Taurus Judge questions.

[reade]

I'm thinking about buying a Judge and know nothing about them. Looking at Taurus' site I see several models and one that even chambers .454. Give me some info on the Judge.

 

[0311]

Reade, them kids still shooting into that pond behind your house? I've got a Taurus, but not a Judge.

 

[reade]

I think that problem has been resolved. There was a murder about a block away from my son in laws the other night, I'm asking for him. His buddy was telling him to get an AR, I'm thinking the Judge would be a better choice with houses all around them.

 

[0311]

You are correct. The shotgun pellets will not overpenetrate through his walls into neighbors homes. Plus, if needs be, he can go big bore lead slug.

 

[kroberts2131]

I think that problem has been resolved. There was a murder about a block away from my son in laws the other night, I'm asking for him. His buddy was telling him to get an AR, I'm thinking the Judge would be a better choice with houses all around them.

If that's the case, get a 12 gauge mossy 500 and call it good.

 

[reade]

I agree for home defense but I was also thinking about carrying in the car too.

 

[SMS]

There was a murder about a block away from my son in laws the other night, I'm asking for him. His buddy was telling him to get an AR, I'm thinking the Judge would be a better choice with houses all around them.

Before deciding on what platform; AR, handgun, shotgun etc...I'd be asking/assessing what platform he is trained and equipped to handle.

If I loved my son-in-law (or at least the daughter who married him), I wouldn't tell him to get a Judge. IMHO the Judge it is a trinket/talisman/toy that is enjoying great success from ill-informed consumers and Hollywood product placement. The .410 has never, in the history of martial combat, been considered a man-stopper and it never will be in my book...especially not stuffed inside a short barreled revolver.

If a scattergun fits his skills, abilities and mission then I would suggest a proper 12 or 20Ga long gun.

 

[uncle money bags]

Solid advice up there^

 

[reade]

Thanks for the replies so far and the opinion is welcome too. Thats why I'm asking before going further. As far as training, they both have little to none. I am planning on taking them both out soon and spending some time with a hand gun. We had been planning this before the murder last Sunday night.

I was wondering about a 20 gauge too. Might be easier for my daughter to handle. I know a 12 with 00 is a son of a gun.

 

[0311]

Let's be clear. The Judge is for point blank range. Period.