American Derringer Model 1?

Question

So, I'm thinking about getting one to stick in my sock(ankle holster) for the times that a belt holster and a larger weapon aren't appropriate.

So what can you tell me about the model 1? Is it reliable? Is it accurate? Can it take 3" .410 shells?

I understand this is a last ditch weapon.

Answer 1

Actually, they are pretty cool. I have a #1 myself but it will only chamber 2 1/2" 410 Gauge Shotgun Shells (After all the barrel is only 3" long). I've fired about 15 rounds of 410 -21/2" #4 and a few rounds of the "Novelty" Buckshot. Ten feet or less and you're a gonner..if the shot doesn't kill them flame will set the "Bad Guys" on fire...lol

Worse yet was the #1 Magnum in 45-70 caliber..Another story...

Answer 2

American Derringer Model 1

Answer 3

It's OK, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being best, i'd give it a 5 overall. But I have to add, that an ankle holster is a terrible idea. Think about an emergency and needing to get to the firearm in a hurry. The closest I ever came to being shot off duty was when I carred a 2" barreled revolver in an ankle holster, I walked in on a guy in my aunts house, I dropped to get the revolver out of the holster and before I even came close, he had a pistol stuck in my face. I got lucky, he didn't want to shoot me, he just ran out of the house. By the end of the day, that ankle holster was in the garbage and I had a properly fitting IWB holster. Years later, I had a small IWB holster made just for a derringer. It left the derringer down just below my belt level, and in a suit, if I removed my jacket, it wasn't even noticeable, yet gave me a much better access to the weapon if needed. But like you mentioned, a derringer is a last ditch weapon, and if things get to the point you need it, you better be able to get to it quick. Just my 2 cents worth.

Answer 4

I've never fired one but sold a few and have handled them. They were well made and we never had one come back so reliabilty must have been good also. It seems to me that there was a modle that would chamber a 3" .410 along with the .45colt but it's been many many moons since I've handled one so don't hold me to it. I remember one .410 loading that I thought would be interesting in this pistol. It had 4 000buck stacked one on top of the other.

Answer 5

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