Is The Taurus 4510 "Judge" a good defense weapon

[Todjaeger]

Gimmick. I can keep a real shotgun in the bedroom and the Judge is too big for carry. I wouldn't use a .410 with 28" full choke for self defense, why would I cut the barrel off to 4" and rely on it? I mean, yeah, it'll stop an attack, but so will my .38. I can't see an advantage in the Judge, personally.

For some of us, the Judge isn't too big to carry concealed, and being able to fire .410 also adds a little more variety. However, there is indeed a 12-gauge & 00 buck in the bedroom for the uninvited guests...

 

[Drgong]

I rather have the judge then nothing, but I think there are better options.

Just my .02 Lira.

 

[Todjaeger]

As an aside, I heard back from Buffalo Bore. A heavy .45 Colt +P (the 260gr JHP @1450fps) cannot be used in the Judge. I will have to then decide what to do with the box I have.

-Cheers