The Bond Arms Century 2000 is a break-open derringer chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special. It's a compact two-shot design with a stainless steel finish and rosewood grips — a combination that has made it popular both as a carry backup and a collector's piece. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2023032606 
• UPC: 855959001901 
• Brand: Bond Arms 
• Model Name: Century 2000 Defender 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special 
• Action Type: Break Open (Single Action) 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 5.5 inches 
• Weight: 1.3 lbs (21 oz) 
• Sights: Blade front & fixed rear 
• Grip Material: Rosewood 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt safety 
• Finish Material/Color: Stainless Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The break-open action is simple and allows quick reloads. Chambering either .357 Magnum or .38 Special gives you flexibility at the range or with carry loads. The blade front and fixed rear sights are basic but adequate for a close-range defensive tool. Stainless construction resists corrosion well. The rosewood grip is comfortable to hold and dresses the gun up noticeably. 
 
At 21 oz and 5.5 inches overall, it's heavier than most pocket guns its size but the weight does help absorb recoil from full-power .357 loads. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Personal Carry: Flat profile conceals easily, though the two-round capacity means shot placement matters. 
2. Home Defense: Easy to store and access, and the .357 Magnum option delivers real stopping power from a short barrel. 
3. Collector: The stainless and rosewood combination makes it a presentable addition to a collection.

Owners of the Bond Arms Defender tend to appreciate it for what it is: a well-made two-shot derringer, not a high-capacity defensive pistol. The stainless construction and rosewood grips are consistently mentioned as highlights of build quality.

The .357/.38 caliber flexibility comes up often. Most owners carry .38 Special for comfort, but like knowing .357 is an option. Recoil with full-power .357 Magnum in a 21 oz gun is stout, and a number of users note it's not a round you'd want to practice with heavily.

Common criticisms include trigger pull, which some find heavy or rough, and the fixed sights, which work fine for defensive distances but leave little room for adjustment. Price relative to the capacity also gets mentioned — it's a premium product for two rounds, and not everyone thinks the value proposition works for their use case.

For carry-focused buyers who prioritize concealability and don't want to babysit a higher-capacity pistol, the Defender generally earns positive marks. For people who want to shoot more rounds at the range, expectations need to be set accordingly.