Description
There is something satisfying about a derringer that does not feel like a novelty, and the XLV Rough Series is exactly that. Bond Arms built it on the same solid stainless frame and precision-machined internals that made the Snake Slayer a favorite, then gave it a 4.25 inch flat-sided double barrel with 3 inch chambers. That means both barrels will run .45 Colt, 2.5 inch .410 shells, or 3 inch .410 shells in any combination you want, with no adjustments needed between loads. Buckshot in one, a .45 slug in the other, done.
Why the XLV Shoots Smoother Than It Looks
At 25.6 ounces of stainless steel, this is a stout little pistol, and that weight works in your favor. The longer barrel puts more mass out front where it counts, taking real bite out of big-bore recoil, while the stretched sight radius makes the fixed blade front and rear sights genuinely usable. The new B6 extended grips with a smooth backstrap fill the hand better than the stubby panels you might expect on a gun this size, so follow-up shots come easier. A rebounding hammer, cross-bolt safety, and single action trigger round out a design that is simple to run and hard to break.
A Flat-Sided Canvas in Bead-Blasted Stainless
The Rough Series treatment means a bead-blasted matte stainless finish that shrugs off holster wear and sweat without showing every scratch. Those broad, flat barrel sides are left clean from the factory on purpose. If you ever want custom engraving, initials, a brand, whatever suits you, there is no better surface for it in the derringer world.
Where the XLV Rough Series Fits
Originally introduced as a limited edition, the XLV joined the full production lineup in 2025 without the commemorative markings. It is built on the standard Bond Arms frame, so it accepts the company's full range of interchangeable barrels down the road. Whether it rides along on the trail as snake insurance, sits in the truck, or just earns grins at the range, this one pulls its weight.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms
- Manufacturer Part Number: XLV-45/410
- UPC: 855959006586
- Caliber/Gauge: .45 Colt / .410 Bore (2.5in and 3in shells)
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.25 in, flat-sided double barrel
- Overall Length: 6.25 in
- Weight: 25.6 oz
- Action: Single action
- Frame: Stainless steel
- Finish: Bead-blasted matte stainless (Rough Series)
- Grips: Extended B6 resin with smooth backstrap
- Sights: Front blade, fixed rear
- Safety: Cross-bolt safety with rebounding hammer
- ATF Type: Pistol
What’s Included
- Bond Arms XLV Rough Series derringer
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Bond Arms XLV fire both .45 Colt and .410 from the same barrels?
Yes. Both chambers accept either cartridge interchangeably, so you can load two .45 Colt rounds, two .410 shotshells, or mix one of each. No barrel swap or adjustment is needed, and plenty of owners stagger a .410 defensive load with a .45 Colt behind it.
What length .410 shells does the XLV Rough Series accept?
The 4.25 inch barrel is cut with 3 inch chambers, so it runs both 2.5 inch and 3 inch .410 shells. That covers birdshot, buckshot, slugs, and the popular defensive disc-and-BB loads. If you want lighter recoil, 2.5 inch shells are the gentler option.
Is the XLV compatible with other Bond Arms barrels?
It is. The XLV is built on the standard Bond Arms frame, which accepts the company's full lineup of interchangeable barrels. That means one gun can be converted to a wide range of calibers later on, from 9mm to .357 Magnum and beyond.
Why is the barrel on the Bond Arms XLV flat-sided?
Bond Arms designed the flat-sided profile with custom engraving in mind. The broad, smooth barrel flats give an engraver a clean canvas for personalization, which is how the original limited edition version of this gun was decorated. It also gives the XLV a distinctive squared-off look compared to Bond's round-barrel models.





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