American Derringer

deputy125 · 01-14-2012, 09:29 PM

the Heizer derringer got me to looking up some more derringers and thinking about some old High Standard derringers i had years back. They are rather proud of those old high standards on gunbroker nowadays.

anyways, did sime checking around and low and behold American Derringer is building what would appear to be a high standard copy in .22 mag.......

http://www.amderringer.com/das.html

have not had any luck figuring the cost. Bud's and galleryofguns does not carry them.

i really like this pattern....no safety to fumble with....no hammer.

tx gun runner · 01-15-2012, 02:38 AM

I've owned 2 HS derringer both in 22 LR and I also had one and I can't remember who made it and it looks like the HS but in 38 spec . All 3 were great guns but they can't match the 45ACP for stopping power or carry 2 spare rds in grip frame that why the Heizer seams like a good idea to me ....

tx gun runner · 01-15-2012, 10:03 AM

If I ever find a Lm4 Simmerling that American Derringer makes now under $2000 I will own it .

http://www.amderringer.com/lms.html

303Lithgow · 01-15-2012, 10:16 AM

I've never shot a derringer. How are they? It seems a 22 would be okay but something bigger would be hard to handle. thanks

Terry_P · 01-15-2012, 10:37 AM

I have a NAA 22 mag and it is easy to shoot tough to shoot accurately beyond belly range distance. It technically isn't a derringer as it's a 5 shot but I imagine the 357 mag derringers get your attention.

303Lithgow · 01-15-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry_P

I have a NAA 22 mag and it is easy to shoot tough to shoot accurately beyond belly range distance. It technically isn't a derringer as it's a 5 shot but I imagine the 357 mag derringers get your attention.

Weren't they designed for belly range? Like a gamblers weapon to shoot that cheatin' card player under the table?

I need to stop watching all those old westerns.

Terry_P · 01-15-2012, 10:49 AM

Yes the rear sight is pretty narrow and shallow to try and use so it's a front sight drill. If it gets down to using it, it's circle the wagons time and start thinking about where you put the knife.

tx gun runner · 01-15-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

I've never shot a derringer. How are they? It seems a 22 would be okay but something bigger would be hard to handle. thanks

Here is a guy shooting skeet with a 45/410 derringer like my top / R hand gun .

http://bondarms.com/videos/snake-slayer-skeet-shooting

303Lithgow · 01-15-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx gun runner

Here is a guy shooting skeet with a 45/410 derringer like my top / R hand gun .

http://bondarms.com/videos/snake-slayer-skeet-shooting

I would think a 410 Derringer would be great.

Redhawk41mag · 01-15-2012, 02:47 PM

High Standard...IMO were the mack daddy of modern derringers, I love mine chambered in .22MAG

Redhawk~~sorry for low quality of the pics, Im not a shutterbug!!

tx gun runner · 01-15-2012, 03:01 PM

The HS is a great hide gun and the DA is far better and 3 times faster then the SA . The Bond is too big and heavy for a hide gun . My 410 is super for killing snakes on my farm ..

01-14-2012, 09:29 PM	#1
deputy125 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108	American Derringer the Heizer derringer got me to looking up some more derringers and thinking about some old High Standard derringers i had years back. They are rather proud of those old high standards on gunbroker nowadays. anyways, did sime checking around and low and behold American Derringer is building what would appear to be a high standard copy in .22 mag....... http://www.amderringer.com/das.html have not had any luck figuring the cost. Bud's and galleryofguns does not carry them. i really like this pattern....no safety to fumble with....no hammer.

01-15-2012, 03:01 PM	#11
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,996	The HS is a great hide gun and the DA is far better and 3 times faster then the SA . The Bond is too big and heavy for a hide gun . My 410 is super for killing snakes on my farm .. Last edited by tx gun runner; 01-15-2012 at 03:03 PM.

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01-15-2012, 02:38 AM	#2
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,996	I've owned 2 HS derringer both in 22 LR and I also had one and I can't remember who made it and it looks like the HS but in 38 spec . All 3 were great guns but they can't match the 45ACP for stopping power or carry 2 spare rds in grip frame that why the Heizer seams like a good idea to me ....

01-15-2012, 10:03 AM	#3
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,996	If I ever find a Lm4 Simmerling that American Derringer makes now under $2000 I will own it . http://www.amderringer.com/lms.html

01-15-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 587	I've never shot a derringer. How are they? It seems a 22 would be okay but something bigger would be hard to handle. thanks

01-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#5
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,278	I have a NAA 22 mag and it is easy to shoot tough to shoot accurately beyond belly range distance. It technically isn't a derringer as it's a 5 shot but I imagine the 357 mag derringers get your attention.

01-15-2012, 10:49 AM	#7
Terry_P Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: NH Posts: 4,278	Yes the rear sight is pretty narrow and shallow to try and use so it's a front sight drill. If it gets down to using it, it's circle the wagons time and start thinking about where you put the knife.