What you bought is very similar to a Texas Defender, and it's officially a Century 2000. The only difference between it and the Texas Defender is that it comes with a 3.5" barrel vs a 3" barrel. Personally, I like it better with the extra barrel length.
When you have the pin hitting a "soft" surface of a primer, it makes for a gentler slowing of the hammer, hammer head, and firing pins. When dry-fired, the hammer-head is stopped in motion by the back of the steel breech face and that cushion provided by the primer is absent. It's a harder and more jarring action on the components that make up the entire firing mechanism. Additionally, it also pushes the firing pin further out of the firing pin hole than it is intended to go, and can compromise the clips that hold the pins in place.
Not that I've ever heard of. The trick to making for an easier cock is to put the bottom of your thumb knuckle on the hammer instead of the pad of your thumbprint. The extra leverage makes a world of difference.
100% of our barrels are rifled. Firstly, you need to know that a .410 smooth-bored in our barrel lengths would be WAY illegal on a federal level, and so we don't even go there. That said, I rather like having a little spin on my shot. With such a short barrel, and me not wanting to be any closer to an aggressive rattler than I absolutely must, the centrifugal force that spins the shot spreads it in a wider pattern than if using a smoothbore. With heavy birdshot, nailing my target from a safe distance is achievable even with my little 3" barrel.
Bond arms is the definition of quality.
Thank you. We agree!
Wow that's a great gun really nice
That one really put us on the map!
I have a great question I just boy a bond arms second had and was told it is a Texas defender but it doesn’t say Texas on the frame says c2k
What you bought is very similar to a Texas Defender, and it's officially a Century 2000. The only difference between it and the Texas Defender is that it comes with a 3.5" barrel vs a 3" barrel. Personally, I like it better with the extra barrel length.
@Bond Arms I've been in the industry for years and a Texan. Bought my first one a few months ago. I love it. Want to get some other barrel lengths.
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
I got the “Texan” & I Love it 🧡❤️🩷🆒👀
They are pretty sweet. Lots of barrel length for the round to pick up speed!
I see many RUclipsrs dry firing the bond arms guns even though it's not recommended. How does dry firing harm the gun? Great video Sir!
When you have the pin hitting a "soft" surface of a primer, it makes for a gentler slowing of the hammer, hammer head, and firing pins. When dry-fired, the hammer-head is stopped in motion by the back of the steel breech face and that cushion provided by the primer is absent. It's a harder and more jarring action on the components that make up the entire firing mechanism. Additionally, it also pushes the firing pin further out of the firing pin hole than it is intended to go, and can compromise the clips that hold the pins in place.
@@BondArmsInc It makes me cringe when I see someone dry firing. Evidently a lot of people never bother to read the manual. Thank you Sir!
I have shot my gun thousands of times and also dry fired it thousands of times….not a single problem. A made up problem
@@fanbatcher That does speak well of our quality, but I still don't dry fire mine. Personal choice.
Got the 4.25 barrel on my Snake Slayer VI ❤😊
Excellent choice. If you need any accessory barrels, I have 114 other ones that will fit your frame in different calibers, lengths, and finishes.
Hammer extension helps with cocking the hammer?
Not that I've ever heard of. The trick to making for an easier cock is to put the bottom of your thumb knuckle on the hammer instead of the pad of your thumbprint. The extra leverage makes a world of difference.
Can you shoot 2 1/2 inch .410 shells from this gun?
With a 45/410 barrel, you certainly can. In fact, you can shoot both 2.5" and 3" shot shells from our 3.5" barrels.
Thanks
Are both barrels rifled or one smoothbore...!
100% of our barrels are rifled. Firstly, you need to know that a .410 smooth-bored in our barrel lengths would be WAY illegal on a federal level, and so we don't even go there.
That said, I rather like having a little spin on my shot. With such a short barrel, and me not wanting to be any closer to an aggressive rattler than I absolutely must, the centrifugal force that spins the shot spreads it in a wider pattern than if using a smoothbore. With heavy birdshot, nailing my target from a safe distance is achievable even with my little 3" barrel.
@BondArmsInc
Of course 18-inch "rule"
Could have super slow twist...
Hi, I am not really a pistol carrier,, but if I was,, this could beca great tool on the fsrm tending the um orchard,,snakes around for sure,,🙂✋
Bingo! That's why we called it the Snake Slayer!
Good morning Gordon
Is it still morning?
Are you even Gordon😅
I like my Slayer quite a lot. I want to order a .357 barrel.
What's holding you back? We have plenty!
I can't wait to finally get mine, once the RCMP gets off their asses and approves my transfer and registration.
I hope it happens soon for you.
@@BondArmsInc Thanks Bond Arms! Keep up the great work!