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Taurus Judge

Trigger Dr

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I have one, a 6" stainless. If I were to buy another it would be with the shorter barrtel. As far as shooting, very comfortable reasonably accurate considering the "jump" the 45 cal slug has to make from the cylinder to the forcing cone. The 410 shot best with #4 shot. Slugs shaved lead out the side on the early ones but that has been corrected with current production. Would I buy another....... Yes. The biggest problem with mine is I need a cross draw or thigh holster. it is Toooo long.
 

jarhead1911A

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I had the short barrel one and all i can say is HELL YA, great night stand gun as i can shoot slugs 45LC buckshot just about anything and its very easy to use for target accuition.

If the size of the gun dosnt scare the person off the ammo u send through the end of it will make sure they dont leave without a body bag escort :celebrate
 

911Boss

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I had an urge when they first came out, but got over it. I am not a big revolver guy and honestly couldn't come up with a use for a .410 handgun.

For SD use, I'd stick with the .45LC ammo. If I wanted a .45LC and I wasn't going to use .410, I'd find something else. The length of the cylinder just throws of the aesthetic appeal for me.

Here is a review of the Judge on "The Box O Truth"...

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm
 

1245A Defender

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911Boss wrote:
I had an urge when they first came out, but got over it. I am not a big revolver guy and honestly couldn't come up with a use for a .410 handgun.

For SD use, I'd stick with the .45LC ammo. If I wanted a .45LC and I wasn't going to use .410, I'd find something else. The length of the cylinder just throws of the aesthetic appeal for me.

Here is a review of the Judge on "The Box O Truth"...

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm
i think a judge looks kool.. but shooting a 45 LC outa that seems like a waste of time.... cant the trigger dr or someonecome up with a 45 x 55 or so catridge that would make a non resversible,,,cant argue self, defence load for it?
 

Trigger Dr

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The initially hadconsidered chambering it in 44 Special, but reaized the 410 would not chamber and that it could be modified to take 44 mag or 444 Marlin....
 

DocDaddy

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I have the Matte SS 2 1/2" chamberwith a 3" barrel and it is great! The first 3 rounds are 000 shot (each has 3 balls in it to spread out and have a better chance of hitting target) and the last 2 are Corbon DPX. Great bedside/door greeter tool!
 

KJ_duc

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Read the box o truth on the judge. Not a great choice for self defense. Many more appropriate and more efficient options out there. It is a novelty gun.
 

ghosthunter

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Well I bought one this past Sunday. I live a sheltered lifeI guess had never came across one before, but saw it in Guns & Ammo. After checking it out on the web I knew I had to have one. Bought the SS /3inch/ 2.5. I handled the Defender Model but opted for the heavier model to help counter the recoil.

Ihave plenty of good carry guns, butI have always wanted something to snuff those grouseI come across on my many hunting trips. And the odd snake.

I got a few with the 9mm last year but you have to be careful not to hit them straight on. The judge will fill the bill. And it feels super good under my pillow.

Plus it is just plain cool.
 

G20-IWB24/7

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My only impression, was that it was the answer to a question that was never asked. They are too large for realistic use as a CCW piece, and I just personally feel better when I have more than five rounds on tap for a defensive piece.

Would be fun to play with in a pumpkin patch the day after Halloween, though. :D
 

amzbrady

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G20-IWB24/7 wrote:
My only impression, was that it was the answer to a question that was never asked. They are too large for realistic use as a CCW piece, and I just personally feel better when I have more than five rounds on tap for a defensive piece.

Would be fun to play with in a pumpkin patch the day after Halloween, though. :D
If you have to defend yourself, you figure there will be more than 5, or just a bad shot?
 

911Boss

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ghosthunter wrote:
Some of the folks like it for defense because they view it less apt to go through walls and injure the people next door. Using the shot loads.
Judging by the reviews, using shot loads also makes it less apt to go through the people you are shooting at and injuring them as well... ;)
 
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