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American Derringer
Model DA Double Action
American Derringer Pistol DA Double Action .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.1-in
Length:4.85-in Height:3.3-in
Barrel:3.3-in Weight:14.5-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)171360
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)14.27 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity2 rounds
  • ConcealabilityExcellent
  • Defense Factor67%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1993 - 2012
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:2-barrel
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:hammerblock thumb safety
Magazine:2-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood
Sights:blade front
Notes:breech loaded over/under barrels
Manufacturer
American Derringer Corporation
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Gun Value
MSRP:$740.00Used Est:$555.00
Last Update:4/15/2023
About the Gun

This two-barrel model is hammerless, featuring a double-action trigger with a unique open-front trigger guard. It is an improved version of the High Standard Double Derringer.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:952 ft/sec ME:362 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

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