For 30 years, Bond Arms has exemplified what it means to be “American Tough, American Made,” as the Texas-based company has provided firearms enthusiasts with the best products at the best prices. Greg Bond, a longtime tool and die maker, founded Bond Arms in 1995 in Granbury, Texas. From there, the company has become the premier manufacturer of modern derringer-style pistols.
Derringer-style pistols had stayed the same design between the 1860s and the mid-1990s until Greg Bond invented the “rebounding hammer,” added retractable firing pins, added a trigger guard, and introduced a cross-bolt safety. Incorporated in 1995 and licensed by the BATFE as a firearms manufacturer and dealer, Bond Arms didn’t rise to the top overnight. It was a long, grueling climb—marked by relentless determination, countless late nights, and a refusal to compromise on quality. Through perseverance and a commitment to innovation, Bond Arms carved out its place in the market and ultimately became the largest manufacturer of derringers in the firearms industry. Greg’s brother, Gordon Bond, purchased the company from Greg in 2007 and continues to be the company’s president today.
Traditional Bond Arms derringers are modular and made in a variety of centerfire calibers including .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .30 Carbine, .327 Federal Magnum, .44-40 Winchester, .44 Special, .45 ACP, .45 LC, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, 10mm, .45 Long Colt /.410 Shotshell, and the 45-70 Gov’t. Most models feature a removable trigger guard for a more traditional derringer appearance. Bond Arms’ derringers are constructed so that the barrels can be changed and switched from one centerfire caliber to another, and they have grips that can be switched based on comfort.
The company continued to grow in 2016 when they acquired the rights to the Boberg XR9-S bullpup semiautomatic pistol, redesigned it, and marketed it as the Bond Arms BullPup 9, a 7+1, 9mm with a 3 7/20″ barrel.
In 2019, Bond Arms introduced the Rough series, which are structurally identical to the classical derringer line but are not as highly polished. These have a much lower cost and are designed to be used in a tougher environment than the original line. That was followed in 2020 by the introduction of the Stinger model, an aluminum frame derringer available in .22LR, 9mm, .380ACP, and .38 Special. In 2022, they released the Stinger RS (Rough Series), which has a stainless steel frame and weighs 16oz. That was followed by the Cyclops®, a single-bore pistol chambered in the massive .45-70 Gov’t in 2023.
For over 30 years, Bond Arms has continued to grow while not compromising value or quality and doing so without passing additional costs on to the consumer. “American Tough, American Made” is not just a motto for Bond Arms, it’s a promise to their customers. To celebrate their anniversary, Bond Arms will be releasing the long-awaited LVRB towards the end of the year.
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