorts are fine in the LR model.

A: Calibers on the menu are .22 Short (a small cylinder w/ matching frame that accepts only Shorts), .22 LR (you can also shoot .22 Shorts), .22 WMR aka .22 Magnum (can be had with a second cylinder for .22 LR/Short), and .22 cap and ball. Even the biggest of the Minis is still pretty darn mini, though.

A: Yes, the only side effect would be less accuracy as the bullet literally has to "jump" before it engage the barrel rifling.

A: yes, should shoot fine for the 20'

A: Hi Aubrey, Yes this is fine. Here is the Guaranteed Compatability link -- https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51200#guaranteed_compatability

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A: they will work just fine however performance of the shotshell may be lacking . Here is the Guaranteed Compatability link -- budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/51200#guaranteed_compatability

A: Jan, it does not have a manual safety but it has half notches on the cylinder so the hammer/firing pin does not have to rest on a live round.

A: It does not have a manual safety, however it has "safety slots" in the cylinder which you set the hammer into. Here's a video from NAA showing you exactly how to carry it safely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8x0eeqXFbM

A: Jan - no thumb safety or manual safety .. but it has the most important safety of all - an intelligent user. Nothing beats that.

A: no manual safety just leave the hammer forward (de-cocked) until you are ready to fire

A: This firearm does not have a manual safety.

A: The NAA site lists 4.6oz. https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-22lr/

A: According to NAA it is 4.6 oz.

A: This question has been asked before, but I don't mind assisting you. You will be able to shoot that ammunition from this tiny thing. Since it is a revolver and not a semiautomatic, you're likely to run more with fewer issues. I don't know what you plan on using them for but it must be very close range. The spread of the shot must be ridiculously bad. It was my pleasure to assist you.

A: Bill, Yes you can shoot the 22 lr birdshot from this pistol. Here are the 2 BUDs has.-------https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/65669/federal+22+lr++25+grain+%2312+lead+round ---------https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/712005359/cci+ammo+22+lr++shotshell+20pk+2000%2fcase+%28100%29 Very short range only.

A: Bill, you will have no issues. I have been shooting CCI but federal is better. Been shooting Federal and CCI shells through my NAA mini revolvers for years and have no issues. I have even killed many poisonous snakes while hiking/fishing from around 7 to 12 feet. They are crimped and do not have the plastic tip : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/65669/federal+22+lr++25+grain+%2312+lead+round --------------- https://www.midwayusa.com/product/953416334

A: You won't have problems shooting CCI shot shells.