Notes:
This is a "pepperbox"-type derringer within four barrels and a (largely
superfluous) sighting rib. The
barrels may be fired in sequence, or they may all be fired simultaneously
(though the recoil may be brutal; add all single-barrel recoil figures
together).
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Advantage Arms 422 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.43 kg |
4 Internal |
$181 |
Advantage Arms 422 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.43 kg |
4 Internal |
$223 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Advantage Arms 422 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
Advantage Arms 422 (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 1
Notes: This
double-barreled derringer is based on the a Remington design of 1865.
It is chambered for a plethora of rounds and are all tiny (about 120
millimeters long) and very light.
There are a variety of deluxe models, differing only cosmetically. The barrel
firing sequence is automatic, with the upper barrel firing first and the bottom
barrel firing second; both barrels cannot be fired simultaneously. Like all
American Derringers, they have a manual hammer-blocking safety.
The safety automatically disengages when the hammer is cocked. A version
of the Model 1 is available with custom engraving; for game purposes, however,
it is identical to the standard Model 1.
The American
Derringer 7 Ultra-Lightweight is basically a Model 1 made from light alloy,
rendering it very light in weight.
In appearance, it resembles a Model 1 derringer, but the frame is of
aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, the barrels are of the same alloy with steel
liners, and the rest of the metalwork of stainless steel.
Some of the more powerful chamberings of the Model 1 are not available,
but you probably wouldn’t want them anyway in such a light weapon!
Finish is in matte gray, with matte-finished grips of rosewood or bacote.
The Model 10
Lightweight is a stronger version of the Model 7; the frame is still alloy, but
almost all the rest of the metalwork is stainless steel, finished in matte gray.
Despite this, the Model 10 is relatively lighter than the Model 7.
The mix of chamberings is also different, and rosewood grips are standard
(though bacote is also available).
The finish of the Model 7 and Model 10 is available only in Gray Matte, and
grips only in black rubber.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 1 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$68 |
American Derringer 1 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$73 |
American Derringer 1 |
5.56mm NATO |
0.41 kg |
2 Internal |
$152 |
American Derringer 1 |
.22 Hornet |
0.41 kg |
2 Internal |
$133 |
American Derringer 1 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.42 kg |
2 Internal |
$85 |
American Derringer 1 |
.30 Carbine |
0.42 kg |
2 Internal |
$88 |
American Derringer 1 |
.32-20 Winchester |
0.43 kg |
2 Internal |
$90 |
American Derringer 1 |
.30-30 Winchester |
0.43 kg |
2 Internal |
$260 |
American Derringer 1 |
.380 ACP |
0.44 kg |
2 Internal |
$81 |
American Derringer 1 |
9mm Parabellum |
0.44 kg |
2 Internal |
$83 |
American Derringer 1 |
.38 Special |
0.44 kg |
2 Internal |
$95 |
American Derringer 1 |
.357 Magnum |
0.45 kg |
2 Internal |
$99 |
American Derringer 1 |
.38 Super |
0.45 kg |
2 Internal |
$87 |
American Derringer 1 |
.357 Maximum |
0.46 kg |
2 Internal |
$107 |
American Derringer 1 |
.41 Magnum |
0.46 kg |
2 Internal |
$110 |
American Derringer 1 |
.44 Special |
0.47 kg |
2 Internal |
$110 |
American Derringer 1 |
.44 Magnum |
0.47 kg |
2 Internal |
$115 |
American Derringer 1 |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.48 kg |
2 Internal |
$116 |
American Derringer 1 |
.45 ACP |
0.48 kg |
2 Internal |
$103 |
American Derringer 1 |
.45 Winchester Magnum |
0.48 kg |
2 Internal |
$116 |
American Derringer 1 |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 2.5” |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$121 |
American Derringer 7 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.21 kg |
2 Internal |
$93 |
American Derringer 7 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.23 kg |
2 Internal |
$99 |
American Derringer 7 |
.32 Smith & Wesson Long & .32 H&R Magnum |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$111 |
American Derringer 7 |
.380 ACP |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$104 |
American Derringer 7 |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.28 kg |
2 Internal |
$108 |
American Derringer 7 |
.38 Special |
0.32 kg |
2 Internal |
$121 |
American Derringer 7 |
.44 Special |
0.37 kg |
2 Internal |
$141 |
American Derringer 10 |
.38 Special |
0.28 kg |
2 Internal |
$120 |
American Derringer 10 |
.45 ACP |
0.3 kg |
2 Internal |
$129 |
American Derringer 10 |
.45 Long Colt |
0.34 kg |
2 Internal |
$148 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 1 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 1 (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 1 (5.56mm) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
12 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 1 (.22 Hornet) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
10 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 1 (.32) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 1 (.30) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 1 (.32-20) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 1 (.30-30) |
SA |
3 |
2-Nil |
1 |
16 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 1 (.380) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 1 (9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
6 |
American Derringer 1 (.38 Special) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 1 (.357 Magnum) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 1 (.38 Super) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 1 (.357 Maximum) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 1 (.41) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 1 (.44 Special) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer (.44 Magnum) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 1 (.44-40) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 1 (.45 ACP) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 1 (.45 Win Magnum) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
6 |
American Derringer 1 (.45 Long Colt) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 1 (.410 Gauge) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
1 |
American Derringer 7 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 7 (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 7 (.32 S&W) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 7 (.32 Magnum) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 7 (.380) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 7 (.38 S&W) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
6 |
American Derringer 7 (.38 Special) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 7 (.44) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 10 (.38 Special) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer 10 (.45 ACP) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
12 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 10 (.45 Long Colt) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
6 |
American Derringer 2 Pen-Pistol
Notes: At the
name indicates, this weapon was designed to look like an ordinary pen
(superficially); it was basically a simple tapered cylinder containing a single
cartridge and a firing mechanism.
