Derringers?

cb51 · May 28, 2015

I don't know why, but I have a hankering to get a derringer. I was looking at a Bond arms over under at Atlantic Gun Shop, and was impressed by the workmanship. I won't be relying on it for serious defense as I have a Glock 9mm of that. This is just a fun gun and maybe a backup to a backup. I like the idea that I can have spare barrel sets for different caliber's, including .410.

I see United Gun hop has the Cobra Arms listed at a much lower price than the Bond Arms, and it's made in Utah, so it's not a junker from South America. Is the Cobra Arms a decent gun?

Or should I spend the $ for the Bond Arms?

august1410 · May 28, 2015

Buy the Bond. Skip the Cobra.

The Cobra has a lousy trigger, is lightweight, and unless it's a .22, it feels like an M-80 going off in your hand.

AssMan · May 28, 2015

I also really like the Bond Arms guns.

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54rndball · May 28, 2015

BOND ARMS! You can get one in just about any caliber and they are built like a tank. Go for it. You really get what you pay for with guns.

cb51 · May 29, 2015

Yeah, that's about what I figured. I like the Bond Arms snake slayer, and since 'm planning on moving to Texas and jumping ship from the Peoples Republik Of Marylandistan, a snake gun may be needed hiking around. And since I already have a 9mm, the extra barrel set for 9mm for the Bond may be handy to have for a back up while not off in the boonies. I love the irdea of being to change calibers so easy. Having one little gun that takes everything from .22 to .410 is kind of cool.

But, compared to a Smith and Wesson model 60 with Hogue mono grip and a plus P load, how much does the Bond in .410 kick?

Engine4 · May 29, 2015

I've got a Bond Texas Defender, great little gun. You can also get different barrels from them to fit all their guns. Get a Bond!

Boom Boom · May 29, 2015

Bond Arms is what to get if you want a derringer. I'd rather have a short-barreled NAA mini revolver, but MD residents are deemed not worthy.

dementlr · May 29, 2015

Another vote for the Bond, I have the Snake Slayer with a couple of different barrels.

Brychan · May 29, 2015

I was looking at the Bond's on BBP website, thinking I would like one in 38/357, but not sure if I would shoot it more than once.

Inigoes · May 29, 2015

Brychan said:
I was looking at the Bond's on BBP website, thinking I would like one in 38/357, but not sure if I would shoot it more than once.

Shoot the bottom barrel first. The frame absorbs most of the shock.

The top barrel will twang your hand.

Biggfoot44 · May 29, 2015

The Bond and ADC are reasonably comparable.

The Cobra is what it is. Somewhat better quality than the Davis derringer from which it evolved. * Faint praise Alert ! *

cb51 · May 29, 2015

Boom Boom said:
Bond Arms is what to get if you want a derringer. I'd rather have a short-barreled NAA mini revolver, but MD residents are deemed not worthy.

Already have my quota. They're fun, but I want a classic two barrel over under derringer. Maybe watched too many westerns when I was a kid, always loved the one Paladin had tucked behind his belt.

StantonCree · May 29, 2015

cb51 said:
Already have my quota. They're fun, but I want a classic two barrel over under derringer. Maybe watched too many westerns when I was a kid, always loved the one Paladin had tucked behind his belt.

I think those little revolvers are WORTHLESS!!!!

With that being said I am jealous and really want one. I'd never shoot it but it's such a Novelty that I'd love to add one to my collection!

Very Cool!!

Whats the farthest distance you've tried to plink with one? You know with something that small you've tried to shoot at like 50 yards.

LONGSHOT · May 29, 2015

go bond and have fun.

jimbobborg · May 29, 2015

cb51 said:
Already have my quota. They're fun, but I want a classic two barrel over under derringer. Maybe watched too many westerns when I was a kid, always loved the one Paladin had tucked behind his belt.

No belt buckle version?

cb51 · May 29, 2015

mpdc4511 said:
I think those little revolvers are WORTHLESS!!!!

With that being said I am jealous and really want one. I'd never shoot it but it's such a Novelty that I'd love to add one to my collection!

Very Cool!!

Whats the farthest distance you've tried to plink with one? You know with something that small you've tried to shoot at like 50 yards.

I'd hardly call them worthless. Twice in the past 20 years, one of them has saved my better half and myself from very possible harm just by being small enough that they were there. As the NRA has stated, in many instances, the mere presence of a firearm has stopped a would be crime.

With Maryland not having CCW, any gun I carry has to be very deep cover. That means not any bulge in the pocket. At the Blue Mash area off Mt. Zion road about five years ago, a whack job with a large Buck sheath knife got religion when a shot went into the ground at his feet at about 10 feet range. He dropped his knife and swore to God he was just fooling with us. Yeah, uh huh.

They are a gun, they shoot a bullet, and they will kill you. Not a toy, not a joke. They are accurate out to 10 or 12 feet with no problem, and they leave your ears ringing. Heck of a muzzle blast, and a impressive flash at night. Yeah, I'd prefer my Glock, but too hard to carry with no trace in this crazy state. Of course, that's why I'm looking to move to Texas.

NeverSurrender · Jun 1, 2015

Just for fun

jt2100r · Jun 2, 2015

I've always wanted one in 22 mag

Biggfoot44 · Jun 3, 2015

To the small extent I'd want one for self amusement , I'd want a mimi-revolver in dedicated .22 Short. Within the very short combined bbl and cylnder length of these, the shorter case of the Short will make for a much improved Expansion Ratio. ( And hence boost the velocity.

As far as practical usage , mini-revolvers do the seemingly impossable : Make .25 autos look good by comparison.

MikeTF · Jun 3, 2015

You can get 12 inch penetration with a NAA 22lr if you use CCI 36 gr hollow points Troy Landry 'Choot Em' ammunition according to this guy (skip to 8:55):

I know that the choice of caliber for a Self Defense gun is old and tired, but this is an interesting article in the Truth About Guns - Ask Foghorn: Is .22lr The Best for Self Defense?

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