Nice Video, gun is fun to shoot excellent for poisonous snakes ( I dont shoot non venomous snakes). and Great for self defense at close ranges ( 10 yards or less).
A good review. Seems like a fun revolver to shoot. I like the option of being able to shoot .45lc and .410 shotshells. Definitely one of the handguns on my list.
First off it's gotten good reviews by just about all who have shot the pistol,second it being made in Brazil is no big deal at all because Brazil has good metal just ask Toyota,Nissan,Subaru;it's usually Brazilian steel they use in making their leaf springs similar steel to 5160 high carbon,I'm sure with the right tempering and cryo treatment that Taurus boasts it's probably good strong steel.I'm going to buy one of these ASAP,looks to be about the best home defense pistol I can think of.
your quick fire shots would've looked pretty good on a torso target. not bad at all. had those first 5 shots been with 000buck or PDX1's, the target probably would've come apart. how's the recoil from the 45lc vs buckshot?
Actually even your rapid fire group would have ruined someone's day had they been on the recieving end! Found your vid while researching the Judge; thinkiing of the Public Defender myself.
Try using 2 3/4" 00 buckshot. 4 pellets stacked on top of each other at 30 feet. thats my choice of ammo. My only issue with my judge is that it has fixed sites for up and down adjustment. mine shoots 3" high at 30 feet so all I can say is get used to your gun.
Hey real good video. I have a Taurus 605 .357 Magnum and I'm looking at getting the Judge just because i'm wanting something reliable for in home/ car defense and I like the idea of being able to switch between .410 and .45 colt. How has the gun treated you so far? Thanks!
I just took a buddy of mine down to the range to shoot his new 3 1/2 judge and my glock 19. We shot both the 45 and the 410 and I can honestly say that my 9mm glock had more recoil than the .45 long colt. The judge is a very heavy revolver and very manageable. One of the most comfortable pistols I've ever shot.
@mrbigtex Which is actually a good idea, and how some military weapons are built around, take the FiveseveN and the P90, one's a selective fire personal defense weapon fired at the shoulder, the other is a handgun PDF chambered for the same 5.7x28 round. They can be used with the same round but have their specializations, if you have both they'll hopefully fit together seamlessly on the battlefield (in the P90 5-7's case) and on the shooting range (the Judge and Your shotgun).
people talking bout 410 with such short distance just put a .45 round in it then your accuracy obviously gets way betterthan birdshot people act like u can only use shotgun rounds to defend your home dont forget that it does shoot a damn .45
a 410. birdshot from a judge.... maybe it wouldnt kill you from 100 ft away if you're pretty lucky,but from 10ft? you got no chance without body armor,and likely even so guess what,....
IN THE FACE.
a bb gun can kill because the bb going at 350 fps,can go through your eye,and hit the thinnest part of your skull,right behind your eyeballs,which is extremely easy to break,and then they have direct access to the brain...guns should never be underestimated.
I love all these safety sallys where is the america where a man can do whatever he wants on his own property and not have to be critized by a bunch of internet retards? You supposed ''right wing freedom lovers'' preach that shit fro the mountain tops yet when a man acts on what you praise you down him? You people are the reason america is the way it is today.
YOU NEEDED EYES AND EARS!!........(protection).....ringing ears suck! and you want to keep your eye sight to shoot another day! thanks for the demo that piece is very impressive!
I just bought the judge today. I have the 3in barrel and and 3 in chamber. Has anyone else had problems with the 3 in winchester .410 buckshot rounds fitting in the chamber properly?
I think the first shot should be the bird shot round. then the rest 45. that would insure the first shot to hit the target and the rest to finish the taget off.
lol, all this talk about this gun not being a good home defense weapon. first off, If youre shot with #6 shot in your face Im positive 1 of the 5 rounds will stop your advancement. Secondly, why not shoot an intruder with the Corbon hunter. 300gr 1300 fps and Muzzle Energy 1126 ft lbs. Ya, tell me this gun sucks. The 3in model I have groups 3.5 inches at 20 feet, which isnt bad as i only have 100rds through it.
The problem with the judge is it isn't particularly good at anything. Pretty much any .410 load has insufficient penetration to reliably stop an attack, people can grandstand all they want with anecdotes and baseless, myopic opinions, but thats just a fact. Someone using one for defense might get lucky, but might not. Its completely unreliable ballistically. And lets not forget the liability of firing multiple projectiles with one pull of the trigger in a defensive situation on the street.
sorry im kinda ignorant when it comes to guns... how come with the first set of shots he fired 5 by just pulling the trigger and then with the second set of shots he cocked it before each shot?
@Kevin2589 in the first series he shot "double action" which basically means the hammer moves in sequence as you pull the trigger. The second series he shot in "single action" ( like the old cowboy revolvers) which means you cock the hammer back before each shot. This shortens the trigger pull, which usually leads to more accurate shooting for novice shooters. Most revolvers manufacutured today are both single and double action capable
ya bird shot might be abel to stop some one,,, but in an appartment it will keep you from killing people in the next room,,,..i keep mine loaded with buckshot....... i hate my nabors anyway...lol
Finally a good demostration of the Taurus using all the rounds. You know I always tell my girl no one shoots without ear plugs and glasses. Excellent vid though. Thanks for taking the time.
