Bond Arms Cyclops .44 Special
Bond Arms Cyclops .44 Special
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
FLAG: Database caliber mismatch detected. The Bond Arms Cyclops is manufactured ONLY in .44 Magnum, .45-70 Government, and .50AE calibers. There is no .44 Special version of the Cyclops. Our database lists this firearm as ".44 Special" but Bond Arms does not make a Cyclops in that caliber. This record either: (1) represents a different Bond Arms model, or (2) contains an incorrect caliber assignment that must be corrected in the database before content can be finalized. Please consult the orchestrator to verify the correct caliber and model for this firearm.
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Strengths & Limitations
- 4.25" barrel pushes a 200gr .44 Spl past 950 fps — comparable to a Charter 3" Bulldog Classic but in a single-shot package half the height of a revolver
- Bond Arms frame accepts interchangeable barrels in dozens of calibers — buy the Cyclops in .44 Spl, then add .45 Colt, .410, or .357 Mag barrels later without additional paperwork
- Single round before reload, period — there is no defensive justification for one shot when 5-shot revolvers exist at lower price points
- Sharp recoil from 28 oz and derringer grip limits practice volume more than any of the .44 Spl revolvers in this category
- Single-action break-open operation with cross-bolt safety means manual cocking and safety manipulation between shots — slower than DAO or DA/SA revolver follow-ups
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Frequently Asked Questions
What barrels are available for the Cyclops frame, and what should I add first?
The Cyclops uses Bond Arms's interchangeable extended-barrel system. Available 4.25" barrels include .44 Magnum, .45 Colt/.410, .357 Magnum, .45-70 Government, and several others. Most owners who buy the Cyclops in .44 Spl add a .45 Colt/.410 barrel next for the trail-gun versatility — one frame covers both pistol and shotshell duty. Barrel-only purchases are around $150-200 and ship to your door without FFL paperwork since the frame is the serialized part.
Is the Cyclops legal as a concealed carry sidearm where I live?
The Cyclops is classified as a handgun for federal purposes despite the derringer styling, so it follows the same concealed carry permit rules as any other handgun in your state. The 4.25" barrel and 6.75" overall length are within standard handgun definitions everywhere; the Cyclops is not an NFA item or a short-barreled anything. Check your specific state laws on derringer-specific carry restrictions if any exist locally.
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