Customer Comments

I recently purchased a Bond Ranger from a dealer and truly love it. It is an Abrams Tank built in a derringer. The current barrel is for the 410 and 45 colt and does have some umph. I went ahead and purchased a pull on Hogue grip from Bond slip in and also put on some electrical tape around it as well. Now the recoil is not nearly as bad and I can take off the grip and tape at any time. The added Bad driving holster also adds to this fine weapon. This is great for working in the woods and having protection from copperheads. Love it!

when I bought a bond arms Back up before I shot the gun I was concerned about the recoil. I was amazed how manageable the recoil was shooting .45 acp and .410 2.5inch shells out of such a little gun. If you can handle the recoil of a 1911 .45 you can handle one of these. Bond Arms guns are well built and built to last thats the first thing people say when they pick it up. I do suggest when you buy one though you practice alot because the trigger pull takes a while to get use to. One can certainly say I’m a bond arms man now!!

Took the new 2000 to the range and fired about 25 rds of 45 cowboy rounds thru it. WOW! quite a report from that little “son of a gun”. It is fun to shoot and can’t wait to try the 410’s outdoors. I carry it in my new BAD driving holster. Easy to conceal and quick and easy accessibility. Love it.

I have been carrying the Ranger II on a daily basis since purchase, was concerned about the size and weight being I am 5’6″ 122lb. Most pistols don’t hide well for me. The weight isn’t bad and hides pretty well. It fits my hand and is easy to function. As for shooting, targets or personal defense it is outstanding. Even the 3″ 410 shells from the top barrel are easily returned to aiming on target. The holster is top quality! ( I have made a 2″ band so I can use it vertical carry on my belt also). I have 2 friends that have fired it and now will soon be purchasing their own!

I went to the (indoor) range a few days ago & fired a few .45LC “get acquainted” rounds through my new Snakeslayer. Recoil is milder than I thought it would be and accuracy is good – although with more practice I’ll improve…

Took it to the range on the idea my wife would have her first weapon. I was surprised at the power, this gun have, to much for my wife so I carry it as a back weapon. I like power in a hand gun. I had to change grips for softer impact for my hand. Feels good now.

I am very pleased with the Texas defender- great quality, great feel, easy to shoot. I replaced the grip with extended rubber and it is much easier to hold. I like the 45 LC or 410 000 buck loads for versatility and power.

Customer service is the best in the business.

A lot of people talk about their customer service being the best in the business and when you experience it, you find out it was all just lip service given with the hope you would never call their bluff. Let’s face it, when you buy a new gun, the last thing you want to have is any customer service experience, but hey, sometimes, things just happen. Please take the time to read my review, you’ll be glad you did.

I purchased my Bond Arms California Big Bear 45 Long Colt knowing there was a flaw in the grip area (split rubber seam) and decided to take a gamble and rather than have my dealer order a new one, purchase the one he had in stock and ask Bond arms to replace it.

I sent an email on a Monday, and by Tuesday a new grip was in the mail along with an envelope to return the old one. I don’t think I could have even asked for better customer service than that, and while customers usually expect that kind of service, Kelly from Customer Service delivered it in spades, but it didn’t stop there.

Before I go on about my experience with customer service however, I would like to take a few minutes to tell you about the product, the California Big Bear Derringer in 45 Long Colt. Anyone that follows 2A issues and California knows about “the list,” but for those that don’t, the list is a list of weapons that can be purchased in California. With ever stricter controls and requirements mandated by California, more and more small gun makers are just calling it quits because it’s too expensive to keep up with ever more stringent regulation. Derringers in particular were all but extinct until Bond Arms stepped up to the plate and decided that California gun enthusiasts deserved better and set upon redesigning an existing product to meet those regulations and now give us two offerings, the Big Bear and Brown Bear. As an owner of multiple Derringers, I can tell you that the Big Bear is a well thought out and very functional and task oriented weapon.

From the moment you palm it, it immediately feels right in your hand (in your whole hand actually) and it shoots surprisingly well despite its size. Recoil is very manageable and hits on torso sized targets at 15 meters were consistent and lethal. These are not only my own comments, but that of two smaller middle aged females, and one 14 year old girl. Granted, none of them were first time shooters, but to be fair, they also don’t describe this weapon as mild either – one commented that felt recoil was about equal to her 38 snubbie and I would tend to agree with that. Another surprising thing about this were the consistent groupings considering the short barrel.

My own personal thoughts on this weapon is that it is a solid, high quality, easily concealable, and fun, yes I said fun, weapon to shoot – instantly a regular for my range bag right alongside my GP100 .357, and Glock 20 SF (strange bedfellows indeed). In that company, the Big Bear is usually the first one others want to “try out.”

Now, back to my customer service experience. In spite of the quality of the rest of the weapon, the 2nd set of grips that arrived came with the same defect. I cringed at the idea of calling customer service and telling them this because I feared they would say that it was my fault, or that I was too picky and that they would not provide any additional grips, but they didn’t. Instead they said that the rest of the grips in inventory also had that problem, and that sending any more would be a waste of time and instead offered me another rubber grip found on one of their other models which they checked and found to not have the defect. Because it did not have the Bear on it as found on the California model, they offered to let me keep the original grip and send back the 2nd replacement OR select any other grip they sold and simply pay the difference.

The back and fourth, the checking of inventory, the follow ups (via email and yes, an actual personal phone call!) the absolute level of respect I received as a customer, was above and beyond, and what I’ve come to expect from a Texas owned and operated business.

Bond arms has quickly become one of my favorite manufacturers, and Kelly in particular, one of my favorite representatives I have ever come across within the industry. She’s helpful, polite, and handles difficult situations with grace. Be it because they recruit the right people, provide the right training, or take a genuine interest in product issues, Bond Arms does it right, and because of that, I will continue to add to my collection and spread the word.

Thanks Bond!

Took the Snakeslayer IV out last weekend for the first time. Was very impressed with its powerful authority. My lady who had never fired anything or even been to a shooting range, after watching your videos and with some coaching and dry fire, fired 6 rounds with no problem. Thank you for a well designed and quite impressive firearm.

Just purchased the bond arms holster for my c2k. I already have the driving holster, and wanted one with the metal clip so it could used with out a belt. love the holster! well made, and the metal clip holds the gun tight even with out a belt on. great product. LOVE MY BOND ARM!

Dear Sir : I have not had a chance to fire my Ranger in the 410/45 mode as I purchased a 22mag barrel and decided to try it first. When I tried to fire it only the bottom barrel would fire. I called customer service your people were very helpful and I have been very pleased with the response to my problem. I am waiting for my gun to be returned to me with the problem resolved . I cannot be happier with the response to my problem . I thank you for your inquiry and look forward to receiving my gun to really test it out . Sincerely , Lawrence Smart