Change my mind about derringer/revolver purchase.

[Route 45]

Nope

Get some defensive ammo and try before you buy. I think Range USA has one in their rental case.

If you think a compact 9mm beats you up...

 

[BigMoose]

Buy a Beretta instead.

 

[DadSmith]

Snubnose 38 special/357 magnum revolver with 148gr wadcutter are very nice and easy shooting with good penetration.

 

[Route 45]

Snubnose 38 special/357 magnum revolver with 148gr wadcutter are very nice and easy shooting with good penetration.

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To be fair, I don't think any .38 or .357 is much of a problem out of a Redhawk.

 

[DadSmith]

To be fair, I don't think any .38 or .357 is much of a problem out of a Redhawk.

I posted it because it's a beautiful weapon.
38 special 148gr wadcutter are for low recoil, deep penetrating, and fast shooting.

 

[WebSnyper]

To be fair, I don't think any .38 or .357 is much of a problem out of a Redhawk.

That's what I was thinking. I don't think a Redhawk qualifies for what the OP was after.

 

[BigMoose]

No seriously, you dont want a derringer or revolver...

There is a whole dang thread about nice Berettas you can buy!

I need help.. I keep buying Beretta pistols..

And not just the small ones, the big ones too, and odd ones. Anyone else have the Beretta obsession? I do need help, I bought a polartec fleece to go with all the Beretta Pistols I have ordered. In just couple of months. I have purchased. New in box 92FS, Made in Italy, 2017 3032 Tomcat 951...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[Route 45]

I posted it because it's a beautiful weapon.
38 special 148gr wadcutter are for low recoil, deep penetrating, and fast shooting.

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I've handeld one of those. If I was going to carry a snubby, it would be that one.

Real sights. 6 shots. Stainless steel, but not too heavy. Beveled frame. Excellent trigger.

I could almost be talked into carrying that one. Almost...

 

[Noble Sniper]

I regularly carry. Bond Arms derringer chambered in 45acp….. I wear bib overalls a lot and it slides well in and out of my pocket…. Whichever one I decide to stow it in. I have a Colt detective that does quite well but many times the derringer is in the pocket and a much larger piece is in a shoulder rig. Just my .02

 

[model1994]

change your mind? no. buy it. just do it.

 

[Trebor657]

Lot of folks here and elsewhere are not "revolver friendly" but it's all I carry and feel no need to change...advantages and disadvantages to revolvers and semi autos...best I can tell you is try a few and do what's best for you, not what others think is best....I have a .38 derringer and I would not recommend one for your primary carry, only 2 rounds and heavy recoil... good luck in your search...

 

[Bosbar]

I have a Davis derringer in 38 cal. It doesn't even make a good doorstop.
Don't waste your money!

38 cal. like a 642 is a good pocket pistol but, it takes a lot of practice to be proficient.

 

[tscherry70]

For a couple days now I've been thinking I want a little snub nose revolver or maybe a derringer (bc they're kinda cool).

Deep conceal style gun. Caliber would be like a 9mm or smaller but bigger than 22.

Something easy.

Thoughts?

Get you one of these to try out. It just might change your mind.

Bond Arms | Cyclops 45-70

www.bondarms.com

 

[kennedy759]

I like a 38 or 44 charter arms

 

[Gingerbeardman]

Always wanted a derringer, it would just be for fun though, which is why I never got one.

I'm the opposite. I have one I bought JUST to carry, and the rest are for fun. Do I need reproduction guns designed 130+ years ago? No, but they sure are fun!

If you want a derringer, go get one!

 

[indyartisan]

Remington 41 rimfire,
Only around $10 a round.

 

[bobzilla]

I've heard a .38 snubby is all you need...

nah I was told you'll instanly die.

 

[cosermann]

Derringers Heavy for what they are. Extremely limited capacity. Terrible sights. Single action (mostly, but not all). Heavy triggers. These days, there are much better solutions for practical purposes. Rewind the historical clock and I’m fairly confident derringer users of yesteryear would have given their right arm for a LCP, P32, or even an airweight snub.

That said, they're are cool, fun novelty guns.

 

[Route 45]

nah I was told you'll instanly die.

Nobody told you that, Don Quixote.

 

[LtScott14]

Get 2 snubbies. 38cal rules, but others are good too. I have a 32 cal Derringer. Its been shot exactly twice. Cleaned and stored and 2 fresh rounds if needed.
I like the pocket semi autos, in 380acp or 9mm. Rugers seem a top choice, but i tote a Kahr CM9.
Good luck.