Bond Arms double-barrel handguns, manufactured in Granbury, Texas have been around since 1995. Without any hesitation I can report they are tough and well-made and are known for their outstanding fit and finish on every gun they build.
Always looking for new and innovative ideas, Bond Arms has just released three well known models of their double-barrel derringer handguns in the ever popular .22LR as a new caliber option.
In a slightly new twist aside from the caliber is the Stinger RS .22LR sporting an all-stainless-steel frame and barrels. The new 22LR Stinger, is like its predecessor in 9mm and .380 with an anodized aluminum frame and stainless-steel barrels.
The Rawhide Model is also now being offered in .22LR sporting the short 2.5-inch barrel and no trigger guard.
Specifications and features of these new models from Bond Arms are as follows and are currently the only Bond Arms handguns offered in a .22 caliber:
Rawhide 22LR
- Caliber – .22LR
- Compatible with all standard Bond Arms barrels
- Barrel Length – 2.5″
- Grip Material – Thin Nylon
- Grip Size – Standard
- Sights – Fixed
- Length – 4.5″
- Weight – 21 Oz.
- Ammo Capacity – 2
- Action – Single Action
- Trigger Guard – No
- Stainless Steel Barrel and Frame
- MSRP – $269.00
Stinger RS 22 LR
- Caliber – 22LR
- Barrel Length – 3 inch
- Grip Material – Thin Nylon
- Grip Size – Standard
- Sights – Fixed
- Length – 5 inch
- Weight – 18 Oz.
- Ammo Capacity – 2
- Action – Single Action
- Trigger Guard – Yes
- Stainless Steel Double Barrel and Frame
- MSRP – $269.00
Stinger 22LR
- Caliber – 22LR
- Barrel Length – 3 inch
- Grip Material – Thin Nylon
- Grip Size – Standard
- Sights – Fixed
- Length – 5 inch
- Weight – 14 Oz.
- Ammo Capacity – 2
- Action – Single Action
- Trigger Guard – Yes
- 7075 Anodized Aluminum Frame
- Stainless Steel Double Barrel
- MSRP – $379.00
All three of these new Bond Arms 22LR handguns share other features such as a rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, and cross bolt safeties.
I was fortunate to try out the Stinger RS and the Rawhide both in .22LR at the recent Outdoor News America writers conference in Texas and again at my home base in New Mexico.
As one might imagine the felt recoil on these handguns are almost nonexistent making them a prime pocket or purse carry option for anyone. Both handguns functioned flawlessly during my on the range testing using CCI 40 grain copper plated round nose.
Bond Arms as always, has done an outstanding job with these new .22LR double barrel handguns in the Stinger, Stinger RS, and the Rawhide. If you are looking for yet another carry option in a small package, then check them out along with other Bond Arms offerings at bondarms.com.
