Double Tap has expanded the options for the bantam handgun. Up to this point, customers with an interest in the deep concealing two-shot pistols had the option of anodized aluminum or eye-catching—and more expensive—titanium frames. From there, they had the option of ported or non-ported barrels, and the option of 9mm Parabellum or .45 ACP. Conveniently, Double Tap also offers a conversion kit to swap the modular .45 barrels for 9mm, or vice versa.
Recognizing the home and self defense market for larger calibers, Double Tap has now announced that it will be expanding caliber options for their pocket pistol to include .40 S&W, or .45 Colt/ .410 gauge shot (2.5in cartridges). The Double Tap handguns chambered for any of these new options will still be fitted to the Double Tap’s signature ⅝ inch wide, snag-free frame.
What do you think about a 3 inch barreled .410 ga.-ready close quarter defense pistol?
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hawk60ce says
better chance with the .410 than 45 or 9 in my opinion. interesting idea, but not sold yet…better than nothing i suppose
JoeFabeetz says
Might make a good backup gun…maybe… but I wouldn’t use it as my first line of defense.
JoeFabeetz says
Might make a good backup gun…maybe… but I wouldn’t use it as my first line of defense.
EricKmiecik says
It’s a good backup gun. Or something to carry when your clothes not allow big guns. Any shot of of shotgun shell will make some damage, even in a small package.
Pro2AGuy says
Double Tap has been big news here in MO. for a while. I like their guns in that I like all guns. However, for a BUG it might work fine though IMO there are so many compacts with both punch and capacity that I would rather deploy. That said, I want one!
ristin59 says
The lowly .410 was all but forgotten. A child’s shotgun.
But with these new revolvers, derringers & double tap, it’s admired again.
I always like the .410, easy to shoot and still puts shot where you want it.
treverthere says
Keeeewl!
peter3101 says
Good option for a day pack or a fishing trip, not a primary weapon but like Bond arms have a niche.
drmorris9 says
If someone finds use for these, great, but for myself, I see them as a novelty. Too few rounds in a package that is too hard to shoot and not significantly smaller then the micro 380c (LCP, P380, etc).
I’ve shot a Bond Arms Derringer in .45LC and it was not pleasant. I couldn’t hit anything much farther then contact distance, and forget that one follow up shot: it ain’t commin’ for a while. I am not recoil sensitive, but it just plain painful after a few shots. I would think this would be even worse.
Still, like the Bond, it would be a cool collectors piece.
FateofDestinee says
hawk60ce I’d be interested in seeing how the little thing handles at the range.
FateofDestinee says
JoeFabeetz I’d be eyeing it up as a BUG, too… or a very deep conceal carry option.
FateofDestinee says
EricKmiecik It is quite small lol
FateofDestinee says
Pro2AGuy Those titanium models sure are “purdy.” ;]
FateofDestinee says
ristin59 The last time I shot .410 was through the S&W Governor… loved it. 😀