I have a 6.5 inch barrel judge taurus and it is really cool. The gun works great besides some brands of .410 ammo has trouble coming out of the gun after i shoot it. Has anyone else had this problem? I've found the winchester is the best brand for easy removal?
I have a video you can see it in action as well: search: taurus judge 6.5 inch shooting a clay pigeon.
@jt1403 I would actually use bird shot or, better yet, lead filing shells. Buck shot penetrates too well for home defense. I'd rather not have a pellet stray off and kill someone by mistake. You're looking at a lawsuit anyways. Bird shot still has enough power to eviscerate someone but won't penetrate drywall with nearly as much force. Lead filings are even better; they'll peel the flesh off of bones but won't go through a wall. Problem is, they're damn near worthless past ten feet.
This is a great defense gun. my cousin takes it when we go tracking in the woods. The Judge for close range (snakes,etc.) and a Kel-Tec for longer range.
@mrbigtex haha your right it will lol even if it dont that person aint gonna be doing much after it them little lead balls will roll around inside you but also cause a LOT of pain even at a good distance nice shooting btw
@fearnstarr say your hiking though and someone tries to fuck with you you could shoot them with the bird shot it prolly wont kill them immediately but it will knock them down and they wont bother ya any more thats for damn sure
ya that shot wont do much penetration.. although it will leave a very nasty flesh wound.. make hamburger out of someones skin but need to step it up a bit to get good stopping power.
@fearnstarr its gonna knock ya down for the secon round wich would be a ooo buckshot and the a .45 mag for the third.the spray is a good icebreaker so to speak
@fearnstarr It may not kill anything at that range...but you break into my house, let me shoot you with a birdshot, and you tell me if you as happy as you were when you walked in...ok pumpkin?
@fearnstarr Birdshot might not "kill" anything at that range...But if somebody were to break into my house, and I shoot them with a birdshot, I GUARANTEE you they will hit the floor, and definitely not be as happy as they were when they walked in...
@SavageHmr Bird shot is best. Why, because if you have family in the house "kids" that may get out of bed to see what the noise is and you shot a 45, 9mm or something like that and miss your target that round will go through walls "sheetrock" and could hit kill a family member. A birdshot will slow down after a wall and most likely not kill your family! Birdshot spreads to a patteren filling up an entryway making your shot a hit! Badguy doing everything to get the hell out. Bleeding a trail too.
Mr Bigtex - thx for reviewing the gun decently and actually FIRING the thing. I also have a 3" judge; almsot wish I had got the defender model but wanted to chamber the 3". The judge is EXCELLENT for home defense and less worry about collateral damage of going through walls, hitting innocents, etc etc. Like most realistic folks know, defense scenarios happen withon a few feet. No matter WHAT the load, mr badguy is gonna stop with a facefull of Taurus. Regards to you all in the Lonestar state.
If your ears are ringing, it is not good. You should wear hearing protection whenever you shoot any gun. Just a few shots can permanently ruin your hearing and it will get worse as you get older. Just a friendly reminder.
I watched the Taurus video overview and they said it is primarily for auto defense; the demonstration using .410 shot shells from inside the vehicle to the target a few feet away through the passenger side window showed devastating results!
Just got one today. Looking forward to shooting it this weekend. Is it ok to shoot 410 slugs. I know some shotguns advise against it. Any input would be appreciated.
The Judge is rated for .410 slugs. Any standard production .410 round from snake shot to bird shot to slugs, and any standard production .45 Colt round is fine. If you want you can mix and match and it will function OK.
For my money I'd rather have a regular .45 but the Judge will function with any regular production .410 or .45 Colt load. Versatiity is there. Strong gun.
Really? Because I am a liberal that owns one of them. Also, a Glock 22C, a ruger 22/22Mag, a Henry 22Mag, and a Remington 870 12 gauge. But all liberals are anti gun, right?
@TheRedWorm1 Maybe you are a liberal and not a progressive. There is a big difference. The true test is if the government tells you to have to give up those guns will you?
@ROFLNOSTFU - This is true, but I've shot my .22 without ear plugs and that is more then sufficient to cause hearing damage if done enough. a .45 Long Colt and .410 Shells from a Revolver with that short a barrel... OUCH!
@yamaxer If you shoot someone with bird shot, there is a much less chance that an innocent bystander could get hit. Also, if you shoot someone in the FaCe with bird shot, they will more than likely survive and will remember the day they tried to rob you etc when they look in MIRROR and have nasty scars on their face.
in side your house or like his distance 10 feet. bird shot will bring a big dude to his knees. if you feel so confident you want me to have a go at shooting you with bird shot.
