Taurus's Judge

Taurus has been getting some publicity over their Judge revolver.  It is a light weight revolver that shoots either 45 Long Colt or .410 shotgun shells.  Their website says it is so named because many judges are carrying this weapon in their courtrooms.

This is just one of the latest entries into the 45 LC/.410 field.  Many be wondering whether or not they would be good for self-defense.  The first thing to remember is that any gun is better than nothing, and have no doubt, a 45 Long Colt is serious enough to handle any task you will face.  But is a .410 capable?

Well this week a man in Nashville, TN used a .410 handgun, brand not specified, to save his life when two thieves armed with handguns approached in his driveway.  One was injured and later captured, and the other won’t be robbing anyone else.  Beyond self-defense, it is a adequate trail gun to dispose of snakes and other critters that you might run across hiking or fishing.

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