To fire the weapon, the “cap” is pulled off and the back of the device rotated
through 80 degrees to form a “grip.”
This weapon is considered illegal in most US states, which was probably
the reason it was not manufactured much beyond its 1993 introduction date.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 2 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.14 kg |
1 Internal |
$21 |
American Derringer 2 |
.25 ACP |
0.16 kg |
1 Internal |
$25 |
American Derringer 2 |
.32 ACP |
0.17 kg |
1 Internal |
$28 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 2 (.22) |
SS |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 2 (.25) |
SS |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 2 (.32) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
13 |
Nil |
3 |
American Derringer 3
Notes: This is a
simple tip-up derringer, based loosely on several “Old West” models.
It is made of stainless steel and quite tiny at a mere 5 inches in length
with only a 2.5-inch barrel. The
recoil is very brutal due to the weapon’s low weight, short barrel, and
comparatively powerful ammunition.
Production of the Model 3 has been, according to American Derringer,
“temporarily halted.”
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 3 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.23 kg |
1 Internal |
$33 |
American Derringer 3 |
.38 Special |
0.26 kg |
1 Internal |
$37 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 3 (.32) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 3 (.38) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
12 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 4
Notes:
The Model 4 is quite similar in
appearance to a large Model 3 with over-and-under barrels instead of a single
barrel. Like the Model 3, it is
built largely of stainless steel, and has 4.1-inch barrels.
Grips are of rosewood. Normally, both barrels of the Model 4 are the same
caliber, but a version called the Model 4 Alaskan Survival Model has an upper
barrel chambered for .45-70 and the bottom barrel chambered for .45 Long Colt or
.410 Gauge 3”; alternately, both barrels may be chambered for either .44 Magnum
or .45-70. The Alaskan Survival
Model also has oversized rosewood grips, and can be had with an extra-high
polish finish. In any case, the two
barrels cannot be fired simultaneously, as the hammer must be cocked between
each shot (though it may be done quickly). . The barrel firing sequence is
automatic, with the upper barrel firing first and the bottom barrel firing
second; both barrels cannot be fired simultaneously. The Model 4 is available in
a version with custom engraving; however, for game purposes, it is identical to
the standard Model 4.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 4 |
.357 Magnum |
0.47 kg |
2 Internal |
$146 |
American Derringer 4 |
.357 Maximum |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$154 |
American Derringer 4 |
.44 Special |
0.5 kg |
2 Internal |
$157 |
American Derringer 4 |
.44 Magnum |
0.51 kg |
2 Internal |
$162 |
American Derringer 4 |
.45 ACP |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$150 |
American Derringer 4 |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 3” |
0.52 kg |
2 Internal |
$169 |
American Derringer 4 |
.45-70 Government |
0.58 kg |
2 Internal |
$208 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 4 (.357 Magnum) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
7 |
American Derringer 4 (.357 Maximum) |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
American Derringer 4 (.44 Special) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
8 |
American Derringer 4 (.44 Magnum) |
SA |
4 |
1-Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
9 |
American Derringer 4 (.45 ACP) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
11 |
American Derringer 4 (.45 Long Colt) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
9 |
American Derringer 4 (.410) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
1 |
American Derringer (.45-70) |
SA |
2 |
1-2-Nil |
1 |
9 |
Nil |
5 |
American Derringer 6
Notes: This is a
long-barreled double-barreled derringer (6-inch barrels), with the barrels
enclosed in a flush-sided block and with oversize grips made from rosewood,
walnut, or rubber. It sort of blurs
the line between derringers and simple breech-loading pistols.
