Derringer: Primary Carry?
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shouldazagged
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No. Just no. I've never seen any point to carrying one as a primary, except riverboat gambler retro-romance.
I doubt I would even carry one as a backup, but I might consider it.
I doubt I would even carry one as a backup, but I might consider it.
A derringer is a nice thing to have when you're not carrying a gun.
Actually, it's pure silliness. I'm more serious about my self-preservation than that.
Actually, it's pure silliness. I'm more serious about my self-preservation than that.
gman51
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I can think of so many reasons not to carry one and basically no reason to carry one. I will pass but to each their own. You like it then go for it.
Pretty silly 
michpatriot
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PD...
I always thought the PD stood for Perfect Derringer...
Hmm. Derringer or 342PD? Well, it's not the olde west, and I don't own a gold lame vest, so I guess I have to go with the 342.
I always thought the PD stood for Perfect Derringer...
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yes i carry a derringer from time to time. the trouble with todays derringers are that they are heavy and or to large and one might as well carry a j frame or small auto. the lighter and smaller derringers are not as well made as i would wish. i would also wish for DA and todays Da derringers seem to be designed to be as painful as possible to shoot. ( WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?) derringers can be accurate with practice. luckily i can stand on the back or front porch and shoot at targets as i wish. of course i have to wait till the Mrs. (a bit of a night owl) wakes, as she seem to not like being brought around to the sound of gun fire. 2 shots? well if that day comes (and i'm not expecting it to) and i have a derringer i'll wish i had the j-frame, if i have the j-frame i'll damn skippy wish i had an ak, or better still just not be there EACH TO HIS OWN
To spur discussion on the defensive application of firearms.
Really don't need any attitude, okay? For one thing I never said I was going to carry a derringer OR a single action revolver. But I wanted to hear from those who did, why they chose it, and from those who chose derringers. It's just getting the juices flowing and pass ideas around. No need to make a big and bold (and rude) point just for the sake of puffing oneself up.
As a reminder, this was the first sentence of the OP. I think we have a consensus . . .
Great thread with some good info - Thanks OP! Just had two guys in the house working on shutters. They're from a good company, and they had no idea I was carrying my little NAA. Did I need it? Of course not. Could they have overpowered me in a few seconds; of course! Would I have been carrying a dinky little 4-shot if I thought they were a threat? Once again, of course not.
I think there is an unspoken understanding - at least for me anyway - that most folks posting here have good sense and will tailor their self-protection needs based on the perceived threat. I also always home carry a little cheapie iPhone 5 running T-Mob at $3 a month. Just in case I slip and fall, or whatever, as I meander around during the day. I haven't, yet, needed either the cell phone or the NAA (or TPH .22 or BER 21a .25). But, they are there just in case. Hearing various opinions, pro and con, in a thread like this have kept me around SWF for a couple of years...
I think there is an unspoken understanding - at least for me anyway - that most folks posting here have good sense and will tailor their self-protection needs based on the perceived threat. I also always home carry a little cheapie iPhone 5 running T-Mob at $3 a month. Just in case I slip and fall, or whatever, as I meander around during the day. I haven't, yet, needed either the cell phone or the NAA (or TPH .22 or BER 21a .25). But, they are there just in case. Hearing various opinions, pro and con, in a thread like this have kept me around SWF for a couple of years...
On what would you happen to might mean, Muss Muggin?
I guess I'm the 3rd to say me to on the NAA 22 mag. There was also a thread here recently that confirmed that the mere presence of a gun is usually all that was needed to stop something bad from happening. And I'll bet the OP's Bond Arms 410 with buck shot would be a great option.
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fredj338
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Ok devils advocate. If you are so sure you do not need a firearm for self defense, then why carry something so totally inadequate at all? Just in case? You stated yourself you would have been over powered, so what good is the little gun in your pocket, other than to feel good? The true 2 shot derringer is even worse. Two slow shots, then you have a really poor club. So I am back to a folding fighter as a better too than any derringer.
I have the good sense to live in a great and safe neighborhood, in a good state - so I have options. Your "devil" is in the details; what makes you so sure that I would be stupid enough to let folks into the house who look like they might try to jump me? Good Lord - I understand the concept of Armchair Quarterback, but give me a break!! Actually, and this point continually flies over the head of so many commenters here - the best weapon we all have is that chunk of neurons between our ears. So, let me say this another way: I have the good sense to not put my self into any dangerous situation without having some recourse. I carry the little NAA often because it is small and inconspicuous - but I wouldn't take it to an assault on the Manson family compound ...
Edited to add: Dock - where you be gettin' that holster? That's pretty slick!
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bigggbbruce
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I have the good sense to live in a great and safe neighborhood, in a good state - so I have options. Your "devil" is in the details; what makes you so sure that I would be stupid enough to let folks into the house who look like they might try to jump me? Good Lord - I understand the concept of Armchair Quarterback, but give me a break!! Actually, and this point continually flies over the head of so many commenters here - the best weapon we all have is that chunk of neurons between our ears. So, let me say this another way: I have the good sense to not put my self into any dangerous situation without having some recourse. I carry the little NAA often because it is small and inconspicuous - but I wouldn't take it to an assault on the Manson family compound ...Doh!!
Edited to add: Dock - where you be gettin' that holster? That's pretty slick!
stellarrigs.com for the holster. It is pretty slick, a t shirt over it and its un detectable. Not that I need it anyway, nothing ever happens in VT...just the way I like it.
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