Bond Arms Derringers: Full Review

[KenW.]

So, with a barrel set in other than .410 you'd be alright? Or not because it is capable of being a shotgun. I've read that Bond won't sell in Mass.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

I'm not sure, originally not even the non 410 models were legal in California, but that was due to them not having gone through the drop test. Now there is a Cali legal model, so there may be a mass model on the way.

 

[Jim K]

So a two-shot pistol that is as big as a J-frame, almost as thick, has a hammer spring off a Ford truck, and needs a shooting glove to prevent losing skin from recoil. What's not to like?

Jim

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

So a two-shot pistol that is as big as a J-frame, almost as thick, has a hammer spring off a Ford truck, and needs a shooting glove to prevent losing skin from recoil. What's not to like?

Jim

Actually I only wore those gloves the first time I shot it. It recoils for sure, but not as bad as an airweight smith.

 

[JN01]

For self defense, there are a lot of options that are smaller, lighter, and give you more than two shots- but- those deringers do seem like they would be fun at the range.

 

[KenW.]

Lemme guess... Jim K has never shot one? I have yet to wear gloves when shooting mine. The're just plain, simple, downright fun. They shouldn't always be a person's first choice for a lone defensive weapon.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

Lemme guess... Jim K has never shot one? I have yet to wear gloves when shooting mine. The're just plain, simple, downright fun. They shouldn't always be a person's first choice for a lone defensive weapon.

They're just fun guns.

 

[Jim K]

"Lemme guess... Jim K has never shot one?"

A Bond? No, I have not. But I have fired several dozen different "derringers" over the years, including a real percussion Deringer and the quintessential Remington, and not one I would consider carrying unless it was the only gun I had. One I did rather like was the High Standard but it was made only in rimfire. The others were unreliable, hard to cock (the video shows the shooter having a hard time cocking the Bond), inaccurate, and I never found one with both barrels shooting even close to the same point. Yes, they are concealable, but I will accept a slightly larger size in return for three or four extra shots and a double action.

As to fun, sure. To me, shooting any gun is fun. But those guns are sold, and bought, as serious defense pistols. I am not at all sure they fill that need as well as other guns would.

Jim

 

[KenW.]

You don't seem to feel that much differently than I. I just enjoy putting ten holes in a target with two pulls if a trigger a little more than you.

I went out today with mine in my pocket; didn't feel at a disadvantage at all. Maybe different if I were in Detroit or Chicago, but in Layton Utah I was right at home.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Can a J-frame produce the devastating stopping power of a .410 000 buck load?

I didn't think so.

These guns are not for everyone, but for those of us who "get it", the Bond Derringers just fill a niche and that is for a lightweight, compact handgun has more stopping power than anything in it's class. I adore mine and it is my EDC backup.

 

[olderguns2]

I have the cowboy defender ( no trigger guard) came with the 45/410 3inch barrel I've added
A 357/38 special
A 9mm
A 45acp
A 10mm all 3 inch barrels + a 4 1/25 inch 45/410 so I can shoot 3inch 410's
And for me its just a fun /cool range gun nd occasionally a bug
To my G29 and I love the fact you can use so many calibers with just a barrel swap
Thats what I love about mt g29 several calibers with nothing but a aftermarket barrel.
At the range just about everyone loves the look and mighty sound of my bond.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

I have the cowboy defender ( no trigger guard) came with the 45/410 3inch barrel I've added
A 357/38 special
A 9mm
A 45acp
A 10mm all 3 inch barrels + a 4 1/25 inch 45/410 so I can shoot 3inch 410's
And for me its just a fun /cool range gun nd occasionally a bug
To my G29 and I love the fact you can use so many calibers with just a barrel swap
Thats what I love about mt g29 several calibers with nothing but a aftermarket barrel.
At the range just about everyone loves the look and mighty sound of my bond.

They do get a LOT of attention at the range.

 

[KenW.]

a 4 1/25 inch 45/410 so I can shoot 3inch 410's

Yeah. Must have at least a 3.5" barrel to fire the 3" 410 shell. I love that Winchester 000 Buck with 5 pellets.

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

Yeah. Must have at least a 3.5" barrel to fire the 3" 410 shell. I love that Winchester 000 Buck with 5 pellets.

What it does to paper is impressive!

 

[KenW.]

I compared the size of my Bond Century 2000 (3.5" barrel) against my S&W Model 36 with a 1 7/8 barrel.

The Bond is 3/4" shorter in length and about 1/2 inch shorter in height. With the Bond I get five projectiles per trigger pull. With the J-Frame I have to pull it five times to get that at a greater expense.

 

[PistolPete45]

Enjoyed it Good job I have some problems hearing and understood almost every word ,, that puts your Video in the best group .. Great job AAA+

 

[PurpleMountainOutdoors]

Enjoyed it Good job I have some problems hearing and understood almost every word ,, that puts your Video in the best group .. Great job AAA+

Thanks PistolPete! I try to be as detailed, brief, clear, and concise as I can