The normal chambering is .410 Gauge/.45 Long Colt, but .357 Magnum and
.45 ACP and .22 Magnum versions were also made. The barrel firing sequence is
automatic, with the upper barrel firing first and the bottom barrel firing
second; both barrels cannot be fired simultaneously. Finish is high-polish
stainless or satin.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 6 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.43 kg |
2 Internal |
$159 |
American Derringer 6 |
.357 Magnum |
0.52 kg |
2 Internal |
$184 |
American Derringer 6 |
.45 ACP |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$189 |
American Derringer 6 |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 3” |
0.6 kg |
2 Internal |
$207 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 6 (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
9 |
American Derringer 6 (.357) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
13 |
American Derringer 6 (.45 ACP) |
SA |
2 |
2-Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
17 |
American Derringer 6 (.45 Colt) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
9 |
Nil |
16 |
American Derringer 6 (.410) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 8 Target
Notes: Further
blurring the line between derringer and full-sized breech-loading pistol, the
American Derringer 8 Target has 8-inch double barrels.
The trigger is single-action and the weapon has a manual hammer-block
safety that disengages automatically when the hammer is pulled back.
Construction is largely of stainless steel, with rosewood or soft rubber
grips. The types of rounds used may
be mixed or matched between the two barrels, but both barrels cannot be fired
simultaneously; like most such American Derringer firearms, the weapon must be
cocked between each shot. The barrel firing sequence is automatic, with the
upper barrel firing first and the bottom barrel firing second; both barrels
cannot be fired simultaneously.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
American Derringer 8 |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 2.5”, 2.75”,
and 3” |
0.68 kg |
2 Internal |
$248 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
American Derringer 8 (.45) |
SA |
2 |
2-Nil |
1 |
8 |
Nil |
19 |
American Derringer 8 (.410 2.5”) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 8 (.410 2.75”) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer 8 (.410 3”) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
2 |
American Derringer COP
Notes:
This four-barreled "pepperbox'' firearm was intended as a backup weapon
for police officers who forced to give up their main sidearm, or for use by
undercover police. It is literally
so small that it could conceivably be concealed virtually anywhere on the body,
with a length of little over 5.5 inches (for the standard COP; the Mini-COP is
even smaller) and a cluster of four 3.14-inch barrels.
A “slide” pulls back to allow the barrels to be reloaded.
Construction is primarily of stainless steel, with rosewood or checkered
black rubber grips. The standard
COP is designed for .357 Magnum and .38 Special, while the Mini-COP is chambered
for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire.
It should be noted that the striker mechanism is designed so that all four
barrels cannot be fired at once; the fire in sequence with each pull of the
trigger (upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left).
As with many American Derringer firearms, production of the COP and
Mini-COP is described by the company as “temporarily halted.”
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
COP |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.9 kg |
4 Internal |
$227 |
Mini-COP |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.71 kg |
4 Internal |
$177 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
COP (.357) |
SA |
3 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
COP (.38) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
Mini-COP |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer DA-38
Notes: The DA-38
is a slab-sided double-action derringer, with no forward trigger guard though it
has one on the bottom. The barrel
is 3 inches, and they are blended into the receiver and also have slab sides.
Construction is of steel. The DA-38 has a simple V-notch rear sight, though no
front sight; due to the short effective range, the sight is largely superfluous.
Grips are of rosewood, walnut, black walnut, or rubber.
Like all American Derringer designs, it has a manual hammer block safety,
but it has no hammer to cock the weapon; the safety is removed by that first
double-action trigger pull. The
upper barrel fires first and the lower barrel second; both barrels cannot be
fired simultaneously. The DS-22 is
largely the same, but has only a single barrel and is chambered for only rimfire
cartridges.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
DA-38 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.34 kg |
2 Internal |
$93 |
DA-38 |
9mm Parabellum |
0.41 kg |
2 Internal |
$108 |
DA-38 |
.38 Special |
0.47 kg |
2 Internal |
$120 |
DA-38 |
.357 Magnum |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$124 |
DA-38 |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
0.48 kg |
2 Internal |
$117 |
DA-22 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.31 kg |
1 Internal |
$59 |
DA-22 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.34 kg |
1 Internal |
$62 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
DA-38 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
5 |
DA-38 (9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
DA-38 (.38) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
DA-38 (.357) |
SA |
3 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
DA-38 (.40) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
8 |
DA-22 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SS |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
5 |
DA-22 (.22 Magnum) |
SS |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
American Derringer High Standard
Notes:
The High Standard double-barreled derringer is intended to serve as a
readily concealable defensive weapon; and is both light in weight and small in
caliber. The barrels are 3.5 inches
and the overall length is slightly over 5 inches total.
The finish is generally blued and the oversized grips are of black hard
rubber. The barrels must be fired in sequence; they cannot be fired
simultaneously, since the weapon must be cocked between each shot.
American Derringer describes the production of the High Standard as
“temporarily halted.”
