Another EDC Q?....

[DeanMk]

Does anyone carry a Derringer anymore?
Been thinking about a slim, discrete EDC and the thought hit me, why not a Derringer?.
Slim, discrete, granted only 2 shots but nothing is perfect.
In the Riverboat Gambler days, it was the order of the day.
I just wonder if the design is still viable in this day and age.


Dean

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[jordanka16]

Since small .380s, 9s, or .38s are only a little larger and usually hold 2-3x more ammo I have never considered a derringer. They are available in larger calibers, but is that worth having such a small capacity? I don't think so.

Besides I think it is possible for them to be too small, if it fits in a pocket does it really need to any smaller? My .38 LCR rides nicely in a front pocket, it could probably be smaller, but it would still need a holster and to be in the pocket by itself, so what's the point?

 

[Boboclown]

Viable? Viable for what?

And my friend carried one while he had one. Tbh I'd use one for snakes, but other than that I don't see a point. And I have a different gun for that sort of thing anyways.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Some guns are better than no gun.. but just barely.

 

[Kruel J]

It's better than a beer bottle.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

If I absolutely need to have tiny carry gun, I borrow my wife's Kel Tec P32.

 

[bbbass]

Since small .380s, 9s, or .38s are only a little larger and usually hold 2-3x more ammo I have never considered a derringer. They are available in larger calibers, but is that worth having such a small capacity? I don't think so.

Besides I think it is possible for them to be too small, if it fits in a pocket does it really need to any smaller? My .38 LCR rides nicely in a front pocket, it could probably be smaller, but it would still need a holster and to be in the pocket by itself, so what's the point?

I need one in my hat!!!

 

[DeanMk]

It's better than a beer bottle.

Hey now! Is there still beer in that bottle?
...gotta consider the important things!

 

[DeanMk]

I need one in my hat!!!

^^^ maybe! ^^^

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Maybe..
If someone wanted to carry a gun in say , their workplace , that has a strict no firearms allowed policy.

But as pointed out above...are there pistols and revolvers that are roughly the same size that hold more than two shots...?
Not saying to not use or carry a Derringer type pistol here , just wondering...
Either way , both beat my everyday carry :

Just kidding...
Andy

 

[Alexx1401]

I had long ago had one of the High Standard ones. I was forever looking for a gun I could carry in a pocket and forget. Nothing ever worked until the NAA .22 and later the Kel-Tec .32. The Derringer left when I got the first NAA. Just as easy to carry, shoot, and 5 instead of 2. When you get into the ones that use a larger caliber the guns start to be the same size and weight as a nice .32, so why settle on 2 shots. Some of these in the larger calibers get to the size of a nice 9mm.

 

[Boboclown]

Maybe..
If someone wanted to carry a gun in say , their workplace , that has a strict no firearms allowed policy.

But as pointed out above...are there pistols and revolvers that are roughly the same size that hold more than two shots...?
Not saying to not use or carry a Derringer type pistol here , just wondering...
Either way , both beat my everyday carry :
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Just kidding...
Andy

You know what they say... Go big or go home.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I sometimes carry a bond arms derringer with PDX-1 410 shells in it. It fits in a back pocket nicely.

 

[Jonnyuma]

The Bond Arms Derringers are exceedingly "nice"*.

I would carry one as a backup piece... maybe in a pocket or give ankle-carry a try. TBH tho, I think I'd rather spend that dough on a Seecamp .32.

*The quotes are only to denote that I'm using that weak word advisedly. Fit, finish, machine work, details... all very nice. A well put-together, serious take on a niche-y firearm. Compared to the Davis derringers from the 80s... "exceedingly nice".

 

[DB is Here]

Sig P365 or .38 snubby fit almost anywhere. I take the dog for a walk almost nightly and the .38 has been a faithful companion for many years for that purpose.

 

[aksu747]

Maybe..
If someone wanted to carry a gun in say , their workplace , that has a strict no firearms allowed policy.

But as pointed out above...are there pistols and revolvers that are roughly the same size that hold more than two shots...?
Not saying to not use or carry a Derringer type pistol here , just wondering...
Either way , both beat my everyday carry :
View attachment 468113
Just kidding...
Andy

Come on Andy at least carry a pepper box

 

[Andy54Hawken]

A pepperbox would be nice to have in my collection...
But I teach ...so carrying is not a allowable option...
Andy

 

[aksu747]

A pepperbox would be nice to have in my collection...
But I teach ...so carrying is not a allowable option...
Andy

I'm surprised you don't already have one for your black powder collection.
I'd want one simply because it is one of the first successful double action pistols,possibly the only one at the time, what an advantage to have 6 shots on tap and not having to cock a hammer first.
I have always liked the Allen & Thurber versions, the .31 versions are pretty small.

If you carried a pepperbox you could say it isn't technically labeled a firearm by the ATF....

 

[Alexx1401]

I'm surprised you don't already have one for your black powder collection.
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If you carried a pepperbox you could say it isn't technically labeled a firearm by the ATF....

State laws do not make the "exemption" that GCA68 does on Black powder firearms.

 

[Jonnyuma]

Sig P365 or .38 snubby fit almost anywhere.

A P365 is on my abbreviated short list for 2018. My list is very short and abbreviated because I have no money... the DW 1911 and S&W 1006 are out of the question this year.
But a P365, maybe...