MedWheeler
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The Judge makes a pretty formidable weapon... against humans. But I agree that it's far from among the best .45 caliber choice as a "woods gun" in the environment being considered. I, too, would prefer a "regular" revolver.
The .45 Colt is a formidable weapon. I don't see what we gain by adding the .410 shotshell to the mix.The Judge makes a pretty formidable weapon... against humans. But I agree that it's far from among the best .45 caliber choice as a "woods gun" in the environment being considered. I, too, would prefer a "regular" revolver.
The Judge and the Smith version have been dissed so many times, you'd think it would be a sticky by now.The .45 Colt is a formidable weapon. I don't see what we gain by adding the .410 shotshell to the mix.
The .45 Colt does not need to be loaded up to magnum levels to take large game. I like something along the lines of 1000 fps with a hard cast 255 large megplat bullet.
MaxP, fair enough. Guess I was thinking more like hog or black bear and not that great big Water Buffalo you have in your avatar
Since you mentioned a Vaquero w/5.5" barrel I just had to post this. I have this original Bisley Vaquero in 45 Colt and it's one if my favorite revolvers. It's very accurate and it's not a New Vaquero so it's very strong. As you see by the worn grips I shoot it a lot.Agree with others. Skip the Judge/Governor and go with a nice SA or DA revolver of your choice. Mine are the Ruger New Vaquero 5.5" and Ruger Redhawk 4.2".
The .45 Colt does not need to be loaded up to magnum levels to take large game. I like something along the lines of 1000 fps with a hard cast 255 large megplat bullet.
Sorry, I didn't intend to stir trouble, I only saw the conversation going back and forth, and wanted to point out you were BOTH right. Didn't mean to offend, and will remove the post, sorry again!Why in the world would you want to stir up trouble where there is none. We already worked this out like gentlemen, what you are doing us very Troll-like. There is no reason for this and its not very high-road.
These work great for snakes up close, and if the snakes are farther away than the capsules are effective, they are not a danger. The .45 Colt will kill anything you are likely to encounter in Arkansas. I have used a .44 Spl many times for the same purpose, and caliber wise the .45 Colt is even better. Part of it depends on how big a revolver you want to carry. Since it would be carried a great deal more than shot, my 3" 21 ounce CA Bulldog in .44 Spl was the choice. I shoot it well, not sure about a Judge.