Purchased the SS for my wife, it is perfect for MY hand and the ease of cocking the hammer for me, the tip of the hammer fits perfectly in my thumb joint for leverage BUT with my wife’s small hand and SHORT thumb the SS hammer does NOT work well with my wife’s short thumb. I suggest for women to SEE if they can leverage the cocking of the SS BEFORE buying. I also suggest Bond designing a short thumb friendly hammer.
There are a couple of reasons for this. While they cannot be purchased at this time in CA, many people own our guns that have purchased them elsewhere, or moved to the state. They can purchase parts and accessories. Also you may want to preview our post in our FAQ that talks about our guns in CA http://bondarms.com/faq/why-are-none-of-the-bond-arms-derringers-are-available-in-california
Certain Derringer pistols are legal in CA. For example, I bought my daughter a pink on with the pearl grips, chambered in 22lr. .38 derringers are also legal in CA. I do not think that the .32 ones are legal.
Wonderfully overcontrolling CA has a ‘drop list’ of legal guns in the state. If the gun is on this list its legal. Basically the weapon has to pass a bunch of tests to make it onto this list.
you should make a navy blue shirt,with the “Texas Ranger” 200 commerative edition with a yellow 5 point star in a circle,and the Texas Ranger Derringer on the shirt!
What an awesome product. American made and I’ve purchased the SS IV .410/.45 and it’s my back up of choice. Also have purchased a few from sellers who didn’t appreciate the finer things in life. Keep up the good work…………..Joe
This is a great gun,I have the snake slayer 410/45LC. You don’t need a backup with this gun loaded with the 410 shell 5 shot.you can def. use it for riot control!10 shot’s 2 pull’s.
I am a life member of the NRA and have been interested in your Bond Arms pistols. I live in California and want to know if your pistols can be purchased in this state. If so please let me know and the location of an authorized dealer. Thank you.
can the 8 1/2 lb trigger be changed to about 4.4 lb pull? Can a gun smith do that or can bond arms do it? I have arthritus in my hand and i need a 4.4 lb pull .
A friend of mine tells me his gunsmith buddy can smith it to anything you like. He made his shoot both barrels at once. I’m sure the key word here is GOOD smith.
I think bond arms should Make a Crossbolt safety that moves to fire when hammer is pulled back (Like American Derringers) In the Moment of Truth & you Need to get Derringer in to action You have to Cock Hammer & flip safety off !
My son gave me one for Xmas last year and I love it. I wouldn’t trade it or sell it for any amount in the world. It is actually a pleasure to shoot. Dropped hint for this Xmas for another barrel.
I have a Texas Defender. I got it because it’s small and light, but it is still a .357 Magnum and I can carry my favorite Golden Sabers in it, tuck it in a purse or whatever, and it is there to protect me if I need it. It’s safer to carry than most-you have to cock it before it will fire. It might be silly to worry about that but I do. I’d like to see it a little easier to cock the hammer, but it’s not a big thing. I like .38s in it best, you can shoot those all day and it doesn’t hurt. And my Golden Sabers are fine too, but of course, are stouter. But you just try full house UMC 158 grain soft-points! It kicks out a two foot flame and man does it ever pack a wallop on your hand! I like the idea of being able to change barrels and carry it in .40 or 9mm, or .44 Special, I like the build quality, and all the holsters available. I think thie first thing I’ll get, though is the rubber grip!
Purchased the SS for my wife, it is perfect for MY hand and the ease of cocking the hammer for me, the tip of the hammer fits perfectly in my thumb joint for leverage BUT with my wife’s small hand and SHORT thumb the SS hammer does NOT work well with my wife’s short thumb. I suggest for women to SEE if they can leverage the cocking of the SS BEFORE buying. I also suggest Bond designing a short thumb friendly hammer.
Why bother to advertise in California when it is illegal to sell this weapon in California.
There are a couple of reasons for this. While they cannot be purchased at this time in CA, many people own our guns that have purchased them elsewhere, or moved to the state. They can purchase parts and accessories. Also you may want to preview our post in our FAQ that talks about our guns in CA
http://bondarms.com/faq/why-are-none-of-the-bond-arms-derringers-are-available-in-california
any update on being available in California??
Certain Derringer pistols are legal in CA. For example, I bought my daughter a pink on with the pearl grips, chambered in 22lr. .38 derringers are also legal in CA. I do not think that the .32 ones are legal.
Wonderfully overcontrolling CA has a ‘drop list’ of legal guns in the state. If the gun is on this list its legal. Basically the weapon has to pass a bunch of tests to make it onto this list.
I like this derringer very much. Its a great addition to my collection of quality firearms. Keep up the good work.
you should make a navy blue shirt,with the “Texas Ranger” 200 commerative edition with a yellow 5 point star in a circle,and the Texas Ranger Derringer on the shirt!
What an awesome product. American made and I’ve purchased the SS IV .410/.45 and it’s my back up of choice. Also have purchased a few from sellers who didn’t appreciate the finer things in life. Keep up the good work…………..Joe
This is a great gun,I have the snake slayer 410/45LC. You don’t need a backup with this gun loaded with the 410 shell 5 shot.you can def. use it for riot control!10 shot’s 2 pull’s.
I am a life member of the NRA and have been interested in your Bond Arms pistols. I live in California and want to know if your pistols can be purchased in this state. If so please let me know and the location of an authorized dealer. Thank you.
Jose J De Luna
Jose,
Not at this time, however we are working on something that will be available in CA in the future.
also from California. would love to own one and hope bond arms make it to cali soon.
The sooner the better!!!
I intend to buyone two of your guns..My question is how acurate are they and at what range or distsnce
Clarence,
You may want to read the article we have on the site: http://bondarms.com/bond-arms-45-colt-410-shotshell-snake-slayer-the-derringer-perfected
can the 8 1/2 lb trigger be changed to about 4.4 lb pull? Can a gun smith do that or can bond arms do it? I have arthritus in my hand and i need a 4.4 lb pull .
A friend of mine tells me his gunsmith buddy can smith it to anything you like. He made his shoot both barrels at once. I’m sure the key word here is GOOD smith.
What is the safest way to carry this gun?
I think bond arms should Make a Crossbolt safety that moves to fire when hammer is pulled back (Like American Derringers) In the Moment of Truth & you Need to get Derringer in to action You have to Cock Hammer & flip safety off !
My son gave me one for Xmas last year and I love it. I wouldn’t trade it or sell it for any amount in the world. It is actually a pleasure to shoot. Dropped hint for this Xmas for another barrel.
I have a Texas Defender. I got it because it’s small and light, but it is still a .357 Magnum and I can carry my favorite Golden Sabers in it, tuck it in a purse or whatever, and it is there to protect me if I need it. It’s safer to carry than most-you have to cock it before it will fire. It might be silly to worry about that but I do. I’d like to see it a little easier to cock the hammer, but it’s not a big thing. I like .38s in it best, you can shoot those all day and it doesn’t hurt. And my Golden Sabers are fine too, but of course, are stouter. But you just try full house UMC 158 grain soft-points! It kicks out a two foot flame and man does it ever pack a wallop on your hand! I like the idea of being able to change barrels and carry it in .40 or 9mm, or .44 Special, I like the build quality, and all the holsters available. I think thie first thing I’ll get, though is the rubber grip!