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A little over a week ago NCG posted a thread in this sub-forum titled: "When I think shooting, I think of my _____."
My contribution was photos of my Bond Arms Snake Slayer derringer. For me, the derringer is a hoot-to-shoot O/U handgun.

In my web wanderings this week, I came across a Limited Edition (TALO) BA derringer I've never before seen. It's a Dragon Slayer (NOT a Snake Slayer) in .357 magnum with a 3.5" barrel. It's not listed on the BA web site, and I don't know when it was released. I found two shops that have it available for purchase, but I'm pretty sure they will disappear before I can build up enough pennies in my "fun gun" fund. Guess I'll have to let this one "fly away."

Here are a couple of photos of this handgun. The intricate dragon carved in the wood Rosewood grips is sure different; and I think the patterns engraved on the sides of the barrels are pretty cool-looking.
PT7

PT, I do remember your contribution to my thread. I was predicting you'd go with one of your Russians, but you surprised me with the Bonds. Well, there you go. Never know for sure how it works for someone else.

I do think those derringers have a unique aura to them. Nothing else quite like them in the gun world. Then, too, a derringer is one gun I've never shot and that's saying something for me.

NGC ---
Might you or Bill know someone who has a BA derringer you could shoot? Or do you have a range that might have one to rent?
I'd be interested in your write up on how it shoots, handles, etc. Plus I'd like to see the POIs you'd place in a target....would give me a goal to strive for!
PT7

North Country Gal wrote:PT, I do remember your contribution.... I do think those derringers have a unique aura to them. Nothing else quite like them in the gun world. Then, too, a derringer is one gun I've never shot.....

We don't know of anyone who shoots one and we have no ranges, up here, that rent guns. Will keep it in mind, though, if I do see someone shooting one.