i have several original, generation 2 bond arms derringers in several calibers (smoother trigger denoted by indented trigger and wider hammer spur) and added a rowdy/roughneck 357/38. in summary, please don’t. mine was so ill-fitted that i had to pry open the lever after shooting and was unable to swap barrels. after a protracted unfriendly call with b.a., i was grudgingly allowed to return it at my expense for free warranty work. it was returned in a week in better shape but still not as smooth as the original. i sold it off with full disclosure. i sent a followup email to b.a., not even a courtesy reply.
don’t get me wrong, i enjoy the original b.a. derringers. i advise to look for a value priced used original gen2 in $300-$350 range in any caliber and add your favorite barrel from ebay. since they are built like brick outhouses it would be unimaginable for any used b.a. to be shot out. also, rubber grips make pleasant shooting, large for “4” calibers. in my experience 357 and 45acp are unpleasant; 410 handgun loads and 45lc not bad; 38, 9mm, 380acp are pleasant. good luck and avoid the rowdy/roughneck models, they undercut b.a.’s otherwise fine reputation imho.
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