Double Tap Ceases Production
October 11, 2012
This press release just came out this morning. It’s self explanatory and indicates the future of this innovative derringer is in doubt. When I obtain further information I’ll post it.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 11, 2012
To our valued customers:
As the inventor of the DoubleTap™ pistol and owner of the design and utility patents, along with other intellectual property including the DoubleTap™ name, I am issuing this press release to inform our loyal customers of the current status of the production of this new innovative pistol. 
Since we introduced the DoubleTap™ Tactical Pocket Pistol in November of last year, we have been overwhelmed by the industry reception; the popularity confirmed by literally tens of thousands of orders placed by consumers to their dealers, through our distributor partners.
Unfortunately, with the deepest regret, today I announce that we have terminated our relationship with HEIZER DEFENSE, our manufacturing partner, due to their inability to manufacture the DoubleTap™ pistol. I cannot comment further on this subject at this time, under advice from legal counsel, due to pending litigation.
It is our intention to immediately license the design to a leading firearms manufacturer or to align with another manufacturing source to produce the DoubleTap™. We intend to accomplish this as quickly as possible to satisfy the huge demand for the DoubleTap™ pistol. I will make a further announcement as soon as we have established a new manufacturing agreement.
Please visit our new website www.doubletapfirearmsllc.com for news updates.
Sincerely,
Raymond B. Kohout
Inventor, DoubleTap™
October 22, 2012 at 6:41 pm
I had hoped the Double Tap would make it….maybe some day but for now it’s vaporware.
October 22, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I hoper so as well. I know they are trying to find another company to make them but that’s a lot of money and they are working with a tarnished rep.
February 3, 2013 at 10:28 pm
I would buy one if they did one in cast or alloy steel or aluminum. Too bad, there seems to be a derringer market but almost entirely based on the SA Remington. When a gun such as this to be worthwhile needs to be DAO (eg. High Standard D-101, C.O.P., DA-38, Sundance, etc.)
February 3, 2013 at 10:40 pm
Matt,
They are back on the board now.In fact I spoke with them at SHOT and they will be selling within a couple of months. They have an aluminum model and Titanium. I write a good number of articles here these days. This is my story on Double Tap.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/01/16/double-tap-defense-shipping-the-double-tap-derringer/