Derringers

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Just bought a Cobre in 38 Spcl. at a gun show yesterday. One of those just for the fun of it guns. Then last night I ordered another that might qualify as a designer, but holds 5 rounds. A NAA Mini Revolver in 22 Short. Figured if I was going to get a tiny gun, I'd get a really tiny one. I've been looking for one, but they are in limited production. Guess they are a Springtime thing, because they just showed up at Bud's
 
Derringers are good guns for your opponent to have.

Few shots, non-effective sights, poor trigger, dinky grips, slow reload, etc...

Yep, real good guns for your opponent to have.

Deaf
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Every gun I own doesn't have to be a highly efficient killing machine. Nor does every gun I own get carried, or kept for self defense.
Some are just something fun to shoot.:D
I also don't consider any potential threat to my life as an "opponet" like self defense is some kind of video game!:(
 
They really are a lot of fun for plinking and seeing who is a better shot with it, and it is better than a sharp stick for defense but really not what what I would select as a first gun as a carry gun. Still all in all it is worth having one for the fun/cool factor.
 
They're neat, but I'd rather have a 5 shot snub for snake shot use and defense, or one of the plethora of small semi-autos on the market for defense.
 
Just bought two. Well, one and a half LOL if you call a NAA Mini Revolver a designer.
1. Cobra Derringer in 38 Spcl.
1/2. NAA Mini Revolver in 22 short hence the 1/2!
 
Yea a couple guys hit it on the head. they're fun to shoot!
Have I carried mine? Yes while airgunning for Feral Dogs and snakes.
ZVP
 
A pistol, even a derringer is accurate and straight shooting. It's in the hands of a good shooter. The longer the barrel is easier to aim with distance between the rear and front sights.

I admire a seasoned and expert shooter. We do not all meet that mark. But proficiency is always in practice and shooting skills.
 
I have a Davis .22 magnum and a Bond Arms .45C/.410. They aren't for self defense from a human attacker. They're niche guns that are fun to shoot, and a comfort in snake country. I have no doubt though, that .410 000 buckshot at a range of 15 feet will ruin a torso-size target's day.

The saying is; Accurate to minute of gambler across a card table. They aren't a substitute for a revolver or auto. They are what they are. If you don't like them don't buy one.
 
Hi folks. I think it would be really helpful to this Derringer thread if some of you would put photos of your plinking derringers online.

An older fellow from our gun club (was on the phone with him) just offered to sell me a "chrome steel" .38 special derringer for a steal. I think $200. He said it was made in Utah, maybe some decade or three ago.

I don't know if it is Cobra or not, but I think that it might be. He didn't know, and didn't want to get up and get the mfgr. or barrel length just then. I'm to call him back Monday evening.

ZVP, or Cheapshooter: do you have pics?
 
I have taken my two derringers to the range since getting them back in the Summer. First off I'll start with the good. They're kinda fun to shoot.
Now, to the not so good. Accuracy with both the Cobra, and the NAA Mini Revolver is something on the order of minute of side of a barn @ 10 feet!
However, it may be just a learning curve that I have to work on. The hold on both of them is something I'm not used to, and the trigger, especially the Cobra, is heavy to immovable. Hopefully, it's just technique, and I will learn it.
Oh well, like I said in my earlier post, they were just for the heck of it anyway!:D
 
I have a Davis deringer in .38 Special. It is way to light for me to shoot it with factory loads but with the reduced loads that I make for it I have no problem hitting a half size human torso steel plate from fifty feet.
 
I have a Davis deringer in .38 Special. It is way to light for me to shoot it with factory loads but with the reduced loads that I make for it I have no problem hitting a half size human torso steel plate from fifty feet.
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Admittedly I haven't worked up any loads for my Cobra. Only shot it a few times. I used as close as I could find to the old standard 38Spcl load. Federal American Eagle 158 gr. lead round nose.

A Davis/Cobra is kind of bottom of the barrel. zinc derringers. JMO.
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Yup, wasn't expecting anything more than what it is. A hunnerd and sumpin dollar range toy. No intentions of serious use here. :D
 
I just got a Bond Arms Rustic Ranger. 4.25" barrel, .410 shot/45 long colt. I ordered a .38/.357 barrel at half price from Bond Arms. I also found a 9mm barrel from Grabagun. I am set for all kinds of fun once the .38/.357 gets here. I have not shot it yet, but it should be a blast.

The gun came with the BAD driving holster.

I have inclosed a couple of picts.

Joe
 

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Thanks, folks, for the comments and pics.

I decided to buy the little 38 SPCL Cobra Derringer. Model CB38, with chrome finish.

At that low price, it will just be a fun gun for the range, ...

... and to let my guests give it a go where I'm pretty sure they'll not be interested in using much ammo. ;)
 
Those Cobras are made about 15 miles south of me. I got a .22 mag Davis as part of a trade a few years ago. The bottom barrel wouldn't fire. I took it down there and they replaced both firing pins and put on a new barrel set. They test fired it several times for me. Cheap guns but top-notch customer service; especially if you are standing if their lobby.

Cobra is the new Davis. Parts are the same.
 
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