Michigander Posted April 6, 2021 Posted April 6, 2021 The wife wants a .410 handgun to carry so she can have a sidearm with screamer/flashbang rounds. Any recommendations for a compact/lightweight option? An over under breach loader would be boss. Quote
Smells like fish Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 Get that womern one of them Judge pistols by Taurus. The one I bought is the heavy stainless version but they make a lighter version. The coppernockers, rattlers and vermin can’t be counted that mine has kilt. 1 Quote
AmmoGuy Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 What is the point in carrying a handgun with non lethal ammunition? If it’s for any kind of defensive purposes, it’s a terrible idea. it’s it’s for some special, non defensive reason, then why not I guess. 1 Quote
Michigander Posted April 9, 2021 Author Posted April 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, AmmoGuy said: What is the point in carrying a handgun with non lethal ammunition? If it’s for any kind of defensive purposes, it’s a terrible idea. it’s it’s for some special, non defensive reason, then why not I guess. She's trying to scatter coyotes and scare away other animals. 38 minutes ago, Smells like fish said: Get that womern one of them Judge pistols by Taurus. The one I bought is the heavy stainless version but they make a lighter version. The coppernockers, rattlers and vermin can’t be counted that mine has kilt. Judge was too heavy but I didn't know there was a lighter version, so we'll look into that. I wish we could just have a downsized M79 grenade launcher, lol. Quote
Smells like fish Posted April 9, 2021 Posted April 9, 2021 Yes in addition to the blued and stainless model Judge, there has been a titanium and a aluminum model for lighter weight but more blast/ recoil. 1 Quote
BigAngus752 Posted April 10, 2021 Posted April 10, 2021 There are several makes/models of .410 derringers (American Derringer, Bond Arms). I've shot one with slugs and it's hand-numbing. Perhaps not so bad with non-projectile rounds? Most of them also chamber the .45 Colt. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 8:29 PM, BigAngus752 said: There are several makes/models of .410 derringers (American Derringer, Bond Arms). I've shot one with slugs and it's hand-numbing. Perhaps not so bad with non-projectile rounds? Most of them also chamber the .45 Colt. This is my thought 1 Quote
E-rude dude Posted June 6, 2021 Posted June 6, 2021 There are not too many women that can accurately consistently repeatedly fire a 410 pistol which is essentially a .45 caliber. I think a derringer could be even worse since the smaller the weight and size the bigger the kick. Honestly if the intended use is what you stated a 20 gauge shotgun would be a more useful tool. Or a 380-357 with scatter rounds just to make a bang and burn their butt. Quote
Michigander Posted June 6, 2021 Author Posted June 6, 2021 51 minutes ago, E-rude dude said: There are not too many women that can accurately consistently repeatedly fire a 410 pistol which is essentially a .45 caliber. I think a derringer could be even worse since the smaller the weight and size the bigger the kick. Honestly if the intended use is what you stated a 20 gauge shotgun would be a more useful tool. Or a 380-357 with scatter rounds just to make a bang and burn their butt. Thankfully she's stronger than most women, but the point is taken. I was going to have her squeeze a few courtesy rounds through it before purchasing just to make sure. She wants a sidearm, so a shotgun isn't an option unless maybe she likes a coach gun style with a holster. Quote
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