Description
Bond Arms built its reputation shrinking the classic double-barrel derringer into something you can trust with modern defensive calibers, and the Stubby line is where that idea gets pushed to its smallest point. The original Stubby paired a 2.2 inch barrel with thin polymer panel grips, and it carried like a dream but gave your hand very little to hold onto. The Stubby B6 fixes that. Bond Arms took the same ultra-short stainless frame and fitted their extended B6 resin grip, giving your pinky somewhere to live and taking real bite out of 9mm recoil without adding meaningful bulk.
What Makes the Stubby B6 Different
This is a true two-shot, single action derringer. The hammer rebounds after each shot, the firing pins retract, and a cross-bolt safety physically blocks the hammer until you push it to fire. The trigger breaks at around 7 pounds with a very short take-up, which is exactly what you want on a gun with no trigger guard riding in a pocket. Fixed sights sit up top with a front blade and rear notch, though at the distances this gun is meant for, it points as naturally as it aims. Overall length runs just 4.5 inches, and the slim profile keeps it under an inch wide, so it hides in places a typical micro 9mm simply will not fit.
Carrying the Bond Arms Stubby B6 Day to Day
The stainless steel frame wears Bond's Rough Series finish, which shrugs off pocket lint, sweat, and daily handling without fuss. This is the kind of gun that rides in a coat pocket, a small pack, or a deep concealment holster as a backup, and it stays out of the way until it matters. Bond Arms builds these in Granbury, Texas with the same hand-fitting they put into their full-size derringers, and the quality shows the moment you snap the action shut.
Who the Stubby B6 Makes Sense For
If you already carry a primary and want the smallest possible backup in a full-power caliber, this is one of the few options that delivers 9mm at this size. It is also a solid pick for anyone who values mechanical simplicity, minimal footprint, and American craftsmanship in a defensive piece.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms
- Model: Stubby B6
- MPN: BASTB-9MM-B6
- UPC: 855959003387
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Barrel Length: 2.2 inches
- Overall Length: 4.5 inches
- Action: Single Action
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Rough Series Stainless
- Grips: B6 Resin, Extended
- Sights: Front Blade, Fixed Rear
- Trigger Pull Weight: 7 lbs
- Safety: Cross-Bolt Manual Safety
- Hammer: Rebounding with Retracting Firing Pins
What’s Included
- Bond Arms Stubby B6 9mm derringer
- Manufacturer's box
- Owner's manual
- Cable gun lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Stubby B6 and the standard Bond Arms Stubby?
Both share the same 2.2 inch barrel, stainless frame, and two-shot 9mm setup. The standard Stubby wears thin polymer panel grips to stay as flat as possible, while the Stubby B6 swaps in Bond Arms' extended B6 resin grip. That extra grip real estate gives you a fuller hold and makes the 9mm recoil noticeably easier to manage.
Is the Bond Arms Stubby B6 hard to shoot with 9mm recoil?
It has some snap, no way around that in a gun this small, but the B6 grip was added specifically to tame it. The extended grip lets most hands get all fingers on the gun instead of leaving the pinky dangling. Stick with standard pressure 115 or 124 grain loads for practice and it stays plenty manageable for its intended close-range role.
Does the Stubby B6 have a safety since there is no trigger guard?
Yes. It uses a push-button cross-bolt safety that physically blocks the hammer from reaching the firing pin. On top of that, the single action design means the trigger does nothing until the hammer is manually cocked, and the hammer rebounds to a safe position after each shot. It is a well thought out system for pocket carry.
Can I swap barrels on the Stubby B6 like other Bond Arms derringers?
The Stubby frame is not compatible with the standard Bond Arms barrel lineup, which fits their full-size frames. Bond Arms has offered a limited selection of barrel assemblies sized for the Stubby and Stinger platform in similar centerfire calibers. Check with Bond Arms directly for current barrel options for this frame.





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