WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE THIS PISTOL SO MUCH?!
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Жыл бұрынWelcome back to the channel!
I have always wondered why derringers in general had such a strong and loyal following?! Even better than that, Why some many people liked Bond Arms?! There's so many people that I have talked about how much they love this manufacture and the craftsmanship and quality of their products is well known. Granted this is 100% US made product, and also 100% Texan!
I do understand now that I own not only “one” but two derringers by Bond Arms from a Gunsmith perspective, the engineering, design, and craftsmanship they went in the production of these little derringers is top notch!
So what is the secret?
The versatility of the design is the biggest one, if you buy one of these pistols, you can 100% swap calibers, and barrel lengths. Not only that but you can completely customize the look of your pistol. There are tons of different grip panels, custom-made holsters, engraving work, and so much more. The aftermarket and manufactured support for this firearm is nothing to shake a stick at.
Would I ever use this as a conceal carry weapon?
To be honest me personally, I probably wouldn't. It's only two shots and there's a lot of better options on the market for an EDC or conceal carry.
I do think however, this would be a great little snake gun. If you have some land or you're a farmer, it makes perfect sense to have one of these may be in your truck! Also, this is a fun little pistol for the range within seconds you can swap barrels and swap calibers and have a ton of fun!
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@Banshee13 Жыл бұрын
Bought the snake slayer and added a 9mm barrel. 3 inch magnum 410 slugs and buck shot are way to much fun !! Great little gun
@edcaron3715 7 ай бұрын
Bond arms no. 1 derringers
@GunsmithBeard 7 ай бұрын
So far I do really like mine. Pretty cool little pistol.
@fanbatcher 11 ай бұрын
I sometimes carry this if my particular pants have shallow pockets that would not fit my normal carry piece: a J frame revolver
@lastfreeamericanrob Жыл бұрын
I have a ranger ll model. My son has a shorter barrel gun. Both are awesome guns. The real difference between the two, is using shotgun loads. Because of his shorter barrel, the shot spreads immediately. My 4 inch barrel will hold the pattern a little longer. We both love them!
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I did end up getting the 4" .410 barrel. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but I am excited to. When I do I will film it so everyone can see how it does!
@donjames5761 4 ай бұрын
these are great little guns. with a rich history. i have a glock 19 i have a 38 special i even have a sw shield. but my darringer is always on me. its no different than putting on a case for my Leatherman or cell phone. it blends in to my belt i dont have anything sticking in my ribs or in my crotch. i still can wear my tight fitting jeans an dress shirts. if im ever in a situation where i need more than 2 bullets. im no hero im running and calling the cops
@Toter_Jager Жыл бұрын
Own A .45LC/.410 Snake Slayer, love the fact I can slip it into my pocket and not have an imprint. Being able to change calibers from .22-10mm makes it even better as a simple barrel swap can make this a up close and personal Hand Cannon. I do plan on getting a .45ACP barrel soon as ammo has been getting hard to find
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I did get the .410 barrel but I do want the 10mm which a lot of people think I am crazy for getting that barrel combo with this firearm. I might hate it but I want to try it at least once.
@Toter_Jager Жыл бұрын
@@GunsmithBeard A 10mm Derringer would be an amazing piece for the collection. Who knows maybe with extended grips and it's low bore axis, it may not be as bad as some say
@ricjona1069 Жыл бұрын
I carry 2 j frames and a Stinger. The Stinger in a 'driving holster ' (cross draw) is very fast to access. When sitting, it's way faster than hip, appendix, or ankle. This will allow you time to fight to your primary firearm from a sitting position and is deep conceal or a last ditch for anything else. You certainly can carry another firearm in this manner but you usually can't get 38 +P in something as small and flat as a Stinger. In this configuration I can use the same ammo (in speed strips) to reload any of the guns but I am mostly depending on NY reloads.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
That’s a good point of view! It makes sense.
