| COP .357 Derringer | |
|---|---|
 A COP.357 Derringer. | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Robert Hillberg |
| Designed | 1983[1] |
| Manufacturer | COP Inc. (1983–1989) American Derringer (1990) |
| Produced | 1983–1990 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.75 lb (0.8 kg) empty. |
| Length | 5.6 inches (14.2 cm). |
| Barrel length | 3.25 inches (8.255 cm). |
| Width | 1.062 inches (2.7 cm) |
| Height | 4.1 inches (10.4 cm) |
| Cartridge | .357 Magnum .38 Special |
| Barrels | 4 |
| Action | Break-open with extractors for reloading, double-action trigger with rotating firing pin selector. |
The COP .357 is an American 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered for .357 Magnum. The double-action weapon is about twice as wide and substantially heavier than the typical .25 automatic pistol, though its relatively compact size and powerful cartridge made it an option for a defensive weapon or a police backup gun.[2]
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