Bond Arms Goes Big with the Heavy Hitting Big Bore Cyclops .45-70

More power! Although Bond Arms is no stranger to big bore derringer pocket pistols, they have outdone themselves. If you thought shooting .45 ACP or .410 from a small frame pistol was a lot, wait until you get a load of this. Bond Arms introduces its latest big bore with the Cyclops, and carrying a payload of .45-70, it’s a doozy. But I totally want to shoot it.

The Bond Arms Cyclops .45-70

Featuring similar construction and frame/barrel materials as others in the Bond Arms line, the Cyclops does vary from the rest. Specifically, it is the only single-shot derringer to come from the company. This is mostly because it is built to fire the .45-70 rifle round.

The 4.25-inch barrel uses the extra space from the missing second chamber to lower the bore axis slightly. Likewise, the extra steel adds to the 28-ounce overall weight of the Cyclops. These two things work together to help mitigate the felt recoil, making shooting it more manageable. The Cyclops comes in at an overall length of 6.75 inches and features a 7-pound trigger pull.

The Bond Arms Cyclops .45-70. — (Photo by Bond Arms)

Although the barrel differs from other Bond Arms’ pistols, the sights are the same and are still fixed to the barrel and the frame. The barrel is fitted into a single action frame and is built stronger and more durable than ever. Additionally, the updated extended grip is more ergonomic and contains a proprietary B6 resin grip.

If you like the idea of moving into larger rounds in a pocket derringer, keep an eye on Bond Arms. The company is planning more big bore action in .50 AE, .454 casull, and .44 Mag soon.

Editor’s Note:

Unfortunately, Bond Arms did not have the Cyclops at Range Day during SHOT Show. So, I did not get to shoot it. However, the company did have it at the booth, and I was able to hold it. Although it is a big round for a smaller framed pistol like this, the Cyclops had some heft to it. The pistol’s weight, along with a lower bore axis, should help mitigate the felt recoil to some degree. But a single shot from this bad boy will make a clear and resounding statement.