derringer conundrum

rowdyripley · April 23, 2007, 08:00:43 PM

howdy folks
I was tryin to figure out which derringer I couldent live without and thought I'd go right to them that knows. Im between the bond and the american. the bond is strong but big and heavy. the american is smaller lighter but I dont think its as tough or accurate. what do yall think?

Major E A Sterner · April 23, 2007, 08:16:51 PM

Rowdy Ripley, Go with the Bond, it's a better gun and you can buy extra barrels in different caliber for it. You can't swap the barrels on an American Derringer

Camille Eonich · April 24, 2007, 10:38:01 AM

What Major said.

rowdyripley · April 24, 2007, 07:43:28 PM

bond seems to be the favorite wherever I look, does the size ever bother ya?

Hell-Er High Water · April 24, 2007, 10:33:20 PM

I have a Cobra Enterprises Double Derringer in 38 Special that I have been shooting for a couple of years now that I am quite happy with. You might look into one of these as an alternative.

HHW

Major E A Sterner · April 25, 2007, 08:39:55 AM

Quote from: rowdyripley on April 24, 2007, 07:43:28 PM
bond seems to be the favorite wherever I look, does the size ever bother ya?

They're about the same size, The Bond is just a more versatile firearm, It also has a faster barrel release for quicker reloads.

Camille Eonich · April 25, 2007, 11:23:17 AM

Go ahead and get the competition spring for the Bond when you get the gun if you do end up with a Bond.

rowdyripley · April 25, 2007, 01:31:38 PM

Quote from: Camille Eonich on April 25, 2007, 11:23:17 AM
Go ahead and get the competition spring for the Bond when you get the gun if you do end up with a Bond.

dident know they made them. hear the triggers a bear. competition spring lighten them up any?

Camille Eonich · April 25, 2007, 02:36:17 PM

Yessir, helps quite bit.

BlaiseNSaddles · April 26, 2007, 11:15:45 AM

Sure would be nice if Bond was available in CA but the only derringer allowed for sale is the Cobra.

rowdyripley · April 26, 2007, 05:05:06 PM

my pox on california

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not that it needs further poxing, its already purdy lousy. ( just moved back into the land of the free from a long stay in that deplorable state. to be fair I saw some of the most beautiful country and a lot of the folks were quality. I dont know how their govenment got so twisted. blame that on morons in power i guess.)

buck · April 27, 2007, 09:52:15 PM

That is a nice lookin holster Kirkpatrick made for the Bond derringer...Ive got the Texas Defender on order and would like to get a holster like that one.

Tionesta Toby · May 03, 2007, 10:40:13 AM

Quote from: BlaiseNSaddles on April 26, 2007, 11:15:45 AM
Sure would be nice if Bond was available in CA but the only derringer allowed for sale is the Cobra.

I don't know if ANY new derringers can be sold in Maryland.

sundance44`s · July 13, 2007, 02:27:46 PM

The bond seems a little heavy to me , I`ve owned a Davis 38 cal derringer made in CA. for the last 20 some odd years ...Derringers aren`t much fun to shoot , unless ya enjoy missing ...I didn`t buy the Bonds because I wanted one I could carry in my pocket when I go to town //I hardly notice the Davis is in my pocket it`s so much lighter . It also looks more like a Remmington copy . They do make some good hosters for the Bonds , but if I`m gonna wear a hoster I`m gonna carry a sixshooter.

mtmarfield · July 25, 2007, 10:01:34 PM

Greetings, All!

To give the devil some due, my ADC M-4 .44 Spl is a great shooter! CCI/Speer Shot Capsules filled with #12 work great up close, although California says NO to the .410, and I don't think We can change that without a dedicated campaign... Trigger is hell, though!

Be Well!

M.T.Marfield:.
7-24-07