Gallery of Guns TV 2018 - North American Arms Ranger II Break Top

Published on August 10, 2018
Duration: 3:45

The North American Arms Ranger II is a compact, single-action top-break revolver designed for concealed carry and range practice. It offers a faster reload mechanism compared to traditional NAA revolvers by utilizing a top-break action and an automatic cylinder ejector. The firearm features a stainless steel construction, rosewood bird's head grips, and a unique safety notch system for secure carry.

Quick Summary

The North American Arms Ranger II is a .22 Magnum top-break revolver designed for easier reloading and concealed carry. Its 19th-century top-break action, combined with a star ejector, allows for rapid unloading and reloading. For safe carry, it features cylinder notches to prevent the hammer from resting on a live primer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to NAA Revolvers and the Ranger II Solution
  2. 00:17The Ranger II: A Top-Break Design
  3. 00:40How the Top-Break Action Works
  4. 00:53Reloading the Ranger II
  5. 01:03Caliber Options and Barrel Length
  6. 01:17Single Action Operation and Safety
  7. 01:28Safe Carry Notches Explained
  8. 01:45Construction and Grip Details
  9. 01:54Sights on the Ranger II
  10. 02:05Guest Introduction and Ranger II Overview
  11. 02:19Top-Break Action Benefits
  12. 02:39Caliber Options for Range Practice
  13. 02:50Concealed Carry Applications
  14. 03:07Safety Features for Carry
  15. 03:21Aesthetics and Grip Appeal
  16. 03:27Sight Picture Discussion
  17. 03:42Where to Find the Revolver

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the North American Arms Ranger II easier to reload than other NAA revolvers?

The Ranger II features a top-break action, a design from the 19th century. This allows the barrel to hinge down, exposing the cylinder and activating a star-shaped ejector that simultaneously removes all spent casings, significantly speeding up the reloading process.

How does the North American Arms Ranger II ensure safe carry?

The Ranger II incorporates a safety system with notches on the cylinder. To carry it safely, the hammer is partially cocked, a cylinder notch is aligned with the firing pin, and the hammer is then allowed to rest forward in that notch, preventing it from striking a live primer.

What are the caliber options for the North American Arms Ranger II?

The standard North American Arms Ranger II is chambered in .22 Magnum. For more economical range practice, an optional cylinder chambered in .22 Long Rifle can be purchased separately.

What are the physical dimensions of the North American Arms Ranger II?

The North American Arms Ranger II has a barrel length of 1 and 5/8 inches. Its overall length is just slightly over 5 inches, making it a very compact firearm suitable for concealed carry.

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