American Derringer in 10mm Auto

[Hunter0924]

After several emails on the American Derringer 10mm Auto asking about ballistic performance, I have updated the review to include 5 rounds shot into ballistic gel with chart and photographs
http://rangehot.com/american-derringer-10mm-auto-biting-last-resort/

 

[Model12Win]

Are these American Derringers are massive and heavy as the Bond Arms guns?

If so, you can count me out. I am not against a 2 shot derringer but when it gets to be as heavy as a J-frame and nearly as bulky, just no thanks.

 

[Hunter0924]

Model12Win (and I am a huge fan of the Winchester Model 12) it is about the same size as the Bond Arms derringer.

I see your point, at the size of this handgun you are getting close to a small revolver. To me it is the caliber that sets this one apart. I do agree with you though about carrying it.

lamarw, though I did not notice any tumbling on the target I did get tumbling in the ballistic gel, similar to what we got with the 300 Blackout subsonic rounds.

 

[thedudeabides]

I'm shocked that the ballistics were as good as that.

 

[Hunter0924]

With the lighter bullets and fast powder you don't loose as much as you think but generally yes.
It takes a specific load to preform well out of the derringer.
I posted a chart to a few chronographed a few rounds that can be compared to the same rounds shot through a stock Glock 20.

 

[Joe_Pike]

All I can think is.....ouch.

I was thinking the same thing when talking to a customer in the store the other day. He has a Bond Arms with a 4.25 " barrel he shoots .454 Casull out of. He said they're handloads that are more like shooting +P+ .45 Colt. He also said that Bond Arms told him he was crazy for doing it.

 

[Hunter0924]

Wow.
454 Casull out of a derringer. Not a chance brother, not me.