Description
The Bond Arms XLV Rough 45 Colt 410 is a two-shot stainless steel derringer with a flat-sided 4.25 inch double barrel, a bead-blasted Rough Series finish and Bond’s B6 grips. It fires 45 Colt cartridges or 410 shotshells.
Bond Arms XLV Rough 45 Colt 410 Overview
Bond Arms says the XLV takes the Snake Slayer IV, with its solid frame and 45 Colt/410 power, and adds a flat-sided barrel ready for custom engraving plus B6 grips with a smooth backstrap. It is the production version of Bond’s limited Living Legend pistol without the special engraving. Bond lists a 6.75 inch length, 4.31 inch height, 25.6 ounce weight, fixed sights, a trigger guard, a 7 pound single action trigger, a cross-bolt safety and a rebounding hammer.
Two Shots, Two Loads
Many owners load a 410 shotshell in one barrel for snakes and close pests, and a 45 Colt in the other. The 410 pattern from a short barrel opens quickly, so it is a short-range tool. 45 Colt from a 4.25 inch barrel is a serious cartridge, but heavy 45 Colt loads in a 25 ounce derringer recoil sharply. Check the barrel marking for the maximum 410 shell length.
No Extractor
Bond notes there is no extractor on the XLV barrel. You tip the barrels up and remove spent cases by hand or with a small tool, which is slower than a revolver. Plan reloads accordingly and practice them.
Engraving Ready
The flat barrel sides are made for personal engraving, and Bond suggests a local engraver since it does not offer the service. A custom design turns the XLV into a one-off keepsake. Engraving should be done before heavy use so the finish stays even.
Safety and Carry
Bond derringers use a cross-bolt safety and rebounding hammer, and you cock the hammer for each shot. That manual cycle makes them deliberate, not fast. They carry well in a belt holster or ranch truck, but are not a substitute for a modern defensive pistol with more capacity.
Interchangeable Barrels
Bond barrels generally swap between Bond frames, so you can add other calibers later. Barrels are sold separately, and fit should be checked with Bond guidance before buying.
State Laws and Ownership
Derringers firing 410 shotshells can raise questions in some states, and several states maintain handgun rosters that may not list this model. Pennsylvania has no handgun roster, but handgun transfers run through the PICS check. Check your state and local rules and confirm with your receiving FFL before ordering.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms (Granbury, Texas)
- Model: XLV, Rough Series, XLV-45/410
- UPC: 855959006586
- Caliber: 45 Colt / 410 bore
- Action: Single action, two-shot derringer
- Barrel: 4.25 in. flat-sided double barrel, no extractor
- Frame: Stainless steel
- Finish: Bead-blasted matte stainless (Rough Series)
- Grips: B6 resin, extended
- Sights: Front blade, fixed rear
- Safety: Cross-bolt safety, rebounding hammer
- Trigger: About 7 lb, with trigger guard
- Length: 6.75 in.
- Height: 4.31 in.
- Weight: 25.6 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when buying from a licensed dealer, and the gun transfers at your FFL with a Form 4473 and background check. Fire only 45 Colt or properly sized 410 shotshells in this pistol, and never 454 Casull.
Who It Is For
The Bond Arms XLV Rough 45 Colt 410 is a great fit for ranchers, hikers and derringer fans who want a rugged 45 Colt and 410 two-shot they can personalize.
Buy the Bond Arms XLV Rough 45 Colt 410 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Bond Arms XLV Rough 45 Colt 410 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Bond Arms.
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