Derringer Calibers

[RedneckRampage]

I've always wanted a derringer pistol. I already have a couple pocket pistols and guns I carry, but I think they are cool. I want one of the classic looking ones, double barrel, no trigger guard, short barrel... My question is, what caliber do I get? Obviously it's not going to be for targets, but if I had to use it at 5-10', I'd like it to have a little stopping power, so .22 is out. I also want to be able to hold onto it, so I don't want a .44 mag or something like that (I do, actually). I'm leaning towards .38 Special. What's the best caliber for a close quarters, two shot derringer?

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[Bill Siegle]

I have a Bond in 9mm that is easy to shoot. I have a spare 45Colt barrel that is not too punishing to fire with cowboy level loadings. If you go with a Bond model you have your choice of a lot of different calibers on one gun if you want.

 

[mrblond]

I would go with 45/70...

 

[Certaindeaf]

I'd go with either the 9 or .38. I'd probably carry wadcutters or semi-wadcutters in either since I reload.
If you don't reload, I'd go with the .38 since either is a factory load in that caliber.
Some of the jhp's might not be so effective out of the short tube but those will be.

 

[mrblond]

there ya go.. looks like a super fun range gun.

 

[rdb241]

I have one of those, I think, Lianeds 45 long colt/.410 shotgun.

 

[jordanvraptor]

I like mine in .45/.410.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

There is a reason that the Remington Model 95 Derringer in .41 RF was offered for sale for nearly seventy years.

Get your derringer on gunbroker and your newly made ammunition for it at Dixi Gun Works.

 

[edison bulb]

Wow! Quite the kick on that 45-70! I would never shoot one but it was fun watching him shoot it

 

[edslhead]

Got a good bruise on my shoulder shootin my Marlin 45/70 . Bet that thing hurt like heck.

 

[Medic!]

There is a reason that the Remington Model 95 Derringer in .41 RF was offered for sale for nearly seventy years.

Get your derringer on gunbroker and your newly made ammunition for it at Dixi Gun Works.

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I love old guns. And it's cool to see the ammo being made. But there is also a reason it's been left to the dust bin of time!

Were talking a 130Grain projectile at 425FPS. Making a whopping 52 Foot pounds of energy.
That makes a .25 auto look like a hot round!

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I love old guns. And it's cool to see the ammo being made. But there is also a reason it's been left to the dust bin of time!

Were talking a 130Grain projectile at 425FPS. Making a whopping 52 Foot pounds of energy.
That makes a .25 auto look like a hot round!

Oh, you are absolutely right. No doubt about it. Still, if you really want one, and you think they're cool: go with the classic.

If you have the dinero that is. They are pretty spendy on gunbroker.

Also here is a small part of an entertaining article I read in GUNS Magazine about shooting these pistols with the Navy ammunition.

"From the 3-inch barrels of a Remington, the Western Lubaloys averaged 532 fps and the new lot of Navy Arms ammunition, 621 fps. A 130-grain bullet at 621 fps churns up 111 ft-lbs of energy. As a comparison, the current .38 S&W load with a 145-grain bullet and a muzzle velocity of 685 fps from a 4-inch barrel delivers 151 ft-lbs of energy, and with my chronograph screens set 10 feet from the muzzle of the derringer, I was seriously understating the actual muzzle velocity of the .41 Shorts. The .41 rimfire is not a puny round."

So…….perhaps it's a little more than a mosquito killer?

 

[Certaindeaf]

My favorite derringer is the High Standard.. you just pull the trigger to fire .
Wish it was made in 9mm or .38 though.

 

[Clarkston_cz]

I think the Bond Arms trigger guard can come off it needed?

I want to buy a Glock 43 when funds are better, and then a Bond Arms
BACKUP or Cowboy Defender in .45 ACP(also .45 GAP barrel) and maybe
a 9mm barrel if the .45 ACP is too rough on me



10mm,



.44 Special


or even ,38/357 are some other neat options.



Need to sell my PPS+mags eventually and pay a medical bill off.

There might be a small amount left for me to save for the G43.

The PPS was supposed to be my Summer Carry gun,. but I just hate
the paddle mag release.

I'll get that cool Bond Arms someday!

 

[Medic!]

I prefer .357 or .45ACP. Double action. With trigger guard.
Double barrels are good. But quad is better.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I knew there was a newer DA derringer but forgot!
I had one of those .357 COPS a long time ago.. it was at the factory more often than in my possession. no thanks

 

[mjbskwim]

I had the bond arms in a couple calibers.Not that much fun with 410,45colt was OK. 45acp wasn't bad but not that cool.Problem is the are a 2 shot gun that is as big as a small 5 shot revolver and every bit as heavy.
Yeah they are cool looking but for the price a 5 shot revolver is a better choice
And no,the trigger guard doesn't come off.You either buy the model with or with out the guard
I wouldn't discount the 22mag for a derringer or the 327HR mag.I don't think 38 would be a bad caliber either.357 would be brutal if not in a heavy Bond arms gun
But the derringer is for very close range so most any caliber can be effective,even a 22lr place on a guy's chest

 

[40calruler]

My favorite derringer is the High Standard.. you just pull the trigger to fire .
Wish it was made in 9mm or .38 though.

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I absolutely love mine. I have even gotten pretty decent with it up to 10'. In my opinion the best derringer ever made for ease of use. I am not a huge fan of only .22 either but the damn thing works so well it makes for a great pocket gun you can always count on. .22 makes a double tap really easy with almost no recoil on a puny gun! Good taste sir.

 

[Dreams of Steel]

I am really interested in the Double Tap 9mm model. It looks like it would fill the hole currently in my pocket where my Kahr CM9 used to ride.

 

[mjbskwim]

Well as you can see from above,the double tap brings quite a hole to the party.
I believe there are some gel tests on you tube for this brand