Bought my first Derringer today

FunGramps · March 1, 2021, 08:34 PM

Purchased a nearly 100% High Standard Model D-100 in the box today. I checked the serial number, and it was made in 1966 as far as I can tell. Getting shipped so it's not in hand yet. I've always liked these pea-shooters. Probably make it a safe queen and pass it along when I kick. If I wanted a carry Derringer, it would be a Bond Arms .45. Have fun finding one though!
My carry is a S&W model 60 .357 2 1/2 ".

Do any of you own or carry a Derringer?
These are photos of my gun.

Cheers!

derringer3.jpeg

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Alan0354 · March 1, 2021, 09:31 PM

"During a crisis, conservatives stock up on food, guns and ammo. Liberals hoard toilet paper. "

I hoard both, what does that make me?!!!

I keep about 70 rolls minimum at all time!!!! Don't tell me I am a liberal, that's a disease.

FunGramps · March 1, 2021, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan0354

"During a crisis, conservatives stock up on food, guns and ammo. Liberals hoard toilet paper. "

I hoard both, what does that make me?!!!

I keep about 70 rolls minimum at all time!!!! Don't tell me I am a liberal, that's a disease.

You own a gun, so you're disease-free.

Carmady · March 1, 2021, 11:18 PM

As derringers go, that one has a lot going for it.
DA trigger
cheap ammo
light recoil

Have fun.

DT Guy · March 2, 2021, 06:25 PM

My late, much-missed Father-in-Law carried one of those for many, many years (cough-before his state had CCW-cough) and swore by it. Said the way it sat in a back pocket made it easy to carry, easy to hide and easy to draw and shoot quickly.

Larry

Urbanrecon · March 10, 2021, 03:35 AM

I carried a High Standard two round .22 WMR Derringer as a backup for years when I was a po-po. A lot of officers back then did. If you shot them a lot they didn't last long. Something about a plastic gear inside em. I sorta view the Ruger LCP as a modern Derringer but equipped with more rounds albeit .380. And oh boy the fireball you got out of the High Standard at night!

TruthTellers · March 10, 2021, 05:24 AM

The High Standard is the epitome of what the derringer should be and Bond Arms is what it shouldn't be.

Imagine if someone brought it back, gave it an aluminum frame, and made it a .32 for a lighter trigger pull? Or kept it .22, but added a third barrel?

I'm surprised NAA hasn't bought the rights to make them, I'm sure they could make some money off such a thin handgun.

MillCreek · March 21, 2021, 03:29 PM

I have an American Derringer DA-38 that I bought new back in the 80s.

Carmady · March 21, 2021, 09:19 PM

"I have an American Derringer DA-38 that I bought new back in the 80s."

I had one in .38 Special, and it was my favorite of the all the CF derringers I tried for two reasons:
1) SA derringers can be a major PITA to cock, and that's while just sitting around
2) DA trigger pull was outstanding when compared to most SA derringer triggers

Iirc they came chambered in .38 SPL, .357 Mag, 9mm, and .40 S&W.

BJT made them before ADC. They're like a big Hi-Standard .22 derringer.

gwpercle · March 29, 2021, 06:03 PM

If I had one you betcha bottom dollar I would carry it !
Compact , light , flat and in 22 Magnum ...something not to be taken lightly .
Nice Score ... don't put it in the safe and ignore it ... Shoot It !
Gary

TruthTellers · March 30, 2021, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmady

"I have an American Derringer DA-38 that I bought new back in the 80s."

I had one in .38 Special, and it was my favorite of the all the CF derringers I tried for two reasons:
1) SA derringers can be a major PITA to cock, and that's while just sitting around
2) DA trigger pull was outstanding when compared to most SA derringer triggers

Iirc they came chambered in .38 SPL, .357 Mag, 9mm, and .40 S&W.

BJT made them before ADC. They're like a big Hi-Standard .22 derringer.

I didn't know they made them in centerfire. Those would be worth every bit as much as what Bond makes with their single action hunks of chunk.

Carmady · April 1, 2021, 04:21 PM

"I didn't know they made them in centerfire. Those would be worth every bit as much as what Bond makes with their single action hunks of chunk."