I'm sure you'd rather get shot with that than with a .45. My grandfather accidentally shot a guy with birdshot once hunting, it's not very lethal and it would never be something you should rely on to stop someone.
Try shooting someone with birdshot at a typical self-defense distance of ten yards or less. They would be lucky to survive. Not to mention they would be really messed up IF they did.
hey stupid have u ever heard of self defense loads they don't load bird shot they have slugs, buckshot and not to mention a typical self defense situation doesn't happen much over 5 or 6 yards , bird shot would be highly effective at such a distance
im a big semi auto guy myself but the judge is pretty damn cool esp. for a self defense weapon... id trust my life on it when it's loaded with the 410 shotgun shells
Cool! I enjoyed the video. I have an American Derringer Corporation, Model 1 .45 Colt / .2 1/2" .410. It is a lot of fun to shoot and it is more accurate than I thought it would be. I recommend hearing protection, especially using .410 shells in such a small gun. Mine does seem hard to hold onto after about a half box of shells....my hand gets a little numb.
theres a black one in my local gunshop, i think its about $400. im really tempted to buy it, .45 and .410 in 1 revolver is just too badass to pass up.
i bought a judge about a year ago i absolutely love it , i dont know why he's using shot shells i got 3 000 buckshot and 2 45 colt in mine i think that would be the most affective way to do it .
This video was shot for demonstration purposes. I use this gun primarily as a snake gun. Bird shot #4 serves that purpose best. If I was using it as only self defense, I would probably choose a heavier load.
Cool gun to have, but it's kind of poor for concealed carry. It's light for it's size, but it's way to bulky. Good gun to have on your coffee table or passenger seat.
I don't think if I owned that piece I would ever load 45lc in it.. I would keep 00 buck .410 rounds in it for home defense.. that is a bad ass revolver.
Thanks for that awesome review man... I hate this other jack asses that are just holding the pistol in their hand and talking smack about it. Its best to just see it in action.
I picked mine up brand new for 432 bucks about 4 months ago. Just shop around a little bit, you should be able to find one for under 500. Mine is the blued model, they wanted another 50 or 60 bucks i think for the stainless. Mine also is the 2 3/4 inch cylnider, not the 3 incher. 3 inch barrel as well
At extreme close range (say the distance from a car-jacker to your driver side door), I would imagine the perp would not actually walk away so much as crawl away with about 20 feet of his intestines dragging on the ground.
Yes, it would kill someone depending on load used. Regardless, how many perps do you think would continue an assault after being shot with that many holes? Bigger isn't always better, you must put lead on the target and this will surely do that!
If it doesn't kill you the 8 hour surgery of bb removal would make one wish they were dead. This guy at close range would be devastating, SkivMarine used a good example.
Nice Video, gun is fun to shoot excellent for poisonous snakes ( I dont shoot non venomous snakes). and Great for self defense at close ranges ( 10 yards or less).
littlepewpew001 2 weeks ago
A good review. Seems like a fun revolver to shoot. I like the option of being able to shoot .45lc and .410 shotshells. Definitely one of the handguns on my list.
ekserchina 1 month ago
First off it's gotten good reviews by just about all who have shot the pistol,second it being made in Brazil is no big deal at all because Brazil has good metal just ask Toyota,Nissan,Subaru;it's usually Brazilian steel they use in making their leaf springs similar steel to 5160 high carbon,I'm sure with the right tempering and cryo treatment that Taurus boasts it's probably good strong steel.I'm going to buy one of these ASAP,looks to be about the best home defense pistol I can think of.
EBBadd1 2 months ago
your quick fire shots would've looked pretty good on a torso target. not bad at all. had those first 5 shots been with 000buck or PDX1's, the target probably would've come apart. how's the recoil from the 45lc vs buckshot?
yz9890 2 months ago
Actually even your rapid fire group would have ruined someone's day had they been on the recieving end! Found your vid while researching the Judge; thinkiing of the Public Defender myself.
ColetteNoir 2 months ago
Pdx-1 shotshells are really good at close range ...
CatfishMan43 3 months ago
Try using 2 3/4" 00 buckshot. 4 pellets stacked on top of each other at 30 feet. thats my choice of ammo. My only issue with my judge is that it has fixed sites for up and down adjustment. mine shoots 3" high at 30 feet so all I can say is get used to your gun.
keverstud 3 months ago
Hey real good video. I have a Taurus 605 .357 Magnum and I'm looking at getting the Judge just because i'm wanting something reliable for in home/ car defense and I like the idea of being able to switch between .410 and .45 colt. How has the gun treated you so far? Thanks!
DetJohnKimble100 3 months ago
@DetJohnKimble100...Have had 0 issues. Carry it the most. Very versatile.
mrbigtex 3 months ago
Would be a usefull training video if ear and eye protection was used.
dmajor97415 4 months ago
@dmajor97415...Some people just don't know how to learn from other's mistakes. Must get it right next time.
mrbigtex 4 months ago
Feel sorry for anyone who get hit by that. Can somebody say "ouch!!"?
cybertek3188 4 months ago
I just took a buddy of mine down to the range to shoot his new 3 1/2 judge and my glock 19. We shot both the 45 and the 410 and I can honestly say that my 9mm glock had more recoil than the .45 long colt. The judge is a very heavy revolver and very manageable. One of the most comfortable pistols I've ever shot.
