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July 10th, 2020, 03:52 PM #1
Bond Arms barrel length ...
So I picked up a Bond Arms derringer on a whim (decent price, other merits or lack there of aside - it weighs as much as my Glock 26 and is HUGE for a 2 shot pistol...) I want to get a 45LC/410 (currently 2.5" 9mm) barrel for it (they are all interchangeable) and the choices in length are 3", 3.5" and 4.25" any suggestions as to which to get? Why? I am leaning towards the 3.5" but maybe you can persuade me otherwise? Other than kicks and giggles, this may be a kayaking/trail gun or for car-jacking protection (the latter is a very low possibility since I drive a 16 YO Subaru Forrester with a stick and no AC - I would probably give it to them and laugh)... This would mostly be used for 410 - I think?
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July 10th, 2020, 04:09 PM #2
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What will it chamber? 2.5" or 3" 410? I'd go 3.5" if it let's you chamber both lengths.
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July 12th, 2020, 08:00 PM #3
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i had one a while... to me its like the fidget spinner for gun ppl - its fun and addictive to flip the barrels up and slam them home, but when i came to my senses, i dumped it. i ran mine with a 3.5" 410/ 45LC barrel set and ran 000buck and pdx 410. within 5-7yds i felt pretty confident with it and the shot spread was mostly all body hits center mass... but notice i said "mostly" and then let that sink in. if you are in a self defense scenario, let loose this dog of war and just (1) 000buck strays and hits someone it shouldnt you will need to deal with that - morally, ethically, and legally. plus the downward trigger press is fuxking stupid - try quick draw/ firing it when your muscle memory is double action revolvers or semis (you wont be fast enough) and so the answer is training - the cost in ammo and unlearning your revolver/ semi pull isnt worth it in the long run...
beautiful guns, built like tanks, fun to play with and look cool as hell but not much more than that for me... i live in the city, the only snakes i come across have 2 legs.
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July 13th, 2020, 09:57 PM #4
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Thanks Bugout.
I like the fidget spinner analogy. I agree, there are much better defensive firearms out there - Like I said, I bought it on a whim, well made gun and built like a tank (weighs almost as much too) but you are correct in pointing out that "most" of the pellets landing on the target - which means it is NOT acceptable in urban settings.Cb Μολὼν λαβέ
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Re: Bond Arms barrel length ...
I would hope it was chambered for 2.5" 410s. A three inch barrel with a 3 inch shell would be something to see. I would research the actual velocity of a 410 when fired from an ultrashort barrel. I have a feeling it will be very low with a shotshell and you should go to a longer barrel to have anything close to effective. Shooting a 45 LC would be a better choice if you needed to stop anyone.
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July 14th, 2020, 02:04 AM #6
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August 4th, 2020, 09:36 AM #7
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I carry the 4.25" snake slayer from Bond Arms. My OWB holster also carries 2 extra shells.
I was loading 000 buck and two extra #6 bird shot for snakes and dogs..
Now I carry 4 each Hornady Triple Defense * two in the gun and two in the holster
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/h...fense-2-1-2#!/
several other people have shot my big derringer at my range.. and most are now on the look out for one to buyRetired US Army
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August 4th, 2020, 04:49 PM #8
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Go with the longest barrel you can get if you plan to go .410. I have the "Rowdy" with a 3" barrel and the spread on some shells makes it useless even for snakes at 15 feet.
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August 24th, 2020, 06:01 PM #9
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Update ! I ordered a 3.5 inch barrel for it (the biggest they had in stock) in 410/45 long colt I should get it the week and will post reviews and updates as possible. I think this will be my kayaking gun - 2 shots is better than one, and hopfully the SS will hold up with proper cleaning and care.
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