Description
Derringers have always had one nagging complaint: they sting your hand more than the bad guy. Bond Arms fixed that with the Honey-B. Built on the company's Stinger RS stainless steel frame, this two-shot .38 Special wears extended B6 resin grips with a pinky notch that give you a full, confident hold. You get real control over the gun without giving up the pocket-friendly footprint, since the whole package still measures just 5.5 inches long, stands 4.19 inches tall, and weighs a trim 17.5 ounces.
Why the Honey-B Earns Its Keep as a Carry Gun
The .38 Special chambering is a smart match for a gun this size. Ammo is everywhere, bullet weights run the full spectrum from light practice loads to serious defensive rounds, and the rimmed case makes extraction simple with the barrel-mounted manual ejector. Recoil out of the Honey-B is more of a push than a snap thanks to those recoil-absorbing grips, so range sessions stay fun instead of punishing. The single-action trigger breaks crisp at around 7 pounds, which is right where you want it on a close-quarters gun, and the crossbolt safety and rebounding hammer keep operation dead simple.
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The bead-blasted matte stainless finish shrugs off sweat and holster wear, and the over/under 3-inch barrels carry a fixed blade front sight and fixed rear that never need adjusting. Loading is as easy as it gets: drop the frame-mounted release lever, hinge the barrels open, slide in two rounds, and close it up. One of the best parts of the Honey-B platform is barrel swapping. It accepts other Honey-B series barrels, so you can run .22 LR for cheap practice or step up to 9mm, all on the same frame with a quick change.
With barrels just over a half inch wide, this is one of the slimmest deep-carry options out there. Whether it rides in a pocket holster as a backup or serves as your grab-and-go around the property, the Honey-B delivers two dependable shots of .38 Special in a package you'll forget you're carrying.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms
- Model: Honey-B
- MPN: BAHB-38SPL
- UPC: 855959007712
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Action: Single Action
- Barrel Length: 3 inches
- Overall Length: 5.5 inches
- Height: 4.19 inches
- Weight: 17.5 oz
- Frame: Stainless Steel (Stinger RS)
- Finish: Bead Blasted Matte Stainless
- Grips: Extended B6 Resin
- Sights: Front Blade / Fixed Rear
- Safety: Crossbolt
What’s Included
- Bond Arms Honey-B derringer
- Owner's manual
- Allen wrench for barrel swaps
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I swap barrels on the Bond Arms Honey-B to shoot other calibers?
Yes, and it's one of the best features of this platform. The Honey-B accepts other Honey-B series barrels, so you can add .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .380 ACP, 9mm, or .327 Federal Magnum options down the road. Swaps take just a minute with an Allen wrench. Note that it's not compatible with original Stinger or Hand Cannon barrels, so make sure any spare barrel is Honey-B specific.
How does the Honey-B handle recoil in .38 Special?
Better than you'd expect from a 17.5 ounce pocket gun. The extended B6 resin grips fill the hand and soak up much of the impulse, so recoil feels more like a firm push than a sharp snap. The .38 Special is one of the more manageable chamberings offered in this model, making it a good pick for newer or recoil-sensitive folks.
Is the Bond Arms Honey-B a good concealed carry gun?
It's a strong choice for deep concealment or as a backup. At 5.5 inches long with barrels just over a half inch wide, it rides comfortably in a pocket holster where many small pistols still print. The two-shot capacity means it's best suited as a close-range defensive tool rather than a primary duty-style pistol, which is exactly the role derringers were built for.
How do you load and unload the Honey-B derringer?
Push down the frame-mounted release lever on the left side and the over/under barrels hinge open, giving you direct access to both chambers. Drop in two .38 Special rounds and gently rotate the barrels closed. Spent cases usually shake right out, and if one sticks, the manual ejector button on the side of the barrel pushes it free.





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