Since the first time I saw this gun, I wondered why anyone would have anything else since the 410 shotgun round is used (3 or 4 slug seems perfect)
No place to practice with one. Indoor ranges do not allow .410 or shotguns in general, the shotgun range at Fishers only allows shotguns, not a revolver with shotgun shells.
I had a PD I won in a raffle but never shot it. Also owned briefly a S&W Governor. larger but much nicer, 6 shot, and handled .45 acp. Every time I see one for sale I am tempted but know it is really a range toy.
What does the spread pattern on one of those look like? Just curious
Hickok 45 has a nice and informative video on the Judge. If someone decided they wanted to use it for self defense, it appears the 45 Long Colt is the winner. The 00 or 000 Buck would work at close range, but seems like a range toy would be it's best use.
I was in a couple LGS's today and fondled a public defender (I think, maybe a judge). It had some polymer coating similar to a Ruger LCR. Anyway, I almost pulled the trigger and bought it but had some concern with how small the grip was.
The other reason I didn't buy it was...well I had to listen to the voice of reason (my wife was the reason) lol
But, I want one...if I can get it cheap. Doddg- when you wanna sell
Hickok 45 has a nice and informative video on the Judge. If someone decided they wanted to use it for self defense, it appears the 45 Long Colt is the winner. The 00 or 000 Buck would work at close range, but seems like a range toy would be it's best use.
I have always wanted one because there aren't any other 45 caliber revolvers with the carry dimensions of the judge. I like the small grip and 5 shot capacity. I would not carry 410 though. I would load it with 5 rounds of 45LC slugs.
I've seen the results of .410 from one and it's completely unimpressive. I'd rate it higher than a .25, only because it's probably a reliable suicide gun if you mouth it.
If I absolutely had to carry one, and I can't think of any scenario where I would ever voluntarily do so, it'd be with .45 Colt. Maybe 225 gr wadcutters, as I don't know if any HP load expands from the short barrel. If a reliable expanding load exists, the 185 gr silvertip supposedly worked well from duty sized revolvers back when police carried such a thing.