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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 4:45:42 GMT
Still, if this thing is around the same size as the Double Tap I think it'd be better just to buy a Ruger LCR or something like that anyway; slightly bigger, but the .357 model has 3 more shots than the Double Tap.
Personally, I kind of feel that a lot of Derringers are kind of gimmicky to begin.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 5:07:55 GMT
The Double Tap would be fine for a backup, but it falls short for a primary defense. Like all Derringers do. Still better than nothing.
The irony was the Derringer was originally designed to give someone more firepower, since repeating guns were either unheard of or prohibitively expensive.
The Double Tap isn't as bad an option to me as it once was. When they first came out they were outrageously expensive for what you were getting, there were so many better choices out there below the 600$-700$ price range they were charging. The other day I saw one at my local gun store for a little over 300. At that price it makes a little more sense.
But the real issue I have with derringers, especially one like the Double Tap, is they aren't fun to shoot. They abuse your hand and become painful after only a handful of shots. So you're less likely to train with it, and less likely to be prepared to use it if the situation comes up.
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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 5:14:39 GMT
I find that's the case with a lot of small frame pistols with powerful cartridges, Derringer or not. The first revolver I used was some kind of pocket hammerless in .357mag, and I couldn't stand it.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 11:01:43 GMT
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 11:04:11 GMT
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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 11:24:52 GMT
This is the one for me.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 11:30:20 GMT
Sure you don't want the pink one?
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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 11:34:32 GMT
Nope, I want it to match my leopard print trousers.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 11:42:01 GMT
Now that would be a sight. Very retro. Personally I like the gold/black one, but I wouldn't mind the red/black either. They also have a shamrock green which is pretty neat. and a tiger stripe There's another gun show coming up at the end of the month and you can bet I'm gonna have my eye out for a slick .38.
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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 11:47:40 GMT
Yeah, goes with my velvet leisure suit jacket.
I'm not really a fan of painted guns, unless it's like the black sewerpipe paint they put on vz.58s, or flat, one-coloured paint on some furniture. I don't even like the camo paint jobs on hunting guns, even if it is practical.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 4, 2015 11:59:06 GMT
Part of me wants to rebel against the idea of fashion in guns, and part of me just loves it. Just like part of me loves the elegant and rugged 1911 And part of me loves the ugly ass HiPoint
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Post by Harkovast on Jan 4, 2015 15:08:34 GMT
It's about time someone gave me some points. Just sayin.
I would get the American flag hand gun. It's like a gun for someone who is a little insecure if what they are doing with their weapon is legal, so wants a constant reassurance that there is bound to be something in the constitution to justify it. "Hmm, am I going a bit crazy? No! Can't be! Look at that flag on my gun!" *adjusts tin foil hat*
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Post by Horsie on Jan 4, 2015 19:32:39 GMT
I just can't stand stuff that looks like laser guns. When I was looking for a goose gun I kept having people tell me to buy either a Benelli Supernova or Black Eagle, but I thought they were ugly as sin. Speaking of weapons painted in pretty colours; Fluttershy SKS Rainbow Dash Lee-Enfield Yep, they exist.
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 5, 2015 5:20:27 GMT
It's about time someone gave me some points. Just sayin. I figured you needed a few. Personally I'd like a Walther PPK painted like the Union Jack. That way if anyone gives me any shit I can just say, "Naw, see? I got license to kill".
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Post by wordweaver3 on Jan 5, 2015 5:27:32 GMT
I wouldn't be too keen on a MLP paint job, but to each his own. Ain't my gun, so go nuts bronie. I have an appreciation for gun companies that are willing to take risks with their designs. Say what you want about the Beretta Storm series of firearms, they are different. Somebody has to take a risk or else we'd all be carrying these around still.
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