The Bond Arms Rawhide is a break-action derringer chambered for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum. It holds 2 rounds, has a 2.5-inch barrel, and weighs 1.58 lbs at an overall length of 4.5 inches. The finish is matte stainless with rosewood grips. A crossbolt safety sits on the frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bond Arms 
• Model Name: Rawhide 
• UPC: 855959003288 
• Action: Break Open 
• Caliber: .38 Special / .357 Magnum 
• Barrel Length: 2.5 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Weight: 1.58 lbs 
• Overall Length: 4.5 inches 
• Finish: Matte Stainless with Rosewood grips 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Rawhide has a patented rebounding hammer that stays off the firing pin until the trigger is pulled -- it won't fire from a drop or impact. Retracting firing pins pull back when the barrel opens, preventing discharge during loading or unloading. A spent-casing extractor ejects cases when the barrel is broken open, which speeds up reloading for a two-shot gun. 
 
The rosewood grips look good against the matte stainless frame. The crossbolt safety locks the action for carry. Bond Arms builds these in Texas to a consistent quality standard -- the Rawhide is the entry-level model in the line. 
 

Usage Notes 

 
The Rawhide is a pocket pistol or backup gun. Two rounds of .357 Magnum is serious terminal performance in a very small package, but the shooter needs to be realistic about the role -- it's a last-resort firearm, not a primary defensive tool. The short barrel and compact grip make accurate shooting beyond close range challenging. Recoil with .357 Magnum loads is sharp in a 1.58-lb gun.

Bond Arms Rawhide owners tend to appreciate it for what it is: a compact, well-made two-shot derringer in potent calibers. The rosewood grips and matte stainless finish consistently draw positive comments. Build quality is frequently described as solid and well-fitted for the price.

The 2-round capacity is the central debate in discussions. Most users accept it as inherent to the derringer format and position the Rawhide as a backup or pocket gun; some argue it's not enough rounds for primary defensive use. Recoil with .357 Magnum comes up regularly -- some find it manageable with proper grip, others find it stout in such a light gun. Using .38 Special softens recoil at the cost of terminal performance.

Trigger pull gets divided feedback -- some appreciate a clean break, others want it lighter for better accuracy at distance. Overall sentiment is positive among buyers who understand the platform and its limitations.