heizer defense pocket .45

[laktrash]

Anybody checked out theses little pocket .45's from Heizer defense. Kinda neat concept although I'm not much of a derringer man, especially with a ported barrell. It still looks like neat little pistol. It doesn't appear to be as small as you would think from one of the videos.

WWHHOOO just saw the pricing. Nevermind

here's the link

Heizer Defense - Creators of DoubleTap™

Edited January 1, 2012 by laktrash

[Steelharp]

It must fire both rounds at the same time? Then you have to get the next load out of the grip, reload under stress... no, thank you...

[SonnyCrockett]

some folks once drove Gremlins too...

[Sheepdog]

2012: Heizer Doubletap. Two rounds of .45 ACP for $500-$800.

1942: GMC FP-45 Liberator. One round of .45 ACP for $2.50.

Never has so little progress been so expensive.

[Lumber_Jack]

It's like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. If you want a derringer, get one they work fine. Otherwise there are plenty of pocket pistol options.

[Mykltn]

Looks cute but I think I'll just stick with my Bond Arms with the 3" 45acp barrel. I use it as a BUG when I carry my 1911.

[nightrunner]

It fires one round at a time with a kind of ratcheting firing mechanism.

Supposed to be very light compared to other. 45s

[Steelharp]

Well... the practicality that adds is... minimal... especially for the money.

[nightrunner]

Agreed.

I want to like it and it looks cool but it doesnt serve a purpose for me that something else like a pm9 doesent do better

[laktrash]

The size I think is deceiving at least according to one of the videos. it doesn't really look like its that small to me.

[Nashville Slim]

2 things I like about this gun and the company:

1) USA company and Made in the USA. What's not to Like about that?

2) They are trying something different. Just because YOU dont want it does not mean that it may fit a need for a segment of the market out there. I think it would be a great 2nd gun to carry.

I am not going to poo poo it without out holding it in my hands and trying the trigger first.

[Steelharp]

2 things I like about this gun and the company:

1) USA company and Made in the USA. What's not to Like about that?

2) They are trying something different. Just because YOU dont want it does not mean that it may fit a need for a segment of the market out there. I think it would be a great 2nd gun to carry.

I am not going to poo poo it without out holding it in my hands and trying the trigger first.

Entirely too sensible to have a guitar for an avatar. Who are you, really?

[Nashville Slim]

LOL. Too Funny. I swear, I really am a guitar player!

[Steelharp]

That your Paul? Gorgeous...

[Steelharp]

You worked at Gibson? Custom Shop, by any chance? Did you know Rick Rice?

[Nashville Slim]

I didnt work in the Custom Shop, but I know most everyone over there for years. Dont recall Rick Rice, but I would likely know him by face.

[TNWNGR]

I'm with Nashville Slim on this one, I'm not likely to ever purchase on of the Heizer's but I'd sure like to have a chance to shoot one.

[nightrunner]

I never said it wouldnt work for someone else. Hence me saying " for me ".

[laktrash]

Neat gun, but better options for the money ?

Same thing could be said about the Rhino

[Guest klwehunt]

My kahr pm 45 only weighs 18 ozs. w/6 rounds,so i guess i will stick with it.

[JAB]

I always like to see new things coming out in the firearms realm. It means the field isn't stagnating or entirely resting on existing guns. That said:

This thing looks to be bigger or at least 'bulkier' overall than my P3AT. Personally, I'd rather have 6+1 .380 rounds than two .45 rounds - and reloading another six (or nine with the extended mag) into the P3AT would be quicker than reloading two into the Heizer. Still, as I said, I am glad there are new products hitting the market, even if they aren't for me.

[Jonnin]

Its too big to hold so few rounds, same as others said. A neat twist on the old 2 shot derringer, but I would not want to be caught in a situation with just that. Maybe as a backup to your backup... a nice piece to put in a very small secret container in your car or office or something I guess.

[Dave Nowlin]

When a gun like this comes out with that price tag, it helps me to better appreciate my Kahr CM9. Apparently most of you have never fired a gun that light with that heavy a round. I once had a S&W 629 with 2 1/2 inch barrel. I fired it with some heavy .44 mag loads, satisfied my curiosity and traded it off soon thereafter. The first shot may be accurately fired, the second will be questionable. I do know a little bit about firing heavy loads from a pistol. I have a 5 inch Stainless Ruger Bisley from which I have fired 325 grain LBT designed bullets with heavy loads. They will penetrate 12 inches of seasoned oak. Before someone states that Ruger never built a 5 inch Bisley, I will agree. I took a Ruger Stainless Super Blackhawk and had the barrel shortened to 5 inches and then fitted it with a Belt Mountain basepin and a Bisley hammer, trigger & gripframe that I ordered from Ruger. It also has a Keith type front sight. I do have some experience with heavy loads in handguns and don't find them much fun when the gun is too light.

[JeffsSig]

Well I wont be buying one. There is none on Gunbroker so that killed it for me.

[MattCary]

Ok, not poo-pooing anything, especially an American made product.

But "tactical reload" of a Derringer cracks me up.