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I am not a fan of the derringers.
The .410 model weighs about 16 ounces empty, and is 5" long. That makes it larger than most of the revolvers and pistols recommended already. With the buck round, accuracy and performance are further reduced. As an example, the Kel-Tec P3AT weighs less than 8 ounces and launches seven .380 rounds. The S&W Scandiums weigh less than 12 ounces and fire 5 rounds of .357 Magnum. Two rounds between reloads while riding a bike could make things sporting as well.
On a different tack, I would suggest that you examine a couple of other issues. If you are being assaulted that often while biking, I would recommend that you examine your route, ride time, and manner of riding. You pay no road use taxes and in many cases, cannot ride at the legal speed limit. I see bikes on the road every day splitting lanes in heavy traffic, blocking lanes as they ride abreast, and ignoring signs and signals. If you are getting out into heavily congested traffic at rush hour, and demanding that others share the road while you are creating a hazard, you might want to consider a different route, time, or other alternatives.
Secondly, you may want to think hard about the legal and practical implications of lethal force against a motorist. If you brandish the pistol, you are breaking the law, and if you use it, you will likely be arrested. Furthermore, if you threaten a motorist with a firearm, they may choose to protect themselves by using the vehicle to take you out of firing position, and I would take the car over the handgun almost every time in that contest. Finally, you cannot employ lethal force and shoot people for being rude, inconsiderate, or just poor drivers.
I am not accusing you of being a bad rider, or of overreacting, but you may want to consider the implications of being a cyclist and of CCW before you strap on that hogleg.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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