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To learn more, visit https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/product-details.cfm?id=599&category=Revolver&toggle=&breadcrumbseries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase a Taurus Judge on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=taurus%20judge&ltid-all=1&as=365&cid=680&ns=0&numberperpage=50&<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>In 2006 there were not a lot of good things happening. The U.S. was neck-deep in war with Iraq, a dozen coal miners died in a West Virginia mining disaster \u2013 followed later in the year by the tragic loss of 65 more in a Mexican mine. Popular culture didn\u2019t have much to offer either. Almost every popular movie that year was a remake or a lackluster sequel, and the music scene was equally bleak. CSI (the original, real one) was still in its early years \u2013 a gem among a swarm of burgeoning \u201creality\u201d shows (a disease that has still not run its course) \u2013 so that was a good thing. Another good thing that happened in 2006 was the debut of a unique and interesting handgun from Taurus \u2013 The Judge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Taurus Judge was a controversial handgun when it was presented, and remains so today to a degree. But even the most skeptical nay-sayers raised at least one eyebrow and the notion of a fairly small revolver that could fire .45 Colt and .410 shotshells in whatever order or manner the owner saw fit. That\u2019s a lot of potential firepower to carry under your cloak or have in the nightstand drawer. While the Judge is now available in a wide range of sizes and finishes, I opted to go with the classic blued Judge with a 3-inch barrel and 3-inch chambered cylinder.<\/p>\n

One of the inherent challenges in creating a short-barreled handgun that shoots both the .410 shotshells and .45 Colt bullets is the rifling. Although the rifled barrel was invented in the fifteenth century, it didn\u2019t become nearly common until about the time of the American Civil War. Putting rifling in barrels has been the proven way to stabilize the flight of the bullet, which results in better accuracy. For shot however, rifling in the barrel is counter-productive, as it tends to scatter the shot faster than a normal flight pattern from a smoothbore shotgun. Taurus did a lot of work to come up with what they felt was the best compromise between these opposing needs, and the Judge has very shallow rifling compared to a traditional handgun barrel.<\/p>\n

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The amount of available ammo for the Judge is both plentiful and diverse.<\/p><\/div>\n

Critics of the Judge have often cited accuracy, or more correctly the lack thereof, as a primary weakness. Having very little experience with the Taurus Judge myself, I tried to take an objective view of this topic and let the targets do the talking. What I learned regarding the Judge’s potential accuracy is: “well, yes and no”. I have no doubt that in 2006 the testing results would have been much different, but in 2016 I find that it all depends upon which ammo you use. That goes for the .410 and the .45 loads. A number of ammo makers – many of them top brand names – make a special load or two just for this design of handgun. My testing varied from “I can throw a rock better than that”, to “Hey, I’ll take that group from any short barrel handgun!\u201d. And just in case you\u2019re wondering, \u201cHey, why isn\u2019t the Judge considered a short barrel shotgun<\/em>?\u201d \u2013 One word: rifling. Though there was no guarantee of approval, the fact that shotguns by definition have smooth bores and this handgun has a rifled barrel keeps it in the \u201clegal\u201d classification. Folks have been making shot loads for handgun calibers forever, so it\u2019s really a way of approaching that from the opposite angle.<\/p>\n

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The single-action is short and crisp. The deep rubber ribs in the grip absorb most of the kick.<\/p><\/div>\n

From a distance of 7 yards, the results from the Judge were good with almost all types of ammunition used, and a wide variety was tested. If you buy a Taurus Judge and expect it to print cloverleaf groups at 25 yards, then you must be leading a life that is full of disappointment. This tool was designed as a self-defense weapon, and that sort of business usually takes place up close and fast. Even 7 yards is a stretch, statistically – but it has become our \u201cofficial\u201d self-defense perimeter. And speaking of self-defense, several of the premier ammo makers offer either a .45 Colt or .410 self-defense load suited perfectly for the Judge. Two noteworthy offerings are Hornady\u2019s Critical Defense<\/a> in .45 Colt and Winchester\u2019s PDX1 in both .45 Colt<\/a> and .410<\/a>. These loads are not only formidable and well suited to stop an advancing threat, but they are also considerably accurate.\u00a0 Another ideal use for the Judge would be pest control. I can certainly see the benefit of having some of the more potent .410 loads on hand if I found myself in a blinking contest with a rattlesnake or cornered rat. The #4 shot loads from Federal would be ideal in this work, with patterns that spread to around 8 inches at 7 yards.<\/p>\n

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The double-action pull measured 11 lbs., 4 oz. on the Lyman digital gauge.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The single-action is a crisp and consistent sub-five pound short stroke.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"A<\/a>RANGE TIME<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some guns acquire a reputation for being either hard to shoot or for having excessive recoil. I\u2019ve heard people say both of those things about the Judge over the years, but I don\u2019t necessarily agree. I found the Taurus Judge quite manageable to shoot, even with the most potent defense loads. The ergonomics of the pistol have something to do with that, starting with the comfortable size.<\/p>\n