The DA-38 is a
modified and improved version of the High Standard, with 3-inch barrels, a
length of less than 5 inches, and a double-action trigger.
It is also designed for larger calibers than the High Standard.
Most of the DA-38 is made from stainless steel, but the grip frame is
made from aluminum with oversized hard black rubber grips or rosewood grips over
that.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
High Standard |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.31 kg |
2 Internal |
$103 |
High Standard |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.32 kg |
2 Internal |
$109 |
DA-38 |
9mm Parabellum |
0.43 kg |
2 Internal |
$108 |
DA-38 |
.38 Special |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$120 |
DA-38 |
.357 Magnum |
0.51 kg |
2 Internal |
$124 |
DA-38 |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
0.48 kg |
2 Internal |
$117 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
High Standard (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
6 |
High Standard (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
5 |
DA-38 (9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
DA-38 (.38) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
DA-38 (.357) |
SA |
3 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
DA-38 (.40) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
8 |
American Derringer Semmerling LM-4
This highly
unusual pistol was first produced about 1994 (by the now-defunct Semmerling
Corporation, hence the name “Semmerling” in the designation), and has been built
by various companies in rapid succession since then, eventually ending up under
American Derringer’s umbrella. It
was designed to be a powerful and easily concealable pistol for use by police as
a backup or police who work undercover.
Currently, American Derringer lists the LM-4 as being in “extremely
limited production;” it is virtually handmade, and American Derringer reportedly
builds only two per week at a maximum.
For that matter, production of the LM-4 by any company has never been
great, and they are still very rare weapons.
The most unusual
feature of the LM-4 is its action.
Despite its appearance, it is not a
semiautomatic pistol – the slide must be racked to cock the weapon between each
shot. In addition, the slide is
worked opposite from a standard slide – one racks it forward and then back to
ready the LM-4 for another shot.
(In game terms, this gives the LM-4 a “BA” ROF – though “BA” is not an accurate
description of the LM-4’s action.)
The LM-4 is built of special, lightweight-yet-strong tool-grade steel, usually
finished blued, matte steel, or hard chromed.
(A stainless steel version is also available; this version is identical
for game purposes.) The LM-4 is a
mere 5.2 inches long and 3.7 inches high, yet the barrel is 3.45 inches long.
Grip plates can be of hard checkered rubber, checkered plastic, smooth
wood, or checkered wood; the grip plates may also be thick or thin, in order to
fill the hand better or allow even easier concealment.
The LM-4 has high visibility (though very low-profile) sights consisting
of a simple notch rear sight and ramp front sight.
For a short
time, Semmerling produced a 9mm Parabellum version of the LM-4, but it did not
sell very well and it was quickly dropped.
Ever since, any company producing the LM-4 has chambered it for .45 ACP.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
LM-4 |
9mm Parabellum |
0.45 kg |
5 |
$146 |
LM-4 |
.45 ACP |
0.5 kg |
5 |
$238 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
LM-4 (9mm) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
9 |
LM-4 (.45) |
BA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
9 |
Bond Arms Ranger
Notes: Like most
derringers designed in the modern era, the Ranger is designed to be not only a
concealable, last-ditch personal defense weapon, it is also meant to be useful
as a home defense weapon, and as a general, quick pest-control weapon.
The Ranger is larger than most derringers, having a pair of 4.25-inch
barrels, though it is still a quite small weapon; it is, however, heavy for a
derringer. It is designed for
modern ammunition, and like almost all derringers, mounts its barrels in an
over-and-under configuration. The
Ranger is constructed largely of stainless steel (with a satin finish), with
black ash grips. The grip is
slightly extended, allowing for a better hold than most derringers. The barrels
have automatic extractors on them; when the Ranger is broken open, the shells
are pushed out enough for them to be easily grasped and removed.
Once unlocked, the opening mechanism is spring-loaded to make opening the
Ranger quicker, and the locking lever is cammed to make the fit of the weapon
tighter when the Ranger is closed.
The Ranger has a crossbolt manual safety. The Ranger has a rudimentary notch
rear sight and a blade front sight.
The trigger mechanism fires the top barrel first, then the bottom barrel.
The Century
2000, also known as the C2K, is similar to the Ranger below except for having
only 3.5-inch barrels. The Century
2000 has the same features as the Ranger, but the butt is smaller, and it
chambered for 3” .410 shotgun shells. The Snake Slayer is essentially the same
as the Century 2000 except for the Ranger-style longer grip, and a slight
difference in weight as a result.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Ranger |
.45 Long Colt & .410 Gauge 2.75” |
0.67 kg |
2 Internal |
$172 |
Century 2000 |
.45 Long Colt & .410 Gauge 3” |
0.6 kg |
2 Internal |
$157 |
Snake Slayer |
.45 Long Colt & .410 Gauge 3” |
0.62 kg |
2 Internal |
$157 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Ranger (.45) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
8 |
Ranger (.410) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
1 |
Century 2000 (.45) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
Century 2000 (.410) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
1 |
Snake Slayer (.45) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
Snake Slayer (.410) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
1 |
Bond Arms Texas Defender
Notes: These
derringers come with the same features as the Ranger, but come in a plethora of
chamberings, all of which have interchangeable barrel clusters.