@daveleary5830 Жыл бұрын
I have the Rowdy with .45 barrels and they are .45 Colt/.410. I use mine for an ankle backup to my Hellcat concealed carry handgun. You get knocked down and someone is on you the .45 LC will wake them up quick, up close and personal.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
That’s a good point of you. What a lot of people don’t know about me unless they met me early in my life… was that I studied martial arts, most of my childhood into my early adulthood. I have a first-degree black belt in taekwondo. And a deputy black belt in Hapkido/Judo. So I understand about fighting on the ground. It served me well to have a Marital art background prior to my service in law-enforcement.
@wildcatindustries8030 10 ай бұрын
I bought a Rowdy XL when it first came out. 3in .410/45LC. Great weedeating and woods walk gun for snakes, got a .357 Mag barrel as well as a LH IWB holster and a Wallet holster both for a great deal. Gives a lot of options for a back up gun for such a small package. The quality of this gun is far far better than I would have ever expected a small gun like this to be. Better than my Taurus 66 and M&P 40 and both are twice as expensive
@GunsmithBeard 10 ай бұрын
That’s an interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing.
@roberttolley5055 2 ай бұрын
I got that 45 ACP every dang day carry
@GunsmithBeard 2 ай бұрын
I still love that you can buy so many different calibers by purchasing different barrels! Such an awesome feature!
@DIY-vv4fu 2 ай бұрын
I want the drawings and CAD drawings of this gun. If anyone has them, please contact me.
@TheLibbyjo 10 ай бұрын
Proud owner of the rowdy. It hits well. As a tool, it is great for critter control. Snakes to yotes. Ole farm boys need one in the feild. In one gun you can take small to mid size game. Self defense..... i give it a c-. As a trail gun or a just in case gun in the woods or feild.... it is a A- My biggest complaint is the heavy trigger pull. Honestly when i bought it, i did not expect it to work as well as it does.
@thomaspalmer7900 Жыл бұрын
Very nice Derringer!!! Yes fantastic back up close range pistol. I agree wit you I would not carry as a primary EDC due to capacity. I own a Taurus 605 snub nose .357 magnum but same issue it has a 5 round capacity. I’m a firm believer in carrying high capacity in today’s dangerous society!! I would rather have to much ammo & never need it than to need more ammo & not have it. Great video!!! Subscribed!!!👍👍
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and the sub means a lot!
@bobawful3198 Жыл бұрын
They’re fantastic pieces, I like the cowboy feel of & huge on not having the trigger guard. Bigger grip covering the back strap tames the .357 & back to the cowboy part I put a 4” barrel ( I belieb it’s 4.25” ). Looking to carry mine as my southpaw piece so I’m just practicing southpaw for now. Good video!!!
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you for the feedback. Yeah, I really enjoy the versatility of this little pistol. There’s so many different combinations of calibers and barrel lengths it blows my mind!
@fanbatcher 11 ай бұрын
Better to install the extended grips, especially in 45 acp.
@GunsmithBeard 11 ай бұрын
I agree!
@jtns2845 2 ай бұрын
a used, i.e. barely shot, original gen2 b.a. derringer is of better quality that a lesser finished, cheaper rowdy/roughneck. this i know well from expensive personal experience. mine is often a same caliber backup to my ccw of the day. 4 calibers need longer grips. extra barrels are easy holiday self-gifts, bucksnort outfitters are an excellent source. if loaded with 410 i always choose handgun specific 410 ammo. remove the trigger guard and load with big 45lc when it’s a winter walk, gloved hands, ccw. a b.a. derringer with a couple of extra barrels is a handy ammo scrounging piece when away from home. handy too when puttering about at home loaded with 410. i always carry a speedstrip or two with extra ammo.
@GunsmithBeard 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your feedback & experience! Great prospective!