About 14.5 oz.

http://www.amderringer.com/catalog1.html

Urbanrecon · April 1, 2021, 08:40 PM

Honestly though, the teeth in the gears of the high standard .22 mag wear out quickly. Just sayin...

geologist · April 2, 2021, 03:09 PM

Here's mine in .22LR. I took the grips off it to make it thinner. The DA trigger pull is heavy. Heavy enough that some women can't fire it.

.22LR birdshot at 3 yards.

March 1, 2021, 08:34 PM	#1
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Bought my first Derringer today Purchased a nearly 100% High Standard Model D-100 in the box today. I checked the serial number, and it was made in 1966 as far as I can tell. Getting shipped so it's not in hand yet. I've always liked these pea-shooters. Probably make it a safe queen and pass it along when I kick. If I wanted a carry Derringer, it would be a Bond Arms .45. Have fun finding one though! My carry is a S&W model 60 .357 2 1/2 ". Do any of you own or carry a Derringer? These are photos of my gun. Cheers! derringer3.jpeg derringer2.jpeg __________________ Finding a wise liberal is as easy as inventing perpetual motion.

March 2, 2021, 06:25 PM	#5
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 959	My late, much-missed Father-in-Law carried one of those for many, many years (cough-before his state had CCW-cough) and swore by it. Said the way it sat in a back pocket made it easy to carry, easy to hide and easy to draw and shoot quickly. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

March 10, 2021, 05:24 AM	#7
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	The High Standard is the epitome of what the derringer should be and Bond Arms is what it shouldn't be. Imagine if someone brought it back, gave it an aluminum frame, and made it a .32 for a lighter trigger pull? Or kept it .22, but added a third barrel? I'm surprised NAA hasn't bought the rights to make them, I'm sure they could make some money off such a thin handgun. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

March 21, 2021, 03:29 PM	#8
MillCreek Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2004 Location: Snohomish County, Washington USA Posts: 326	I have an American Derringer DA-38 that I bought new back in the 80s. __________________ Regards, MillCreek Snohomish County, Washington USA

March 1, 2021, 09:31 PM	#2
Alan0354 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2021 Posts: 541	"During a crisis, conservatives stock up on food, guns and ammo. Liberals hoard toilet paper. " I hoard both, what does that make me?!!! I keep about 70 rolls minimum at all time!!!! Don't tell me I am a liberal, that's a disease.

March 1, 2021, 11:18 PM	#4
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	As derringers go, that one has a lot going for it. DA trigger cheap ammo light recoil Have fun.

March 10, 2021, 03:35 AM	#6
Urbanrecon member Join Date: February 8, 2021 Location: Bullhead Chity, AZ. Posts: 75	I carried a High Standard two round .22 WMR Derringer as a backup for years when I was a po-po. A lot of officers back then did. If you shot them a lot they didn't last long. Something about a plastic gear inside em. I sorta view the Ruger LCP as a modern Derringer but equipped with more rounds albeit .380. And oh boy the fireball you got out of the High Standard at night!

March 21, 2021, 09:19 PM	#9
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	"I have an American Derringer DA-38 that I bought new back in the 80s." I had one in .38 Special, and it was my favorite of the all the CF derringers I tried for two reasons: 1) SA derringers can be a major PITA to cock, and that's while just sitting around 2) DA trigger pull was outstanding when compared to most SA derringer triggers Iirc they came chambered in .38 SPL, .357 Mag, 9mm, and .40 S&W. BJT made them before ADC. They're like a big Hi-Standard .22 derringer.

March 29, 2021, 06:03 PM	#10
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,752	If I had one you betcha bottom dollar I would carry it ! Compact , light , flat and in 22 Magnum ...something not to be taken lightly . Nice Score ... don't put it in the safe and ignore it ... Shoot It ! Gary

April 1, 2021, 04:21 PM	#12
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	"I didn't know they made them in centerfire. Those would be worth every bit as much as what Bond makes with their single action hunks of chunk." About 14.5 oz. http://www.amderringer.com/catalog1.html

April 1, 2021, 08:40 PM	#13
Urbanrecon member Join Date: February 8, 2021 Location: Bullhead Chity, AZ. Posts: 75	Honestly though, the teeth in the gears of the high standard .22 mag wear out quickly. Just sayin...

April 2, 2021, 03:09 PM	#14
geologist Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 247	Here's mine in .22LR. I took the grips off it to make it thinner. The DA trigger pull is heavy. Heavy enough that some women can't fire it. .22LR birdshot at 3 yards.