Overview
The Bond Arms Texas Defender is engineered as a robust, compact personal defense firearm, designed for reliability and versatility in a concealed carry or backup role. This derringer integrates a precision-machined stainless steel frame with a durable dual-barrel system, offering substantial performance in a minimal footprint. Its design emphasizes operational simplicity and formidable close-range stopping power, utilizing either .45 Long Colt cartridges or .410 Bore shotshells.
Key Features
Caliber Versatility
Chambered for both .45 Long Colt and .410 Bore, the Texas Defender provides significant ammunition flexibility. This dual-caliber capability allows the operator to select cartridges optimized for specific personal defense scenarios, from heavy pistol rounds to defensive shotshell patterns.
Robust Construction
Constructed entirely from stainless steel, including both the frame and barrels, this derringer exhibits superior resistance to corrosion and wear. The solid construction ensures enduring reliability and structural integrity under demanding conditions, affirming its utility as a dependable defensive tool.
Integrated Safety Mechanisms
Operational security is maintained through a series of integrated safety features. The design incorporates a rebounding hammer mechanism, which prevents the hammer from resting on the firing pin unless the trigger is intentionally pulled. Furthermore, a cross-bolt safety system provides an additional layer of positive engagement, mitigating accidental discharge.
Modular Design
A hallmark of Bond Arms products, the Texas Defender features an interchangeable barrel system. This modularity allows the operator to adapt the firearm by swapping barrel sets of various calibers and lengths, extending the platform’s utility and customization potential.
Technical Specifications
General
- **Action:** Single Action, Double Barrel
- **Capacity:** 2 Rounds
Dimensions
- **Barrel Length:** 3 inches
- **Overall Length:** Approximately 5 inches
- **Weight:** Approximately 20 ounces (unloaded)
Materials
- **Frame Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Barrel Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Grips:** Typically extended textured grips for enhanced purchase
Sights
- **Front Sight:** Fixed Blade
- **Rear Sight:** Fixed, Integral to Frame
Safety
- Rebounding Hammer
- Retracting Firing Pins
- Cross-Bolt Safety