@InlinePaul Жыл бұрын
As far as I know, the extractors are present on barrels chambered in rimmed cartridges (.38 Special for example). If not extractor is present, then it is not a rimmed cartridge (9mm for example). I would be curious whether they would put an extractor on .32 ACP which has a rim, though not much of a rim. But they don't make a .32 ACP barrel.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
That is a great point, I haven't thought of that until now.
@charleswalter2902 Жыл бұрын
I like the rubber grips so there's no disputing tastes I guess. I would however prefer to have the extended grips.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I do like the extended over the standard, it allows me to have better control while shooting.
@InlinePaul Жыл бұрын
@@GunsmithBeard Extended also spares your hand. I shot 50 rounds of 250 grain American Eagle .45 Long Colt out my Bond and my hand and arm were sore for a day!
@DIY-vv4fu 2 ай бұрын
Hello blogger. . Can you help me get the CAD drawing of the bond arm? Or 3D printing drawings. I'll buy one from you. Thank you so much. I am in China.
@GunsmithBeard 2 ай бұрын
I don’t have any technical drawings on this firearm.
@DIY-vv4fu 2 ай бұрын
@@GunsmithBeard OK, thanks.
@DIY-vv4fu 2 ай бұрын
I want the drawings and CAD drawings of this gun. If anyone has them, please contact me.
@Mgoblue2486 5 ай бұрын
Love my Stinger RS. Carry it all the time. If I need more than two rounds I'm probably screwed anyways.
@DIY-vv4fu 2 ай бұрын
I want the drawings and CAD drawings of this gun. If anyone has them, please contact me.
@erik2.092 Жыл бұрын
I know I am a minority, but I do carry this gun as a backup, like the name suggests. I carry it in conjunction with a G30s. The things I like about the Bond are that it cannot jam, I can feed it from G30 mags, and can contact shoot with it if things get really ugly. It is not nearly as slow as you’d think. I carry mine in a leather pocket holster and pull the hammer back as I am drawing it. That first shot is very fast, the second nearly so, it just takes an afternoon of practice. I figure If I am using this gun, everything has gone to hell.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
That's a good point of view. I do enjoy reading the feedback from other gun owners that carry this pistols!
@jmarine1933 Жыл бұрын
How fast is that third shot? Oh yeah, there isn’t a third shot.
@erik2.092 Жыл бұрын
If I have gone through 3 mags out of my glock 30 then I am not too sure what it matters if I have 2 or 15 more rounds. Again, if you read my post it is for when things have gone to hell, not a primary weapon, that is what the glock is for.
@jmarine1933 Жыл бұрын
@@erik2.092 Does it matter if you have 2 or 15 more rounds you say? Yes, it definitely could matter and there’s no way to know that in advance. You’d be better off having a 5 or 6 shot snub-nose revolver as a backup gun than a 2 shot derringer that has to be manually cocked for each shot! You also better hope the manual safety hasn’t been accidentally engaged while you’re pulling the trigger as your life flashes before your eyes. Your Glock is a great choice. I have several Glocks. But choosing the Bond in my opinion is not a good choice at all. We can agree to disagree.
@InlinePaul Жыл бұрын
@@jmarine1933 On my Bond Derringer there is a set screw you can tighten with the safety in the off position. Then it will not go on safety accidentally. I guess for a back up gun, the Bond is okay. My backup is a .32 ACP with 7 shots. But a .45 Colt Bond might be better than that?
@greghoffman8223 Жыл бұрын
I own a Rowdy. I have 4 barrels for it. 3 3 inch barrels .357/.38 and 9mm and .410/.45lc. I have a 6 inch .410/.45 barrel. I also have a custom pistol grip hand made for it. It feels better in my hand than the extended grips from Bond Arms. As much as I like the gun, it's more of a conversation piece. But if's a blast to shoot and watch my friends shoot it. I do use it as a snake gun though.
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to do an update video, but I did grab a Different Barrel and Extended grip for mine so it’ll be fun to shoot but again I doubt I will carry a concealed as my EDC.