Laxduke 4 months ago
I wouldnt wanna be hit by that
jacobcjames 4 months ago
nice, that'll keep my bedroom secure for sure! nice scattered pattern, hell you dont even need to aim it, just point in shoot in close quarters!
therealjimguy 5 months ago
@therealjimguy...Exactly, in the dark with eyes closed, you'll still hit them.
mrbigtex 5 months ago
hows the recoil with the 45 colt
TheDirtboy227 5 months ago
Your like 6 feet away
greenpooter 5 months ago
@greenpooter...And?
mrbigtex 5 months ago
I like the Judge, but the Govenor won me over.
twentyeightbrando 6 months ago
I shot this gun today with the 45 mag and the 410 and the pdx1 shot, cannot wait till I get my hands in this gun for myself
Bluesman75633 7 months ago
good god... after seeing that pattern i think ill just stick to my .410 shotgun
King9419 7 months ago
@King9419...Two different guns for different uses. Try carrying that shotgun holstered on your hip.
mrbigtex 7 months ago 8
@mrbigtex Which is actually a good idea, and how some military weapons are built around, take the FiveseveN and the P90, one's a selective fire personal defense weapon fired at the shoulder, the other is a handgun PDF chambered for the same 5.7x28 round. They can be used with the same round but have their specializations, if you have both they'll hopefully fit together seamlessly on the battlefield (in the P90 5-7's case) and on the shooting range (the Judge and Your shotgun).
wikieditspam 4 months ago
I'd never want to have to shoot anyone, especially not with a gun like this, but it would be fun at the range, if I ever start shooting.
wikieditspam 4 months ago
@King9419 the orangal Judge was made for use inside cars, or other areas where the user is confined and can not operate a larger weapon.
IXIDORco2 6 months ago
people talking bout 410 with such short distance just put a .45 round in it then your accuracy obviously gets way betterthan birdshot people act like u can only use shotgun rounds to defend your home dont forget that it does shoot a damn .45
SuperFablefreak 7 months ago
with a spread that wide, i dont know if i'd want to use that in public for fear of hitting someone else
naby777 7 months ago
@naby777...Point it at a doorway and you can't miss an intruder.
mrbigtex 7 months ago
@mrbigtex
good call...do you think you'd have to worry too much about over penetration with that short of a barrel or not really?
naby777 7 months ago
@naby777...Not really. It wouldn't penetrate through two layers sheetrock, but would do a number on an intruder.
mrbigtex 7 months ago
a 410. birdshot from a judge.... maybe it wouldnt kill you from 100 ft away if you're pretty lucky,but from 10ft? you got no chance without body armor,and likely even so guess what,....
IN THE FACE.
a bb gun can kill because the bb going at 350 fps,can go through your eye,and hit the thinnest part of your skull,right behind your eyeballs,which is extremely easy to break,and then they have direct access to the brain...guns should never be underestimated.
umwhoalol 8 months ago
I love all these safety sallys where is the america where a man can do whatever he wants on his own property and not have to be critized by a bunch of internet retards? You supposed ''right wing freedom lovers'' preach that shit fro the mountain tops yet when a man acts on what you praise you down him? You people are the reason america is the way it is today.
GotAmmo21 8 months ago
YOU NEEDED EYES AND EARS!!........(protection).....ringing ears suck! and you want to keep your eye sight to shoot another day! thanks for the demo that piece is very impressive!
ezzzstang1 9 months ago
If great britain has cops as bad as the us and way more practiced criminals, which i doubt, why do you even live there?
wardoggwyllgi 9 months ago
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HecterPlasmic 9 months ago
I just bought the judge today. I have the 3in barrel and and 3 in chamber. Has anyone else had problems with the 3 in winchester .410 buckshot rounds fitting in the chamber properly?
ryanwilliamh 9 months ago
Impressive accuracy at range here
PRSpl4yer 9 months ago
I think the first shot should be the bird shot round. then the rest 45. that would insure the first shot to hit the target and the rest to finish the taget off.
intercepter01 10 months ago
Had a guy at the local range with a new Judge today, he was pouring out the .410 shotshells, it was a beautiful thing to see.
Skormm 11 months ago
lol, all this talk about this gun not being a good home defense weapon. first off, If youre shot with #6 shot in your face Im positive 1 of the 5 rounds will stop your advancement. Secondly, why not shoot an intruder with the Corbon hunter. 300gr 1300 fps and Muzzle Energy 1126 ft lbs. Ya, tell me this gun sucks. The 3in model I have groups 3.5 inches at 20 feet, which isnt bad as i only have 100rds through it.
therealdeal989 11 months ago
Good shooting up close with those sights !
splinterman9 11 months ago
is it a 2.5 or 3 inch cylinder?
