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There's something about a well-made derringer that just feels right in the hand, and the Bond Arms Texas Defender is about as well-made as they come. This is a two-shot, break-action pistol chambered for .357 Magnum, which means it also runs .38 Special all day long when you want a softer range session. The whole gun, frame and 3 inch double barrel alike, is machined from stainless steel, and at right around 20 ounces it has enough heft to keep even full-house magnum loads manageable. Laminated rosewood grips with a Lone Star on each panel give it that classic Texas character, because this thing is built in Granbury, Texas, and Bond Arms wants you to know it.
The old-school derringer concept gets some genuinely smart modern engineering here. A patented rebounding hammer and retracting firing pins mean the gun can be carried with both chambers loaded, backed up by a crossbolt safety for an extra layer of security. The spring-loaded cammed locking lever pulls the barrels tight against the frame for consistent lockup and makes reloading quick. There's also an automatic extractor to kick spent cases clear, plus a removable trigger guard that helps you keep control when you're touching off magnum loads from a gun this size. Single action operation keeps everything simple: cock the hammer, press the trigger, done.
Here's the part that turns a lot of people into Bond Arms fans. The Texas Defender accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, so this stainless frame can wear a 9mm, .45 Colt/.410, .22 Mag, or plenty of other options down the road. Buy one solid frame, swap barrels as your needs change. It's a clever system, and it means this little pistol never really gets outgrown.
As a deep-cover backup, a trail companion, or just a beautifully machined piece of Texas craftsmanship, the Texas Defender delivers big-bore capability in a package about 5 inches long. Fixed blade front and rear sights keep the sight picture simple at the distances a gun like this is meant for. It's compact, stout, and made in the USA.
Yes. Just like a .357 Magnum revolver, the Texas Defender happily runs .38 Special in the same chambers. Most owners practice with softer-recoiling .38s and load .357 Magnum for carry, which keeps range time comfortable and affordable.
It does. The Texas Defender is compatible with all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, so you can swap in options like 9mm, .45 Colt/.410, .22 Mag, and more. One frame can cover a lot of different roles as your needs change.
Bond Arms designed this pistol with a patented rebounding hammer and retracting firing pins specifically so it can be carried fully loaded. On top of that, there's a crossbolt safety that blocks the hammer. That's a major upgrade over old-style derringers, which typically weren't safe to carry with live rounds under the hammer.
Full-power .357 Magnum is snappy out of any small gun, and this one is no exception, though the roughly 20 ounces of stainless steel soaks up more recoil than you might expect. The trigger guard also gives you a more secure hold with hotter loads. With .38 Special, recoil is mild and pleasant.
| UPC | 855959001031 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BATD357/38 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Length | 10 |
| Number of Magazines | 0 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 8.0 |
| Product Type | Specialty Handgun |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 1.4 |
| Sights | Front Blade/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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