@wildcatindustries8030 10 ай бұрын
How is the 6in barrels? I’ve been tempted recently to get one but they are alittle steep.
@greghoffman8223 10 ай бұрын
@@wildcatindustries8030 I like shooting .410's out of it, the .45lc really has a kick. I bought mine a while ago and I don't know how much it is now. Mine was $300.00.
@wildcatindustries8030 10 ай бұрын
@@greghoffman8223 close to $400 if not over for just a bead blasted. I got the 3.5 and I love it for mine, good power, 3in shells and still keeps it short enough to carry, but I always wanted the 6in purely for entertainment purposes
@greghoffman8223 10 ай бұрын
@@wildcatindustries8030 I just bought a Rossi brawler. It is a single shot .45lc/.410 with a 9 inch barrel. It was $210.00. It shoots pretty good. Even better with optics attached. I love my .410's. I'm going to get a Mossberg shockwave in .410 in another month or so. The 12 gauge might be a bit much.
@jamesshirley9060 Жыл бұрын
6” barrel is the longest they make not 7”
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I couldn't remember off the top of my head. You are correct.
@20Hikecdt23 9 ай бұрын
Texans are not Southenors. They are . . . Texans.
@abnrgr7569 7 ай бұрын
OMG I can hear my Dad 😅😊saying "get you a Stetson made in Texas made in America ". Wharton my roots 😊😅😅
@wallacegentry4085 29 күн бұрын
Nah, they are definitely southerners.
@vinceruland9236 9 ай бұрын
Made 2 miles from my house
@aaroncavazos9371 Жыл бұрын
You get a nicer grip if you're willing to spend more
@GunsmithBeard 11 ай бұрын
I did. Purchased a couple.
@deanbrown7473 10 ай бұрын
Would be nice if you explained how you select which barrel to fire!? I assume they don't both fire simultaneosly. DUH!
@michaelhovsepian2584 10 ай бұрын
1) the Firing Pins alternate 2) cock Hammer & look at Sear ... if Point UP & Spring compressed = TOP barrel ... if Point DOWN & Spring relaxed = BOTTOM barrel 3) manually De-cock to switch (carefully or engage Safety)
@FierceMouse 11 ай бұрын
Answer to the title: They don't
@GunsmithBeard 11 ай бұрын
Fair enough…what’s your firearm of choice?
@wallacegentry4085 29 күн бұрын
You are clueless and likely don't even own one or you're some random kid.
@MrJC7071 10 ай бұрын
Derringers are just stupid. I have 2 semi-auto pistols, 6 shots each, extra mags, and they're basically the same size and weight. Derringers are for people who like toys, not weapons for defense.
@GunsmithBeard 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@craigr.h.laurent240 7 ай бұрын
Your video was not well organized and you hesitated too often when speaking.
@GunsmithBeard 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. I found out I had a mass in my brain in 2020. Sadly to say where the mass is located causes me to be very forgetful and sometimes I completely forget or misspeak. Merry Christmas
@coykehoe8865 Жыл бұрын
the great thing is .410 spraying 6 projectiles in 1 shot ... seems faster than 6 pulls of trigger for those pesky tweers that lunge with little feeling
@GunsmithBeard Жыл бұрын
I understand that point of view. I did end up getting a 4 1/4 inch barrel in .410/.45 LC… we’ll see how she does!
@coykehoe8865 Жыл бұрын
@@GunsmithBeard im sure you will love it ....amazing tight pattern for what it is ... 9mm great for law enforcement but self defense carry will rarely be from a distance
@carltongadgettmannprice352 2 ай бұрын
I went many nights at my house with just a Bond Arms 45/410 derringer on my table or by my bed for protection. Now things have changed and I have more gun obtains available and my Bond Arms derringer stlll has a place in my home self defense plan.
@coykehoe8865 2 ай бұрын
@@carltongadgettmannprice352 yeah judge 7 inch for my bedside but the bond arms is hard to be for concealed or open carry at the gas station
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