Looking for opinions

[BeatTheTunaUp]

I have an Academy gift card burning a hole in my pocket for a few months now. I've been buying guns for dumb reasons lately. Country or origin, manufactur dates, etc....

I don't have anything "made in Texas".

My two candidates are a Bond Arms 357 Derringer or a Maverick 88 7 shot pump.

I know the shotgun is more practical, but I'm not much of a shotty guy, and already have an Auto 5 and a Turk bullup. On the other hand, I like the Derringer, but it's pretty much useless.

Which one, or neither?

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Ammo

 

[jrbfishn]

The Bond Arms in 3"-4". I would not mind one of those in .357mag myself.

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[BillDFW12]

Cimarron out of Fredricksburg

American Derringer out of Waco

I think some of the 20 gauge Mavericks are only 5 lbs
... I like lightweight options for field work. A slug out of a 20 gauge is still going to be a 60 cal projectile that nobody is going to be lining up to stand in front of. That long tube
Security version of the 88/12 gauge is nice.

 

[TX oddball]

I don't have anything "made in Texas".

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

Ammo

I have more ammo than I'll ever shoot.

 

[Tnhawk]

I haven't had any experience with the Bond Arms derringer but saw one at the range yesterday. After a few .357 rounds he said it was a handful and decided to use .38 rounds in it. My Maverick 88 has been dependable for a home defense gun.

 

[Byrd666]

Of the two options you gave, the Bond Arms with a 3-4" bbl.

Though the shotgun is a nice idea as well. So, go with the Maverick.

 

[TheDan]

Flour tortillas are better than corn because they sop up more grease.

 

[Moonpie]

I have more ammo than I'll ever shoot.

 

[Grumps21]

I have more ammo than I'll ever shoot.

That‘s a good position to be in. Even though I sold a Mossy 500 last year because I just didn't use it, I’d go with the Maverick just because it seems more practical

 

[V-Tach]

Bond Arms........go for it......quality piece......pretty, but not too practical, actually made in Texas.......feels good in the hand....shooting it?

You'll give the range report!

 

[oldag]

Both.

 

[BillM]

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

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bahawha

 

[BillM]

bahawha

Did you notice the box it was close too?

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

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I figure I have 30 years or so worth based on how much I shoot lately. So I either have enough or will probably be dead long before it's gone if shit gets real.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

Did you notice the box it was close too?

Nah, Glock was funny enough

 

[BillM]

That‘s a good position to be in. Even though I sold a Mossy 500 last year because I just didn't use it, I’d go with the Maverick just because it seems more practical

One gun I have that is really fun is 22lr 1911. Loads of range and plinking fun. The insides are different but it looks and works like a 1911 with the feel of one too.

 

[Charlie]

I like the idea of a derringer, just because I don't have one.