The Judge is just about the same size as a Smith & Wesson K-frame, so the reach to the trigger is fairly short \u2013 even for those with smallish hands. The \u201cribber\u201d grip accounts for a great deal of the shooting comfort. The rubber grip is ribbed like the cooling fins on a motorcycle engine, which allows them to flex and absorb considerable impact. Even heavy recoil that sends the muzzle skyward is not uncomfortable to shoot if there is no stinging sensation in your hand.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

The Judge from Taurus packs in a lot of power into a portable package, and is pretty intimidating from the muzzle end.<\/p><\/div>\n

The trigger is, of course, a double-action\/single-action design. The pull weight is good to very good, with the double action taking 11 pounds and 4 ounces, and the single action breaking consistently at less than 5 lbs. There is some grit in the action, but not enough to detract from a pleasant pull with a very crisp break.<\/p>\n

The sights on the Judge are fixed. The rear sight is a forged notch and channel at the top of the frame, typical of duty revolvers. The front sight contains a red fiber optic filament that picks up ambient light nicely and provides a good sight picture. Our sample of the Judge printed high and right with consistency using most of the ammunition tested. A slightly taller front sight might help if that is a standard condition.While shooting the Judge, I had a couple of timing jumps with the cylinder that caused the trigger to lock. However, releasing pressure on the trigger and re-engaging cleared it up every time. Not an ideal condition, but provided the user understands it and knows how to recover, not the end of the world. ACCURACY For what should be obvious reasons, the accuracy testing was limited to single projectile loads – .45 Colt and one rifled slug. Rested on a bag from 15 yards, several brands were fired at identical targets using the same center aim point.<\/p>\n

While shooting the Judge, I had a couple of timing jumps with the cylinder that caused the trigger to lock. However, releasing pressure on the trigger and re-engaging cleared it up every time. Not an ideal condition, but provided the user understands it and knows how to recover, not the end of the world.<\/p>\n

ACCURACY<\/h2>\n

For what should be obvious reasons, the accuracy testing was limited to single projectile loads – .45 Colt and one rifled slug. Rested on a bag from 15 yards, several brands were fired at identical targets using the same center aim point.<\/p>\n

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\"A<\/a>

The Winchester PDX1 Defender in .45 Colt is not only a powerhouse defense round; it impacted closest to the point of aim and made a respectable group.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"A<\/a>

This five-shot group of Winchester PDX1 demonstrates its consistency on this standard IDPA target. This is the author’s ammunition of choice for the Judge.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The most disappointing round was the Herter\u2019s rifled slug, throwing 5 shots out at an over 8-inch overall group size. My theory is that the rifling on the slug and the rifling in the barrel, almost certainly not in sync, cause an unstable projectile. Winchester PDX1 Defender was the impressive brand of all those tested with the Taurus Judge. It comes in two types: .45 Colt bonded jacket hollow points, and a .410 \u201cDefense disc\u201d load. The latter of these would be my first choice to load in the Judge and have it at the ready. The load is a .410 shell loaded with three copper plated discs backed by 12 plated BBs \u2013 traveling at approximately 750 fps. The potential for stopping power with this load is significant, and I think it exemplifies why a handgun like the Judge can be a formidable self-defense weapon.<\/p>\n

The Judge is not the one you want to take to the match. And it\u2019s not the one you want to use to deal with the threat that\u2019s 20 or more yards downrange. Most any tool that is designed to do more than one thing is seldom the best at any one of those things. And so it is with the accuracy of the .45 Colt and the .410 shotshell from the Judge. The good news is that over the past decade ammo makers such as Winchester and Hornady have put the research and effort into maximizing the benefits of this gun. At 7 to 10 yards I would trust the Judge to hit where I aim \u2013 as long as I aim a little low. The gun I shot put just about everything high at distances from 3 to 15 yards. Beyond 10 yards I would start to lose confidence that I would hit my target and not what\u2019s behind it. But like any good tool, if used as intended it gets the job done.<\/p>\n

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\"A<\/a>

The sights on the Judge give a good sight picture, but are not adjustable.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"A<\/a>

The Taurus Judge holds five rounds of .45 Colt or .410 and has great shock-absorbing grips.<\/p><\/div>\n

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CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The popularity of the Taurus Judge over the past ten years is no anomaly. What may have once been considered a novelty or gimmick gun has proven itself worthy of consideration in serious conversations about self-defense. I think anyone planning to use a pistol such as the Judge owes it to themselves to test a wide variety of ammunition with the gun, so they understand what it will and will not do, and where their shots will go. Loaded with some of today\u2019s specialized defense ammo, this pistol can do a good job of defending hearth and home. For very close quarter defense, as would be common in the home, I think the Judge can excel. It would also come in handy on a day outdoors where one may be surprised by critters that bite. The versatile Judge has been the choice for many for a decade, and for many good reasons.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/product-details.cfm?id=599&category=Revolver&toggle=&breadcrumbseries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase a Taurus Judge on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=taurus%20judge&ltid-all=1&as=365&cid=680&ns=0&numberperpage=50&<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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