The Reliant from Edge Arms in Gallatin, TN

[mootw]

Heard about this new handgun on the radio during my commute home today.  Anybody know anything about Edge Arms?  Their handgun offering has 4 barrels and is chambered in .32/.38/.380.

 

http://www.edgearms.com/

[Photoguy67]

It seems to me there used to be a pistol made in the early 1900s that had the same 4 barrel concept but in a .22. Looks like they took the same idea and modernized it.

[Jamie Jackson]

It reminds me of the COP. A .357 derringer type pistol with, IIRC a rotating striker device.

 

 

Found one for sale actually:

 

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3152695/missouri-handguns-for-sale--cop-357-magnum-4-barrel-derringer-

 

 

But no mootw, I've not heard of this company.

[Clod Stomper]

Kinda similar to the COP 357.

Edit: D'oh. Beat by Prag. Edited July 29, 2014 by Clod Stomper

[A.J. Holst]

Kinda similar to the COP 357.

Edit: D'oh. Beat by Prag.

You got to get up pretty early to beat Prag!

I'm intrigued since it has a .38 option but not sure what niche it will fill. It looks like a full size "double Derringer". It's definitely single use with 4 shots and extreme slow reload.

[gregintenn]

What are the odds that all four barrels will fire to the same point of impact?

[56FordGuy]

What are the odds that all four barrels will fire to the same point of impact?

They could all probably hit the same side of the barn. Probably. :)

[Clod Stomper]

Yeah, I see no advantage over a pocket .380. And a distinct capacity disadvantage.

[dcloudy777]

Hmmm... bigger, heavier, and more complex than an airweight J-frame... with one less of a less powerful cartridge....

 

What's not to like?   :pleased:

[Jamie Jackson]

Yes...it is an ingenious solution to a nonexistent problem. :cool:

 

 

The COP,back in the day when most peace officers carried .357 revolvers, gave the option of a way too powerful backup gun for it's size. Read as flamethrower.

Short of shoving into a waiting receptacle...an orifice...an pulling the trigger one would have been hard pressed to do any precision shooting with the original.

 

But as a novelty? And a gun used in the Jerry Ahern survival books series? Interesting...the original I mean.

[Steelharp]

Just talked with them. They don't have a finished product just yet. But they are being manufactured right here in Gallatin...

[Jamie Jackson]

Just talked with them. They don't have a finished product just yet. But they are being manufactured right here in Gallatin...

 

I'm pleased to see a Tennessee made firearm and do look forward to hear someone's first hand experience with them. And of course wish the great success.

 

I wasn't dissing their product in my earlier posts and hope I didn't come across so.

[Clod Stomper]

Fun fact for ya...

The COP 357 was featured in a recent movie. 21 Jump Street. A hilarious movie if you're not offended by crass language.

Couldn't find the whole scene, but part of it is at the end of this clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdxecfBYa0s

If the new one is not too expensive I might get one in .32 as a novelty. Since it's made in TN. I'm guessing it won't be cheap though. Edited July 30, 2014 by Clod Stomper

[graycrait]

I'm fond of weird but other than shooting through a jacket pocket I can't think of any reason to have one.  I appreciate simple but that mechanism would have to be proven to me.  I carry a Keltec .32 everyday for its size, but this thing looks kind of big.  I've owned a lot of small revolvers and somehow I can't imagine it is more reliable than S&W or Ruger.  Like the R51, I'm gonna wait on this one even if it is made here in TN.  However, if it shot .22LR, was really small and pretty inexpensive maybe....  Apparently a .22LR in this design is a booger to shoot.  If it needs a moon clip for .32 or .380, well...  Can't wait to see how it develops and hope those folks who are making it are successful.

[dcloudy777]

I do like that it's made here in TN.

 

An integrally suppressed version would be a cool range toy.   :up:

[Clod Stomper]

I do like that it's made here in TN.

An integrally suppressed version would be a cool range toy. :up:

Or assassin's weapon. "Hmmm, Watson. Based on bullet markings, the victim seems to have been shot with multiple weapons."

[nightrunner]

Wasnt this showed off at SHOT show last year or year before last?

[graycrait]

Changed my mind, if this thing works and isn't some ridiculous price I want one in .32 and maybe .38.  

[miller_man]

Heard about this on the radio too, glad to finally put eyes on it. I can't really see a need for something like this, but sure enough there are those that will want one.

 

I can't think of any advantages over any of the common carry pistols - a revolver, or small semi-auto.

 

Ok, I guess it does beat a derringer (if it proves to be reliable), . . . a little, . . . . although probably actually not as accurate.

[hipower]

Heard about this on the radio too, glad to finally put eyes on it. I can't really see a need for something like this, but sure enough there are those that will want one.
 
I can't think of any advantages over any of the common carry pistols - a revolver, or small semi-auto.
 
Ok, I guess it does beat a derringer (if it proves to be reliable), . . . a little, . . . . although probably actually not as accurate.

Yes, my wife came in talking about having heard of this while listening to Phil Valentine yesterday. All she could remember was it had 4 barrels and she thought it shot 4 different "sizes" at the sametime.

Well, at least she listened to it. I showed her this thread and now she's interested. Thinks it's cute.

So...I guess I'll have to keep watching for it.

[gregintenn]

Uncle Phil is the greatest, isn't he? He'd make it as a comedian if the political commentator gig doesn't work out.

[hipower]

Uncle Phil is the greatest, isn't he? He'd make it as a comedian if the political commentator gig doesn't work out.

Yes, and he and Johnny B do some really great parody songs. Is Johnny still with him? I haven't listened to the show since I stopped being a road warrior some years back. Just seems that I never turn the radio on at home any more.

[Steelharp]

Yes, Johnny B is still there.

 

Back on topic... when I spoke with them, they said one of the bugs they were trying to get out is that right now, it has an 18lb pull to go off. Can't say as I blame them for wanting to lower that.

[hipower]

18lb??? Yeah...lets get that cut just a little.

[Murgatroy]

It reminds me of the COP. A .357 derringer type pistol with, IIRC a rotating striker device.

 

 

Found one for sale actually:

 

http://www.armslist.com/posts/3152695/missouri-handguns-for-sale--cop-357-magnum-4-barrel-derringer-

 

 

But no mootw, I've not heard of this company.

Jerry Ahern told me I want one of those...