Why Would You Buy a Derringer?

[Gunsnwater]

Has anyone used "I'm a river boat gambler" as a reason yet?

We all thought it.

[jthrelf]

One more thing... the Bond Arms guns are very well made. That doesn't change everything else discussed in this thread, but does give reason to buy one if you're looking for that novelty.

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Cant get any Fishing Weights !

[Hawk]

I had a Chrome Davis in .38 Special back in the 70's. I think I paid $69 for it new. I shot it twice without hearing protection. My ear's were ringing for about 6 hours after that. I consider that experience the start of my bad hearing due to gun fire and loud music!

[R L Suehr]

I have two of the Cobra versions (they're identical to the Davis). One in 380 and one in 38 special. The 380 I used to keep in the front pocket of my bibs while I was doing farm work.

To be honest, I only bought them because I thought they were kinda cool and they were cheap enough that it seemed like fun for the money.

[bortle]

I've shot a 38 derringer, it felt like someone hit me in the palm with a ball peen hammer. Not fun to shoot and very loud.

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

I've shot a 38 derringer, it felt like someone hit me in the palm with a ball peen hammer. Not fun to shoot and very loud.

This can get you on your way to CarpalTunnel syndrom, a painful experience !

[MT1]

How about one in .223?



Pretty high up there on the fun side, with certain ammo it isn't uncomfortable to shoot, and accuracy is good.

Heizer Defense makes one in 7.62x39, the "Pocket AK"

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

I had a Chrome Davis in .38 Special back in the 70's. I think I paid $69 for it new. I shot it twice without hearing protection. My ear's were ringing for about 6 hours after that. I consider that experience the start of my bad hearing due to gun fire and loud music!

This is not a joke,always wear ear and eye protection.even while hunting before taking your shot,i too have tinnitis in both ears since my early thirties from shooting without ear protection !

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Heizer Defense makes one in 7.62x39, the "Pocket AK"

Yeah you gotta be Nuckin Futs !