Change my mind about derringer/revolver purchase.

[fullmetaljesus]

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?

 

[Sigblitz]

Don't buy a snub nose revolver or a derringer.

 

[cedartop]

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?

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

 

[Route 45]

Will it replace something that you already use for that niche, and if so, is it the better option than what you currently have?

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Don't buy a snub nose revolver or a derringer.

Very compelling argument.

Will it replace something that you already use for that niche, and if so, is it the better option than what you currently have?

I have a m&p ez9mm but sometimes it's not easy to conceal. So I'd like something much smaller, but not a sub compact semi-auto

 

[woodsie57]

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?

32 is good in tiny guns, whichever way you go

 

[snorko]

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

 

[planedriver]

S&W j frame scandium. They have a couple models that fit a pocket holster really well. Keep in mind that 5, 357, 158 GR cartridges are going to weigh almost as much as the gun. Good and bad. Practice with 38 cal isn’t unpleasant. Unleashing a 357 is much like being hit in the palm of the hand with a baseball bat.

I think bullet weight is restricted to 125gr or heavier. Something to do with being scandium and hanging with the cool kids I guess. Lol

 

[MCgrease08]

I think everyone should have a snub nose .38 spl revolver. How else you gonna burn a guy down by shooting through the pocket of your trench coat without drawing?

 

[shibumiseeker]

I have the Bond Arms 10mm derringer. It’s bigger and heavier and harder to aim than my LCP. But I love it…

 

[Route 45]

I have a m&p ez9mm but sometimes it's not easy to conceal. So I'd like something much smaller, but not a sub compact semi-auto

Up to you whether it's worth giving up over half the capacity for basically the same size handgun.

 

[BigRed]

I've never had a derringer.

Snubbies are good to have around. Easy to carry in a lot of different ways. Reasonable punch with the right load in 38 or 357 mag.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have the Bond Arms 10mm derringer. It’s bigger and heavier and harder to aim than my LCP. But I love it…

Interesting suggestion. How's the kick?

I had a sub compact in 9 and it beat the **** out of me so I sold it.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Interesting suggestion. How's the kick?

I had a sub compact in 9 and it beat the **** out of me so I sold it.

I’m not going to target practice all afternoon with it, but it makes me smile.

 

[Route 45]

I had a sub compact in 9 and it beat the **** out of me so I sold it.

Have you shot an Airweight?

 

[BigRed]

Interesting suggestion. How's the kick?

I had a sub compact in 9 and it beat the **** out of me so I sold it.

You should try the Ruger LCR with Buffalo Bore 357 mag.

 

[Lost Californian]

I have had a High Standard .22lr derringer, and I currently have a Bond Arms with 2 barrels - .327Fed Mag and .40S&W.

The H.S. was great for deep conceal. I can only find ones in .22lr or .22mag currently. I really think I saw one in 9mm once, long ago, at Bradis. Sold it, didn't miss it.

The Bond Arms are large, chunky, heavy things. Personally I do not think they work for a deep conceal setup. They are hard to shoot. Both barrels I have do not have the same point of impact. I have given up swapping them out and just run the .327. Even at up close and personal distance (7yds or less), the POI is several inches apart.

American Derringer makes some nice guns. I have never owned or shot one, just drooled and fondled them.

I think an airweight J-frame revolver in caliber of choice is a sweet way to go. I have a 351C, the .22mag version. It can go anywhere. Being DA only in rimfire means a very heavy trigger, which doesn't help accuracy much. The intended purpose is a last ditch, arms length, shooting scenario. YMMV.

Yes, I read the "derringer or snub nose revolver" bit. And many will heap abuse on me for this, but I think a .25acp semiauto is a better choice than a derringer and most J-frame sized wheel guns in .38/.357/9mm.

Sure would like to hear about what you get, if you do end up buying something.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Have you shot an Airweight?

Nope

 

[WebSnyper]

If you are going for degree of difficulty points, a derringer would be one way to do that.

 

[marvin02]

Before I would get something with that limited capacity I would get a Ruger LCP II or LCP Max.

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