Description
The Bond Arms Texas Defender 45 Colt 410 is a two shot stainless steel derringer from Bond Arms chambered in .45 Colt and .410 bore, with a 3 inch barrel and rosewood grips. This listing is UPC 855959001017. It has a stainless steel frame and barrel, a blade front and fixed rear sight, a manual safety and a trigger guard.
Bond Arms Texas Defender 45 Colt 410 Overview
Bond Arms builds its derringers in Granbury, Texas, from stainless steel. They are simple, strong and compact, and they are popular as backup guns, trail guns and collector pieces. The Texas Defender is the flagship of the Bond Arms line, the classic stainless derringer that the rest of the family grew from.
The Classic Bond Arms Derringer
The Texas Defender is the model most people picture when they hear the name Bond Arms. Its 3 inch barrel, trigger guard and rosewood grips strike a balance between concealment and shootability, which is why it has stayed in the lineup for so long.
Two Barrels
Like other Bond Arms derringers, this pistol has two stacked barrels and fires one round from each. On standard Bond Arms frames, the barrel block can be swapped for barrels in other calibers, so one frame can cover several cartridges.
Safety and Action
Bond Arms pistols are single action, so you cock the hammer for each shot. A cross-bolt safety and a rebounding hammer add security. Bond Arms warns owners never to carry its handguns cocked and locked, so carry with the hammer down and follow the owner manual.
Grip and Frame
Rosewood grips give a warm, classic look and a secure hold. The stainless frame and barrel are heavy for their size, which helps manage recoil, and the trigger guard adds protection when the pistol is holstered.
Choosing Ammunition
This pistol fires .45 Colt cartridges and .410 shotshells. Bond Arms warns never to fire .454 Casull, .45 +P, .45 Corbon or other high pressure .45 loads in its pistols. Check the barrel marking for the longest .410 shell it accepts. Shot loads work well on snakes and pests at close range, and standard pressure .45 Colt is the choice for everything else.
Carry
A derringer carries well in a pocket or belt holster made for Bond Arms frames. Practice drawing, cocking and firing with an unloaded gun until it becomes second nature.
Cleaning and Care
Stainless steel resists rust, but clean both bores after each range trip, especially after shooting lead bullets or shot shells. Wipe the frame with a lightly oiled cloth before storage.
State Laws
Some states and cities restrict handgun purchases or limit which models can be sold. Check your state and local laws before you order. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms, Granbury, Texas
- Model: Texas Defender
- UPC: 855959001017
- Caliber: .45 Colt and .410 bore
- Capacity: 2
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 3 in.
- Frame: Stainless steel
- Grips: Rosewood
- Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
- Safety: Manual cross-bolt
- Trigger guard: Yes
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this handgun to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, and buyers must be 21 or older to purchase a handgun from a dealer. The product photo may show a different caliber marking, since the Texas Defender is made in several calibers.
Who It Is For
The Bond Arms Texas Defender 45 Colt 410 is a great fit for shooters who want the classic Bond Arms derringer for carry, the trail or a collection.
Buy the Bond Arms Texas Defender 45 Colt 410 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Bond Arms Texas Defender 45 Colt 410 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more handguns. For factory details, visit Bond Arms.
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