TheGoodOlBoyzChannel 11 months ago
The problem with the judge is it isn't particularly good at anything. Pretty much any .410 load has insufficient penetration to reliably stop an attack, people can grandstand all they want with anecdotes and baseless, myopic opinions, but thats just a fact. Someone using one for defense might get lucky, but might not. Its completely unreliable ballistically. And lets not forget the liability of firing multiple projectiles with one pull of the trigger in a defensive situation on the street.
supplewarlock 11 months ago
sorry im kinda ignorant when it comes to guns... how come with the first set of shots he fired 5 by just pulling the trigger and then with the second set of shots he cocked it before each shot?
Kevin2589 1 year ago
@Kevin2589 in the first series he shot "double action" which basically means the hammer moves in sequence as you pull the trigger. The second series he shot in "single action" ( like the old cowboy revolvers) which means you cock the hammer back before each shot. This shortens the trigger pull, which usually leads to more accurate shooting for novice shooters. Most revolvers manufacutured today are both single and double action capable
vicecop17 11 months ago
what kind of holster do you have?and would it fit a sig p226 9m?
woa11 1 year ago
Im thinking about getting this gun i think its pretty badass to shoot .45 and 410
pestkilla14 1 year ago
I think this could be one of the best SHTF guns ever...dual ammo pocket shotgun pistol. It covers a lot of bases.
testbooster 1 year ago
ya bird shot might be abel to stop some one,,, but in an appartment it will keep you from killing people in the next room,,,..i keep mine loaded with buckshot....... i hate my nabors anyway...lol
460faust 1 year ago
Here in Brazil to have any gun is a crime.
daltonagre 1 year ago
@daltonagre I feel bad for you, you're really missing out. The US isn't perfect, but at least we still have our guns.
jedwardc1982 1 year ago
@daltonagre...And to think that Taurus is made in Brazil
mrbigtex 8 months ago 4
That will turn someones face into hamburger.
cabo02 1 year ago
also u need to practice ur fundamentals steady pos, trigger sqeeze and breathing that iswhy your first few arnt that great but tks 4the vid
soldierdog100 1 year ago
Finally a good demostration of the Taurus using all the rounds. You know I always tell my girl no one shoots without ear plugs and glasses. Excellent vid though. Thanks for taking the time.
cursivedragon 1 year ago
haha that gun looks so small in your hands
tbsdrummer87 1 year ago
ya get 1 for the house! 1 for the car! and 2 for the kitchen and bathroom! (<---shamwow joke)
TheGarbear14 1 year ago
you should try the pdx1 ammo.
CHUNK541 1 year ago
It may not kill someone at that range but im sure they'll wish they were dead!!
sfemployed 1 year ago
Looks like some serious power. I would not like to get hit with it.
TakeDetour 1 year ago
i bet those hogs learned not to give you any lip after that! :)
woejipums 1 year ago
Man thats an awesome gun. To bad we can buy them here in california. Cool Video.
elreypatron13 1 year ago
I have a 6.5 inch barrel judge taurus and it is really cool. The gun works great besides some brands of .410 ammo has trouble coming out of the gun after i shoot it. Has anyone else had this problem? I've found the winchester is the best brand for easy removal?
I have a video you can see it in action as well: search: taurus judge 6.5 inch shooting a clay pigeon.
oscarjasper1234 1 year ago
Your last shot of .410, the wad hit bullseye! Great Video - you really should wear ear protection.
Glass232499 1 year ago
nevertheless getting shot hurts. dont tell me this gun is crap. get shot by it then talk if you survive
kevinhirstius 1 year ago
close range rabbit/bird hunting anyone?
jawbreakerzzz1 1 year ago
If you hit someone with birdshot that close, they are gonna look like ground hamburger...
vwman70 1 year ago 3
000 Buck or 4 shot for self dense..I shot a Bond Arms Defender though.
Masonb27 1 year ago
For home defense the 000 buck is far superior than the .410. If anyone breaks into my house I don't want them able to testify against me.
jt1403 1 year ago
@jt1403 I would actually use bird shot or, better yet, lead filing shells. Buck shot penetrates too well for home defense. I'd rather not have a pellet stray off and kill someone by mistake. You're looking at a lawsuit anyways. Bird shot still has enough power to eviscerate someone but won't penetrate drywall with nearly as much force. Lead filings are even better; they'll peel the flesh off of bones but won't go through a wall. Problem is, they're damn near worthless past ten feet.
coaubry 1 year ago
Looks like an impressive gun,but, I'd never cup my hand around a revolver's cylinder. That's gotta hurt some?
n2dabloo 1 year ago
This is a great defense gun. my cousin takes it when we go tracking in the woods. The Judge for close range (snakes,etc.) and a Kel-Tec for longer range.
awsomeman1987 1 year ago
Hello Mr BigTex!
