Bond Arms Snake Slayer vs. Taurus Judge

[Raskolnikov]

I currently own a Bond Arms Snake Slayer (.410/.45Colt). I love the gun. It is very well made and easy to conceal. The only obvious problem I see with it is the fact that it only hold two rounds. I like having the .410/.45Colt capability, but have considered "upgrading" to the Judge (as it had more rounds). It is also larger and a bit harder to conceal. I'd really like to have the S&W Governor, but it is out of my price range.

What are your thoughts on trying to sell/trade the derringer for the revolver? Any notable experiences with with either piece? Any workmanship flaws with the Judge (I am a little, and maybe unfairly distrusting of South American guns). What do you consider to be a fair price for a Snake Slayer in excellent condition? Is it worth bringing the Snake Slayer to the Indy 1500?

*Note: I am just looking for opinions and to foster discussion. I am not trying to sell this firearm at this time, it is only a thought. I am not attempting to circumvent the classifieds.

 

[superjoe76]

I have a Taurus Judge that I really love. I have put several hundred rounds through it. Both .410 and .45 Colt have been ran down the pipe with no problems to the gun!

As far as selling it to buy another one that is going to have to be something you have to weigh. Will you miss it, will it better serve you...etc.

Anyway, happy shooting.

 

[.452browning]

Derringer= smaller size
Judge= larger size

Derringer= less controllability
Judge= more controllability

Derringer= 2 shots
Judge= 5 shots

Do you want to sacrifice conceal ablility or firepower? Between the 2 I'd choose the judge. I am less concerned about CC. If I want a deep CC I'd go back to a pocket .380. With the revolver it is much easier to manipulate 1 handed than the derringer. In a high stress environment I would choose the judge time and time again. Just my 2 cents.

 

[booey50]

your derringer is not that small!!!!
get a judge public defender if you want concealibility.

 

[Vic_Mackey]

I got my dad a public defender polymer mussel, and he conceals it well. It kicks a little rough, but if you're using a 2.5 inch barrel to sling shotgun shells what do you expect lol

 

[tom1025]

Do you have to sell the snake slayer to get a judge? If it was me I would keep it and buy the judge. The only complaint I have with mine is its bulky and hard to conceal. The kick isn't bad but so far I have only shot the Winchester defender series that only moves a little over 800+ fps.

 

[Raskolnikov]

your derringer is not that small!!!!
get a judge public defender if you want concealibility.

That's an excellent point. The Snake Slayer is a large derringer--I usually wear it IWB. I'm not a large man, so it sticks out of my pocket. I actually forgot about the public defender model. I bet it isn't that much larger than the Snake Slayer.

Thanks for the responses everyone. Much appreciated!

 

[INDY45]

Can't comment on the snake slayer but the judge is a fine weapon