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Offline evidrine

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Derringers
« on: October 05, 2011, 05:42:11 AM »
Very surprised not to see a derringers section under handguns. They come in a wide range of sizes and callibers, and I am sure that many of you have one or two of them. Would like to see a section on these if possible.
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 06:58:47 AM »
They are fun as a novelty gun, especially in the large calibers. There is also some interest among collectors of the original Remington .41s, but little as a practical firearm. Guess that's why there is no separate section for the little buggers. If enough members ask for one, I'm sure Bill will create it.
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2011, 10:33:56 AM »
This is no novelty - it's .38 special, quite practical, and one of my favorites.
Flat, concealable, and fast.
http://www.amderringer.com/das.html
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2011, 10:57:04 AM »
That is pretty sweet looking. Who makes that?
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2011, 04:40:04 PM »
Quote from: evidrine on October 09, 2011, 10:57:04 AM
That is pretty sweet looking. Who makes that?
Fred Stevens designed this sweet little pistol, and also designed the excellent High Standard .22 DA derringer. 
The DA38 was made first by Benjamin Johnson Technologies, "BJT"in Connecticut.... now by American Derringer in Texas.
Still made,
 http://www.amderringer.com/das.html
14.5 ounces, also available in .40 as well as .38 sp.
I've owned a couple. Looking at another right now, used, at about $340.
I found that using your middle finger to pull the trigger, while your index finger is alongside the barrels (watch it doesn't extend past the barrell!) is a very good way to shoot the little pistol.
The safety releases easily in most examples I've tried. I've also carried it with the safety off.
Not much bigger or heavier than a 'mouse gun' and way more powerful.
I  like it because you don't have to cock it. It's very fast. Can be shot thru a coat pocket without jamming.
As Gomer said - surprise, surprise, surprise.
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2011, 05:43:14 PM »
Might want to take a look at Bond Arms.  ;)  Lot more usable things there than you think.  Neat thing is all the barrels work on all the frames. etc.  ;)
 
http://bondarms.com/
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Re: Derringers
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2011, 06:37:10 PM »
Love my Bond arms Texas Defender!  It is a great gun.  Fun to shoot and built like a tank.  Cant go wrong with one of them.
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