They have 3” barrels and laminated black ash or Rosewood grips, which are
short as on the Century 2000. The
Cowboy Defender is essentially the same except for being slightly lighter and
finished in matte stainless steel instead of bright stainless steel. The Cowboy
Century Defender (CCK) is essentially the same as the Texas Defender, but comes
only in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, and .44 Special.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Texas Defender |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$93 |
Texas Defender |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$110 |
Texas Defender |
9mm Parabellum |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$108 |
Texas Defender |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$124 |
Texas Defender |
.357 Maximum |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$132 |
Texas Defender |
10mm Colt |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$122 |
Texas Defender |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$117 |
Texas Defender |
.44 Special |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$135 |
Texas Defender |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$141 |
Texas Defender |
.45 GAP |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$121 |
Texas Defender |
.45 ACP |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$128 |
Texas Defender |
.45 Long Colt |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$146 |
Texas Defender |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 2.75” |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$146 |
Cowboy Defender |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$57 |
Cowboy Defender |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$64 |
Cowboy Defender |
9mm Parabellum |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$63 |
Cowboy Defender |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$69 |
Cowboy Defender |
.357 Maximum |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$72 |
Cowboy Defender |
10mm Colt |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$68 |
Cowboy Defender |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$66 |
Cowboy Defender |
.44 Special |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$72 |
Cowboy Defender |
.44-40 Winchester |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$75 |
Cowboy Defender |
.45 GAP |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$68 |
Cowboy Defender |
.45 ACP |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$70 |
Cowboy Defender |
.45 Long Colt |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$77 |
Cowboy Defender |
.45 Long Colt and .410 Gauge 2.75” |
0.54 kg |
2 Internal |
$77 |
Cowboy Century Defender |
.22 Winchester Magnum |
0.57 kg |
2 Internal |
$98 |
Barrel Change Set for Texas Defender |
N/A |
0.99 kg |
N/A |
$101 |
Barrel Change Set for Cowboy Century Defender |
N/A |
0.23 kg |
N/A |
$24 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Texas Defender (.22) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
Texas Defender (.32) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
5 |
Texas Defender (9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
6 |
Texas Defender (.357 Mag) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Texas Defender (.38) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Texas Defender (.357 Max) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Texas Defender (10mm) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
Texas Defender (.40) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
8 |
Texas Defender (.44) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
5 |
Texas Defender (.44-40) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
5 |
Texas Defender (.45 GAP) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
Texas Defender (.45 ACP) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
Texas Defender (.45 LC) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
Texas Defender (.410 GA) |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
1 |
Cowboy Century Defender |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
Cobra Derringer
Notes: Though
not really a reproduction per se, the
Cobra Derringer is sort of an emulation of the various Remington derringers used
in the American West from the 1860s to about 1900, chambered for modern
ammunition instead of the original ammunition used by those Remington
derringers. Like those Remington
derringers, the Cobra Derringer is a double-barreled over-and under mousegun. It
is single-action operation weapon, requiring the hammer to be cocked before
firing each barrel (both barrels cannot be fired simultaneously).
The barrels hinge forward for reloading, with a lever on the left side
between the barrels being used to partially eject the spent shells (just enough
to remove them). One does the
reverse to make the Cobra ready for firing.
Unlike those “Old West” derringers, the Cobra also has a push-button
safety in front of the hammer.
Barrels are either 2.7 or 3.5 inches, with several chamberings available.
Grips are of laminated rosewood or black synthetic.
Like most such weapons, the Cobra is very light in weight, and therefore
recoil can be extreme; it is, however, heavier than most such weapons, being
constructed largely of heavy steel (black, chromed, or nickel-plated).
