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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Jeremy S on January 17, 2009, 09:18:39 AM

Title: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Jeremy S on January 17, 2009, 09:18:39 AM: I've been looking into purchasing a Taurus Judge 45 lc/410 as a gift. It will be used as a grouse gun/backup arm while out in the field. Anyone own one of these guns? Have any thoughts? :)
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Gutpile on January 17, 2009, 09:34:10 AM: I've wanted one as well since I first heard of them. But I guess there have been some quality issues and the pattern is dismal with shotshells. Accuracy sucks too since the cylinder is so long before the bullet reaches the barrel. I still want one bad but think I'll hold out till I start reading better reviews. Go to the links below. I'm bummed because I think this would be the perfect pistol to pack around during grouse season but from the sounds of it my .44 with shotshells which I've used quite a bit would give the same results. Hope that helps.

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=5&Number=52964815&Searchpage=2&Main=52964815&Words=judge&topic=&Search=true#Post52964815

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=5&Number=52964461&Searchpage=2&Main=52961084&Words=judge&topic=&Search=true#Post52964461

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=5&Number=52592327
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: rasbo on January 17, 2009, 09:41:20 AM: YOU MIGHT CHECK OUT THE SNAKESLAYER,BY BOND ARMS
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Jeremy S on January 17, 2009, 09:46:48 AM: Quote from: Gutpile on January 17, 2009, 09:34:10 AM
I've wanted one as well since I first heard of them. But I guess there have been some quality issues and the pattern is dismal with shotshells. Accuracy sucks too since the cylinder is so long before the bullet reaches the barrel. I still want one bad but think I'll hold out till I start reading better reviews. Go to the link below and do a search. I'm bummed because I think this would be the perfect pistol to pack around during grouse season but from the sounds of it my .44 with shotshells which I've used quite a bit would give the same results. Hope that helps.

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?Cat=0

Yeah, I read some questionable reviews too, but I figured who know's with the net. I thought here I might get some first hand knowledge. Thanks.

Quote from: rasbo on January 17, 2009, 09:41:20 AM
YOU MIGHT CHECK OUT THE SNAKESLAYER,BY BOND ARMS

Looking it up. Thanks Rasbo!
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Gutpile on January 17, 2009, 09:52:52 AM: I hear you, but I don't want to gamble with $400.00. I did edit my 1st post though and threw up 3 links that discuss it. Quality complaints aside, I don't like what I've read about the poor patterns as thats the main reason I wanted the gun.

Let us know what you get.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: rasbo on January 17, 2009, 09:53:57 AM: that snake slayer is selling like hot cakes.I want one,410 45 derringer what a wicked looking gun.Im waiting for ables to email me when they get more.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Jeremy S on January 17, 2009, 10:09:09 AM: Check impactguns.com, they've got the some of the best deals I can find anywhere on new firearms. Just make sure they are in stock.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: rasbo on January 17, 2009, 10:10:53 AM: Quote from: frogger on January 17, 2009, 10:09:09 AM
Check impactguns.com, they've got the some of the best deals I can find anywhere on new firearms. Just make sure they are in stock.
10-4 thanks
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: firefighter4607 on January 17, 2009, 01:27:49 PM: My dad bought "The Judge" but not sure on how he likes it since he has not shot one single bullet though it. I think he bought it more for fact that if someone was threating you, you would pull that puppy out... :dunno:
He buys a lot of toys. I think it would kick like a mule.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: MHWASH on January 17, 2009, 01:42:34 PM: Quote from: rasbo on January 17, 2009, 09:53:57 AM
that snake slayer is selling like hot cakes.I want one,410 45 derringer what a wicked looking gun.Im waiting for ables to email me when they get more.

"WARNING" It will probably be wicked in the hand also. I have a Davis derringer in .38 special, and that puny cartridge kicks like a mule.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: catwithboost on January 17, 2009, 04:43:37 PM: I have one but have not shoot it. Contact BTKR or Killbilly they have shoot them.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: JACKALL on January 18, 2009, 07:56:04 AM: I bought the model 329 Smith&Wesson in .44 a few years ago for packing mostly, but it does a great job on grouse with the shot shells. It comes in a .41 also but getting shells can be a little harder at times. I love this gun it is light weight and pretty accurate, it does kick pretty good with hot loads. I've never shot the Judge, just didn't fit my hand very well. My :twocents:
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: KillBilly on January 18, 2009, 08:15:42 AM: I owned one until a few days ago. I traded it for another weapon. I did not trade it because I did not like it. I liked it very much. It was surprisingly easy on the hand. BTKR killed a grouse with it. I find it to be a very good home protection/vehicle protection weapon. It is not great for accuracy until you get the feel for the sights and will give better results with buckshot in the .410 shell.
I kept a .410 ready to roll first and then follow up with a .45LC if necessary.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but not as a first choice for accuracy and kill power if that is what you have in mind. Yes again if you are looking for something to protect yourself with. In a close encounter with a bear, it will deal out some pretty wicked .45 ballistic tips as fast as you can pull the trigger.

That's my opinion.
Title: Re: Taurus: " The Judge" Thoughts, Reviews?
Post by: Jeremy S on January 18, 2009, 11:30:46 AM: I should be shooting one next weekend. I'll let you all know what I think.