While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. Derringers are small, single and double-shot pistols used for close quarters protection. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Reply. AS already noted----- one heck of a heavy trigger, and the gun is very heavy for the size/power ratio. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Travis Barthel, who resides near Avon, was shot on Feb. 29 of this year. If a .357 Magnum cartridge will fit in the chamber, you should send the thing back to the manufacturer, because it is dangerous. I am sending it back. The NAA fires from a rotating cylinder. Re: Anyone own a Cobra derringer? Correct. Best to check out new airguns in times like these to plink away. The hard blue plastic casing that holds the pellets will not go forward of the shoulder of the chamber. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The DM-22 is chambered in .22 Magnum (.22 WMR), so of course the firing pin should be striking the rim. Shipping and handling. Cobra Derringers. but that's what i wanted, Bond derringers are the best, safest made derringer. Yep got a 38 and the safety is the same way. ... so I bought a Cobra 380 Guardian derringer and could not be happier! Then I could not get it to close without a lot of work. Sort of hit and miss. Real guns and ammo is not to be wasted. Call: 385-500-9860 The lawsuit also alleges that Cobra bought the design and equipment used to manufacture the Derringers from Davis Industries, which filed for bankruptcy in 1999 amid lawsuits accusing the company of failing to include enough safety features on its firearms and of negligently marketing them. When the firearm is not cocked, the hammer rests on the firing pin, which in turn rests on the primer. Shop for Cobra Enterprises C-32 Derringer parts and accessories with Numrich Gun Parts, the world's largest firearms parts supplier. The wound resulted in a large amount of blood loss, and medical personnel needed 16 units of blood to keep him alive. Lots of good deals on real guns out there. I tried it 3 time and the same problems were present every time. According to his lawsuit, Barthel routinely carried a Derringer manufactured by Cobra Enterprises of Utah while on and around his property for personal protection. Firing ammunition not specified on your gun may exceed the capabilities of this firearm and can rupture or damage your firearm. Now I like a lot of SNS pistols but I am not going to choose one over something like a Beretta for an extra $50-$100. C508-4 Firing Pin Spring $1.70 X = C508-5 Main Spring $3.40 X = C508-7 Cam Spring $1.70 X = C700-20 Blue Plastic Lockable Lined Case $15.00 X = C703-2 Gun Cable Lock $5.00 X = C704-1 Derringer Instruction Manual $0.00 X = C800-29 Black Cordura Belt Holster - Big Bore $14.00 X = C800-30 Black Cordura Belt Holster - Long Bore $14.00 X = On Feb. 29 Barthel had his Derringer in a jacket he was holding as he entered his garage to take out the garbage. I can shoot it quickly with one hand as well as slowly with two hands. That is what I told my brother he will most likely will have to do. The .38 Special Derringer is not chambered for shot shells. Its there to keep you from shooting yourself if you drop it on the hammer. The Magnum has a larger diameter case, so .22 LR can split when fired in a Magnum chamber. The NAA fires from a rotating cylinder. ... CA 32 Stainless Steel Firing Pin (3088) 5 out of 5 stars (1) 1 product ratings - Cobra CA 380, CA 32 Stainless Steel Firing Pin (3088) $18.50. Haven't had a cobra .22 mag, but probably would be the largest caliber i would use of that brand... i bought a Bond Arms ranger 45 colt /.410 derringer with the driving holster.. you are right, they cost what you can get a good /great semi auto for. Bloving June 27, 2018 At 11:49. I'm having the same issue with a used Davis 22cal 22Mag Derringer I bought recently. The pins are hitting the back of the shells on the sides. ‘Nuff said. Maybe not right now but since ammo is rediculous..... it doesnt matter anyways. Yup, the key there is firing from a fixed barrel. Then the bottom barrel would not fire. I took it to the range today. As a fireworks company shooting over 100 shows per year, Cobra has become our system of choice. Cobra Firearms Derringer- Long Bore .38. The lawsuit contends that the Derringer has a manufacturing defect that can lead to unintentional firing. Need assistance with warranty or repair issues? Under $200, not so much, but these days there are very few guns even close to that price range. Just in case your brother doesn't know this, .22 LR and .22 Magnum are not interchangeable. I'm having the same issue with a used Davis 22cal 22Mag Derringer I bought recently. ... so I bought a Cobra 380 Guardian derringer and could not be happier! I recently bought a Cobra Arms 9mm derringer. In early February 2015 I purchased a Cobra Enterprises Big Bore derringer (CB9) in 9mm. Maybe just my perception since I have