[trussell]

Check out post 214 for my little collection. I won't use anything smaller than what I have for my self defense...but I may buy smaller for my kids to learn and practice with. Do you know anything about derringers? Do they have much kick?

[Army Air Corps]

Most Derringers that I have seen use a .22LR or standard .22 cartridge. The grips are small (especially if you have long fingers like me), but should be fine for a youngster. The recoil should be manageable for kiddies depending upon their age/size. How old are they?

[TASMANIANRED]

Derringers aren't very practical.

They are very concealable. Short barrels make them useful for close up only.

Almost all are uniformly small caliber.

They became big during the Riverboat for gamblers on the paddle wheelers.