hariph creek
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You know for $100-$200? I'd get one. Part novelty, part "snake gun." I guess maybe a BUG? Maybe a BUG for the BUG? Maybe?
Has anyone seen a DoubleTap Defense (derringer) ?
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Well these things are definitely in the stores now. The first one I saw at Gander Mountain was gone the next day. I was there this week and they have 3 of them in the display case - 9mm and 45 ACP.
I don't understand this part but it seems that there are 2 companies - DoubleTap Defense - which is making these in 45 ACP and 9mm Luger, and Heizer Defense, which is now making basically the same gun chambered for 410, called the PS1 "Pocket Shotgun" and it is a single shot versus two shots for the DoubleTap Defense
http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/08/21/first-look-heizer-defense-pocket-shotgun/
I don't understand this part but it seems that there are 2 companies - DoubleTap Defense - which is making these in 45 ACP and 9mm Luger, and Heizer Defense, which is now making basically the same gun chambered for 410, called the PS1 "Pocket Shotgun" and it is a single shot versus two shots for the DoubleTap Defense
http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/08/21/first-look-heizer-defense-pocket-shotgun/
hardluk1
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Our general store has 3 of them in stock for 499.
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I saw one the other day. I looked. Shuddered. Then I went and looked at the revolvers.
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I have to be honest. To me it's a total waste of money.
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I handled one chambered in 9x19. I thought it was cool, and may have some utility, however the price would have to be half, and they would have to redesign the backstrap to have a rubber or atleast kind of contoured edge.
They were shooting mild hand-loads for one of the reviews and the shooters said it stung their hands.
I don't think DTD is going to change the grip design. the assumption is that this is not a range toy or a competition pistol, but a belly gun most likely used in grave circumstances, so in a life or death situation you probably won't notice that it stings the heck out of your hand (twice).
I don't think DTD is going to change the grip design. the assumption is that this is not a range toy or a competition pistol, but a belly gun most likely used in grave circumstances, so in a life or death situation you probably won't notice that it stings the heck out of your hand (twice).
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My 00.02 cents
I do see a use for a defensive handgun that can be carried in a pocket and is VERY fast to pull and shoot.
If your attacked on the street by the 'new version' of a PUNCH OUT,and then face getting a beatdown by a group of "youth" = this might be the tool that could stop the first attacker.
Of course you will need VERY good street sense and the knowledge and will to do what will save your butt.
Yes its a VERY touchy subject,and I am SURE many will state for a "fact" that you cannot be that street saavy.
If that is your belief,ok - its not mine and I speak for one that has been there more than once.
A real street smart gun toter has a 'chance' to thwart an attack IF properly armed and mentally armed.
This pistol is one of my choices as well as the High Standard .22 mag that I pocket carry along with a clone of it in .9MM [ but a great deal heavier ].
I also carry the LCP as a tool for this purpose,just slower to draw.
AND if your thinking about this technique for S/D - PLEASE,PLEASE practice a few hundred draws with an EMPTY GUN.
I do see a use for a defensive handgun that can be carried in a pocket and is VERY fast to pull and shoot.
If your attacked on the street by the 'new version' of a PUNCH OUT,and then face getting a beatdown by a group of "youth" = this might be the tool that could stop the first attacker.
Of course you will need VERY good street sense and the knowledge and will to do what will save your butt.
Yes its a VERY touchy subject,and I am SURE many will state for a "fact" that you cannot be that street saavy.
If that is your belief,ok - its not mine and I speak for one that has been there more than once.
A real street smart gun toter has a 'chance' to thwart an attack IF properly armed and mentally armed.
This pistol is one of my choices as well as the High Standard .22 mag that I pocket carry along with a clone of it in .9MM [ but a great deal heavier ].
I also carry the LCP as a tool for this purpose,just slower to draw.
AND if your thinking about this technique for S/D - PLEASE,PLEASE practice a few hundred draws with an EMPTY GUN.
Pretty good review of the DoubleTap in 3 parts:
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/doubletap-tactical-pocket-pistol-45-acp.html
http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/doubletap-tactical-pocket-pistol-45-acp.html
I don't live far from where this gun is made and was excited about the pocket 45 until they arrived in the LGS a month or so back. I picked it up and it just felt bulky for two shot. Decided it wasn't for me. I am glad i made the choice after reading the review above.
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I saw one in a gun store Tuesday. 9mm.
I'd probably get one if it was about $250 but near $500, I just walked on by.
I'd probably get one if it was about $250 but near $500, I just walked on by.
The jury is not "still out" for me on this one, as much as I'm intrigued by it, I can't own a pistol that fires two bullets at a time. Besides what it would do to my hand, the second round to fire goes way high.
I see these at Gander Mountain now. When they first hit the shelves there was a rush to buy them, now they're just sitting.
I see these at Gander Mountain now. When they first hit the shelves there was a rush to buy them, now they're just sitting.
Steve CT
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I've handled one, it seems like a "solution looking for a problem".
What could this possibly do for me that my LCP does not, for less money?
If you need to get the job done with two shots, you probably need to be a careful, disciplined shooter with great situational awareness that practices regularly with this gun. How many buyers of the Double Tap will be this kind of shooter?
What could this possibly do for me that my LCP does not, for less money?
If you need to get the job done with two shots, you probably need to be a careful, disciplined shooter with great situational awareness that practices regularly with this gun. How many buyers of the Double Tap will be this kind of shooter?
Eh, derringers.
It's fun thought of pocket carrying this tiny .45 gun for CCW or secondary.
But after you go "pop" "pop" with it and realize there is no time out to reload...eh, scary thought.
Having 5 available shots is my minimum with any caliber.
It's fun thought of pocket carrying this tiny .45 gun for CCW or secondary.
But after you go "pop" "pop" with it and realize there is no time out to reload...eh, scary thought.
Having 5 available shots is my minimum with any caliber.
The Lone Haranguer
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Saw one at the gun show this weekend. Not impressed at all. Yes, it's thin and flat, but its height and length is the same as many subcompact pistols that hold up to five times the ammo. The "thin and flat" wouldn't be so bad if the edges of the grip were not also sharp. I've got to believe it would be a hand pounder. All this for two shots.
jonnyc
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Run......don't look back......avoid at all costs......worst thing I ever shot.
HighExpert
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The one I shot with target load .45acp was unpleasant but doable in an emergency. Overpriced? Yes
I really thought they were cool, I thought the roller bearing trigger was going to make it different than other derringers. But once I got over the coolness factor I thought "If I had to choose a BUG for my primary, how would this be better than a CM9, or even a P-32"
I'd rather shoot someone multiple times with a 32 ACP than shoot just twice with a 45.
I'd rather shoot someone multiple times with a 32 ACP than shoot just twice with a 45.
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