Shooting Range: I swore I would never own a gun after I was discharged. But I took a conceal carry course a couple of weeks ago, and bought a Taurus Judge today. It shoots 410 shells...

Vietnam Vet

I swore I would never own a gun after I was discharged. But I took a conceal carry course a couple of weeks ago, and bought a Taurus Judge today. It shoots 410 shells and 45 long colt. I was curious to see what the home defense shells would do. They have a 41 cal slug and two 35 cal round balls. I think its not bad shooting after about 35 years.
Sorry for shooting up a cutie, but if I shot up a terrorist I figured the bleeding hearts on here would give me the what for.
I actually bought it to kill snakes and other critters that snarl at me in the forrest behind my house when I walk thru taking pictures, and to kill that dog that bit me if I ever lay eyes on it again. So you animal rights guys, I don't care.

First five shots at 21 feet, the rest at 45 feet

At 21 ft: Upper Body with 410 9shot and 410 Triple Defense. Pink T-shirt 45 long Colt.

LEGALDR Loc: Southern California

Interesting patterns. Great photos. I took a handgun course after I turned in my M-1 lots of years ago. GAS took over and I acquired a .38, .45, .380, .22, 9mm, and a 12 gauge shotgun. I also have some snake rounds in my kit. I do my best work with the .38 at 50 feet. Kind of like using a 50mm lense at f/11.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

LEGALDR wrote:

Interesting patterns. Great photos. I took a handgun course after I turned in my M-1 lots of years ago. GAS took over and I acquired a .38, .45, .380, .22, 9mm, and a 12 gauge shotgun. I also have some snake rounds in my kit. I do my best work with the .38 at 50 feet. Kind of like using a 50mm lense at f/11.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

A good weapon to use against snakes is a 22 revolver with bird shot shells. Very effective. I use to carry an old Ruger 6 shot .22LR revolver all the time with me when I hunted in the Northeast.

Vietnam Vet

LEGALDR wrote:

Interesting patterns. Great photos. I took a handgun course after I turned in my M-1 lots of years ago. GAS took over and I acquired a .38, .45, .380, .22, 9mm, and a 12 gauge shotgun. I also have some snake rounds in my kit. I do my best work with the .38 at 50 feet. Kind of like using a 50mm lense at f/11.

I spent about $1,000 for the gun and ammo so that's enough for this month. I think I better wait until next month to buy the Glock 19 or 21 I have been looking at.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Vietnam Vet wrote:

I already have my eyes on a Glock 19 and 21.

Glock is great. Have a 36, 26,42 and a 43.

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Wow. I had just recently convinced myself that if I ever did get my conceal-and-carry I would most likely go with a .45 auto, with a .380 auto as a backup. After checking out the specs on this I think I just changed my mind. Would want to go with the version with 3" barrel that handles up to 3" .410 mag rounds. 5 rounds alternating of .45 LC and .410 mag with 000 buckshot can't help but get the job done.

Vietnam Vet

Picdude wrote:

Wow. I had just recently convinced myself that if I ever did get my conceal-and-carry I would most likely go with a .45 auto, with a .380 auto as a backup. After checking out the specs on this I think I just changed my mind. Would want to go with the version with 3" barrel that handles up to 3" .410 mag rounds. 5 rounds alternating of .45 LC and .410 mag with 000 buckshot can't help but get the job done.

That's the one I have. The smaller one is the Public Defender and has a shorter handle. Check out the Smith and Wesson Governor. It shoots the 410, 45 long colt, and also the 45 acp using moon clips. It holds 6 rounds, where the one I have holds 5. With a belt holster my jacket covers it, and so will my shirt. 410 Rifled slugs cost the same as 45 LC.

It does cost a bit more

https://www.google.com/#q=smith+and+wesson+governor+vs+taurus+judge
http://www.armslist.com/posts/1800087/dallas-texas-handguns-want-to-buy--410-s-w-governor-or-taurus-judge

Vietnam Vet

Picdude wrote:

Wow. I had just recently convinced myself that if I ever did get my conceal-and-carry I would most likely go with a .45 auto, with a .380 auto as a backup. After checking out the specs on this I think I just changed my mind. Would want to go with the version with 3" barrel that handles up to 3" .410 mag rounds. 5 rounds alternating of .45 LC and .410 mag with 000 buckshot can't help but get the job done.

I bought some 3" shells and they are slightly too long.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

I'd like to see the target after one home defense round fired at 20 feet, although 12 feet would be more realistic for home defense.
The big guns are more effective BUT after you've carried one for any length of time most folks will want a smaller, lighter handgun for everyday carry.

skylinefirepest Loc: Southern Pines, N.C.

I carry a Mustang .380 by Colt. Not much, but beats nothing. Where possible I carry a Ruger .357 loaded with .38 hollowpoints as my arthritis starts hollering if I use the larger rounds.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Vietnam Vet wrote:

I swore I would never own a gun after I was discha... (show quote)

Never, never speak of or put thoughts of revenge against anyone or anything in writing.

jrcarpe Loc: Jacksonville,AR

I like rifles and shotguns better but own a Glock Model 23 in 40 cal and a Ruger 22 cal auto.Both are very good pistols.

LEGALDR Loc: Southern California

jrcarpe wrote:

I like rifles and shotguns better but own a Glock Model 23 in 40 cal and a Ruger 22 cal auto.Both are very good pistols.

I find that cleaning the Ruger .22 to be a misery. It's not the cleaning part, it's the reassembly.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

LEGALDR wrote:

I find that cleaning the Ruger .22 to be a misery. It's not the cleaning part, it's the reassembly.

AMEN!!!!!
I'M going to get the new MK IV when they have the one I want in stock.