Bond Arms
Bond Arms Inc. is an American firearms manufacturer located in Granbury, Texas which makes derringers.
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| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Granbury, Texas, USA |
Key people | Gordon Bond, Kyndall Bond |
| Products | Derringers, Handguns, Handgun accessories, holsters, barrels, grips, .410 handguns |
Number of employees | 19 |
| Website | Bond Arms Website |
History
Bond arms was founded by longtime tool and die maker, Greg Bond in Granbury, Texas. The company became incorporated as Bond Arms in 1995 and was licensed by the BATFE as a firearms manufacturer and dealer. Bond Arms is the largest manufacturer of derringers in the firearms industry.[1]
Products
Derringers
Bond Arms Derringers are made in a variety of calibers including the .45 Long Colt /.410 Shotshell. The three most popular models are the Texas Defender, Cowboy Defender, and Snake Slayer Derringers. Bond Arms Derringers are equipped with a trigger guard, except the Cowboy Defender. The trigger guard is removable for a more traditional appearance. Bond Arms constructs their Derringers in such a way that a user can change barrels and switch from one caliber to another.[2]
In late 2014 Bond Arms introduced two California-legal models called the Big Bear and Brown Bear.
Bond Arms Deringer models:
| Model | Barrel | Weight | Length | Grips | Sights | Trigger guard | Retail price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger | 4 1/4″ .45/.410 or .38 Spec./.357 Mag | 23 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4″ | Black ash star | Blade front and fixed rear | No | $634 |
| Ranger II | 4 1/4″ .45/.410 or .38 Spec./.357 Mag | 23 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4″ | Black ash star | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $634 |
| Rustic Ranger | 4 1/4″ .45/.410 or .38 Spec./.357 Mag | 23 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4″ | Rosewood star | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $634 |
| Snake Slayer | 3 1/2" .45/.410 or .38 Spec/.357 Mag | 22 oz. | 5 1/2" | Extended custom rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $489 |
| Snake Slayer IV | 4 1/4″ .45/.410 or .38 Spec./.357 Mag | 23 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4″ | Extended custom rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $519 |
| Texas Defender | 3" | 20 oz. | 5" | Custom laminated black ash or rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $415 |
| Cowboy Defender | Example | 19 oz. | 5" | Custom laminated black ash or rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | No | $415 |
| Century 2000 | Example | 21 oz. | 5.5" | Custom laminated black ash or rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $420 |
| USA Defender | Example | 19 oz. | 5" | Extended custom rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $499 |
| Mini 45 | 2.5" .45 Colt | 19 oz. | 4.5" | Rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | No | $395 |
| Girl Mini | 2.5" .357 | 18 oz. | 4.5" | Pink wood | Blade front and fixed rear | No | $395 |
| Backup | 2.5" .45 ACP | 18 oz. | 4.5" | Rubber | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $410 |
| Big Bear - CA legal | - | - | - | Rubber | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | TBA |
| Brown Bear - CA legal | - | - | - | Rosewood | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | TBA |
| Texas Ranger - special edition | 4 1/4″ .45/.410 or .38 Spec./.357 Mag | 23 1/2 oz. | 6 1/4″ | Custom natural wood with gold star | Blade front and fixed rear | Yes | $1,297 |
Semiautomatics
Bond Arms acquired the rights to the Boberg XR9-S bullpup semiautomatic pistol, redesigned it and market it as the Bond Arms BullPup 9.[3]
Knives
The company sells a one-hand opening knife in partnership with Buck Knives.[4]
Accessories
Bond arms offers custom grip panels for their guns and a line of custom holsters made in-house.
References
- Schwing, Ned (1999). Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 1142–1143. ISBN 978-0-87341-675-7.
- Ahern, Jerry (2010). Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-4402-1383-0.
- "Bond Arms | Gun Review: Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm | the Truth About Guns".
- Sam Fadala, "The Bond Arms Tactical Knife", Guns Magazine (December 2010 ed.)
External links
- Bond Arms, Inc.
- The Texas Defender, Bond Arms .45acp/410 Shotshell carryconcealed.net