I want one, but I don't know why...

[jamstutz]

Heizer Firearms DoubleTap

Too much money--oh well!

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Finally, a tactical derringer...

Looks cool to me.

 

[Pocketman]

Crap - another $700 temptation.

 

[45fan]

They sure look cool, but I cannot see spending that kind of cash on a derringer. If I hade that kind of money to drop on a micro pistol, I think I would spend just a bit more and look at a Rohrbaugh R9.

 

[Nightwalker65]

Nothing wrong with it,other than it's pricey,but it's not really my speed.I'd prefer a Bond Arms Ranger for a little less money(I know,old school vs new,just sayin)

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

For that kind of money...I can think of SEVERAL semi-autos that I'd rather have.

-J-

 

[Birds Away]

It is WAY cool though. Interchangeable barrels would be a great option.

 

[snorko]

It is WAY cool though. Interchangeable barrels would be a great option.

That would be neat as a toy.

But it is 0.3" longer, 0.4" taller and 5.7 oz heavier than a 6-7 shot Keltec P3at for three times the price. I love .45 acp but seven rounds of .380 is a little better for defense.

 

[Effingham]

Cool, but expensive.

That's exactly my take.

 

[gunman41mag]

Too much money for a 2 shot gun

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

Not really my thing but I'd definitely give it a shot. It does look pretty cool.

 

[Stubz]

This is exactly the sort of critter I look for...just for about 3x the price I look for. $200, yeah I'd pick up one. $500, aw hell naw.

 

[SideArmed]

Would be a good BUTYBUG (Back-UP To Your Back-Up Gun), but as others have said, it's a bit pricey.

 

[paperboy]

It's cool but I'll stick with my LCP....

 

[gglass]

In keeping with most of the sentiments above, I would rather have my LCP, with 7 rounds of .380 ACP, and another 6 in a faster loading mag in a second pocket. The concept is cool, but for up close and personal interactions, I still would feel under-gunned with just 2 rounds, and another two with a slow reload.

Put simply, the LCP is smaller, lighter and holds a lot more total firepower than this modern Derringer.

 

[Old Greg]

I have a soft spot for derringers and I'm not sure why haha, very cool

 

[tommyj223]

its cool but thatprice..ouch

 

[jamstutz]

In keeping with most of the sentiments above, I would rather have my LCP, with 7 rounds of .380 ACP, and another 6 in a faster loading mag in a second pocket. The concept is cool, but for up close and personal interactions, I still would feel under-gunned with just 2 rounds, and another two with a slow reload.

Put simply, the LCP is smaller, lighter and holds a lot more total firepower than this modern Derringer.

In theory, I guess I would agree...but imagining myself or someone I love being assaulted, I'm just not that certain how confidant I am in any .380 ACP, no matter how many rounds it carries. I've had too many, regardless of manufacturer, malfunction on the range. When they do fire, I'm not 100% convinced that they are adequate to the task.

In that situation I would prefer my XD-45C, but it is definitely not pocket sized. The HD DoubleTap is a .45 ACP and definitely pocket-sized. While it would be slower to reload than a semi-auto (and face it, with any semi-auto I may or may not have an extra mag on me), but the DoubleTap would be no slower than any revolver to reload, and the extra rounds would always be there since they are in the grip frame...

I just don't know. I can see where this derringer could be a real asset, but it is still such a compromise. The cost of the aluminum non-ported model is not really prohibitive, compared to other quality hideout guns. Heck, for years I carried a Seecamp LWS that cost a lot more.

 

[Uncle Lee]

GunBroker has an aluminum one with $500 "buy it now" price.
A titanium one for $780 "buy it now" price.

 

[jamstutz]

GunBroker has an aluminum one with $500 "buy it now" price.
A titanium one for $780 "buy it now" price.

$435 up to $695 at Kentucky Gun Co. I expect most places they'll run from $400 up to $650 after the newness wears off.