Enjoyed your review of the Taurus. The video had a very "Natural" feel and the video was paced nicely. Oh and great 4' group with the .45lc.
Subscribed!
AnthraxPG 1 year ago
ear protection my friend, i know its annoy but dont sacrifice your hearing.
DontFuckWithTheCook 1 year ago
wear hearing pro. man!
great vid.
Syrius187 1 year ago
if they aint dead, they aint happy
TheYouwillsuffer 1 year ago
That birdshot isn't guna kill nuthin at that range.
fearnstarr 1 year ago
@fearnstarr Feel free to try it out and prove your "theory".
mrbigtex 1 year ago 64
@mrbigtex haha your right it will lol even if it dont that person aint gonna be doing much after it them little lead balls will roll around inside you but also cause a LOT of pain even at a good distance nice shooting btw
kornrammsteinknot 1 year ago
@mrbigtex If it don't kill em they damn sure ain't gonna be able to hurt nobody.
Skormm 11 months ago
@fearnstarr say your hiking though and someone tries to fuck with you you could shoot them with the bird shot it prolly wont kill them immediately but it will knock them down and they wont bother ya any more thats for damn sure
backwoodsman42 1 year ago
@fearnstarr
ya that shot wont do much penetration.. although it will leave a very nasty flesh wound.. make hamburger out of someones skin but need to step it up a bit to get good stopping power.
not that i'd wanna be shot with it though.
opisex 1 year ago
@fearnstarr I blow holes through 2x4's at 8yards with 6 shot so yes it actually will
flipflopking56 1 year ago
@fearnstarr its gonna knock ya down for the secon round wich would be a ooo buckshot and the a .45 mag for the third.the spray is a good icebreaker so to speak
AGhostlyCalm 1 year ago
@fearnstarr birdshot is definatley gonna phase ya.the after that its .45 mag the rest of the ride
AGhostlyCalm 1 year ago
@fearnstarr It may not kill anything at that range...but you break into my house, let me shoot you with a birdshot, and you tell me if you as happy as you were when you walked in...ok pumpkin?
SgtWitt 1 year ago 3
@fearnstarr Birdshot might not "kill" anything at that range...But if somebody were to break into my house, and I shoot them with a birdshot, I GUARANTEE you they will hit the floor, and definitely not be as happy as they were when they walked in...
SgtWitt 1 year ago 2
@fearnstarr OK Leather Ass..check out the back side of the target at the end of the vid. and that probably a field load of #6...try #4
rbdavisphoto 1 year ago
@fearnstarr ohhh okay if you get shot in the head, your prob gonna be dead.
TheGoodOlBoyzChannel 11 months ago
@fearnstarr I agree bird shot is not good for home defense . It is best used for snake's and varmints.
SavageHmr 11 months ago
@SavageHmr Bird shot is best. Why, because if you have family in the house "kids" that may get out of bed to see what the noise is and you shot a 45, 9mm or something like that and miss your target that round will go through walls "sheetrock" and could hit kill a family member. A birdshot will slow down after a wall and most likely not kill your family! Birdshot spreads to a patteren filling up an entryway making your shot a hit! Badguy doing everything to get the hell out. Bleeding a trail too.
stangtrax 10 months ago 3
@fearnstarr evidently you have never seen anyone shot by a shotgun.
rifleman522 9 months ago
It sounds suppressed.
GhostAnimals93 1 year ago
HI,nice gun man,good for selfdefence,is the barrel rifled.
tex1965able 1 year ago
i hate how these fuckin people on youtube always care about the person in teh video wearign ear protection. who cares its not your ears so stfu.
Broodkill 1 year ago
Mr Bigtex - thx for reviewing the gun decently and actually FIRING the thing. I also have a 3" judge; almsot wish I had got the defender model but wanted to chamber the 3". The judge is EXCELLENT for home defense and less worry about collateral damage of going through walls, hitting innocents, etc etc. Like most realistic folks know, defense scenarios happen withon a few feet. No matter WHAT the load, mr badguy is gonna stop with a facefull of Taurus. Regards to you all in the Lonestar state.
flapsdwn 1 year ago
what is a stronger round, a 44 mag or a 410 shotshell with a rifled slug? also, what would you say has more recoil? Thank you
eastofakron 1 year ago
What a great gun and review
confederacy4 1 year ago
If your ears are ringing, it is not good. You should wear hearing protection whenever you shoot any gun. Just a few shots can permanently ruin your hearing and it will get worse as you get older. Just a friendly reminder.
rmwtsou 1 year ago
Who said that a person has to use birdshot?
jrwel14 1 year ago
Thats a big hole!!!
paraglidermx 1 year ago
judges talk out their problems in court.this one dosent!
RottSimba 1 year ago
@RottSimba The JUDGES final verdict: Guilty!!!!!!!!!!!
sprk14me 1 year ago
I watched the Taurus video overview and they said it is primarily for auto defense; the demonstration using .410 shot shells from inside the vehicle to the target a few feet away through the passenger side window showed devastating results!
matthewme23 1 year ago
i got one with my dad about a few weeks ago
XplatinmsnipaX 1 year ago
My dad's got one of these...works awesome.
