[TexasRedeye]

Accidents happen. That being said, the man was a fool if a derringer was his primary concealed weapon.

[clee1]

FRiend, I have a Bond Arms SnakeSlayer that holds 2 .410 shells. I can assure you it is totally lethal from normal pistol defense ranges.

While rare, it IS occasionally my primary.

[PowderMonkey]

Yep. I've owned several over the years myself. Derringers had their place in the 19th century, but will likely get you killed in a 21st century gun fight. Exposed triggers, half cock safeties, single action mechanism, and 2-round capacity are simply unacceptable for self defense these days. There's far better 21st century hardware out there for the same price.