{"id":60336,"date":"2016-07-07T11:20:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=60336"},"modified":"2016-07-07T11:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T23:12:29","slug":"21st-century-derringer-bond-arms-back-45-acp-9mm-defender-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/21st-century-derringer-bond-arms-back-45-acp-9mm-defender-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"21st Century Derringer! Bond Arms Back Up .45 ACP & 9mm Defender\u2014Full Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bond Arms Backup derringer packs in two barrels of 9mm or .45 ACP power for deep-cover defense. The result is an extremely compact yet very powerful defensive pocket gun. Note that when using a two-handed hold, be sure to keep your support thumb safely away from the muzzle.<\/p><\/div>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/bondarms.com\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n

To buy a Bond Arms Backup on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Bond%20Arms%20Backup<\/a><\/p>\n

I met Gordon Bond<\/a> for the first time this year, and I walked away from our meeting completely convinced of his passion for the guns that bear his name. He wanted to know if I had ever had a chance to put one through its paces. I had to confess that, although I had handled the guns, I had never really run one save for a round or two here or there. This would never stand for Gordon Bond; he asked if I would try out one of his guns and give him a true assessment\u00a0if he loaned me one. Well Gordon, I did, and here is what I think.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in a Name?<\/h2>\n

The history of the derringer is all in the name. If you look up the definitions for derringer you will quickly find the following:<\/p>\n

Derringer \/\u02c8d\u025br\u026and\u0292\u0259\/ noun<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. a short-barreled pocket pistol of large caliber.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The original pistol was named after Henry Deringer (1786-1868), an American gunsmith who invented it in 1850. Note that Deringer\u2019s name was only spelled with one R- the misspelling \u201cderringer\u201d appeared on the many counterfeits and imitations. Unfortunately for Henry the misspelling stuck, and the word derringer is now used to refer to any small pistol with a large bore. You win some, you lose some.<\/p>\n

    I am reminded of this time-honored phrase: \u201cImitation is the sincerest form of flattery.\u201d When your brand name becomes the generic term for the entire class of products you\u2019re developing, you have done something more than right. Here are some other examples of companies who have achieved the same status through their innovations.<\/p>\n\"Chart1\"<\/a>\n

    Bond Arms<\/a> has broken out of the \u201cgeneric derringer\u201d category by providing quality, durability and style that sets it apart from the junk out there barely earning the \u201cderringer\u201d classification. These attributes are the result of the vision that the Bond Arms company was founded on in 1995. Bond developed a goal of reviving the Remington model 1895 Derringer as a true modern pocket pistol through the use of modern manufacturing techniques. This vision was tested in the crucible of competition, courtesy of the Single Action Shooting Society<\/a> (better known as SASS). Competition is one of the surest ways to expose any and all weaknesses in your equipment, and with 13 World Championship Derringer wins under their belt, Bond Arms has stood the test well.<\/p>\n

    Unboxing<\/h2>\n
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    The Bond Arms Backup is a compact derringer with a matte-black and stainless steel finish.<\/p><\/div>\n

    When Gordon asked which model I wanted to try out, I told him to surprise me. I was anxious to get the package open after bringing it home from my dealer. I actually opened it before I even made it home!<\/p>\n

    I found that Gordon had chosen to send me the Backup model<\/a>, including both the 9mm. and .45 ACP barrels<\/a>. The optional barrel is installed with an Allen wrench (included in the box, thankfully) via the swivel pin on the top of the frame. Gordon was kind enough to include both a belt holster and a pocket holster for me to test the gun with.<\/p>\n

    The Backup is a two-tone affair, with matte-black frame and grips and a matte-silver finish on the barrels, hammer, trigger and trigger guard. The cross bolt safety and very substantial barrel-locking lever are also done in the same matte-silver finish.<\/p>\n

    The best word I could use for my first impression of this blaster is: Substantial. Even though the full package is compact, there are no half measures taken in materials or workmanship. The gun weighs in at 18 \u00bd ounces. The overall length of the gun is 4 \u00bd inches. At its widest point (the grips) it\u2019s almost 1 \u00bc inches wide, with the barrel coming in at just under three quarters of an inch. Its height from the top of the sights to the bottom of the grip is right at 3 \u00be inches. This is a small gun that feels substantial.<\/p>\n

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    The author received a Bond Arms Backup for testing with a pair of 9mm and .45 ACP barrels. Shown with optional belt holster.<\/p><\/div>\n

    SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n