KoronofHearts 1 year ago
The Judge!
mrlim1 1 year ago
Just got one today. Looking forward to shooting it this weekend. Is it ok to shoot 410 slugs. I know some shotguns advise against it. Any input would be appreciated.
KingTigerAU27 1 year ago
The Judge is rated for .410 slugs. Any standard production .410 round from snake shot to bird shot to slugs, and any standard production .45 Colt round is fine. If you want you can mix and match and it will function OK.
For my money I'd rather have a regular .45 but the Judge will function with any regular production .410 or .45 Colt load. Versatiity is there. Strong gun.
DEP717 1 year ago
damn i want a taurus gudje so bad.....mainly for the .410 .
bzaragoza08 1 year ago
nice shootin' Tex!
reptilianriot 2 years ago
GOOD VIDEO
COMBATBOOOTS 2 years ago
thats a badass gun better get one before the liberals kill it . sad but true.
Bekkant 2 years ago 4
@Bekkant
Isn't that the truth.
NewfoundHunter 1 year ago
@Bekkant I consider myself a UK and I do not want to take yours or anyone elses guns.
webb3ro 1 year ago
@Bekkant
Really? Because I am a liberal that owns one of them. Also, a Glock 22C, a ruger 22/22Mag, a Henry 22Mag, and a Remington 870 12 gauge. But all liberals are anti gun, right?
TheRedWorm1 1 year ago 10
@TheRedWorm1 Maybe you are a liberal and not a progressive. There is a big difference. The true test is if the government tells you to have to give up those guns will you?
scoopjive71 1 year ago
@TheRedWorm1 No but they support anti-gun groups and politicians thus making them de facto anti-gun.
Hellfireblogs 1 year ago
The Judge: $450, ear plugs: .50 cents... doing permanent hearing damage: Priceless!
Seriously dude, don't shoot without hearing protection, yikes!
RylanCGN 2 years ago 67
@RylanCGN he's not even in a shooting range he is out doors which means you dont need to wear ear plugs
ROFLNOSTFU 10 months ago
@ROFLNOSTFU
You should always use hearing protection indoors or out. Anything louder than 85db which most guns are require hearing protection
BlackSabbath1204 10 months ago
@ROFLNOSTFU - This is true, but I've shot my .22 without ear plugs and that is more then sufficient to cause hearing damage if done enough. a .45 Long Colt and .410 Shells from a Revolver with that short a barrel... OUCH!
vulpixgrant 9 months ago
@RylanCGN ya DONT NEED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR TO SHOOT AND HES OUTSIDE
cjf334 8 months ago
i like that ^^
ca945 2 years ago
But why would you shoot somebody with bird shot?
yamaxer 2 years ago
@yamaxer If you shoot someone with bird shot, there is a much less chance that an innocent bystander could get hit. Also, if you shoot someone in the FaCe with bird shot, they will more than likely survive and will remember the day they tried to rob you etc when they look in MIRROR and have nasty scars on their face.
soonercarports 2 years ago
to piss them off and give them acne face i suppose
floridabowhunter 2 years ago
in side your house or like his distance 10 feet. bird shot will bring a big dude to his knees. if you feel so confident you want me to have a go at shooting you with bird shot.
wigtrimer 1 year ago
I'm sure you'd rather get shot with that than with a .45. My grandfather accidentally shot a guy with birdshot once hunting, it's not very lethal and it would never be something you should rely on to stop someone.
free2game 1 year ago
Try shooting someone with birdshot at a typical self-defense distance of ten yards or less. They would be lucky to survive. Not to mention they would be really messed up IF they did.
mrbigtex 1 year ago 11
@free2game Turkey loads would stop somebody
RedundantAssassin 1 year ago
hey stupid have u ever heard of self defense loads they don't load bird shot they have slugs, buckshot and not to mention a typical self defense situation doesn't happen much over 5 or 6 yards , bird shot would be highly effective at such a distance
bobbylong100 1 year ago
Because birdshot isn't going to go through the guy trying to rob you and hit one of your kids.
98RamMagnum 1 year ago
im a big semi auto guy myself but the judge is pretty damn cool esp. for a self defense weapon... id trust my life on it when it's loaded with the 410 shotgun shells
Acurobot 2 years ago
should I spend the extra cash get the the 3"chambered ones. or the older judge?
gruntspy44 2 years ago
4" group of 5 rounds of .45lc might stop someone....what kind of people do you plan on shooting
ftf1987 2 years ago
My dad just won this exact gun for 10 bucks lol, I fuckin love it!!
kody1234567891011 2 years ago
Max Payne used one of these in his film!
jclayton59466 2 years ago
that movie ruled just for that gun!
