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There's something about a well-made derringer that a polymer pocket pistol just can't match, and the Bond Arms Rustic Defender leans into that. Built in Granbury, Texas on Bond's famously stout stainless steel frame, this two-shot break-open pistol runs a 3 inch barrel chambered for .45 Colt or 2.5 inch .410 shotshells, so you can load it however the situation calls for. Heavy hardcast .45s, defensive .410 loads, or snake shot for walking the back forty, it digests all of it from the same set of barrels.
At 5 inches overall and right around 20 ounces, this thing tucks into places most handguns never could. The brushed stainless finish shrugs off sweat and weather, and the rosewood grips with the integrated star inlay give it the kind of look that gets noticed at the range. Since every grip panel is cut from natural wood, no two come out quite the same, which is part of the charm. Sights are a simple blade front and fixed rear, exactly what you want on a close-range gun with nothing to snag or break.
Bond Arms doesn't build flimsy derringers, and it shows here. The single action operation is about as simple as a firearm gets: break it open, drop in two rounds, cock the hammer when it's time. The rebounding hammer and cross-bolt safety add sensible protection, and like other Bond Arms pistols, the frame accepts the company's interchangeable barrels if you ever want to switch calibers down the road. As the little brother to the Rustic Ranger, the Defender keeps the same rugged styling in a much more packable size.
This exclusive package also includes a matching leather driving holster, so it's ready to ride the day it comes home. For a truck gun, a hiking companion, or the derringer your collection has been missing, the Rustic Defender is a hard combination to beat.
Yes, that's one of its biggest draws. The 3 inch barrels are chambered to accept either .45 Colt cartridges or 2.5 inch .410 shotshells, and you can mix loads between the two chambers. That flexibility makes it handy for everything from personal defense to dealing with snakes on the trail.
It does. This exclusive package includes a matching leather driving holster designed to pair with the gun's rustic styling. It's a nice touch that saves you from hunting down a holster that fits a derringer, which can be trickier than you'd think.
It's a lightweight gun firing big-bore rounds, so recoil is stout but very manageable for the two shots you're putting through it. The rosewood grips and roughly 20 ounce weight help soak up some of the push. Most folks find standard .45 Colt loads and .410 defensive shells perfectly comfortable in short sessions.
Yes. Like other Bond Arms derringers, the Rustic Defender is built on a frame that accepts the company's interchangeable barrels. That means one gun can be set up for a variety of calibers and barrel lengths by picking up additional barrel assemblies from Bond Arms.
| UPC | 855959004766 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BARD |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Product Type | Derringer |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Sights | Blade Front/Fixed Rear |
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