The Bond Arms Texas Defender (brand part no. BATD45ACP) is a break-action derringer chambered in .45 ACP with a 3-inch barrel and genuine rosewood grips, giving shooters a compact, easy-to-conceal backup or pocket pistol in a widely available semi-auto caliber. Bond Arms built this derringer with a single-action trigger and front blade sight, backed by the brand’s reputation for solid, American-made break-action pistols.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, a widely available semi-auto pistol cartridge.
• Fitted with a 3-inch barrel for a compact, easy-to-conceal profile.
• Holds 2 rounds in its break-action design.
• Runs a single-action trigger for deliberate, controlled shots.
• Features a front blade sight for close-range aiming.
• Dressed in genuine rosewood grips.
• Classified as a compact derringer-style handgun for concealed carry.
• Break-action design opens for direct, tool-free loading of both barrels.
• Manufactured by Bond Arms, an American maker known for break-action derringers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose .45 ACP for a derringer? It’s a widely available semi-auto cartridge, making ammunition easy to find compared to some specialty derringer calibers.

Is this a good backup or pocket pistol? Its compact 3-inch barrel and break-action design make it well suited to that role.

How many rounds does it hold? It holds 2 rounds, one per barrel, in its break-action design.

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