yeaimamerican 2 years ago
Cool! I enjoyed the video. I have an American Derringer Corporation, Model 1 .45 Colt / .2 1/2" .410. It is a lot of fun to shoot and it is more accurate than I thought it would be. I recommend hearing protection, especially using .410 shells in such a small gun. Mine does seem hard to hold onto after about a half box of shells....my hand gets a little numb.
freetickeys 2 years ago
try keeping ur elbows bent just a lil bit so u can absorb the shock from the gun, this will help on your accuracy alot
12345678987654321ass 2 years ago
Good video. I'm heading out to buy one now. May want to buy some ear protection - that way ur not deaf at 65.
davextr 2 years ago 2
wow you handled the.410 pretty well.
hailfire82997 2 years ago
Yeah these guns are nice im planning on buying one next payday
Redneckdh71 2 years ago
looks like you were pulling to the left on that first .410 shot !?!?
p65ls 2 years ago
theres a black one in my local gunshop, i think its about $400. im really tempted to buy it, .45 and .410 in 1 revolver is just too badass to pass up.
shane013088 2 years ago 4
i dont think u hit it
jk nice vid man
coltontomlin33 2 years ago
Nice. Video. I you get change try that birdshot on a watermelon or pumpkin at about the same distance. I would like to see the effect. Thanks.
tsafa1 2 years ago 2
i use 3 inch slug in mine it damn sure does the job on hogs
NCspearfisher 2 years ago 5
Shot three hogs with it this weekend.
mrbigtex 2 years ago 3
i bought a judge about a year ago i absolutely love it , i dont know why he's using shot shells i got 3 000 buckshot and 2 45 colt in mine i think that would be the most affective way to do it .
policek9ofmcdonough 2 years ago
Buckshot happens to be shotshells also.
mrbigtex 2 years ago
yes i know this , i guess i should of specified "bird shot" , but not trying to down you its just an opnion.
policek9ofmcdonough 2 years ago
This video was shot for demonstration purposes. I use this gun primarily as a snake gun. Bird shot #4 serves that purpose best. If I was using it as only self defense, I would probably choose a heavier load.
mrbigtex 2 years ago
ooo ok yea that makes sense, i carry mine as a back up weapon, but im sure it makes a hell of a snake gun!
policek9ofmcdonough 2 years ago
THANKS FOR SHOOTING THE 45c AND THE 410 SHELLS I WONDERED ABOUT THE TWO ?? THANKS
akaknocksville 2 years ago
me and my dad went and saw one this week my god the best handgun ive ever seen
burke817 2 years ago
awsome self defense weapon for close range.........
Tarrzzann777 2 years ago
Cool gun to have, but it's kind of poor for concealed carry. It's light for it's size, but it's way to bulky. Good gun to have on your coffee table or passenger seat.
Buffalowdown 2 years ago
Agree
mrbigtex 2 years ago
would this be good for shooting snakes when i go fishing in my pond
BowFishing1916 2 years ago
Simply stated....yes
mrbigtex 2 years ago
I don't think if I owned that piece I would ever load 45lc in it.. I would keep 00 buck .410 rounds in it for home defense.. that is a bad ass revolver.
mixwell1983 2 years ago
Thanks for that awesome review man... I hate this other jack asses that are just holding the pistol in their hand and talking smack about it. Its best to just see it in action.
Alex2300 2 years ago
you can get one with a six inch barrel
mute754 2 years ago
How good would this gun be on small game?
squirrel, rabbit? no.4s
1957stan 2 years ago
Not good. The shot pattern disperses to quick to use for game.
mrbigtex 2 years ago
awesome
mincey57 2 years ago
how much can i expect to pay for a tarus judge
smithdsmit 2 years ago
Depending on the specific model ... anywhere from $500-$700
mag2b 2 years ago
I picked mine up brand new for 432 bucks about 4 months ago. Just shop around a little bit, you should be able to find one for under 500. Mine is the blued model, they wanted another 50 or 60 bucks i think for the stainless. Mine also is the 2 3/4 inch cylnider, not the 3 incher. 3 inch barrel as well
bigntasty50 2 years ago
does the taurus shoot 2 3/4 .410 shells?
GunFreak270 2 years ago
Only the "MAGNUM" version does. It has a longer chamber that accepts 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells.
mrbigtex 2 years ago
at 2:30 on its the shot plugs hitting the target dummy
cavanaugh2440 2 years ago
At extreme close range (say the distance from a car-jacker to your driver side door), I would imagine the perp would not actually walk away so much as crawl away with about 20 feet of his intestines dragging on the ground.
SkivMarine 2 years ago
While the target looks peppered, would it actually kill someone?
chechnya 2 years ago
Yes, it would kill someone depending on load used. Regardless, how many perps do you think would continue an assault after being shot with that many holes? Bigger isn't always better, you must put lead on the target and this will surely do that!
mrbigtex 2 years ago
If it doesn't kill you the 8 hour surgery of bb removal would make one wish they were dead. This guy at close range would be devastating, SkivMarine used a good example.
kevo1264 2 years ago
is it double action or just single action??
Sloththebarbarian 2 years ago