I have only had about 7 derringers come in for repair in about 5 years. I don't know if this is because not many people use them or if they are worthy. The ones I worked on seem to have inherent problems in their design, be too light for the cartridges they fire, have tough triggers, useless sights, break easily and have recurrent problems with the barrel changing apparatus. I sure as heck wouldn't buy one for my personal use because I consider them a very unreliable gun. Better off having nothing so you don't get the idea it will help you out of trouble. Get a small, but reliable revolver. A local cop said "anyone that thinks a 38 Special is too small has never been shot with one."
