Apocalyptic Scenario #1

[Bawanna]

That is a definite downfall. 3" shells are way easier to find too.

I didn't know if it was just his model or all models that were 2 1/2".

[jocko]

correct me if I am wrong but I think the only 3" 410 wheelgun is the JUDGE and then that I think it only one model. Seems they are all hung up over the2.5" 410 and I was told by a smitty that it has more to do with the barrel "freebore" in the bore that has some issues with shooting 45 long colt. I can't picutre anyone buying a judge or govoner to realy shoot 45 long cold or 45acp. I think that was a cop out to get the 410 round as something like, "oh and by the way the judge and govoner willalso handle 410 shells to"

Just sayin

[Scoundrel]

I have the 2.5" Judge, and it seems reasonably accurate with 45 long colt. I think the limiting factor in its accuracy is me.

Hickock45's video laid to rest any concerns about accuracy using the 45 long colt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRlry5KH6I0
He starts shooting 45 long colt at about 32:00.

He calls the 00 Buckshot a "pretty serious round". Penetrates a 55-gallon drum.

He also starts shooting the 000 buckshot at 22:00 and calls it "pretty impressive" and "sweet". Those have 4 pellets in a round, each one about as big as a .380 bullet. My judge spreads these to about 6 inches at 25 feet (mostly a vertical spread).

So it's kind of like having a .380 with a 20 round magazine, which fires four of them in a 6-inch group each time you pull the trigger. Doesn't take up a lot of room in the bedroom either, like a "real" shotgun would.

Most models are pretty heavy, which helps with the recoil of course. They have a polymer version and an "ultra light" steel version (23 oz.) The ribbed grip (some models) make it pretty comfortable to shoot.
http://www.taurususa.com/gun-selecto....cfm?series=41

It's fun to shoot, pretty powerful, pretty versatile. I know a lot of people look upon it with scorn - but for open-minded KahrTalkers, I recommend it.


A little tidbit to add: The fit & finish on a PT-22 pistol blow, and the Rossi (Taurus mother company) 38 Special revolver a friend of mine just bought had crappy fit & finish too - but the fit & finish on the Judge is very good (at least the one I got). It looks great, feels great, shoots great. It's one of my favorites.

I saw the Governor in person and I think it's an ugly gun by comparison. But, it would be nice to be able to shoot 45 ACP. I'm not a fan of the concept of moon clips though.

[Frankhenrylee]

I shot one of the smaller Judge's about a month ago, maybe their Public Defender. It had the shiny blued finish. I didn't like the indentation behind the trigger guard that your middle finger rest in. Beat my knuckle up pretty good. I've seen other models/grips that don't have that though. I thought it was pretty cool(especially all the holes it leaves behind), but when I went to price one they seemed a tad bit high for a Taurus revolver. I figured sub $500, but it was closer to $600.

[Scoundrel]

Yeah, mine was about $550 - but I think it's worth every penny.

I paid roughly that same amount for a Smith & Wesson AirLite 317 - and THAT one should have been a sub $500 gun.