I am interested in buying one in .45 Colt. I would like to know what the sights are like, how accurate they are, how the trigger pull is, how easy/fast they are to reload, and how the general quality is.
2006-09-30 06:41:20 · 5 answers · asked by Gudelos 4 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I've never fired one but have seen a few where i work, they are a close quarters weapon, they're marketed as a snake killer, accuracy is non existant at ranges farther than a few feet, the .45/410 model will shoot 410 shotgun shells which gives you more of a chance of hitting your intended target simply because of the shot pattern(or total lack of one) from such a short barrel. The machining on the Bond derringers is exceptional, the trigger pull from what I understand is anywhere from 8 to 12 pounds!(making it rather difficult to remain on target while pulling the trigger)These pistols are not meant for speed or accuracy, but as a last ditch weapon. They are a little over priced for what they are, a heavy, 2 shot close quarters hand cannon.They still have a coolness factor tho, you'll surely be the 1st on your block to have one.
2006-09-30 08:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're gonna use a derringer for personal protection, ( what else would you use one for?), then chances are you won't be using the sights. From a couple of feet away, you can't miss, no matter how bad a shot you are. The 45 LC will take any person down, with just one shot. You've got 2 shots. If you really need to reload, then it would take around 13 seconds, if you have your ammo ready, and if you are slow. Good huting!
2006-09-30 14:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm unfamiliar with this particular brand of derringer, but beware; When you start putting large cal. ammo in a derringer your hand will defiantly pay a price. I fired a .357 mag. double derringer ONCE. I did manage not to drop the thing. I had two very distinct bleeding cuts between my thumb and forefinger caused by the hammer during recoil. Also, you had to tighten the hand grip after every use. A .38 special is about as big as a person needs for the distance a derringer is intended. Please be careful with that thing. They have been known to discharge in your boot.
2006-09-30 09:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haven't fired the bond arms derringer, but have fired others. the 357mag derringer is like a grenade going off in your hand. i would opt for a smaller cal. if i was you.
2006-10-01 11:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a really good gun it get's the job done
2006-09-30 09:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