Thuer
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Gdnagle Is that pistol serious?
who has a derringer ? show n tell
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BRush
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A few old school 41 and 44 RF's.
4506517
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Laugh if you want. I have owned two (2) Davis Industries .32 ACP derringers. The first was all nickel. It was stolen. Recently purchased the same thing except blued. Love that thing. Understand they are meant to be used as last ditch almost contact weapons. As long as you understand that and dont expect anything more, you won't be disappointed.
I have seen many an "old school" deputy carry a .22 derringer in a multiplicity of manners.
I have seen many an "old school" deputy carry a .22 derringer in a multiplicity of manners.
Jaysq
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Cobra CB 38
Nice gun and a great photo as well.
SGT_Calle
US Veteran
This is absolutely beautiful! Any more info?
Catshooter
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Mmm. Over the years I've noticed that very few people are in favor of derringers.
I can understand when they are talking something other than quality, meaning mostly Bond or American. **** in any platform is still ****.
But an American Derringer is not the same size or power level as a J frame. The J is much larger and fatter. At least my American. I have one that is chambered in 45 ACP/AR. The load I use is a 260 grain Keiths at just over 900 feet.
Is it comfortable to shoot? No. I don't like shooting more than twenty rounds in a row.
Mine is modified. I have shortened and checkered the hammer so I can reach it better. Took about fifty pounds off the trigger pull. Flattened the grips so they're about a quarter inch thick. Then I installed a Trijicon inserted front sight to get the POA to coincide with the POI.
Mine is my "get off me gun". Much more power that a J and much more comfortable in my pocket.
I'm keeping mine.
Cat
I can understand when they are talking something other than quality, meaning mostly Bond or American. **** in any platform is still ****.
But an American Derringer is not the same size or power level as a J frame. The J is much larger and fatter. At least my American. I have one that is chambered in 45 ACP/AR. The load I use is a 260 grain Keiths at just over 900 feet.
Is it comfortable to shoot? No. I don't like shooting more than twenty rounds in a row.
Mine is modified. I have shortened and checkered the hammer so I can reach it better. Took about fifty pounds off the trigger pull. Flattened the grips so they're about a quarter inch thick. Then I installed a Trijicon inserted front sight to get the POA to coincide with the POI.
Mine is my "get off me gun". Much more power that a J and much more comfortable in my pocket.
I'm keeping mine.
Cat
gdnagle
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YEP made by American Derringer Corp. $975.00 without Adco red-dot scope. They have several neat derringers.
Google American Derringer Corp
".45/.410 The World's First Competition Derringer
Single action - two shot capacity target pistol. Manually operated hammer block safety. The safety automatically disengages when the hammer is cocked"
"Shown here is the Model 8, the world's first competition derringer, fitted with an Adco red-dot scope. The 8 inch barrel provides match quality accuracy, which when combined with the quality of an American Derringer, makes for one serious competition gun."
JJEH
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Thank you. Cobra is a very affordable brand compared to others, so I don't expect very much. I keep it with CCI shot load in my pocket while working in the yard. You just never know...
CAJUNLAWYER
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I think I read somewhere that if you sent that NAA back they will fir a new type cylinder in it with the safety notches. I have it's twin in .22lr and it goes everywhere with me. It is basically a better than nothing contact weapon and for that purpose it serves admirably when I can't carry my 337.I bought this NAA 22mag brand new. It's an early model without the cylinder cuts they added later so as to carry 5 rounds safely. I treat mine as a 4 shot and never carry a round under the hammer.
Thuer
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OK, here are mine.
When I have the Remington Double over and under in my hands it cost me trouble to lay it down again. I realy love that tiny pistol
I like the Thuer (what is in a name) derringer to. If you open the barrel the spend case ejects a long distance away.
The percussion pistol was at the time almost the cheapest you can buy and still could protect your self. I like that one to.
OK I collect and really love revolvers. But I do have a soft spot for a nice Deringer. Like to own an Original Percussion Deringer to.
When I have the Remington Double over and under in my hands it cost me trouble to lay it down again. I realy love that tiny pistol
I like the Thuer (what is in a name) derringer to. If you open the barrel the spend case ejects a long distance away.
The percussion pistol was at the time almost the cheapest you can buy and still could protect your self. I like that one to.
OK I collect and really love revolvers. But I do have a soft spot for a nice Deringer. Like to own an Original Percussion Deringer to.
Attachments
Never even shot a derringer; always wanted one. Perhaps one of these days....in a mild caliber like 38 Special. I can handload that caliber so the bullet barely clears the muzzle; should be comfortable to shoot for fun in the little gun.
The Last Standing Knight
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OMG! More info is needed on that! I wonder if such a rig could be fashioned to accomodate an LCP.....Hmmmm.....
Also, where did that silver knight's pin come from?
Rick Bowles
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This is obviously a Remington .41 rimfire Derringer. The stocks are elephant ivory and the concealment rig is an S.D. Myres shirt sleeve holster made specifically for this Derringer. The sterling knight came off of an Arvo Ojala Paladin rig from the early 1960's. The holster rig was in a flood and was trashed. I bought the sterling silver knight's head from the owner.
I own several derringers and absolutely adore them. Just don't make something of them that they're not. A close range defense weapon, contact distance if at all possible. The bbls are usually unregulated: with the same POA, POI between bbls can vary by as much as a foot at 3 yards.
I prefer those by American Derringer; Elizabeth Saunders, the owner, makes them up on special order. Expensive, $700+, but worth it. Bond Derringer is a wonderful firm staffed by wonderful helpful people. And the Bond gun is simply too heavy for pocket carry. I've removed the trigger guard on mine, had the company shorten the frame and installed the snub bbl in .45 Colt. It's STILL too heavy for pocket work!
And for those folks who say the derringer compares unfavorably to a Glock 27 or J-frame, there are jacket pockets which are too short to hold one of these guns, but a derringer fits handily.
I prefer those by American Derringer; Elizabeth Saunders, the owner, makes them up on special order. Expensive, $700+, but worth it. Bond Derringer is a wonderful firm staffed by wonderful helpful people. And the Bond gun is simply too heavy for pocket carry. I've removed the trigger guard on mine, had the company shorten the frame and installed the snub bbl in .45 Colt. It's STILL too heavy for pocket work!
And for those folks who say the derringer compares unfavorably to a Glock 27 or J-frame, there are jacket pockets which are too short to hold one of these guns, but a derringer fits handily.
trapper704
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Nice pics. I have 3 but one is special, Iv'e had it since the 60's, its a chrome 38 with rose wood stocks. In 1971 I was working on the North Slope in Alaska, when my father passed away in Oregon. I got the first plane I could get, at 2:30 am I boarded a plane in Anchorage for home had the little 38 in my vest pocket to SeaTac then Portland no questions asked. Too bad it isn't still like that.
attn trapper 704
Great post. THAT'S what the derringer was designed for.
Great post. THAT'S what the derringer was designed for.
BubbaBlades
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Two High Standard .22 mag, American Derringer .38 Special, BTJ .38 Special, and Double Tap .45 ACP with interchangeable 9MM barrel.
Don't leave home without one. I try to carry a derringer in the same caliber as my main carry gun.
Mark
MPSGT
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With all respect to those who like them, I owned one; sold it; don't want another.
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I kinda want onr for the heck of it. However, there are loads of other guns I still wanna get so, a Derringer is low on the list.
