Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 vs Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel
The short answer
The Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 and the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel are both derringers. The Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 is the more affordable option, starting at $439.99 versus $529.99. On the spec sheet, the Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 is lighter (20 oz vs 23.5 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 and the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .410 Bore), barrel length (3" vs 4.25"), overall length (5" vs 6.25") and weight (20 oz vs 23.5 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 or the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel?
- The Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $439.99 compared with $529.99 for the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 and the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel the same caliber?
- No. The Bond Arms Texas Defender Gen 1: Dual-Caliber Compact Derringer .45/.410 is .45 Colt and the Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV Dual-Caliber Pistol .45LC/.410 Stainless Steel is .410 Bore.

