I have to say I have been considering a Bond Arms firearm. I have always been one to be averted to to common consensus to be honest. And in the world of semi- autos, well the derringer was an obvious choice. I grew up shooting large bore firearms (.44 mag, 357 mag, etc..) and the “modern” ammunition just seemed unappealing to me. To be honest I cant shoot a 9mm or .380 accurately for the life of me. Once I stumbled upon such a small, concealable firearm capable of shooting .45 colt (.410.. bonus!) I was immediately interested. After firing my Texas Defender.. Well I was in love. We are talking minimal recoil and accuracy for the range intended. The gun feels like a tank and I know that it will last me more than a lifetime. Definitely a work of art that will be passed down.. Bond Arms has some type of wizardry going on here. And for all those who are hesitant about carrying just two shots just have not shot one of these. Not a fan of big bore? Choose your barrel! which is another plus of what this company has to offer. Thank you Bond for your dedication to thinking outside of the box, standing strong by your products, and providing all with quality firearms with a classic, functional, and reliable design. In a complex world we often forget the value of simplicity.