Taurus Judge Public Defender for CC

[rolypolyeatingdude]

Does anyone carry a Taurus Judge? For self defense, I like the versatility of a .45 long colt or a .410 shotgun round. However, it is a fairly big revolver. If anyone does carry, how do you carry and what ammo do you use in it?

 

[mspt_99]

that would be tough. for smaller person nearly impossible. mid to large person maybe could do shoulder holster. extra large, belly rig but just not sure. I would load the first 1 or 2 rounds with long colt followed by the .410. Just throwing that out there. never thought about it before. Seems like a better weapon for around the home.

 

[B2Tall]

It's a big revolver......it's also an ineffective revolver compared to a conventional one. Poor performance from both the .410 and .45LC. You'd be much better off buying a dedicated revolver and not a gimmicky "fun" gun.

 

[agrippakc]

Using a Judge as a CC handgun is like using you sister as a prom date. You could, but you really shouldn't. Also, the first time you and your buddies find out about it you will never hear the end of it.

 

[rogerw]

The judge is very heavy to carry. Very lethel 410 000 buck. One shot 4 holes. I load my own 45 longs 230 gr hornadys. The 45's shoot very nice. I would not want to be the recipient of a 410 000 buck. Depending on distance you may hit more than the intended party.

 

[Axeanda45]

If you want to carry something with LOTS of power for a pistol (but has an even bigger question of concealability), Try an ak47 pistol (google "draco pistol") 7.62 x .39 is quite potent a round, beats most ANY other pistol rounds!! You (as long as your state doesnt limit magazine size) could even use a 100 rd drum magazine! Might get some strange looks walking around in a trench coat all the time though, lol :biggrin:

 

[Deserteagle]

The public defender is the shorter barrel version and according to a buddy, it is a great CC gun with an IWB holster.

 

[Axeanda45]

The public defender is the shorter barrel version and according to a buddy, it is a great CC gun with an IWB holster.

I havent ever carried one, but I have handled a few in Gun stores... They really arent THAT much bigger than a 3 or 4 inch .357... Although, they would be considerably heavier... A good belt and holster would really be needed, unlike some smaller weapons where you can get away with a little less quality/stiffness.

 

[Hamilton Felix]

In the "silly pistols on rifle actions" department, there was a company written up in Combat Handguns (I think) not long ago, that one-upped both the AR pistols and the Draco. They cut down a .308 MBR to make a .308 pistol - which weighs more than some of my rifles.

If anyone is seriously thinking of carrying a .410 revolver for defense, please, PLEASE go read the penetration tests at the boxotruth.com and wise up. You wouldn't think of hunting grouse with a 3 or 4 inch barreled .410 shotgun. I'm speaking as one who was building shot loads for a 3 inch .44 Special 35 years ago, and using them on starlings - or trying to.

Just get a nice .44 or .45 revolver, if that's your thing.