Bond Arms 22LR

[Spencerivey101]

Anyone checked out the newer Bond Arms Rawhide. I had a Roughneck in 45 auto that I got rid of because of the recoil. I'm thinking about getting the 22LR Rawhide for something to practice and plink with, then getting the other calibers as a backup gun. I realize the impractical nature of a derringer, but there's something fun about them, as long as they're shootable.

 

[Mike-AK]

I had a Bond .45/.410 Derringer because I thought I just had to have one. Without a doubt it had the worst trigger I have ever pulled on any firearm, bar none. Got rid of it. Honestly I don't see how they can sell the things. I would not have bought it if I could have pulled the trigger before buying, but the shop had a zip tie on the hammer. Looking back I think it was there to prevent trying the trigger pull before buying. Absolutely atrocious.

 

[Spencerivey101]

Yeah. Bond says you have to forget the high grip and pull the trigger from the bottom tip. More of pushing down than pulling. Took me a few too many painful recoiling shots to figure that out.

 

[Narragansett]

I have looked at the ads for these for many years, but something tells me the recoil is from another planet, and only 2 shots. I have a North American Arms 22 magnum with 1 5/8" barrel. I would rather have 5 shots from that. Just a thought. Same price range, although mine is old enough that I paid 72.00 barely used

 

[Rpg]

I've shot a couple of Bond Arms guns. I can't imagine why anyone would pay real money for one.

They are slow to get into action: cocking that hammer can't be done quickly.

It's unlikely you can hit anything more than arms length away from you.

They are unpleasant to shoot in center fire cartridges.

I dislike these things

 

[Spencerivey101]

I'll admit. It's hard to justify. I have a 340PD that is lighter, easier to shoot, only slightly bigger, much faster to get into action, over twice the capacity, and just as ferocious recoil. But like I said, cool factor and all. Like a fidget toy gun.