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.32 kg |
2 Internal |
$87 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.34 kg |
2 Internal |
$103 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.35 kg |
2 Internal |
$92 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.37 kg |
2 Internal |
$109 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.25 ACP |
0.33 kg |
2 Internal |
$89 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.25 ACP |
0.35 kg |
2 Internal |
$105 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.32 ACP |
0.36 kg |
2 Internal |
$96 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.32 ACP |
0.38 kg |
2 Internal |
$111 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$104 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.32 H&R Magnum |
0.42 kg |
2 Internal |
$120 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
9mm Parabellum |
0.43 kg |
2 Internal |
$102 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
9mm Parabellum |
0.45 kg |
2 Internal |
$118 |
Cobra (2.7” Barrels) |
.38 Special |
0.49 kg |
2 Internal |
$114 |
Cobra (3.5” Barrels) |
.38 Special |
0.51 kg |
2 Internal |
$130 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Cobra (2.7”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Cobra (3.5”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
6 |
Cobra (2.7”, .22 Magnum) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
3 |
Cobra (3.5”, .22 Magnum) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Cobra (2.7”, .25 ACP) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
5 |
Cobra (3.5”, .25 ACP) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
Cobra (2.7”, .32 ACP) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
5 |
Cobra (3.5”, .32 ACP) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
8 |
Cobra (2.7”, .32 Magnum) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
Cobra (3.5”, .32 Magnum) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
6 |
Cobra (2.7”, 9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
6 |
Cobra (3.5”, 9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
8 |
Cobra (2.7”, .38) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Cobra (3.5”, .38) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
5 |
Notes:
This is another derringer in the ''Old West" pattern, known best for low
cost and wrist-breaking recoil. It
is a simple steel derringer with wood or simulated pearl grips, wood grips, or
rubber grips and normally a nickel-plated finish, though blued finishes are
available. Barrel length is 2.4 inches.
The .380 ACP version is often referred to as the “Big Bore” David
Derringer; it is, in a relative sense, the big bore member of the family.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
D-25 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$81 |
D-25 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$86 |
D-25 |
.25 ACP |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$83 |
D-25 |
.32 ACP |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$89 |
D-25 |
.380 ACP |
0.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$94 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Davis Derringer D-25 (.22 Long Rifle) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
4 |
Davis Derringer D-25 (.22 Magnum) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
2 |
Davis Derringer D-25 (.25 ACP) |
SA |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
Davis Derringer D-25 (.32 ACP) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
Davis Derringer D-25 (.380 ACP) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
9 |
Nil |
5 |
Deer Gun
Notes:
It is not known who christened this mini-pistol the “Deer Gun,” or why
they did, but it is a weapon along the same lines as the World War 2 Liberator
M-1942. Like the Liberator, the
Deer Gun is basically one step more advanced than a zip gun – it is a simple
aluminum casting to fire a single bullet in order to capture a more valuable
enemy weapon for further use. The
Deer Gun was to be used by South Vietnamese guerillas against Viet Cong and
North Vietnamese troops; however, by 1964, it was obvious that US involvement in
the war would be no small thing and the need for the Deer Gun disappeared.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Deer Gun reappeared during the Twilight War, used to arm potential
insurgents in out of the way areas such as Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle
East.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Deer Gun |
9mm Parabellum |
0.34 kg |
1 Internal (+3) |
$63 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Deer Gun (Rifled Barrel) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
5 |
Deer Gun (Nonrifled *2.24
) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
3 |
Downsizer Mini-Pistol
Notes:
This tiny weapon is just less than 83mm in length, yet has a barrel of
nearly 54mm and fires some pretty powerful cartridges for such a small weapon.
It is basically a modern version of a single-shot derringer, and is
loaded from a tip-up barrel. The
trigger is double-action only.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Mini-Pistol |
.45 ACP |
0.31 kg |
1 Internal |
$43 |
Mini-Pistol |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
0.27 kg |
1 Internal |
$38 |
Mini-Pistol |
.357 Magnum |
0.32 kg |
1 Internal |
$41 |
Mini-Pistol |
9mm Parabellum |
0.25 kg |
1 Internal |
$33 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Mini-Pistol (.45) |
SS |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
4 |
Mini-Pistol (.40) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
11 |
Nil |
4 |
Mini-Pistol (.357) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
2 |
Mini-Pistol (9mm) |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
14 |
Nil |
4 |
Notes:
This is a tiny single-shot chromed derringer.
It is an unremarkable weapon except for its small size.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
FIE Derringer |
.38 Special |
0.31 kg |
1 Internal |
$123 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
FIE Derringer |
SS |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
10 |
Nil |
4 |
Freedom Arms Model 2008
Notes: Known for
its Model 83 and 97 revolvers, the Model 2008 (also known as the Model 08) is a
departure from their standard fare in being a single-shot break-open precision
handgun. The Model 2008 derives its
grip and basic frame from the Model 83, and it can employ switch barrels to
change the caliber to any desired (and built by Freedom Arms. The barrels are
10, 15 or 16 inches, and the barrel is a tapered heavy barrel with a target
crown. Most of the pistol is made
from stainless steel with a matte finish, and the fore-end and grip plates are
of high-grade walnut. Atop the
receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail that extends from the rear of the receiver to
just behind the barrel. The trigger
is a target trigger with adjustable pull weight and pull length.
The hammer is a rebounding hammer, common on this type of handgun.
