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Would someone talk me off the cliff

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#1 ·
I don't know why, I know it's not practical, but for some reason I really want a Bond Arms snake slayer in 45/410. There I said it. The darn things are built like a tank and look like a lot of fun to shoot! Just don't know that I can justify the price of one though. Anyone have a Bond Arms? Hello? Is it just me?
 
#2 ·
When I was growing up I remember my grandfather always carried a .32acp derringer in his pocket.

I wish I knew what happened to that gun. I assume one of my cousins got it. For some reason despite them being a little impractical I can understand a little derringer love.

The .45/.410 would not be my choice, but I won't judge you buying one.

I have considered one before just for nostalgia sake.

Bond Arms makes a very strong well made gun.
 
#7 ·
I'm interested to hear what combo you would get. You have very good taste in your selection of firearms I have noticed. Hats off to you sir.

That is another thing that I do like about the Bond Arms though, in just a minute or two you can switch barrel combos and have a whole different caliber.
 
#4 ·
Guns are not only for hunting or defense, guns are also recreational equipment. And as recreational equipment are cheaper than boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, or motorcycles. You can buy a gun, hold it in your hand, admire it, take it out and shoot it, show it to your friends, have fun with it, and then sell it if you get tired of it. And if you lose any money on the deal, that's money spent for recreation and probably less money than you'd spend on a lot of other forms of recreation.

Recreation is important for good mental health. If a Bond 45/410 is your idea of something you would enjoy having and shooting, go for it. It doesn't have to have a practical purpose for you to be able to enjoy it.
 
#6 ·
For less money you can get a LCP with 6+1 shots of .380. For the same money you can get a Shield with 6+1 shots of 9mm.

For certain applications, those are more practical. So is a .38 Special with 5 or 6 shots of snake shot, and depending on the revolver, weighs less.

However, I doubt these 3 practical suggestions will curb your lust one bit.

I want a 600 dollar Glock 41 MOS, and have talked myself out of it repeatedly. I have plenty of .45's, don't really need another one. However, the heart wants what the heart wants, and have lusted after one ever since they came out. I have this picture in my mind of it with an extended threaded barrel, a suppressor, and a red dot of some type or another. The fact that would all be knocking on the door of 2 grand does not make me want it any less.
 
#8 ·
Friend in San Antonio had one. Like you said, built like a tank. He used to have a Colt Python, that he said was much easier to shoot. He traded the Snake Slayer on a Model 60. Hicock does a video on one. Not very practical IMO, but amazingly accurate, close range of course. It's your cliff my friend. At least enjoy the view. Told my son on our way to his first gun show, I've never seen a gun that I didn't think would be cool to have.
 
#10 ·
They are interesting pieces, and if you want one, that is reason enough. I always wanted an American Derringer in .45 LC, but never got 'round to it.

There are many more practical and versatile guns for the supposed intended purposes of the Snake Slayer, but if you want one, here is a push over the edge.
 
#11 ·
For recreational, occasional, obsolete, or fun I try to limit myself to $200.

$400+

It depends upon your collection, but I'd be stepping away from the ledge.
 
#15 ·
if I were going to go with that caliber combo... I'd be looking at a Judge or Public Defender
I used to carry a two round derringer... testing its potential for a BUG... the two round thing just didn't cut it for me.
 
#16 ·
I owned an S&W Governor which I really liked, until I shot .410 slugs and buck shot out of it. My wrists hurt for two months. I imagine the same ammo in one of those nifty looking, built like a bank vault Derringers would hurt at least as much if not more. But if you really really want one I say go for it. Good luck. tom.
 
#19 ·
I've had a couple of derringers. I had a small Davis derringer in 32 ACP and the problem with it was that little birds-head grip. It's not exactly what you can call "ergonomic". Later I got a keltec 32 in the same caliber and it's almost as easy to conceal and a whole lot easier to hit what you're aiming at with it, and holds six more rounds and can be fired double action rather than having to cock the hammer for the seconds shot.

Then I had a NAA 22 lr and thought about "Upgrading" to a 22 mag but those guns are awkward to hold and difficult to hit anything with as well. Finally I ended up with a High Standard 2 shot 22 magnum and the way you hold those guns is you pull the trigger with your middle finger and put your index finger along side the barrel and pointing the gun is just like pointing your finger. That's really about the only "practical" derringer there is, and though 22 mag is better than 22 LR out of a pistol, it's not that much better.

There's bigger ones in bigger calibers but then for the same size and weight, there's always other guns that hold more ammo and fit your hand better and hold more ammo.

But as I said before, not all guns have to be practical. The one derringer that I'd like to see someone make would be a nearly EXACT replica of the original Remington over/under derringer but made with better steel and chambered in 38 special instead of 41 rimfire with the diameter of the barrels scaled down only slightly for the smaller caliber. Slight alterations could also be made to the internals like a stronger latching mechanism and a transfer bar for drop safety but externally it could be an exact replica.
 
#21 ·
I shot one of those in .45lc once. To say that gun is unpleasant to shoot is an extreme understatement. I much prefer the .22mag version.
I had one in .45 Colt/.410. The short, small grip doesn't give you much to hold onto. With 3/4oz shot in .410 recoil is nasty and I've been shooting S&W 500 Mags regularly for 13 yrs. 500 Mag is far more enjoyable to shoot.

Moved into a community NW of San Antonio thinking I'd see a lot of rattlers on the lot, thus the reason for buying it. Have seen 2 in 6rs, killed one with a Ruger SR9C and the other with my front tire. Sold it and happy I did. Don
 
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