snake slayer?? - Page 2

gdmoody · 04-22-2010, 01:21 PM

I have to "ditto" what has already been said. I wouldn't fire one on a bet. I had a .38 Davis derringer and it is the only gun that I ever had that hurt to shoot. I fired it probably 4 times and gave it to my brother, and he sold it after her fired it a couple of times.

Old John · 04-23-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stash247

If that's an American Derringer, from Waco, Tx, you have a real tempest in a teacup; Ms Liz Saunders is a great lady, delivering a quality product!
If you can buy it for less than $300, it's a gift.
Buy it, try it, call me if you don't like it, and I'll give you your money back- I'd LOVE to have another one!

That's not an American Derringer. That is a Bond Arms Derringer, also made in Texas. They are much better, IMO, than American derringers.
The cammed lock-up lever is stronger & easier to use. They have a trigger guard that makes it easier to control. Rebounding hammer makes them safe to carry, too.

I had one for several years, in .45 Colt/.410. It was a Hoot to Shoot!
Yeah, it had some recoil but not too much to manage. My DSW could handle mine just fine. Hit the Ten at 5 yrds. every time.The Texas Defender or the
Snake Slayer are great. And you can buy extra barrels to switch out in other
calibers. I had one in .45acp, too
I dropped mine in my back pocket when I'd go out at night.
Check them out at:

http://www.bondarms.com

My dear Son talked me out of mine when I had a weak moment. He wanted it to go with his Taurus Judge.
I'll get another one one of these days soon.
Take care,
Old John

Laufer · 04-24-2010, 01:33 AM

What kind of snake?
There was a swimming cottonmouth at 30 feet, but had no luck with the SKS rifle.
He was swimming Towards a grapefruit as the rounds went into the target.

Tried to hit another on a river levee with the Mini 30 from only eight feet, barely missed, and it dashed a few feet into a giant puddle "blitzschnell".

You would not believe how fast they can move!
If you can get near a snake before it gets away from you and can hit it with a handgun, good luck.

04-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#26
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,302	Re: snake slayer?? I have to "ditto" what has already been said. I wouldn't fire one on a bet. I had a .38 Davis derringer and it is the only gun that I ever had that hurt to shoot. I fired it probably 4 times and gave it to my brother, and he sold it after her fired it a couple of times. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

04-24-2010, 01:33 AM	#28
Laufer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West TN. Posts: 188	Re: snake slayer?? What kind of snake? There was a swimming cottonmouth at 30 feet, but had no luck with the SKS rifle. He was swimming Towards a grapefruit as the rounds went into the target. Tried to hit another on a river levee with the Mini 30 from only eight feet, barely missed, and it dashed a few feet into a giant puddle "blitzschnell". You would not believe how fast they can move! If you can get near a snake before it gets away from you and can hit it with a handgun, good luck. Last edited by Laufer; 04-24-2010 at 01:34 AM..