carried Bonds for so long, and not this Cobra. When he placed the jacket on a table, one of the barrels fired, striking him in the abdomen with a 9mm slug. It's not a problem in a derringer, since there's no real back pressure due to the short barrel, but extraction is a problem. If it's leaving visible strike marks on the rim, yet not firing, the first thing to do is to buy a new box of a different brand of ammo. The CCI shotshells DO NOT load in this gun. Now I like a lot of SNS pistols but I am not going to choose one over something like a Beretta for an extra $50-$100. Page 4 of 4 < Prev 1 2 3 ... Plus I seem to recall a magazine that did a test using a hammer on a Raven and it not firing. In the end, we are pretty much convinced that this derringer is probably the most useless gun ever. Not everyone can afford a … They really do scream out BUY ME, even if purely from a historical curiosity. Case included: no[br]Grip Type: Wood[br]Caliber Gauge: .38 Special[br]Model: Big Bore Derringer - BBG38SR[br]Magazine Capacity: 2 for sale by GC Pawn and Gun on GunsAmerica - 941841842 Any suggestions? Cobra/Bearman Derringers Discussion in 'Cobra/Davis/Lorcin' started by CulperRing, Nov 7, 2020. This was a single-action design with an exposed hammer, requiring the hammer to be cocked for firing. I was quite leery, due to the new hammer firing Mechanism,from the old cobra. Cobra, the lawsuit says, did not add any additional safety features. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If you see the top firing pin, you will know that the next time the hammer is cocked the bottom chamber will fire. If it's leaving visible strike marks on the rim, yet not firing, the first thing to do is to buy a new box of a different brand of ammo. I bought the extra stag grips for it and like them. Bumping this, hope you all don't mind. When the firearm is not cocked, the hammer rests on the firing … Reply. “This direct contact allows the gun to unexpectedly discharge without any purposeful movement of the trigger or hammer as the design of the Derringer is such that no momentum is necessary to initiate firing of the handgun,” the lawsuit alleges. The third method we tried was to push off the safety and cock the hammer while the derringer … This motion is not all that much different from firing a single-action revolver two-handed, or from drawing a standard gun and meeting it with the support hand on the way to a firing stance. Your hand will thank you. Source(s): To quote the advertising copy on the link you posted: "Cobra Derringer Pistol, .38SPL, Blued Steel Frame, Right Hand, Synthetic Grips, Fixed Sights, Big Bore, Double Shot" See, .38 SPL, not .357 Magnum! Had a buddy just last month drop a derringer ( different brand sans the safety) it fired and hit hit in the leg with some 22 rat shot. Ejecting was another very difficult maneuver. Bloving June 27, 2018 At 11:49. I have a Cobra Derringer in .38 special. My brother just bought an old Davis Industries Derringer model DM-22. If a .357 Magnum cartridge will fit in the chamber, you should send the thing back to the manufacturer, because it is dangerous. It keeps misfiring and rarely shoots. All Cobra Derringers are beautifully handcrafted. Sort By: Items 1 to 24 of 59 total . ... Cobra .32 H&R Magnum Derringer is designed to fire FEDERAL .32 H&R Magnum ammunition ONLY. The manufacturer clearly agrees, because the manual instructs users to never carry it with a round in the chamber! Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Real guns and ammo is not to be wasted. Came off of a functioning firearm. See photos for condition and more details. Yup, the key there is firing from a fixed barrel. Call: 385-500-9860 Let's take a look at the Cobra Derringer in 22LR and 9mm. OUT OF STOCK (1) Cobra Firearms DERR .22 LR SATIN RSWD GRIPS. All rights reserved. Cobra guns work, and work really well. I hate ammo that has been hit and not fired. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 10. The grips were surprisingly attractive and fit the frame well. Maybe not right now but since ammo is rediculous..... it doesnt matter anyways. More than anything, Cobra is known for affordability, but don’t mistake affordability for cheap. For me the Cobra derringer points and fires naturally. Besides the heavy trigger pull I could barely get the .22’s in the chambers. Correct. Cobra Firearms Derringer- Long Bore .38. For those of you in the choir here, if you don’t already own a Cobra derringer, I’m sure you have considered one. Look at the breech face where the firing pin protrudes and see which firing pin is visible. