David LaPell
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Does anyone here like or carry modern derringers? I have a CVA .45 blackpowder derringer but was thinking of a little pocket gun. I don't know why but I just like them.
Anyone like derringers?
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I actually think they're really cool... I just don't own one and would never carry one.
mjr
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"Derringers do nothing well. Shun them." --Jeff Cooper
labworm
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I like derringers, but I like my hand better.
trapper704
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I have several 22 mag, 38, 45 acp 38 short. I wear a vest all the time, and a lot of the time there is one in my pocket. It usually accompanies a 45 in a shoulder holster or a 38 inside waistband holster. But they are a last resort belly gun. stick it in their belly and pull the trigger.
High Standards DAO design always fascinated me, and I've
owned a couple. Probably will again, but not for carry. TACC1
owned a couple. Probably will again, but not for carry. TACC1
I carry a NAA 22LR all the time. In my shirt pocket. Not much of a gun but beats the Hell out of not having one.
LouisianaJoe
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Had some. Sold them.
Quote the Raven: "Never More"
Quote the Raven: "Never More"
LoadedRound
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Like: Yes
Own: Yes
Carry: Nope
Own: Yes
Carry: Nope
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BubbaBlades
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I modified the above broken High Standard Derringer with a main spring of my own design and an improved striker spring. The result is a trigger pull that is 3 pounds less than factory and rim (primer) strikes that are more solid than original.
I like to carry my .22 magnum derringer as a back-up to my KelTec PMR30. This gives me 32 rounds of .22 magnum without reloading.
I first became impressed with the power of the .22 magnum back in the early 70s when I responded to a double shooting where both fatalities were caused from a single shot each from a HS .22 magnum derringer.
Mark
In 1963 I traded into a "Great Western" .38spl Derringer. At 25 yards I was able to keep both shots in the "Kill Area" of a B-27 target.
In 1966 I had a "High Standard" Derringer in .22 magnum. I was still able to put both shots in the "Kill Area" of a B-27 target.
In 1968 I traded into a "Maverick" .357 Derringer-Which I couldn't hit a barn with plus it was "HEAVY" in weight.
In 1991 My shift supervisor had a "High Standard" .22 magnum Derringer that he carried in his right rear pocket as a "BUG". Him and no one else could hit a B-27 target at 7 yards. We never could find where the bullets were going.
My Wife has a small collection of "Little Pistols" which includes Derringers, NAA Revolvers, and .25acp Semi-Autos.
IMHO the rightful place for these "Little Guys" is "Deep Cover" to be used when everything else is out of ammo, been lost, or jammed.
Also has a safety device when hiking in Bear Country with a companion that might run faster than you when being chased by a hungrey/mad Bear.
In 1966 I had a "High Standard" Derringer in .22 magnum. I was still able to put both shots in the "Kill Area" of a B-27 target.
In 1968 I traded into a "Maverick" .357 Derringer-Which I couldn't hit a barn with plus it was "HEAVY" in weight.
In 1991 My shift supervisor had a "High Standard" .22 magnum Derringer that he carried in his right rear pocket as a "BUG". Him and no one else could hit a B-27 target at 7 yards. We never could find where the bullets were going.
My Wife has a small collection of "Little Pistols" which includes Derringers, NAA Revolvers, and .25acp Semi-Autos.
IMHO the rightful place for these "Little Guys" is "Deep Cover" to be used when everything else is out of ammo, been lost, or jammed.
Also has a safety device when hiking in Bear Country with a companion that might run faster than you when being chased by a hungrey/mad Bear.
Larry from Bend
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I got my first one in '68. A German 22 LR. Since then I've had a HS in 22 Mag and I still have a HS knock-off from a defunct company in Arizona. I have carried them on rafting trips and once in downtown Reno. They aren't much good for anything but, as the man says, "better than nothing."
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I like and own one of NAA's mini revolvers. Mine is the short barrel .22WMR version. Don't know if the ballistics are any better than the .22LR version, but the bark and flash is pretty crazy. There are a couple of .22WMR short barrel specific loads out and I keep meaning to try some to see if they feel any different. I like the NAA's hammer rest notch between the chambers.
Like, Yes.
That is untill i tried one
Had the craving for one to fill my Cowboy alias pocket.
But after i shot one of the Davies .38, the craving went away.
They look cool, but i got my self two IverJohnson .38S&W revolvers instead
That is untill i tried one
Had the craving for one to fill my Cowboy alias pocket.
But after i shot one of the Davies .38, the craving went away.
They look cool, but i got my self two IverJohnson .38S&W revolvers instead
Got these years ago. Just always liked them.
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