Author Topic: Derringer (Read 803 times)

jamaldog87 · « **on:** October 17, 2005, 10:00:01 AM »

i want to get a gun for just shooting and back-up for small game hunt. i have seen some Derringer from cobrapistols and just need a gun to kill 2 and 4 leg thing. What Cal and should i get a derringer or auto.

PA-Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2005, 10:11:07 AM »

Polish P63 or P64 or Makarov 9x18! Small and effective. under 200.00

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2005, 10:22:18 AM »

Quote from: jamaldog87

i want to get a gun for just shooting and back-up for small game hunt. i have seen some Derringer from cobrapistols and just need a gun to kill 2 and 4 leg thing. What Cal and should i get a derringer or auto.

All depends on what you mean by 4 leg thing. If you including bears in that category then nothing smaller than .44 mag. and even then you would be at a disadvantage. People die easily, bears donÂ’t. Lawdog

rockbilly · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2005, 11:49:50 AM »

:roll: Derringer for back up for small game hunt?

Just put a good edge on your Buck...............The only thing a derringer is good for is a paper weight. Just my two cents worth....

obxmike · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2005, 12:01:30 PM »

I have a Bond Arms in .45/.410. It is a neat conversation piece, is well made and is a HOOT to shoot with 000 buck. :shock: It is one of my "TOYS". As for serious "back up" ...well, just say you'll never catch me in the bear woods with it on my hip. I much prefer a 4-5" revolver, .357 minimum. JMHO.

Mike

Win 73 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2005, 03:18:06 PM »

Even though I own a derringer and carry it when I can't carry a gun (I have a CCW permit but there are times that I simply cannot take a chance on it being detected that I am carrying), I can't recommend that you buy a derringer for your purpose. From what you say I would recommend a Ruger Single Six convertible. It can fire .22 LR for plinking or even small game hunting or if you need more power it will fire .22 mag.

Mikey · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2005, 02:42:18 AM »

Derringers may be cute but they will not give you the protection you need in the woods and they are a poor choice for personal defense. Get a small frame revolver in 357 (minimum caliber) or a larger one in 44 mag. If those don't appeal to you then get a semi-auto in 10mm or larger. Mikey.

jamaldog87 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2005, 06:03:53 AM »

just need a gun for dog ,people or rat shooting noting here in FL to get you that is bigger than a dog.

southern utah · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2005, 09:29:16 AM »

Around town I pack a Beretta Tomcat 32 auto. Not much bigger and holds 7. Fits in the small back pocket of fanny pack or a small pocket holster.Still not much of a gun but better than nothing. For trails it's the 629 mountain gun, minimum model 60 in 357.

greenjeans · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2005, 01:03:53 PM »

Kel Tec P3AT in .380. About as small as you are going to find. Mine has been totally reliable although have heard of some with problems.

Savage · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2005, 01:30:21 AM »

Just about anything is better than a derringer. For about the same money you can buy a used revolver in 38spl, or one of the smaller autos in .380. Derringers are slow, dangerous, inaccurate, heavy in the larger calibers, and have limited firepower. They are good "just for the hell of it" guns in .357,45LC, and 45/70.
Savage