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. per page . Best to check out new airguns in times like these to plink away. A handgun with a fixed barrel or barrels is a “pistol” (And possibly a derringer if it is pocket-sized). A school teacher who was accidentally shot in the abdomen when his gun was jostled has filed a lawsuit against the firearm maker, claiming the gun was defective. I saw some new Cobra derringer models at a recent gun show and they seemed larger than what I have. The finish was adequate for the type and was evenly applied. Travis Barthel had sued Cobra Enterprises of Utah following the Feb. 29, 2016 incident, alleging that a manufacturing defect in Cobra’s Derringer … The Cobra Derringer weighed about 14 ounces, was about 4.5 inches long and featured two 2.75-inch barrels. Need assistance with warranty or repair issues? Derringers have … A handgun with a fixed barrel or barrels is a “pistol” (And possibly a derringer if it is pocket-sized). The derringer can be chambered for calibers ranging from 22lr up a whopping 45. Page: 1; 2; 3; Cobra Enterprise / Bearman Big Bore 9mm Derringer Guardian 2.75" Barrel 9mm 2rd - Satin W/ Rosewood Grips - BBG9SR. Most of the competitive shooters that use The Bond derringer set the pistol to shoot the bottom chamber first. They also have modern features, such as alloy frames, cross-bolt firing pin safeties and rebounding hammers. After completing the purchase through my favorite FFL dealer I took my new pistol home only to discover that once loaded the barrels would not lock into firing position. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. It doesn’t matter anymore. © 2021 www.argusleader.com. Lots of good deals on real guns out there. I am not sure if those links were on BJJA or somewhere else, sadly I can't find them on my computer. Always inspect your ammunition. If it still doesn't work, then you have the classic symptom of a primer strike that is too light. Filter By . The Cobra Derringer in 22lr (pictured above) weighs in at a fly weight of 9.5 oz it’s overall length is just 4″ with a 2.4″ barrel. The lawsuit contends that the Derringer has a manufacturing defect that can lead to unintentional firing. You must log in or register to reply here. Source(s): To quote the advertising copy on the link you posted: "Cobra Derringer Pistol, .38SPL, Blued Steel Frame, Right Hand, Synthetic Grips, Fixed Sights, Big Bore, Double Shot" See, .38 SPL, not .357 Magnum! You are using an out of date browser. When the firearm is not cocked, the hammer rests on the firing … It has an alloy frame with black synthetic grips and a striker-type firing mechanism. Oh, and the firing pin pierces primers, except when it hits them too lightly to fire the round. Thanks for the info. 5. Well, Davis Industries is not known for being high quality. We rely heavily on our firing systems and chose Cobra to replace our existing Pyrosure, Firelinx, FireOne and Pyromate systems for their reliability, durability, and simplicity. Cobra 9MM Chrome Derringer Firing Pin Retainer Plate - D15. Any one out there know what we should do fix the problem? The bottom firing pin didn't seem to protrude far enough to strike the primer, so we did a thorough cleaning and noticed that if we swapped the pins, but that made both barrels not … Not bad overall, but if your life depends on it, you may want to try something else. Some guns just scream out, “BUY ME!” And I have to say, over about $300, I can resist the urge (well mostly). Buy a Cobra Derringer on GunsAmerica. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay.com. Great deals on Gun Parts for Cobra. It retired when I did. But it fires wonderfully and the balance is great I really like the new trigger guard they put on also I’ll need to buy a new holster’s but the long bore is a very smooth firing derringer. There is a problem with the firing pins. The bottom firing pin didn't seem to protrude far enough to strike the primer, so we did a thorough cleaning and noticed that if we swapped the pins, but that made both barrels not … This Cobra model is small and light. Contact Us. As with any old gun, if you are planning on shooting it then I recommend having it carefully checked by a competent gunsmith. Free shipping. With it being an old gun, it could be a variety of problems. JavaScript is disabled. Several other manufactures produce derringer style pistols and the specs will differ . I have long considered the access they give working Americans to affordable personal protection a strong harbinger of 2nd Amendment rights. The bottom one is fine, but the top one does not seem to protrude far enough to give a hard strike. OUT OF STOCK (1) Cobra Firearms DERR .22 LR SATIN RSWD GRIPS. Factory take off. Cobra Firearms of Salt Lake City, Utah, offers their Standard Derringers, styled much like the Remington Model 95, with 2.4-inch barrels, and chambered in calibers .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .25 ACP and .32 ACP. Show. It shoots great, but you must hang on to it. The lawsuit contends that the Derringer has a manufacturing defect that can lead to unintentional firing. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 He still insisted that I check here online to see if anyone new the problem. Bumping this, hope you all don't mind.