The Bond Arms Snake Slayer (SKU: 178700663, UPC: 855959001161) is a .45 LC/.410 GA micro-compact derringer with a 3.5-inch barrel, stainless steel frame, and extended rosewood grip. At 22 oz and 5.5 inches overall, it's a 2-round single-action derringer with dual-caliber capability. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 178700663 
• UPC: 855959001161 
• Brand: Bond Arms 
• Model Name: Snake Slayer 
• Caliber: .45 LC / .410 GA 
• Class: Micro-Compact 
• Action: Single Action Only 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 5.5 inches 
• Weight: 1.4 lbs (22 oz) 
• Sights: Front: Blade | Rear: Fixed 
• Grip Material: Extended Rosewood 
• Safety Feature: Cross Bolt Safety 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

The Snake Slayer fires .45 Long Colt or .410 shotgun shells — the dual-caliber option is the defining characteristic. Users can carry .45 LC for a conventional defensive round or .410 shot/slug for close-range situations, including snake country hiking where the gun gets its name. 
 
The stainless steel frame and barrel handle corrosion well for a gun likely to be carried outdoors in varied conditions. The extended rosewood grip improves control compared to standard Bond Arms grips, which matters at 22 oz with .45 LC recoil. Cross bolt safety blocks discharge when engaged. The automatic spent casing extractor speeds reloads on a 2-shot gun. 
 
Two rounds is a meaningful limitation — this is a specialty carry or backup option, not a primary defensive sidearm. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Outdoor/Snake Country Carry: The .410 load option is well-suited for snake protection; the gun's name reflects this directly. 
• Personal Protection Backup: .45 LC delivers significant stopping power in a very concealable package. 
• Collection: Bond Arms derringers occupy a distinct niche and the Snake Slayer variant is among the more practical configurations.

The Bond Arms Snake Slayer in .45LC/.410 draws a dedicated following among buyers who specifically want a dual-caliber derringer for outdoor use. The .410 option for snake country is the primary appeal for a meaningful segment of buyers, and most who buy it for that purpose report it delivers.

Build quality gets consistent praise — Bond Arms is generally regarded as well-made for the derringer category. The extended rosewood grip is noted as a practical improvement over shorter Bond Arms grip options. Stainless steel finish and durability are highlighted frequently.

Recoil is the most common criticism. A 22 oz single-action derringer firing .45 LC generates substantial felt recoil, and users with less experience find extended sessions uncomfortable. The 2-round capacity draws acknowledgment as a limitation, though most buyers accept this as inherent to the platform. Trigger pull and accuracy at distance generate mixed feedback — adequate at close defensive range, less so beyond that. Price is described as high for a 2-round gun, but most buyers justify it on build quality and specialization.