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• Wooden Grips

  3/28/2013 11:50:56 AM

  I originally thought the Judge series was a little goofy, then I got a Stainless Public Defender. Turned out to be a quality gun that was very enjoyable. Still not convinced about the Poly version, but not going to make any firm opinions till I handle one. I guess I prefer good ole metal and wood.

• Rod

  4/7/2012 8:37:27 PM

  Just had a judge public defender poly break right in front of the cylinder. Only about 125 rounds shot through it. A combo of 410.birdshot and 45 colt. All were factory loads and nothing hot. Gun isn't even 2 wks old. Pretty scary but luckily no onset injured. Will be interesting to see what Taurus says about this.

• Andrew z

  2/18/2012 9:41:11 PM

  I am starting to like this concept. Im seeing this for myself as a home defense gun because its pretty clear these guns are designed for close range. Having the option between multiple calibers means you can choose what you think is best or grab whatever is available in a pinch. I am looking at the smith, because it can take 45acp and its a smith priced around $50 more than a taurus!

• Edward smith

  1/6/2012 2:07:35 PM

  I own a 3' Judge Magnum and 2 Bond derringers chambered in 45LC/410 3'. My judge will hold a six inch pattern at 7 yards with the Federal 2 1/2' personal defence load [[]4 000 Buck pellets.] I would suggest using this weapon as a single action if you have time as the trigger pull in double action is heavy. Also works better after it is fired a fuw hundred times.

• Gary

  1/6/2012 1:00:32 PM

  If you ever wanted to take a Judge out to the range and try out various kinds of ammunition, you can save a lot of money by watching this 39-minute video. http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DqRlry5KH6I0&rct=j&sa=X&ei=Q0QHT6HOEIuAsgKNpZiRCg&sqi=2&ved=0CB4QuAIwAA&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DqRlry5KH6I0&usg=AFQjCNGH1tvq3k0O8IzBKmJaUq3Vx2ZE6w

• Gary

  1/5/2012 6:22:20 PM

  Tom P, if you think the Judge is too good to be true, you are correct. Copy and paste this: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot53.htm And, those long .410 chambers ruin the velocity when the shorter .45LC cartridges are used. All that "free bore" burns too much powder in the cylinder instead of the barrel so you loose pressure and velocity.

• Tom P

  1/5/2012 7:51:52 AM

  All this talk about how great .410 pistols are for self defense. But I never see any velocity or ballistic gelatain test results. How about some tests of what is really important on these guns. Their terminal effects on the target.

• Cdr. P.w. Prawl, USN ret.

  1/4/2012 10:26:01 PM

  They all cost too much!!! A 3' smooth barrel IS NOT a 'precision' weapon. Go buy a single or double barrel .410 or .20 gauge, saw off, fix stock and carry, for $75.00

• Mfosterjeweler

  12/31/2011 5:46:55 PM

  I own a jewelry store so armed robbers will be less than 10' so the Public Defender is what I use.

• Shelaw

  12/31/2011 6:18:53 AM

  I've owned a Judge since 2009. It's not too heavy for me; I think it's a great home-defense weapon - easy to shoot, and if you load 410, 45, 410 etc., it would be very effective.

• mick kidd

  12/30/2011 11:42:30 PM

  A very affective close quarter defensive weapon that will remove a threat to your safety as quickly as possible,if my ancestor, wild bill had this,he would really be famous

• mark

  12/30/2011 6:50:28 PM

  I ant into wheel guns, but I like this one, shoots pretty good!!!

• Judge Erik

  12/30/2011 2:31:03 PM

  LOL, its a revolver that fires shot shells. What kind of grouping were you expecting? I have a Magnum 3' and at CQB range it will destroy the paper target and the frame. I have been baned from a pistol range due to the damage it inflicts on their equipment.

• JEF1984

  12/23/2011 10:36:36 AM

  I shot a friends Judge. It was okay, but the trigger pull prevented any good groups.It was way to heavy.

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