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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 more velocity out of the .357 loads, a longer sight radius over the blade front and fixed rear sights, and recoil that is noticeably easier to manage in a gun this size.
Bond Arms builds these like small tanks, and at roughly 23.5 ounces of solid stainless, the weight works in your favor when you touch off a magnum load. The extended rosewood grips are the other half of the equation. They give your whole hand something to hold onto instead of the stubby panels you find on most derringers, and the laser-carved Snake Slayer artwork gives it real character in the display case. Loading is quick thanks to the spring-loaded cammed locking lever, and the automatic extractor kicks spent cases clear when you break it open.
Single action guns this compact demand smart engineering, and Bond Arms delivers with a patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, and a crossbolt safety. The hammer sits back off the firing pins until the trigger is pulled, which makes carrying it a lot more comfortable from a peace of mind standpoint.
Here is the part that turns first-time buyers into collectors: this frame accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels. Want a .45 Colt/.410 setup for the trail or a 9mm barrel for cheap range days? Swap barrels in a couple of minutes and you have a different gun. As a backup piece, a snake gun for hiking and fishing, or just a beautifully made piece of Texas craftsmanship, the Snake Slayer IV covers a lot of ground for a gun that fits in your palm.
Yes. Like any firearm chambered in .357 Magnum, it safely fires .38 Special from the same chambers. A lot of owners carry magnums and practice with .38s, which are cheaper and much softer shooting in a gun this size.
It gets your attention, but it is more manageable than you would expect. The 4.25 inch barrel adds weight up front compared to the standard 3.5 inch Snake Slayer, and the all-stainless construction puts the gun around 23.5 ounces. The extended rosewood grips also fill the hand better than typical derringer panels, which helps a lot.
Yes, and that is one of the best things about the platform. The frame accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, which come in more than twenty caliber and length configurations. Swapping takes just a few minutes with a simple hex key, so one frame can serve as a .410 snake gun, a 9mm range toy, and more.
Bond Arms builds in a crossbolt safety, a patented rebounding hammer, and retracting firing pins. The hammer stays off the firing pins unless the trigger is pulled, and the spring-loaded cammed locking lever keeps the barrels locked up tight to the frame. It also has a trigger guard, which many traditional derringers skip.
| 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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