Return of the derringer?

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A tactical reload? What exactly is a tactical reload? If there was such a thing as a tactical reload - wouldn't it be something more like exchanging a spent 30 or 40 rd magazine for a loaded 30 or 40 rd mag? Can two rounds held together with a clip, (speed strip) be called a tactical reload?
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A tactical reload consists of reloading or "topping off" a firearm at the opportune time rather than waiting until the gun has been run completely dry. The term is actually one of the few correct usages of the word "tactical" because it really is a tactic. Bianchi speedstrips are popular for tactical realoading with a revolver because, unlike the speedloader, it does not require all the cartridges, fired and unfired, to be removed from the cylinder.

A tactical reload with the gun in question would have to consist of firing one cartridge and then replacing it with a live cartridge before firing the second.
 
A tactical reload with the gun in question would have to consist of firing one cartridge and then replacing it with a live cartridge before firing the second.
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For a derringer it would certainly make sense. If you shoot the BG once and they run away, one would certainly want to reload in case they or their friends came back before the cops got there or before you get away.
 
I like that porting is an option. That wasn't clear at first.

I wouldn't want to have a ported 9mm barrel. When I choose a SD load like Ranger T or HST, or Critical Defense or Golden Sabre or whatever... I'm making some assumptions about how that round performs. I'm usually basing those assumptions on bare or 4-Ply denim ordinance gelatin tests out of a 3" barrel - when I can find those test results. Porting changes the muzzle velocity and changes those assumptions. And it's not like we're talking just 1 or even 2 ports here - the initial model showed 5 ports!
 
I think it is very interesting.

As others have said, how thin it is one of the biggest things I look for in a CC pistol. No possibility of jamming is another great selling point. Looks like it would be pretty light being made out of titanium, that's definitely a plus. Not too worried about recoil because it's def not a range toy. Right now the only thing that rules it out for me is the price (once we find true price). I don't have that kind of cash for a second CC pistol, there are way too many others things on my short list to start buying things who's roles have already been filled.
 
First thing I thought of is "wouldn't every hood-rat love to have one? they only have to steal 2 bullets too." . Sorry.

Saw an ad for Bond Arms derringer. Now you can change out barrel lengths from 3" all the way to 4.25". So the hand grenade going off in your hand is just a little farther away from your ears. Buddy of mine had one loaded with .410 shot...his "snake gun". I shot it one time, that was enough for me. Can't decide if I want one or to stay away from it. It's big enough to take a regular sized holster, but only has 2 shots. Coolness factor of +5 though.
 
There may be a place for it. As others have said - thin, light, cannot jam, delivers a formidable round. That's a unique combination.

Suppose you carry a 1911 but there are times or places that it isn't reasonable to carry or easy to conceal. Maybe the full-size rig is too bulky or risky for the office. Maybe you want something to put in your front pocket when bumming around the neighborhood in casual dress. Maybe your wife is too inexperienced to operate the Kimber when half asleep. Maybe you think carrying 2 of those is better than carrying 1 pistol that may malfunction.
 
If price isn't too high, I'll probably pick up one or two. Looks like a handy little BUG and perfect for a front pants pocket where you could be palming the weapon without anyone around you knowing.
 
I don't know, something about the report and muzzle flash off that gun alone would be enough to put the fear of God into a bad guy, even if you don't hit him. :P
 
I like it but they don't fit in my Caliber collection. If they would make one in 357 magnum I would be a lot more attracted to it.
 
The 45 ACP +P 160gr Barnes, TAC XP is similar ballistically to a 158gr 357 magnum JHP.

You can always get the DoubleTap in .45 and fire the lighter faster loads through it.
 
Doea anyone have any ideas on the use of Aluminum for the frame instead of Titanium?

I know the Aluminum is way cheaper, it's also a little lighter.

I'm wondering though if an Aluminum frame will hold up in a Derringer...
 
They'll sell some...but not many.

The price is far too high. It needs to sell for $199.99 at the dealer level- not a penny more. It's also too big, and uses rounds without rims on them. Why? :confused: It has no extractor at present. Every other derringer has a simple extractor that doesn't add any weight or bulk to the gun. A gun without a way to get out the ammunition is useless.
 
The 45 ACP +P 160gr Barnes, TAC XP is similar ballistically to a 158gr 357 magnum JHP.

You can always get the DoubleTap in .45 and fire the lighter faster loads through it.
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Its not that I don't like 45s... its that I have lots of 357 ammo all ready and I have all the stuff to reload 357 magnum. My father all ways told me to limit the types of ammo you had to have, so I try to do that I have many guns but they are all 45/70 Govt, 357 magnum, 12 ga or 17 HMR (wish I went with the 22 LR here)
 
^ I said that about the HK 94.

I just thought it was too expensive.

I so so so much wish I had just bought one. I'm never going to do that again. If I see a neato gun that I want I'm going to buy it.

My only question with the DoubleTap is do I go Aluminum or not... It's not a frame with rails - with the mass of the slide and the recoil spring absorbing most of the energy. I'm wondering if the Aluminum will start to warp or loosen up under the stress.
 
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