Mini-master
- Thread starter Forward thinker
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tkv000
Regular
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
No, this thread is for the 4.1"+ Canadian Version of the sidewinder.
happy feet
Member
I'm still in for this Canadian version Sidewinder. Hope to here when they come in soon.
Even if you did have a prohib license, you wouldn't be able to import a prohib gun.
Apoc69
CGN Regular
- Location
- Winnipeg MB
Interested, depending on price point (and how much my Mini Master would sell for).
Forward thinker
Member
December Soapbox - (Last?) Sidewinder Update
This is the Last North American Arms Update of the Siderwinder. After Shot Show anyone can purchase the revolver.
Over the past 18+ months we have made substantial purchases of machine tools and the like and we look forward to increasingly enjoying the benefits of those investments. These benefits include gaining better control over the cost, quality and timely availability of most of the parts we need to build a gun. This includes the additional demands caused by the introduction of the Sidewinder. Ultimately, you are the beneficiaries of a better product produced at a reasonable price.
The update on the Sidewinder is that we expect to have made all deliveries to satisfy the Early Bird subscription before the end of the calendar year and we will enter ordinary production on 01/01/13, delivering guns into the system before we make the gun's formal introduction at the SHOT Show, at which point we can tell any interested parties that they are available immediately (notwithstanding the possibility of an early backlog). I don't see any good reason that we won't offer 2.5" and 4.0" (CA "legal") barrel length models before the end of the first quarter.
I hope we get some orders. Other than our community who visits us here, nobody knows about this new product. There have been no articles written or announcements (widely) made. Our distributors have placed some orders in good faith. We have committed to sharing a few pieces with some writers so that we can introduce the Sidewinder to the retail customer in magazines in the near future. We hope someone buys one or two.
Some of you have shared this "birthing" experience of the Sidewinder with us at the factory. I hope you've enjoyed the ride. We've tried to be timely and candid on describing where we were and how things were going - good & bad - during the development. As always, things never are as easy or as timely as you think they should be, but I feel we're "there" and I appreciate your patience.
This is the Last North American Arms Update of the Siderwinder. After Shot Show anyone can purchase the revolver.
Over the past 18+ months we have made substantial purchases of machine tools and the like and we look forward to increasingly enjoying the benefits of those investments. These benefits include gaining better control over the cost, quality and timely availability of most of the parts we need to build a gun. This includes the additional demands caused by the introduction of the Sidewinder. Ultimately, you are the beneficiaries of a better product produced at a reasonable price.
The update on the Sidewinder is that we expect to have made all deliveries to satisfy the Early Bird subscription before the end of the calendar year and we will enter ordinary production on 01/01/13, delivering guns into the system before we make the gun's formal introduction at the SHOT Show, at which point we can tell any interested parties that they are available immediately (notwithstanding the possibility of an early backlog). I don't see any good reason that we won't offer 2.5" and 4.0" (CA "legal") barrel length models before the end of the first quarter.
I hope we get some orders. Other than our community who visits us here, nobody knows about this new product. There have been no articles written or announcements (widely) made. Our distributors have placed some orders in good faith. We have committed to sharing a few pieces with some writers so that we can introduce the Sidewinder to the retail customer in magazines in the near future. We hope someone buys one or two.
Some of you have shared this "birthing" experience of the Sidewinder with us at the factory. I hope you've enjoyed the ride. We've tried to be timely and candid on describing where we were and how things were going - good & bad - during the development. As always, things never are as easy or as timely as you think they should be, but I feel we're "there" and I appreciate your patience.
happy feet
Member
It looks like this thread has gone on deaf ears. To bad, I would of liked to have one but if no one imports them we are S**t out of luck.
WanstallsOnline
Expried Business Member
- Location
- Maple Ridge BC
We have been told 4-6 months to fill our first order..
Forward thinker
Member
Great Video, Jeff on Gunblast always does a bangup job on reviews. This one shows the dimensions really well and pretty accurate to with that small barrel. Of coarse the Sidewinder would have the full size barrel up here. Check out that video, it will really let you know what your buying.
happy feet
Member
nice Vid. I like it. So if I understand we could have some available this summer. getting closer. YES
Forward thinker
Member
"Current orders we've already received approach our scheduled production for 2013". The Sidewinder is becoming the biggest & fastest selling revolver for 2013.
Wanstalls, with Shot show coming up, it would be a great time to talk with North American Arms at their booth and bring back a certified deal.
Sandy - Owner of NAA
"I'm told that we fulfilled our promise of satisfying all Early Bird orders for The Sidewinder by the end of last year. If there are any "issues" that remain, you should bring them to the attention of our Customer Service Manager, Jessica, at 800-821-5783. Contrary to some of the speculation and erroneous reports I've read on our Message Board, virtually every one of our distributors is aware of and has placed orders for this product. Similarly, I can assure you that we will manufacture this product every month (and probably every week, starting with this one) going forward. Unlike The Ranger, we have made the commitment to make this a key part of our product line. Notwithstanding, we expect demand for this product will outstrip our ability to satisfy it in the near term. Current orders we've already received approach our scheduled production for 2013, and the product has not yet been officially launched (planned for the SHOT Show 01/15). We will make as many "good" pieces as our time and resources allow and apologize in advance for the disappointment many of you may suffer in your wait."
Wanstalls, with Shot show coming up, it would be a great time to talk with North American Arms at their booth and bring back a certified deal.
Sandy - Owner of NAA
"I'm told that we fulfilled our promise of satisfying all Early Bird orders for The Sidewinder by the end of last year. If there are any "issues" that remain, you should bring them to the attention of our Customer Service Manager, Jessica, at 800-821-5783. Contrary to some of the speculation and erroneous reports I've read on our Message Board, virtually every one of our distributors is aware of and has placed orders for this product. Similarly, I can assure you that we will manufacture this product every month (and probably every week, starting with this one) going forward. Unlike The Ranger, we have made the commitment to make this a key part of our product line. Notwithstanding, we expect demand for this product will outstrip our ability to satisfy it in the near term. Current orders we've already received approach our scheduled production for 2013, and the product has not yet been officially launched (planned for the SHOT Show 01/15). We will make as many "good" pieces as our time and resources allow and apologize in advance for the disappointment many of you may suffer in your wait."
Forward thinker
Member
Shot Show starts tomorrow. There will be lots of reviews on youtube and blogs this week. Check them out. It is always great to see the new products coming out this years. I am sure NAA will be interviewed with the official launch of the Sidewinder. If anyone sees one please add it here so we can all enjoy it too.
Forward thinker
Member
North American Arms now has the Sidewinder on their website for sale priced at $389.00 with conversion 22mag & 22LR
- Location
- Vancouver Island
So many things supposed to show up this summer! Time to start safe shopping in preperation. Not that the Sidewinders will take up much room, but their proposed cell mates are mostly larger 
happy feet
Member
Review vid. enjoy
Forward thinker
Member
To the guys at Wanstalls. Were you able to stop by the North American Arms booth at Shot Show and see the Sidewinder in person. If so can you give us some feed back on what you thought of it and if they were able to give us a better idea about coming to Canada?
