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Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
As PT7 knows, I shot my Bond Arms Rowdy for the first time last week. The American Eagle 45 LC 225's shot pretty good. Powerful, but yet a reasonable recoil. For the .410's I bought some Federal "Top Gun Sporting" 7 1/2 shots. Those were more powerful than the 225's but yet still a reasonable recoil. I believe I am going to try some HSM 45 LC 200's next. Just to see the difference and if something I may want to switch to. As we all know 45 LC Ammo ain't cheap, but I've been able to get some pretty good deals on them.
Would be interested in learning more about a less powerful .410. Something that can still kill a snake if necessary, but yet a little less powerful than the Top Guns above.
The gun itself is great. You can just feel and see the high quality built into them. My large hand fits it fine, but I will be adding Extended Grips to it in the near future.
For those not familiar with the Rowdy, check it out here:
https://www.bondarms.com/Rowdy-P8515.aspx
Would be interested in learning more about a less powerful .410. Something that can still kill a snake if necessary, but yet a little less powerful than the Top Guns above.
The gun itself is great. You can just feel and see the high quality built into them. My large hand fits it fine, but I will be adding Extended Grips to it in the near future.
For those not familiar with the Rowdy, check it out here:
https://www.bondarms.com/Rowdy-P8515.aspx
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
Stopped in at the LGS today and found 2-45 LC and 1-357 Bond Rowdy derringers. Having read through this information I decided to bring one of the 45 LCs home. Owner showed me a box of Winchester 2 1/2" 410 shells with 6 pellets and 3 discs per shell for $11 but I passed on that until I get a chance to shoot the 45s first. Something about holding onto a gun with a 3" barrel with a 410 shell makes my hand hurt just thinking about it. Have you tried a 410 shell yet CGF?
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
Yes, I shot some Federal Top Gun Sporting 7 1/2 shots. They were a little more powerful than the 45 LC 225's, but still not unreasonable. Hand didn't hurt at all and that is with the Stock Grips. I'll be getting some nice wood Extended Grips in the near future. These are great little guns. Every Derringer fan should have one.
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Interested in seeing your extended grips. Want to see how much it changes the profile, if it becomes harder to conceal.
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
It won't add that much to it. Better grip for a larger hand and better looking in my opinion, but not really that big of a difference for conceal.
Here is the set I'm interested in (click onto both, the Grip and the Gun for a good idea of how they look):
https://www.bondarms.com/shop/grips/extended-grips/
There are many different styles to pick from though.
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Thanks for the information CGF. I bought some 2-1/2" 410 shells today to try when I can get out to the range. We will see.......
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
Shot my Bond Arms Rough and Rowdy today with Winchester 2-1/2" PDX1 410 defender ammo today off hand one handed. It smarted a little but was not too bad. Shot 4 rounds and was surprised with the accuracy at 15 yards. Just shot at some clay targets so I don't have a target to show. This ammo has 3 discs and 12 BBs, would not like to be in front of this gun. Will have to get some kind of holster for carry purposes.
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Ya the recoil on those is a bit much. Last time out with these I was shootin into a dry rot stump.
Ya the recoil on those is a bit much. Last time out with these I was shootin into a dry rot stump.
Ernie wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:39 pmShot my Bond Arms Rough and Rowdy today with Winchester 2-1/2" PDX1 410 defender ammo today off hand one handed. It smarted a little but was not too bad. Shot 4 rounds and was surprised with the accuracy at 15 yards. Just shot at some clay targets so I don't have a target to show. This ammo has 3 discs and 12 BBs, would not like to be in front of this gun. Will have to get some kind of holster for carry purposes.
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Re: Best 45 LC Ammo for a Derringer ?
Found a holster sold by Bond Arms at Bucksnort Outfitters. BAD drivers holster, smooth lined, 3" for the Rowdy. Little pricey at $110 but they look like they conceal well and I wanted something better than just shoving the gun in my pocket. Will show a pic when it gets here probably next week. Did you get a holster CGF?
Sorry, it seems I hijacked your post.
Sorry, it seems I hijacked your post.
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