Customer Comments

Hi. I bought this gun for a carry gun after shoulder replacement I’m carrying left handed I’ve only shot it 4 times .410 with my left hand it had a little recoil but manageable I will try my .357 barrel next I’m very impressed with it.

I like the wonderful little gun i got and good to and easy to shoot.

I own several guns,and the snake slayer IV is absolutely hands down the best gun that I have ever owned. I had a little trouble pulling the trigger and hammer as I have arthritis in both hands,so I watched a few videos on YouTube about bond arms guns,specifically about getting familiar with the gun and how to fire it,after that no problems, Mr. Gordon Bond explains how to properly shoot the weapon,I found out that I was doing it all wrong @I would suggest that everyone watch this video,it will make your experience much more enjoyable.And just let me say that this is a sweet shooting gun, very little recoil when shooting 45 long colt and 410 buckshot .This is and will always be my carry gun. Thanks again to all the folks at bond arms for the quality service and products that you produce.

I purchased the Texas Defender chambered in .45LC/.410. I conceal carry, but wanted a firearm to keep next to me in my car, within easy reach. After reading the reviews of Bond Arms and watching Youtube videos of all the bond arms firearms, I chose the Texas Defender. I only plan on loading it with 410 shells. As others have stated, this is one hell of a gun. Heavy, so well made, everything is so precise in the manufacture of it. Only in the United States will you have firearm this well made. Shooting it is a pleasure too! Recoil is not a problem. A bonus was the offer of another barrel for 50% off. I chose the 9mm. Thank you to the state of Texas and Bond Arms Inc. You really can’t go wrong one of their products.

I have had a Snake Slayer for some time, along with 2 extra barrels ... a 45 Colt and a 45 acp. Also ... got a BATF Holster and a Rosewood extended grip with the Silver Star. Looking forward to ordering a 327 Federal Mag barrel and a Faux Ivory extended grip. Recently had my first opportunity to take it to the range with the 45/410 barrel. Wow! It was fun to shoot. My range does not allow buckshot or birdshot, but my friend and I fired several 410 slugs and transitioned to 45 Colt. Shot a full box of 45 Colt Cowboy Ammo.

What fun to shoot! I am a retired LEO with 35 years of service, and own 26 other handguns. I am totally comfortable carrying this finely made weapon as a CCW! Thank you!

.45/.410, .357/.38 Spec., 357/.38 Spec., .327/.32 H&R, And a ‘Lil ‘Ol .44 Special. OOOHH YYEAAH! - PawPaw C

I purchased a 38sp Texas Defender. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding. Just holding the gun, you can feel that it is solid and well made. Fun to shoot.

The gun is very nice but it became even better when I received my extended grips. The little thing became much more easier to hold to and fight back at the recoil. The grips are kind of pricey to me costing one third what I paid for the gun.I was hesitant to order the grips but gave in and did it. Now over the high cost it turns out the purchase was a good investment because of the added control.

Naturally, I ordered the Snake Slayer with the 4.25″ barrel in .45 Colt/.410. I also ordered a 2.5″ barrel in .40 S&W and a 4.25″ barrel in .357/.38Spl. Using the .410 with 3″ Winchester PDX is a kicker. Literally. You maintain control of the gun, but you KNOW the catcher is out of commission. At 10 yards, the man-sized target had all discs and pellets inside the black. The .38 Specials and .357 Mag rounds went downrange easily enough, and I could have shot boxes of them. I figured the .40 S&W was an easily obtainable round, and this WAS a pocket gun… They KICK, almost as much as the .45 Colt’s and .410 PDX’s did. So, if I go to the range, I’ll practice with the .38 Spcl’s and carry with the .410 PDX’s. When hunting, I’ll carry the .410 with #8 for snakes.

I’ve wanted a .45 acp derringer for as long as I can remember and finally invested in the Bond Arms Backup. I have now put the extended grips on it and bought the .357 Mag barrel set which I can shoot Much better than the short .45 barrels. I would like to own the longer .45 acp barrels and I think they would be a lot easier to hit with. I am amazed at how far I can hit with the .357 barrels which are an inch longer. Trigger took a lot of break in and experience on how to squeeze it but keeps getting better with use. All in all, I like my Bond Arms Derringer and enjoy shooting it.