Description
Bond Arms took their proven double-barrel design, skipped the hours of hand polishing, and gave the Roughneck a bead blasted matte finish instead. Same stainless steel barrels and frame as their premium derringers, same tank-like build, just with a rougher character that fits the name. You may even spot the parting lines in the frame and a few tool marks on the barrel, and that is by design. It gives the gun a worked-in, rough and tumble look right out of the box.
A .357 Magnum That Rides in a Pocket
This Roughneck wears a 2.5 inch double barrel chambered for .357 Magnum, and it happily runs .38 Special when you want a softer session at the range or a lighter-kicking defensive load. At just 4.5 inches long and around 19 ounces, it disappears into a pocket holster, ankle rig, or cross-draw setup. The all-steel weight works in your favor here, soaking up recoil that would be a real handful in a lighter gun. The black rubber grips fill the palm nicely and the trigger guard gives you something to anchor against with the hotter magnum loads.
Bond Arms Engineering Under the Rough Finish
The single-action, break-open design keeps things simple: swing the barrels down, drop in two rounds, close it up, cock the hammer and go. Bond's patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, cross-bolt safety, and spring-loaded cammed locking lever make this a derringer you can carry with real confidence, a big step up from the old-school designs of decades past. Fixed blade front and rear sights keep the top end snag free.
One Frame, a Whole Family of Barrels
Here is the part that turns owners into collectors. The Roughneck accepts all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, swapped in seconds with a simple hex key. Start with .357/.38 today, add 9mm, .45 ACP, or a longer barrel down the road. One gun, a drawer full of options. Made in Texas and built to hand down.
Key Specifications
- UPC: 855959009341
- Manufacturer Part Number: BARN-357/38
- Model: Roughneck
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Action: Single Action, Break Open
- Barrel Length: 2.5 in
- Overall Length: 4.5 in
- Weight: Approx. 19 oz
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Bead Blasted Matte Stainless
- Grips: Black Rubber
- Sights: Front Blade / Fixed Rear
- Safety: Cross-Bolt
- Interchangeable Barrels: Compatible with standard Bond Arms barrels
What’s Included
- Bond Arms Roughneck derringer
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Bond Arms Roughneck shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special?
Yes. The barrels are chambered for .357 Magnum, which means .38 Special drops right in as well. A lot of owners practice with .38 Special for the milder recoil and lower ammo cost, then load .357 Magnum when they want maximum punch. It gives you real flexibility from one set of barrels.
Is the Roughneck made from cheaper materials than other Bond Arms derringers?
No, and Bond Arms is upfront about this. The Roughneck uses the same grade of stainless steel as their premium models. The savings come entirely from skipping the extensive hand sanding and polishing, replaced with a deburr and bead blasted matte finish. You get the same rugged internals with a rougher look at a friendlier cost.
Can I swap barrels on the Bond Arms Roughneck?
You can. The Roughneck is compatible with the full line of standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, and swapping takes only a minute or two with a simple hex key. That opens up options like 9mm, .45 ACP, and longer barrel lengths on the same frame, so one gun can cover several roles.
How bad is the recoil with .357 Magnum loads?
Full-house .357 Magnum is a handful in any small gun, but the Roughneck's all-steel construction and roughly 19 ounce weight take a lot of the sting out compared to lightweight pocket pistols. The rubber grips and trigger guard help you keep control. Many owners run .38 Special for practice and find it very manageable.





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