Post Your Home Defense Revolvers

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Loaded with .357 magnum Silvertips. The speedloaders holds .38 Special Corbon +p because the wooden grip is in the way for fast magnum reloading because of those longer cartridges. The natural pointability of this Dan Wesson model 14 makes it suitable for shooting also when held at belly level. I can't use the sights in dark anyway and I don't have the time in day light. Six fast and then reload. If I have time the electronic earmuffs are there too, next to the bed. Call me prepared and responsible. Now, if I could only make the constant ringing in my ears go away.
 

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I don't own a Judge, but they seem to work fine. A few months back, one (loaded with shot shells) was used around here to stop an abusive ex from entering the old in-laws. He left in a bag, so I guess it did the job OK.

I'll stick to a .357 or a 38+p, though. (S&W 65-5, SP101, Taurus 63)
 
No pics yet.. primary (handgun, at least) is a Taurus 66 4" barrel, purchased new in Jusly of 1987, loaded w/ Remington 125gr SJHP +P .38 Special, or sometimes with Winchester 110gr .357 Magnum.
Backup, stashed in a compartment in my easy chair, is my C/A Undercover, purchased new in December of 1987, and loaded with Winchester 110gr STHP ammo.
I have others about, but this is a "revolver" thread.. those are them..!
 
I don't think I need to expound upon the uses of a .410 pistol for self defense. Looks like plenty of others have beat me to it.

When a reveolver does nightstand duty, it's one of these two, loaded with 145 grain Silvertips.
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I started this Friendly Thread, so we could Post some of them FINE Home Defense Guns, and I must say I have seen some Dandy's...<:)) And I know from past experience that the BLOW-HARDS are Lurking, waiting for there chance to Pounce... That's OK... I like hearing from both RIGHT & LEFT of center... It Just Adds SPICE To The Thread...<:))

"The Box O' Truth" REBUT...
I own "The Judge" ~ Like "The Judge" ~ And Never Tried To Get Anybody To Buy "The Judge"

I don't expect you to believe what I have to SAY... Soooooo, I always Backup with Reputable LINKS & VIDEO CLIPS from Web Sites of People you all Trust...

I'm dumping more food for thought on you than the Old Fart did... The right Bullet for your Guns is always about what you plan on using it for...

I read "The Box O' Truth" web site all the time... and finding the same Disturbing thing in most tests... Not a vary good analysis of the Physics of what's happening in the test... I'm not disputing any of the data that was accumulated during the test... But, the data is just dumped in a pile, for the reader to make his own assumptions...<:-((
The testing is weak, and the analysis sucks as usual...

1) Penetration. the FBI's 12" Gel FPE rule is used to reference a rounds ability to penetrate windshields, and car doors in Gun fights, stopping the BadGuy... (me and you would normally come up against Shirts & Jackets in Self Defence situations) If it was all about penetration, we would all be using FMJ's...
The Experts Say ~ Read the Info in this PDF file: http://www.firearmstactical.com/hwfe.htm
Also Read this: Here is two pages of Bullet Basics http://tinyurl.com/23huab

2) Now in this Link you will see that to shoot a BadGuy the Cops use Special Soft Hollow Points when shooting the BadGuy so as to get 100% of the Bullets energy into the BadGuy (a shoot through is wasted energy)... http://tinyurl.com/yv9sjp

3) The Test: 45LC... 14 1/2" Nice... But, it traveled 2 1/2" beyond the FBI 12" rule (a shootthrough Shot) 20% energy lost because there was to much penetration... The BadGuy did not absorb 100% of the Bullets energy... ( the old fart did say that it was a bad Bullet. What he meant, was that the bullet didn't slow down enough to stop by the Sacred 12"... Now lets expand on this a little. As seen in the GEL test in this Link: Gel testing the .32 ACP http://tinyurl.com/yel7nu A little .32 can get 15" penetration...!!!

4) The Test: OOO BuckShot... Lets clear up some more bad info & analysis... First off a OOO Buck ball is .360 not the .340 that was stated, check this Link: http://tinyurl.com/35z6nz and the next info that had No analysis was as follows... That "little .410" round in OOO Buckshot (3 balls) is roughly equivalent to Three rounds of 9mm - simultaneously delivered... The 9mm pistol may be criticized for a lack of stopping power, but there's no doubt that three .360 caliber balls delivered simultaneously packs a serious wallop...<:)) Now lets talk about the 4 1/2" of penetration of that Buck Ball, X 3 = 13 1/2" of penetration, and expanded to 45cal or more as seen in the test, and 100% of the energy absorbed by the BadGuy... Now how about that 4 1/2"... Put your finger on your chest, and think 4 1/2" deep... 4 1/2" puts 1 ball in each Lung, and 1 in the Heart using the Spacing, and Depth that was shown in the Test... I agree that I would like to see at least 2" more penetration, just for good measure... Yup, Dead soft lead balls...<:-(( This is a problem that was reveiled in the test... I must check my OOO Buck Winchesters to see if they use Chilled Hardened Lead Balls...???

5) The Test: .410 Slug... why would you... The gun shoots 45LC's out to a 100 yards, D'oh... My range test says all you need to know...

6) The Test: #6 bird shot... Don't get hit in the Face with it at 5 feet... BadGuy would die almost instantly from a brain shot through the eye sockets...

7) My own Range test below gives some general AMMO info... I actually tested a Full range of AMMO for the Judge... You can Buy every Size .410 Shot shells on the web... I did...!!!