Most of its chamberings are rifle cartridges, another common feature on
this type of handgun.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.03 kg |
1 Internal |
$411 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.86 kg |
1 Internal |
$465 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.94 kg |
1 Internal |
$476 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
6.5mm Swedish |
2.24 kg |
1 Internal |
$605 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
6.5mm Swedish |
3.16 kg |
1 Internal |
$660 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
6.5mm Swedish |
3.25 kg |
1 Internal |
$670 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.260 Remington |
2.3 kg |
1 Internal |
$679 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.260 Remington |
3.24 kg |
1 Internal |
$734 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.260 Remington |
3.33 kg |
1 Internal |
$745 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
7mm Remington BR |
2.17 kg |
1 Internal |
$512 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
7mm Remington BR |
3.06 kg |
1 Internal |
$566 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
7mm Remington BR |
3.15 kg |
1 Internal |
$577 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
7mm-08 Remington |
2.3 kg |
1 Internal |
$648 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
7mm-08 Remington |
3.24 kg |
1 Internal |
$702 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
7mm-08 Remington |
3.34 kg |
1 Internal |
$714 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
2.37 kg |
1 Internal |
$730 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
3.34 kg |
1 Internal |
$784 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
7.62mm NATO |
3.44 kg |
1 Internal |
$794 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.338 Federal |
2.46 kg |
1 Internal |
$850 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.338 Federal |
3.47 kg |
1 Internal |
$904 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.338 Federal |
3.57 kg |
1 Internal |
$916 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
1.79 kg |
1 Internal |
$247 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
2.52 kg |
1 Internal |
$301 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
2.59 kg |
1 Internal |
$313 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
1.83 kg |
1 Internal |
$273 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
2.58 kg |
1 Internal |
$328 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
2.65 kg |
1 Internal |
$339 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.375 Winchester |
2.98 kg |
1 Internal |
$1240 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.375 Winchester |
4.2 kg |
1 Internal |
$1403 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.375 Winchester |
4.31 kg |
1 Internal |
$1436 |
Model 2008 (10” Barrel) |
.454 Casull |
2.48 kg |
1 Internal |
$329 |
Model 2008 (15” Barrel) |
.454 Casull |
3.5 kg |
1 Internal |
$383 |
Model 2008 (16” Barrel) |
.454 Casull |
3.59 kg |
1 Internal |
$394 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 2008 (10”, 5.56mm) |
SS |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
Model 2008 (15”, 5.56mm) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
22 |
Model 2008 (16”, 5.56mm) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
24 |
Model 2008 (10”, 6.5mm) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
Model 2008 (15”, 6.5mm) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
19 |
Model 2008 (16”, 6.5mm) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
21 |
Model 2008 (10”, .260) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
Model 2008 (15”, .260) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
Model 2008 (16”, .260) |
SS |
4 |
2-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
Model 2008 (10”, 7mm) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
Model 2008 (15”, 7mm) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
26 |
Model 2008 (16”, 7mm) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
28 |
Model 2008 (10”, 7mm-08) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
Model 2008 (15”, 7mm-08) |
SS |
3 |
2-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
21 |
Model 2008 (16”, 7mm-08) |
SS |
4 |
2-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
Model 2008 (10”, 7.62mm) |
SS |
4 |
2-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
Model 2008 (15”, 7.62mm) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
23 |
Model 2008 (16”, 7.62mm) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
25 |
Model 2008 (10”, .338) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
17 |
Model 2008 (15”, .338) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
26 |
Model 2008 (16”, .338) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
28 |
Model 2008 (10”, .357 Magnum) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
23 |
Model 2008 (15”, .357 Magnum) |
SS |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
36 |
Model 2008 (16”, .357 Magnum) |
SS |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
38 |
Model 2008 (10”, .357 Maximum) |
SS |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
29 |
Model 2008 (15”, .357 Maximum) |
SS |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
38 |
Model 2008 (16”, .357 Maximum) |
SS |
4 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
49 |
Model 2008 (10”, .375) |
SS |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
19 |
Model 2008 (15”, .375) |
SS |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
29 |
Model 2008 (16”, .375) |
SS |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
31 |
Model 2008 (10”, .454) |
SS |
5 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
27 |
Model 2008 (15”, .454) |
SS |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
44 |
Model 2008 (16”, .454) |
SS |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
3 |
3 |
Nil |
47 |
High Standard Olympic
Notes:
This is one of a wide range of small-caliber match pistols that High
Standard has produced over the years; this one started production in 1950.
It was designed for the Olympic rapid-fire shooting event.
There have been several models of the Olympic available over the years;
the first model had a barrel of 4.5 inches or 6.75 inches, and the barrels were
interchangeable. This version had a
slide made of light alloy, and has an adjustable rear sight.
The second model was introduced in 1951 and built until 1958, and was
virtually the same except for a different adjustable rear sight (and identical
for game purposes). The third model
was made only with a 6.75-inch barrel, but it is a bull barrel for increased
accuracy; it was built from 1963-1966.
