Bond Arms First Lady .38 Special Derringer

The Bond Arms First Lady .38 Special Derringer (Bond Arms part no. BAFL-BP-38SPL) is a single-action break-open pistol chambered in .38 Special. Bond Arms designed the First Lady as an easy-to-handle option, pairing a mild-recoiling chambering with the brand’s compact, double-barrel platform. It works well as a purse gun, backup piece, or a first defensive handgun for a shooter who wants something small and simple to operate. The break-action opening makes loading and unloading straightforward, with no slide or cylinder to manipulate.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special, a manageable defensive round for a compact frame.
• Uses a break-action double-barrel design for simple loading and extraction.
• Features a 3-inch barrel for a balance of concealability and sight radius.
• Runs on a single-action trigger system.
• Equipped with a crossbolt safety for added carry security.
• Sighted with a front blade sight for quick close-range aiming.
• Paired with a fixed rear sight.
• Measures roughly 9.7 inches in overall length including grip.
• Ships at approximately 1.85 pounds, keeping the package easy to carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does the First Lady shoot? .38 Special, a mild-recoiling round well suited to a compact break-action pistol.

How does it load? It breaks open at the barrel hinge for direct loading, no magazine required.

Does it have a safety? Yes, a crossbolt safety.

Buy the Bond Arms First Lady .38 Special Derringer

Add the First Lady to your collection from Bond Arms, and browse the rest of our derringers selection while you’re at it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.