DoubleTap derringer

DoubleTap derringers are modern, hammer-less, double-action, double-barreled, large caliber derringer designed for personal protection and manufactured by DoubleTap Defense, LLC.[5] They feature stainless steel ported barrels and aluminum or titanium alloy frames. They also hold two extra rounds in the grip. The name comes from the double tap shooting technique in which two rounds are quickly fired before engaging the next target.[6] Heizer Defense, the original manufacturer, has stated that they drew inspiration from the FP-45 Liberator pistol which was designed for use in France by the resistance against the Germans during World War II.[7]

DoubleTap
DoubleTap derringer
Type	Derringer
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Raymond Kohout[1]
Designed	2011[1]
Manufacturer	DoubleTap Defense, LLC
Unit cost	$500 to $800 (USD[2]
Produced	2012–present[1]
Specifications
Mass	0.340 kg (0.75 lb)[3]
Length	5.5 in (14 cm)[3]
Barrel length	3 in (7.6 cm)[3]
Width	0.665 in (1.69 cm)[3]
Height	3.9 in (9.9 cm)[3]
Cartridge	9×19mm .45 ACP[3]
Caliber	9 mm .45
Barrels	2
Action	DAO[4]
Sights	None

Design

The DoubleTap is unique in that it carries two chambered rounds, one in each barrel. It also carries two additional rounds (on 2 round Bianchi Speed Strips) in the grip which allow for reloading. The ambidextrous thumb latch releases the action but does not have ejectors, the spent rounds have to be manually removed if they do not fall free so that the two backup rounds can be loaded.[4]

The weapon features a patent pending double-action ball bearing trigger system.[8] Additional features include a lightweight frame made of either titanium or aluminum and a hammer-less, no-snag design that make the DoubleTap easy carry and draw from a pant pocket,[8] and also allows it to be fired through a coat or jacket pocket.

Production

The DoubleTap was originally marketed under the name Heizer DoubleTap but in October 2012 DoubleTap Defense announced that they were looking for a new partner to manufacture the pistol.[9] In a statement released on November 7, Heizer Defense stated that the business relationship with the creators of the DoubleTap had never materialized as the economics proposed "did not forecast a successful business relationship."[10] A month later, it was announced that Azimuth Technology in Naples, Florida had been selected to manufacture the pistol.[9]

References

1. "Heizer Defense Unveils The DoubleTap" (PDF). Heizer Defense LLC. 10 October 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
2. http://www.policemag.com/channel/weapons/articles/2014/08/doubletap-defense-tactical-pocket-pistol.aspx
3. "Introducing DoubleTap". Heizer Defense LLC. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
4. "Introducing the Diminutive Heizer DoubleTap". Guns & Ammo. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
5. S., Jeremy (2013-07-01). "Gun Review: DoubleTap Tactical Pocket Pistol". The Truth About Guns. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
6. "Frequently Asked Questions". Heizer Defense LLC. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
7. "Announcement". Heizer Defense LLC. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
8. "Technology". Heizer Defense LLC. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
9. Burgess, Laura (7 November 2012). "DoubleTap Defense Chooses Azimuth Technology LLC as manufacturing partner" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
10. Heizer, Charles (7 November 2012). "Announcement Letter" (PDF). Heizer Defense. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2012.

External links

• Official Website
• Instruction Manual
• Guns & Ammo introduction