Customer Comments

Kuddo’s to the Folks at Bond Arms ! First time out with my Patriot 3″ barrel – shooting 45LC & PDX 410 gauge defender @ 30 ft. Target 10″x 14″ metal sign on a post. Started out with the 45LC on target-very accutate ! then the PDX 410 defender ! Blasted it to shreds. Fine craftmansship ! Built “USA” strong. Already ordered the .357mag/38 special barrel. A great made and sharp looking (BAD) driving hoister. If your thinking about buying it ! You will not regret ! Thank You Bond Arms - God Bless the USA.

Have shot the 410 perrsonal defense shells and am impressed with no muzzle flip and very tame recoil. I like the way the gun pushes back rather than up in the air after firing. A great product!

Shot my Century 2000 the other day..wow..love it. I thought it would kick more than it did. Well made and a joy to have. I will order another barrel soon.

As I am disabled, I look for easy items, and use the kiss system. The Bond Arms pistol, fits this requirement. Easy to shoot, easy to load, easy to unload. It is without a doubt one of the safest firearms to carry. I use mine as a backup piece. I am wanting to send it back in, to get the new trigger,Hammer, and springs. I would and have recommended these little pieces of security, to personnel I have met that are in units such as the Navy SEALS, S.F. and police officers. They have all been impressed with what these pistols are capable of at close range.

I bought a Backup in 45ACP so I could be more flexible with my clothing choices and still carry. The backup fits in the pocket of all my jeans and only looks like a wad of keys. I have no excuse now not to carry, except when going to no carry zones.

Being left handed, I have found operating the barrel release lever easy with my left index finger. Extracting spent cartridges with my right hand and reloading with same hand is a breeze.

For me, recoil is stout but not painful. My wife fired one barrel, said ouch, and handed it back to me. I plan on buying a second barrel in 357/38 so she can try 38’s in it and also for cheap practice since I reload for 38. When I showed the Backup to my dad, who is a Vietnam Vet, his exact words were “Holy Sh-t!” He fired two rounds and said, “That will take some getting used to.”

It is comforting to know that I can carry the Backup in any attire, except for maybe a Speedo. (God didn’t bless me that well!) If I ever need to use my Backup, I hope that seeing the business end of two 45 barrels will persuade attackers to move on with no shots fired.

I have to admit I was surprised when I shot my new California Bear for the first time. Expecting a harsh recoil for a 45 colt round it was anything but that. To me it felt more like a 9mm. In fact I also bought the 9mm and 38/357 interchangeable barrels and will be trying them out soon. Obviously the comfortable handling is due to the nice large grip and superior machined quality of the firearm. I have been around firearms most of my life and I have to say this is by far one of the best guns in my collection. As a veteran, retired cop and firearms instructor I feel confident in recommending this product to anyone interested in self protection.

I took the derringer to the gun range and it was pleasant to shoot and is accurate. I highly recommend this derringer.

Great video, answers newbe and experienced gun owner questions. Especially like ability for new shooter to start with a smaller caliber to develop good habits, then gradually graduate to 410 self defense, building confidence along the way.

I have a Texas Defender and a Snake Slayer 1V. Both these weapons are constructed perfectly. They are flawless and a pleasure to fire. As a concealed carry weapon they are both ideal.

Purchased snake-slayer 4-1/4 inch barrel, completely satisfied with this gun, excellent craftsmanship and fun gun to shoot I would highly recommend this gun for home defense and personal protection plenty of firepower with 410 number 6 bird-shot, point and fire its awesome.