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Dixie Derringer

WoundedWolf
My wife wants a Charter 2000 Dixie Derringer in .22LR. Are these things worth the $200 bucks they sell for, or will it blow up in her hand? She thinks they are "cute", but I thought it might at least be a practical purse gun for her when she gets a CCW.

What do you all think?

"...That the people have a right to keep and bear arms; that a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free state."

-The Debates in the Convention of the Commonwealth of Virginia, on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. June 27, 1788.
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  • gruntled
    $200 sounds a little high. Except for the crossbolt safety they are an almost exact copy of the North American Arms mini guns which are a close copy of the previous Freedom Arms mini guns.
    I have no idea of the quality of the Charter Arms guns but the others have been around for quite a long time & I have never heard of any of them blowing up however there was a recent warning about one brand of ammo causing a chainfire.


    Sandy's Soapbox
    May, 2004

    PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ADVISORY BULLETIN



    This Product Performance Advisory Bulletin is issued for the benefit of NAA's customers, owners and users of its .22 caliber revolvers. NAA has recently learned that the use of PMC .22 caliber ammunition (Magnum and LR) may affect the performance of its revolvers. Specifically, NAA has become aware of a phenomenon where an inadvertent, double-discharge (two rounds simultaneously discharging, one aligned with the barrel and the other out of battery) may occur when PMC Brand ammunition is used in NAA .22 caliber revolvers. These double discharge occurrences have been investigated by NAA and, based on the results of our investigation to date, it appears that the inadvertent, double-discharge has only occurred with PMC Brand .22 caliber ammunition, both in magnum and long rifle. However, NAA has not learned of any confirmed double-discharge occurrences involving any other brand of manufacturer's ammunition.

    At this time, NAA recommends that its customers, owners and users of NAA .22 revolvers DO NOT USE ANY PMC .22 CALIBER ammunition (Magnum and/or LR) in any model of NAA revolvers. As with all of its firearms, NAA encourages its customers to exercise the utmost caution and care when using its products, including always wearing appropriate eye and ear protection and following all of the Basic Rules of Firearms Safety.

    NAA takes tremendous pride in its finely crafted products. Its products have been certified by independent testing laboratories to meet or exceed every published firearms standard for safety, performance and reliability. All of NAA's products are warranted for a lifetime and its customer service and technical teams are ranked among the best in the industry, serving its more than 500,000 customers over the past thirty years.

    NAA appreciates that, among other things, its products are purchased and used as back-up weapons for law enforcement and for personal protection. As such, NAA recognizes that its customers should be supplied with any information that may affect the safety, performance and reliability of its products.

    If you have any questions concerning this Product Performance Advisory Bulletin, please contact us at (800) 821-5783 or write us at North American Arms, 2150 South 950 East, Provo, Utah 84606-6285, Attention General Manager.
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  • 74cuda
    I agree, I think that the quality of NAA is much better than the Charter model. Plus a longer track record from NAA.....

    NAA also had the grip holster for the 22lr guns, kind of wrapped around the gun and when folded out, gave you a better hold of the gun.

    "In God We Trust........All Others Go Thru NCIC"
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  • WoundedWolf
    Thanks for the advice, guys. I will check out NAA. I did find the Mag version of the Dixie Derringer on GB for $140. Sounds like the chain fire thing is pretty rare.

    But you forgot the most imporant factor, is the NAA "cute"?

    Just Kidding ;-)

    "...That the people have a right to keep and bear arms; that a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free state."

    -The Debates in the Convention of the Commonwealth of Virginia, on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. June 27, 1788.
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  • gruntled
    Is this "cute" enough?

    http://www.naaminis.com/naaexot.html
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    If You can Buy it in California....then its passed the Test....I remember a Guy at a Phoenix Gunshow that shot Himself in the leg with one of these tiny Pieces..Gun worked Just Fine....He came out in Second place and was asked not to ever return to a Cross Roads Gun Show...If I were into Mini Guns...I think I'd Buy one.......

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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