Bond Arms--Do they need more calibers?

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Bond Arms website lists the following available calibers for their double barrel handguns (Derringers):
.22 LR
.380 ACP
9mm
10mm
.30 Carbine
.38 Special
.357 Magnum /.38 Special
.40 S&W
.44-40
.44 Special
.45 Colt/.410
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.327 Fed Mag
.357 Sig

Is there another caliber you wish they would include in the selection? I for one think that a .32 ACP would be nice.
 
https://www.bondarms.com/Stinger-22LR-P8576.aspx
Bond Arms Stinger 22 lr is 14 ounces - Assume a 32 acp version would be of similar weight, even if 12 ounces, stick with me...
https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/pistols/p32/
Kel-Tec P32 is like 7 ounces.

I'm not a 32 acp carrier; but, I fail to see how two rounds of 32 (derringer) in a heavier package would be preferred over 8 rounds of 32 (Kel-Tec P32).
Maybe that is why they don't offer it (Bond Arms derringer) in 32. Though that would not account for it being offered in 380 when the LCP or P3AT is a thing either.
 
CDW4ME said:
https://www.bondarms.com/Stinger-22LR-P8576.aspx
Bond Arms Stinger 22 lr is 14 ounces - Assume a 32 acp version would be of similar weight, even if 12 ounces, stick with me...
https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/pistols/p32/
Kel-Tec P32 is like 7 ounces.

I'm not a 32 acp carrier; but, I fail to see how two rounds of 32 (derringer) in a heavier package would be preferred over 8 rounds of 32 (Kel-Tec P32).
Maybe that is why they don't offer it (Bond Arms derringer) in 32. Though that would not account for it being offered in 380 when the LCP or P3AT is a thing either.
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Good point. I think most who have the bond have it for the fun of it, though a good buck load of .410 would make a good gun to ward off carjackers.

I have two barrels now (.45/.410 and .38/.357). I wish I had two separate guns though. Maybe I need a Roughneck in 9mm. Then I can spend those two boxes of JHP that won't run in my autoloader (get stuck in chamber).

The weak point to me is the barrel change out takes longer than I would like and involves pieces that are easily lost (screw and wrench). I am inherently lazy, so would like some kind of latch mechanism for quick change of the barrels.
 
PapaG said:
Lets just let it all hang out and go 454. But I won't shoot it.
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Closest we get is this:
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CDW4ME said:
I'm not a 32 acp carrier; but, I fail to see how two rounds of 32 (derringer) in a heavier package would be preferred over 8 rounds of 32 (Kel-Tec P32).
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Not the point of the question.
aaaaa said:
Is there another caliber you wish they would include in the selection?
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I don't know that I necessarily want to see one but I suspect we'll see a .30 Super Carry eventually. If they do a Stinger or a Stinger barrel in .32 ACP I'll likely convince myself I need one, even though it wouldn't be suitable for an El Presedente drill or defense against the marauding swarms of ne'r-do-wells that we all encounter on a daily basis. (of course neither is my M6 Aircrew or my Colt 3rd Model Dragoon, but I think I'll keep them anyway)
 
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Since they have 44-40, why not 38-40 and 38 SW?

Do we know why they quit offering the 22 mag?
 
Since Great Gun in the Czech Republic doesn't want to export their derringer, how about a black powder percussion model along the lines of what North American Arms does in their mini revolver?
 
aaaaa said:
Some of us just don't know when to stop. :D
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Don't know when to stop shooting them or stop buying them?
I guess in my case the answer to that is "yes".
In my defense, I've only bought two after buying what I said would be my "last one".
BTW, the triggers on my Stinger RSs are much nicer than any of my others.
 
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aaaaa said:
Good point. I think most who have the bond have it for the fun of it, though a good buck load of .410 would make a good gun to ward off carjackers.

I have two barrels now (.45/.410 and .38/.357). I wish I had two separate guns though. Maybe I need a Roughneck in 9mm. Then I can spend those two boxes of JHP that won't run in my autoloader (get stuck in chamber).

The weak point to me is the barrel change out takes longer than I would like and involves pieces that are easily lost (screw and wrench). I am inherently lazy, so would like some kind of latch mechanism for quick change of the barrels.
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I emailed Bond Arms and explained that I am a bumble-fingered dolt and feared losing the barrel screw. Received two barrel screws in the mail free of charge.
 
They need to mix and match, 410 on one barrel 38 on the other, such as that. 22/410 could be useful.

Also make the 44spl a 44mag because why not?

Honestly the only one I would ever consider is the 410, sole for snake, possum, and armadillo. And for the price I want be buying one for that, better options in the price range.
 
Mixed bore barrels, such as .38 and .45/.410, are an interesting prospect but do not appeal to me.

The Bond Derringer is my toy. I don't know that I will ever carry it, but certainly 2 shots is better than none and it does fit pretty flat in the pocket, especially the narrower Stinger series. Maybe a good backup gun in .410 with some buckshot. One thing for sure, it will never be put out of battery, but you do have to cock it.

Maybe instead of more barrels, Bond should develop a DA Derringer that fits with the current barrels.
 
aaaaa said:
Bond Arms website lists the following available calibers for their double barrel handguns (Derringers):
.22 LR
.380 ACP
9mm
10mm
.30 Carbine
.38 Special
.357 Magnum /.38 Special
.40 S&W
.44-40
.44 Special
.45 Colt/.410
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.327 Fed Mag
.357 Sig

Is there another caliber you wish they would include in the selection? I for one think that a .32 ACP would be nice.
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Yes to .32 acp
 
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