NAA's new product entries this year will be the availability of .17 caliber chambering in our entire minirevolver line, in both 17HMR as appropriate (in magnum-framed guns) as well as the more recently introduced 17 Mach 2 (LR size).

     Admittedly, this is not earth shattering, nor has it been without some degree of difficulty. We continue to work with the ammo manufacturers in designing the proper reamers for the cylinders. It's been our observation that the cases in any/every 17 caliber revolver tend to back-out of the chambers upon ignition, occasionally impeding the rotation of the cylinder (most recently reported by Gun Test regarding the Taurus product). This is an issue we intend to overcome.

     Similarly, as discussed earlier, not all these bullets punch crisp holes through the targets. This is a function of several factors, including the barrel length of our guns and the design of both the bullet and cartridge. While we will continue to experiment with different tweaks to this issue, it's not one we expect to resolve entirely. Customers should recognize the inherent limitations of these small firearms and establish appropriate, reasonable expectations.

     Behind the scenes, we have been working with Titanium casters and machiners in an attempt to deliver a somewhat lighter, affordable pistol product (Guardian) to the market. Similarly, we continue to both work with existing suppliers and identify new ones, in an attempt to reduce the costs and improve the function and reliability of our firearms, not very glamorous or necessarily newsworthy, but all part of our commitment to continuous improvement.