Taurus, Public Defender Polymer?

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:49 pm

Hi Guys,

New here, so if this has been discussed before I apologize in advance.

Taurus, Public Defender Polymer, Model 4510PLY-SS2. Just wondering what your take is on it? Does anyone own one?

I don't want to make this a pi$$ing contest about Taurus quality. I own 2 Tauruses that are just fine. I also bought one which was a piece of crap.

Thanks in advance for your inputs........

Don

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:49 pm

Slightly lighter weight version of the Judge. I've fired a Judge. Accuracy with .45 Colt was acceptable. Fired 410 with birdshot and had a huge pattern at 10'. Fair amount of recoil.

My guess is that the poly version will shoot about the same, have a fair amount of recoil and not conceal as well as your snubby revolver. It will be an OK snake gun and a short range SD revolver. After shooting a Judge, I decided that style is not my cup of tea. However, I may be in a small minority. Judge's sell well, Taurus is adding models quickly and S&W got into the game.

Check this site. http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:20 pm

Hi greener,

One of the other revolvers I have is a 3" chambered Judge in stainless. I've shot quite a bit of 45 Colt though it and just a few 3", #4 buckshot. I have no complaints with it. It's a "sweet heart" compared to my snubby.

Glad you brought it up. S&W is now making a Judge (Ooopps, "Governor")? Also chambers 45 APC? What's up with these "moon clips"?

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:33 pm

I see I'm in the minority on the Taurus Judge

Moon clips are for rimless cartridges. They also make a fair speed loader.

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:41 pm

I would say a judge would make a nice backpacking/trail/fun gun. hand tossed clays with it would be a hoot. good for small game at close range, snakes, and even bear defense...

looks pretty veristile to me.

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:30 am

The S&W "Governor":

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... 7992_image

Don

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:42 pm

The S&W "Governor":

Awesome! Now that would compliment any SD arsenal.
Haka

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:58 pm

Hakaman wrote:
The S&W "Governor":
Awesome! Now that would compliment any SD arsenal.
Haka

Hi Haka,

I have read all kinds of negative remarks about the Judge. However, I own a 3" chambered S/S Judge and it sits loaded with #4 buckshot in my underware drawer (I can't think of anyone who would go through my underware drawer

).

When I was seeking advice on what is best for home defense, everybody told me a shotgun (makes sense). The only down-side to a shotgun I saw was they are a bit of a problem to "swing" in a hallway. So I bought the Judge. Problem solved.

Anyway, S&W must have recognized what has been selling and brought out their version. Looks good

Don

greener · Post by **greener** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:08 pm

You can also fire .44 mag from a Judge. It's probably not a good idea and could have very unpleasant results. The brass looks like this

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:26 pm

Hi greener,

I think I'll pass on that experiment.

Question; if the S&W Governor can shoot 45 ACPs with a "moon ring".....why couldn't you do the same with the Judge?

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sun May 01, 2011 10:01 am

greener wrote:You can also fire .44 mag from a Judge. It's probably not a good idea and could have very unpleasant results. The brass looks like this

Mr Greener, you're not going to reload that brass again, are you???
Hakaman

Sunny, 77 deg's in the northern parts of beautiful Detroit.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Sun May 01, 2011 10:09 am

85 here up North Haka.

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sun May 01, 2011 10:20 am

85 here up North Haka.

Wow, you must be in the center of the heat wave that's passing through !
Haka