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There is something satisfying about a gun that does one job and does it with real craftsmanship. The Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV is a two-shot, break-action derringer chambered in .357 Magnum that also runs .38 Special, built entirely from stainless steel with a satin polish finish. Where the standard Snake Slayer wears a 3.5 inch barrel, this one stretches to 4.25 inches, and that extra length matters more than you might think. You get higher velocities out of the same ammo and noticeably softer recoil, which counts for a lot when you are touching off magnum loads from a 23.5 ounce handgun.
The extended rosewood grips are the other half of the story. Smaller derringers tend to leave your pinky hanging in the wind, but the Snake Slayer IV gives your whole hand a place to be, which makes a real difference in control with full-power .357 loads. Owners consistently report that magnum recoil is far more manageable than expected, and .38 Special feels downright mild. Feeding it .38s at the range and carrying .357 for serious work is a sensible way to run this gun. A ramped blade front sight and fixed rear keep aiming simple at the close distances this platform is built for.
Bond Arms machines these in Granbury, Texas, and the fit and finish show it. The action uses a patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, a cross-bolt safety, and a spring-loaded cammed locking lever, so it carries safely and locks up tight. A removable trigger guard and automatic spent-case extractor round out the practical touches.
Here is the part that turns this from a single-purpose pistol into a platform: the Snake Slayer IV frame accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels. Pick up a .45 Colt/.410 barrel, a 9mm, or just about anything else in the lineup, and you have a different gun in minutes with a single hex wrench. At 6.25 inches overall, it tucks away easily whether it rides in a holster, a tackle box, or a saddlebag.
Yes, and that is one of its best features. Since .38 Special is just a shorter version of the .357 Magnum case, it chambers and fires without any changes to the gun. Plenty of owners run .38s for practice since they feel very mild out of this 23.5 ounce stainless frame, then load .357 when it counts.
They do. The Snake Slayer IV accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, so you can swap to .45 Colt/.410, 9mm, .45 ACP, and other chamberings with a simple hex wrench. It is one frame that can wear a lot of different hats, which is a big part of the appeal of the Bond Arms lineup.
Less punishing than you would guess. The 4.25 inch barrel adds weight up front and the extended rosewood grips give your whole hand purchase, both of which soak up recoil compared to shorter, smaller-gripped derringers. Full-power .357 gets your attention, but most folks find it very manageable, and .38 Special is a soft shooter in this gun.
The barrel length is the main difference. The standard Snake Slayer runs a 3.5 inch barrel while the IV stretches to 4.25 inches, which delivers higher velocities, a longer sight radius, and softer felt recoil. Both share the same stainless construction, extended grips, and barrel interchangeability.
| UPC | 855959001611 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BASS4 – 357/38 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 0 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Length | 10.4500 |
| Number of Magazines | 0 |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 7.9 |
| Product Type | Specialty Handgun |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Sights | Front Blade/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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