What is the most powerful Derringer?

44 magnum's 43-year reign as the world's most powerful handgun cartridge by shooting one that's bigger. Weighing nearly 4 pounds, with an 8 3/8-inch-long barrel, the Raging Bull was named 1998 Handgun of the Year partly for its ability to fire the 454 Casull, the new most powerful cartridge (as in .

Are Derringers worth it?

The derringer has some advantages in this instance. You can get it into the fight quickly and easily. Since there's no striker trigger, you never have to worry about the potential for accidental discharge. If built by a reputable maker, they're also reliable since there are fewer parts than the typical handgun.