Judge

rednecksport · March 16th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Anybody got one of these and How do u like it, I am considering one for my bedroom gun.

SonofASniper · March 16th, 2009, 05:07 PM

If you are considering it because it has the option of shooting .410, I suggest you check this out:

Taurus Judge vs. Box O Truth

While not scientific by any means, it does give you some insight in regards to how the pistol will perform.

But, I do have to admit, they do have a cool factor with them and if I had the spare money and a shorter list of firearms that I want, I would probably be getting one myself.

svgheartland · March 16th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Got 2 (though that's a different story). I bought mine because I spend time down east in the swamps (I see you're an NC boy). Rattle snakes and wild pigs and the occassional trespassing redneck (no offense) w/pitbulls hunting my pigs. ah me. Anyway, it's a perfect gun for that as well as a bedroom gun. The Judge does nothing really really well, but it does many things pretty good. I never shoot 410 slugs from mine, it does shoot 45 afterall. They tend to like #6 best as far as pattern goes and buckshot feeds well. Warm weather I load 2-3 #6 shot and balance the wheel with 45. Cold weather 2 buckshot and then 45. I view my Judge more as a tool than all my other side arms. I climb and setup tree stands and don't even worry about the finish on the gun....it's a tool. As a result, I haven't put a scratch on either of mine.

Word of caution, unless you get one of the new models, the Judge will only accept 2 1/2" 410. Too many folks jam 3" in the cylinder (and it will accept that). Be thoughtful. And the new, longer Judge IMHO isn't worth it. You can't find a holster to fit it, the old model was about too big anyway, blah blah blah.

I can bore you for a while on these things but obviously I bought my second one. And you can bust clays with them.....but you gotta be quick.

Let me know if I can help.

cv7713 · March 16th, 2009, 05:17 PM

If 2 .410 loads don't persuade him, 3 .45lc will ruin his day... or at least give you time to get to your 12 gauge...

a decent "bed gun" IMHO

tinkerinWstuff · March 16th, 2009, 06:46 PM

I bought one and got 5 rounds thru it before I discovered there was a problem with the trigger mechanism and cylinder lockup jamming. Dealer sent it back and I waited over a month without a peep from Taurus. My dealer tried calling and left voice messages while I was standing there. I got tired of waiting for it to be repaired and my dealer traded me for a Ruger Blackhawk instead. Now he's waiting for it to come back while I'm off shooting my Ruger.

I hear that people who have them really like them. I didn't get to shoot mine enough to have an opinion. I know all manufacturers have a bad one slip thru quality control here and there but I wasn't happy about the black hole they call the warranty department. The dealer did a great job of taking care of me.

retsupt99 · March 16th, 2009, 09:17 PM

I've 'eyed' them at the gun shop...not something that seems practical for carry, or HD...perhaps just for snake country.

atctimmy · March 17th, 2009, 01:49 AM

IMO it's a gimmick.

AZ Husker · March 17th, 2009, 02:05 AM

Dismal penetration with all .410 loads. The .45 is OK, but why not just buy a quality .44 or .45 if that's what you want.

usmc3169 · March 17th, 2009, 02:24 AM

hmmmm I had hoped for better reviews. Guess the judge will be bumped down, if not off of my list.

tinkerinWstuff · March 17th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc3169

hmmmm I had hoped for better reviews. Guess the judge will be bumped down, if not off of my list.

Doesn't look to me like you have too many true 'reviews' from people who have owned one. Just a lot of opinions from people who know of them. You may want to keep looking for people who have owned one and also consider why you were interested in it. Just because it isn't for some people, doesn't mean it isn't for you.

March 16th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#1
rednecksport Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n.c. Posts: 74	Judge Anybody got one of these and How do u like it, I am considering one for my bedroom gun. __________________ Well You Boys Gonna Pull Them Pistols, Or Whistle Dixie.

March 16th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#2
SonofASniper Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,249	If you are considering it because it has the option of shooting .410, I suggest you check this out: Taurus Judge vs. Box O Truth While not scientific by any means, it does give you some insight in regards to how the pistol will perform. But, I do have to admit, they do have a cool factor with them and if I had the spare money and a shorter list of firearms that I want, I would probably be getting one myself. __________________ I will support gun control when you can guarantee all guns are removed from this planet. That includes military and law enforcement. When you can accomplish that, then I will be the last person to lay down my gun. Then I will carry the weapon that replaces the gun.

March 16th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#3
svgheartland Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 161	Got 2 (though that's a different story). I bought mine because I spend time down east in the swamps (I see you're an NC boy). Rattle snakes and wild pigs and the occassional trespassing redneck (no offense) w/pitbulls hunting my pigs. ah me. Anyway, it's a perfect gun for that as well as a bedroom gun. The Judge does nothing really really well, but it does many things pretty good. I never shoot 410 slugs from mine, it does shoot 45 afterall. They tend to like #6 best as far as pattern goes and buckshot feeds well. Warm weather I load 2-3 #6 shot and balance the wheel with 45. Cold weather 2 buckshot and then 45. I view my Judge more as a tool than all my other side arms. I climb and setup tree stands and don't even worry about the finish on the gun....it's a tool. As a result, I haven't put a scratch on either of mine. Word of caution, unless you get one of the new models, the Judge will only accept 2 1/2" 410. Too many folks jam 3" in the cylinder (and it will accept that). Be thoughtful. And the new, longer Judge IMHO isn't worth it. You can't find a holster to fit it, the old model was about too big anyway, blah blah blah. I can bore you for a while on these things but obviously I bought my second one. And you can bust clays with them.....but you gotta be quick. Let me know if I can help. __________________ Savage Heartland

March 16th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#5
tinkerinWstuff Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Front Range Posts: 1,206	I bought one and got 5 rounds thru it before I discovered there was a problem with the trigger mechanism and cylinder lockup jamming. Dealer sent it back and I waited over a month without a peep from Taurus. My dealer tried calling and left voice messages while I was standing there. I got tired of waiting for it to be repaired and my dealer traded me for a Ruger Blackhawk instead. Now he's waiting for it to come back while I'm off shooting my Ruger. I hear that people who have them really like them. I didn't get to shoot mine enough to have an opinion. I know all manufacturers have a bad one slip thru quality control here and there but I wasn't happy about the black hole they call the warranty department. The dealer did a great job of taking care of me. __________________ "Run for your life from the man who tells you that money is evil. That sentence is the leper's bell of an approaching looter. So long as men live together on earth and need means to deal with one another-their only substitute, if they abandon money, is the muzzle of a gun." Who is John Galt?

March 17th, 2009, 01:49 AM	#7
atctimmy Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,797	IMO it's a gimmick. __________________ I have Post Tree Stand Mirage Disorder.

March 16th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#6
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	I've 'eyed' them at the gun shop...not something that seems practical for carry, or HD...perhaps just for snake country. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

March 17th, 2009, 02:05 AM	#8
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Dismal penetration with all .410 loads. The .45 is OK, but why not just buy a quality .44 or .45 if that's what you want. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 17th, 2009, 02:24 AM	#9
usmc3169 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 493	hmmmm I had hoped for better reviews. Guess the judge will be bumped down, if not off of my list. __________________ S&W M&P340CT, Glock 22, Springfield XDm, SIG Sauer P229 Elite "For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know". Unknown Marine, Khe Sanh

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