The Olympic had long been out of production by High Standard, but
production of the Olympic resumed in 1995.
The Olympic ISU
is designed, of course, for ISU competition, and differs somewhat from the
standard Olympic. Three versions
were built, one manufactured between 1958 and 1966, one manufactured after High
Standard reconstituted itself in 1995, and the one designed for military
competitions. The older version had
a tapering barrel of either 6.75 inches of 8 inches, and had moveable barrel
weights for balance adjustments which could be entirely removed if desired.
The new model has only a 6.75” barrel, but it has an integrated
compensator. The military model has
5.5” barrel, but it is a bull barrel.
All have micrometer rear sights.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The post-1995 models never made it into production.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Olympic Model 1/2 (4.5” Barrel) |
.22 Short |
1 kg |
10 |
$109 |
Olympic Model 1/2 (6.75” Barrel) |
.22 Short |
1.1 kg |
10 |
$132 |
Olympic Model 3 |
.22 Short |
1.13 kg |
10 |
$136 |
Olympic ISU (6.75” Barrel) |
.22 Short |
1.13 kg |
10 |
$135 |
Olympic ISU (8” Barrel) |
.22 Short |
1.19 kg |
10 |
$149 |
Olympic ISU (New) |
.22 Short |
1.24 kg |
10 |
$186 |
Olympic Model Military |
.22 Short |
1.08 kg |
10 |
$123 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Olympic Model 1/2 (4.5”) |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
9 |
Olympic Model 1/2 (6.75”) |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Olympic Model 3 |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
Olympic ISU (6.75”) |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
Olympic ISU (8”) |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
1 |
Nil |
17 |
Olympic ISU (New) |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
1 |
Nil |
14 |
Olympic Military |
SA |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
Heizer DoubleTap
Notes: The
DoubleTap is a modern take on the derringer concept.
(It should be noted that Heizer asserts that it is not a
derringer; it is a
DoubleTap.) It can be had with a
frame of aluminum alloy or titanium alloy, and 9mm or .45. The DoubleTap is
definitely a handful, due to its light weight.
The fire mechanism fires the top barrel first, then the bottom barrel;
both barrels cannot be fired simultaneously.
However, the trigger mechanism is innovative – though it is
striker-fired, it took a lot of work to put a fully-reliable .45 ACP trigger
mechanism in such a small package (it’s smaller than most peoples’ hands). The
DoubleTap is a break-open design. The barrel is astounding for such a small
pistol – 3 full inches long, with each barrel ported.
Design and construction are also innovative; it was designed by computer
and most parts are cut and machined using CNC.
Heizer Defense is a partner of Heizer Aerospace, who makes parts for the
Boeing 777, amongst other aircraft.
The DoubleTap is growing in popularity as a police backup gun for undercover
police, and is also gaining popularity as a personal defense weapon.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
DoubleTap (Aluminum) |
.45 ACP |
0.34 kg |
2 Internal |
$127 |
DoubleTap (Titanium) |
.45 ACP |
0.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$129 |
DoubleTap (Aluminum) |
9mm Parabellum |
0.34 kg |
2 Internal |
$117 |
DoubleTap (Titanium) |
9mm Parabellum |
0.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$118 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
DoubleTap (Aluminum, .45) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
8 |
Nil |
7 |
DoubleTap (Titanium, .45) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
0 |
7 |
Nil |
7 |
DoubleTap (Aluminum, 9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
6 |
Nil |
6 |
DoubleTap (Titanium, 9mm) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
5 |
Nil |
6 |
Heizer PS1
Notes: “PS1”
stands for “Pocket Shotgun; Heizer advertises this single-shot pistol as the
“world’s smallest shotgun.” It is a
small, flat design, smaller than a smartphone, less than 12 centimeters long, 10
centimeters high, and 2 centimeters wide.
The barrel is a mere 3.25 inches long, and it fire both .410 Gauge and
.45 ammunition. The gun is
single-shot and not autoloading, but the handle carries two additional rounds of
.45 ammunition. The barrel breaks
open, and has an automatic case ejector.
Operating latches are ambidextrous and easy to actuate. The trigger is on
roller bearings and requires no lubing (though I’ve seen many a gun that says
that…) The finish is black or silver, with a blackened or silver receiver and
barrel. The frame and barrel are
stainless steel.
The Hedy Jane is
a version of the PS1 designed for use by women, though it is also attractive for
men. The PS1 has a trigger pull
weight of 12-14 pounds; this has been reduced to 8-10 pounds in the Hedy Jane.
The barrel shroud comes in Zombie Green, Zombie Green with a black frame,
pink, turquoise, and purple, instead of the normal barrel shroud finish; the
rest of the gun is silver.