Has anyone seen a DoubleTap Defense (derringer) ?

Here's a pic of my .40S&W Pitbull...

C0untZer0 said:

I know they're not semi-autos, but they're not revolvers either and since they shoot 45 ACP and 9mm I thought I'd ask the question in this forum.

They were suppossed to ship right about now - according to the press releases at the shot show. They said in January they were already back-ordered by 30,000 pistols.

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I handled both .45 & 9x19 versions and the guns being about same size as XDs I see little value in owning one.

C0untZer0 said:

I saw an announcement on their Facebook page today that didn't make sense:



They already have said multiple times - and at SHOTshow that these things would be shipping by next month, so I'm not sure what they could announcing.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/DoubleTapFirearmsLLC?hc_location=stream

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A bit like a sign at a local beer joint. "Free beer tomorrow". If you ask about the free beer, you always get the same answer, "The free beer is tomorrow".

Gander Mtn. by me has both. I held them, and if I didn't already want one I definitely wouldn't now. They just seem painful to shoot.

My local "showroom" has two of them, priced in the low 400s. I didn't bother to handle them. I'd rather carry eight rounds of .32ACP in a platform that small, with the option of a rapid replenishment of seven more, than a two-shooter of any caliber. In fact, for that money, the "rapid replenishment" could even be eight more rounds ready to rock in a second gun.

And, my eight rounds of 9x19 are carried in a platform that really isn't that much bigger (and weighs the same, or less.)

They're larger than a standard pocket pistol, cost around $450-500, and only hold two shots. They have a very long trigger pull. I have not shot one, only handled one. I would assume they recoil is unpleasant in any caliber.

I've shot the 45. 6 rounds of CCI shotshells= recoil manageable, but the design of the case locks the action shut. Not going to be a snake gun while fishing.

Next I tried two 185gr Hornaday ZombieMax. Have you seen the vid of the S&W 500 'doubling'? The gun recoils so severely that the gun backs away from the trigger and fires again when your trigger finger catches up? Yeah, it did that. I was,wearing a P.A.S.T. glove and it cut the web of my hand through the glove. The trigger guard cut my finger, too. That must be where it got the name 'double tap'.

Then I shot four rounds of 230gr ball. Recoil was heavy, as expected, but at least it didn't double.

My hand was sore for a week and the bruising has faded. Next time I get the offer to shoot one, I'll just have someone whack the web of my hand with a dull hatchet. No sense in wasting good ammo.

I got to lay my hands on one this weekend at a local gunshow. They had two of them (45's) I broke them down, pulled the trigger (they were smooth) Neat little pistol for sure but I come home with a SR45 instead. I'm thinking they were tagged 499 or somewhere close to that.

kahr PM45

5+1 rounds
Length 5.79"
Height: 4.49"


Doubletap

2 rounds
Length 5.5"
Height 3.9"

I saw one today. Looked pretty bulky compared to my trusty 642.

Don't forget that, while it may be the same length and width of small semi-auto, it is about half as thick. I'm not saying that makes it worthwhile, but it may be a consideration for some people.

I saw one at my lgs and ill be honest it was big bulky and heavy.

My LGS has one sitting in the display case now. I've handled it, and I'm not impressed with any aspect of it. It has a long trigger pull that's reminiscent of my High Standard DM101 in .22 Mag. It is novel with the storage area in the butt, but just seems like the answer to an unasked question.

If the accuracy isn't any better than my HS, it will only be good to 5', and a last resort weapon.

haven't seen it in person, but Root from Person of Interest (a great show btw) uses it as her sidearm

Saw them at a gun show this weekend. Yes, they are thin but overall bigger than I expected. No thx, I'll stick w/my XDs45.

I purchased one. Tried posting a lengthly review. This one is short. Where are the 7 patents? Where are the needle bearings? Too large and heavy. Trigger pull very rough, almost bottoms out. Not a gun for ladies. Does not shoot reloads. No extracter. Nice looking. Well finished. I give it a C. Just my opinion.

I've got a bond ck2000. 000buck in three inch is a lot of kinetic energy in one shot. Handles 45 lc nicely too. Got a 357/38 barrel for it but not used it much. Is heavy but comfortable with heavy loads. Fits jacket pocket or console box nicely.close counts in horse shoes, hand grenades ,dancing and bond arms. Nice truck gun.

Saw one the other day, asked to handle it just for giggles.

I already thought it was a dumb idea, now I know it is... You brag about your 2 shots of .45ACP while I'll remain happy with my 7 shots of .380 or 5 of .38 Special.