Product Overview
The Bond Arms Papa Bear is engineered for individuals requiring a compact, high-utility derringer. Chambered for both .45 Colt (LC) and .410 Gauge ammunition, this pistol offers considerable versatility in a minimal footprint. Its design emphasizes robust construction, reliable operation, and compatibility with the Bond Arms interchangeable barrel system, allowing for caliber adaptation based on operational requirements.
Key Features
Versatile Caliber System
The Papa Bear is chambered for dual-purpose .45 Colt (LC) and .410 Gauge cartridges, providing options for both defensive handgun ammunition and specialized shotshell loads. This adaptability is further enhanced by its compatibility with the comprehensive range of Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, allowing for rapid caliber conversion to optimize for specific applications.
Robust Stainless Steel Construction
The frame and double barrel components are precision machined from stainless steel. This material selection ensures superior structural integrity, exceptional resistance to corrosion, and long-term durability under varied environmental conditions, making it a reliable choice for consistent performance.
Optimized Ergonomics and Control
Equipped with an extended rubber grip, the Papa Bear facilitates a secure and comfortable hold, mitigating recoil perception and enhancing user control during operation. The sighting system integrates a blade front sight with a fixed rear sight, providing a clear and consistent sight picture for practical accuracy in close-quarters engagements.
Integrated Safety and Reliability
Operational safety is addressed through a manual cross-bolt safety mechanism, designed for positive engagement and disengagement. The design incorporates auto extractors for efficient casing removal and a rebounding hammer system, which prevents the hammer from resting directly on the firing pins, contributing to operational security. A spring-loaded cammed locking lever ensures a precise and tight barrel-to-frame fit, which is critical for consistent shot placement and facilitates rapid loading and unloading cycles.
Technical Specifications
General
- Manufacturer: Bond Arms
- Model: Papa Bear BAPB
- Category: Derringer
- SKU: TSW|1665
Performance
- Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) / .410 Gauge
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
Construction
- Barrel Length: 3 inches
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Grip: Extended Rubber
- Sights: Blade Front, Fixed Rear
- Action: Double Barrel
Operational Features
- Extractors: Auto
- Hammer: Rebounding
- Safety: Manual Cross-bolt
