That is almost as ugly as the judge is. I handled a judge in the LGS when they were all the rage and wondered why anyone would want one of the heavy, unbalanced, ugly things. Different stokes for different folks I suppose.
Yea, different strokes, that, and a lack of experience with whatever too I think.
I used to think the Judges were kind of silly and what was the point. Then I picked up an S&W Governor in a trade, and now have a bit of a different outlook on them. Personally, I see them as a narrow use, supplemental type woods gun. I really dont see them as a personal defense gun, but they would certainly work in that respect. I just think the usual thinking that the 410 would be best for that is flawed, and the 45's would be the better choice.
At least with the S&W what they are not, is heavy and unbalanced. The Governor feels like a 4" K frame in the hand, even though it is not. Its well-balanced, points naturally, and shoots well.
Ugly is in the eye of the beholder, and at best, they do look a bit odd compared to your average revolver.
Another thing they are not is inaccurate, and that's with any of the rounds they are capable in shooting, which in the case of the Governor, is 45Colt, 45ACP, and the shorter 410's. And interestingly enough, and contrary to what you are often told because of the cylinder jump, at least with my gun, the 45ACP wins in the accuracy department. And the 45Colt is no slouch either. At distances you might use shot, the 410's pattern well, and at 10 yards, the buckshot will consistently give you a fist sized vertical string of 4, 0.33 caliber, 00B pellets(Federal).
That Heritage is different, and actually "looks" better than the DA guns I think. I dont see SA gun being a better choice than a DA gun myself, and that would be the main reason Id pass on it for an actual working gun. Still, it would be fun to fool around with.