The Latham Bipod Christmas Special: An Answer To Shaky Hands

New for handgunners: Extend your pistol accuracy with the Latham bipod

The Latham Bipod Christmas Special

You may have heard about it, but probably not because most people wouldn't dream of owning a bipod for their pistol. But marksman Dennis Latham has the answer with this general purpose fold up bipod that slips easily in your pocket or on a belt loop. In the picture above, Cecil Pettigrew, is seen holding a derringer equipped with the Latham bipod system.

"I just clamp that sucker on there and have increased my effective range from eight feet to up to twelve feet. It's enough to save your life in a bad situation like a bar fight or church Bingo."

Hardcore critics argue that the concept of a bipod on a derringer is ridiculous, and by the time a right handed shooter put it in place and balanced the bipod on the left forearm (from Latham instruction manual), the shooter would probably already be shot by the bad guy. Plus, it looks like a cheap rifle bipod.

"I designed this for people with shaky hands," Latham said. "It doesn't do you any good to shoot a gun if your hand shakes so bad you hit the ceiling fan or roof when you're shooting at someone coming toward you. You just have to be quick as hell to get it in place before your assailant reaches the twelve foot derringer range of effective fire. Besides this bipod has other uses, which I'll show in future stories."

The bipod is made of zucryptagunk a new steel like plastic developed by scientists looking to replace softer plastic. It folds and locks in place for easy carry and comes in fun colors of red, blue, green, cammo, fruitgum, rainbow, black, white, and yellow stripes. It may soon be available in your favorite store or online in the near future. Suggested retail price is 249.95, but most stores will sell it for five bucks.

A Keltec 9mm equipped with the Latham bipod. Shaky hands are no longer a problem.

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