8) Lets answer another Question: +P But Not +P+
This is from page 4 of the Taurus catalog: +P RATED FOR DUTY USE®
All Taurus handguns are engineered to accept a steadydiet of factory-new Plus-P (+P) ammunition built to SAAMI specifications. This includes the Ultra-Lite hammer forged aluminum alloys, Titanium, blue steel and stainless steel models. Rest assured, your Taurus will be ready, especially when you’re counting on it.

Why is it that every time I go to "The Box O' Truth" web site I think of this LINK...???
http://tinyurl.com/ynweu5

~Will the Judge Shoot out through a closed car window if need be is the Question~
Well you Know "The Number "ONE" Rule of Gun Self-Defense"~If you have to use your Gun in a Fight or DIE situation, and you have decided to "Protect and Defend", You always take "TWO" quick Shots... NOT just one test shot...!!! Now you re-adjust your aim, and empty your Gun if needed... Make's the Window situation a Moot Point, (no window on second split second shot)...

NOTE: The Judge is a Meat Grinder Plain and Simple... You can empty the Gun in just under Two Seconds (1 1/2) That would put 15 000 Buck on target (same as 15 9mm's) and really mess up a BG's day...!!! Point and Shoot Babe~Point and Shoot Babe... Theres no place for a BG to hide from an instant Barrage like that...!!!

Range Report... "THE JUDGE"

This Gun has a Medium Frame ~ It's just a Puppy ~ hehehe...<:))

Ahhhhhh, the Smell of Black Powder Burning in the Morning... "S W E E T" ...<:)) See Pics...

I said that I would get to the Range, and shoot all the listed AMMO...
Well I did, and I will tell you what I liked...

1) Black Dawge's Black Powder~Most Fun you can have at the Range shooting Double Action as fast as you can empty that Wheel... Just like a Cannon... A column of Smoke rolls out there about 10 feet, and a foot in Diameter... hehehe Cool...<:))

2) SilverTip Hollow Points~These were most accurate... I think the Jacket took the rifling the Best...<:)) It's a Killer... You know I will have two of these in Hole #4 & #5 of that Wheel...<:))

3) 7 1/2 & 6's Shot Winchester Super X HS~Snakes aren't going to like these...!!!...<:))

4) 4 Shot Winchester Super X HS~Bad Guy won't like these...!!! Good Pattern & Damn near went through a 2x4...Maybe some did...!!! OUCH...!!!...<:))

5) OOO BuckShot (.360)(3 Balls) ~ These are down right Killers, for Home Defense... Just Point and Shoot... not Aim and Shoot...<:)) I feel a little tingle Knowing what these Babe's will do...<:))

6) Rifled SLUG Hollow Points~Absolutely useless in this gun... The Gun don't shoot them... It Spits them... Hyper Fast~97Gr.~Don't touch the Rifling~some of them Key-Holing...

7) Nickel John Wayne's~Nice Big Bang... 250Gr. ... You know it's Deadly...

8) RNFP ULTRAMAX~Nice light shooter... You could shoot this all day at targets, and the Lady's Like this one the Best...

9) A-MERC~Good general Round... It will Kill anything you Hit With It...<:))

AMMO List:

45 Colt 250 Gr. LFN Winchester Nickel John Wayne's
45 Colt 200 Gr. RNFP ULTRAMAX
45 Colt 250 Gr. RNL A-MERC
45 Colt 235 Gr. RNFP GEOX Black Dawge's Black Powder
45 Colt 225 Gr. Winchester SilverTip Hollow Points +P Super X

.410 HighBrass 7 1/2 Shot Winchester Super X HS
.410 HighBrass 6 Shot Winchester Super X HS
.410 HighBrass 4 Shot Winchester Super X HS
.410 HighBrass OOO BuckShot (3 Balls) Winchester Super X HS
.410 HighBrass Rifled SLUG Hollow Points Winchester Super X HS

~RangePics~
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S&W mdl 36 no-dash

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circa 1962'ish flat-latch that's been hard-chromed and converted to rb. None of the changes by me, but I like 'em just fine. :neener:
 
Post Your Bad A$$ Home Defense Revolvers

10 rounds of custom ammo loaded with silver bullets!
I live just hours from London.
Werewolves of London are some mighty bad dudes!!

I have a Polymer, double action only revolver , so BadA$$, one has to load it from up under the grip.


And his hair was perfect

*howl*
 
I have no pics to share and no dogs in any fight, but I wanted to let sm know he gets bonus points for the song reference. :D
 
My HD handgun

GP100, back up to Mr. Remington870.
SP101 back up to Mr. GP100.

00buck and 2 3/4 slugs for shotgun
158gr sjhp .357mag or 158gr lhp +p .38spec

random load outs, leave the bg best guessing which day might be less lethal..... :evil:

Here is a pic of Mr GP.

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As far as The Judge goes, it's a great gun, and I am glad that I bought one it's a lot of fun to shoot, but I still use my SIG 2340 for home defense.
 
Got all four corners of the house covered, and two in the middle.

The Airweight Bodyguard 638 with the Pachmayr grip is my primary gun.
 

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My home defense 1st level, a 642 & a 64 with Remi 158gr +P LHPSWC:

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Second level and Jeep carry... a proper way to launch .45 Colt:

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Stainz
 
'nother vote for gp100
i like the 4' barrel and knowing there are 6 .357's next to my pillow helps me sleep. although if i was actually in a fire fight i would probably wish for 6 .375's
 
I'd love to find another one of these with a 4" barrel. This is without a doubt, my best shooting handgun. Great sights, great trigger, very accurate and the large frame shrugs off the recoil even heavy 357s. It feels like the recoil 38s in a smaller gun except for the noise.

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Mid-70's Model 28 Highway Patrolman


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158gr Speer Gold Dots
 
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