The Bond Arms Stubby is a .380 ACP single-action derringer with a 2.2-inch barrel, matte stainless frame, and black textured polymer grip. At 13.30 oz and 4.5 inches overall, it's one of the most compact carry options available. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Bond Arms 
• Model Name: Stubby 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Exclusively Single Action (ESA) 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2.2 inches 
• Overall Length: 4.5 inches 
• Weight: 0.8 lbs (13.30 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed 
• Grip Material: Black Textured Polymer 
• Frame Finish: Matte Stainless Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The matte stainless steel frame handles daily carry wear and resists corrosion. The black textured polymer grip is modest in size but gives enough surface area for the two-shot operation this gun is designed around. 
 
Fixed sights are appropriate for a derringer — at the ranges where a two-shot pocket gun is useful, adjustable sights add no practical benefit. The manual safety prevents discharge when the gun is closed and not in use. 
 
Bond Arms derringers are break-open designs: rotate the barrel set forward to load and extract. This is simple and reliable. 
 

Usage 

 
The Stubby is a deep-concealment backup gun or pocket carry option. Two rounds of .380 ACP is a significant constraint — this gun is designed for situations where nothing else will fit or conceal. Most people who carry it understand the tradeoff and have thought through the use case. It is not a range gun or primary carry piece for most applications.

The Bond Arms Stubby gets fairly predictable feedback: owners who bought it for deep concealment are generally satisfied; people evaluating it against full-size or compact pistols miss the point of the design.

The build quality is consistently praised. The matte stainless construction is solid, and Bond Arms' reputation for durable derringers holds up here. The compact dimensions are exactly what buyers wanted — it fits in a front pocket or small holster where nothing else does.

The two-round capacity is the main limitation discussed. Most owners accept it as the tradeoff for the size, but it generates comparison to higher-capacity options. For a backup gun or last-resort carry piece, two rounds is a real constraint that warrants thought before buying.

Recoil gets attention. .380 ACP in a 13 oz gun is noticeable. It's not painful for most shooters on a short range session, but extended practice is uncomfortable. Most owners are not buying this gun for range sessions.

Accuracy at close distance (the realistic use range) is fine. Beyond 10 yards the short barrel and fixed sights make precise shooting harder, which aligns with its intended role.

Overall, the Stubby is a niche product that serves its niche well. Owners who bought it knowing what it was are satisfied.