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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Gutpile on June 19, 2009, 10:46:41 AM

Title: Got a new toy. Look out grouse!!! Taurus Judge Range report.
Post by: Gutpile on June 19, 2009, 10:46:41 AM: Got me a judge. I've been eyeing these for a while and figured what the heck. Hope to go play this weekend. I Got the 3" bbl, 2 1/2" chamber since I didn't want a real heavy one. I figure it should be good out to 20 feet or so.
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Post by: Huntbear on June 19, 2009, 10:53:24 AM: You got to let us know how that thing recoils....
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Post by: Hillbilly270 on June 19, 2009, 10:56:22 AM: good thing you can shoot shotgun shells out of it.......good luck finding any pistol ammo..... >:(
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Post by: bobcat on June 19, 2009, 10:58:09 AM: Looks like fun. I'd be curious to see if you can take down a flying grouse with that thing.
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Post by: Gutpile on June 19, 2009, 11:01:32 AM: Flying? Lol. White elephant has tons of ammo in stock. 410 was slim though.
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Post by: rasbo on June 19, 2009, 11:05:37 AM: sweet toy....video you shooting it and post it that would be cool
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Post by: superdown on June 19, 2009, 11:33:23 AM: not to be a downer but the bbl has to be atleast 4in to hunt with in this state. cool gun by the way.
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Post by: bobcat on June 19, 2009, 11:55:19 AM: I'm not sure the 4 inch minimum applies to shooting grouse. I think that's only for big game. This is from the bird regulations:

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Forest Grouse
Forest grouse may not be killed with
any rifle or handgun 24 caliber or
larger, or shotgun containing slugs or
buckshot, during modern firearm deer
or elk seasons unless appropriate
deer or elk tags are in the hunter's
possession. Forest grouse may be
taken with shotguns as well as firearms
smaller than 24 caliber during
the entire grouse hunting season.

There's nothing there that says if you use a handgun it must have at least a 4 inch barrel, so I wouldn't worry about it. Even if it were technically illegal, what game warden in his right mind would care?
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Post by: rasbo on June 19, 2009, 12:00:29 PM: its legal far as I can read....
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Post by: NW-GSP on June 19, 2009, 12:03:25 PM: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm

check this out, they put it to the test
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Post by: huntnphool on June 19, 2009, 12:19:00 PM: Good to know Bobcat, I thought it was for everything.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on June 19, 2009, 12:31:37 PM: That should be a good grouse gun.
Title: Re: Got a new toy. Look out grouse!!!
Post by: Gutpile on June 19, 2009, 12:38:57 PM: Geez guys, what a bunch of Debbie Downers.

There is ammo available, I bought some. The 4" rule is for big game not grouse.

I'm gonna take my toy and go play somewhere else. :ACRY:

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http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm

check this out, they put it to the test

I've read a few reviews. Not accurate and they don't pattern well at longer ranges but to me that's not what they are designed for. To me it's a nice little close range plinker/ grouse getter. I think I'll still pack the kimber when fly fishing.
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Post by: superdown on June 19, 2009, 12:47:15 PM: I am also glad to hear that. more options to shoot grouse with :)
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Post by: fishcrazy on June 19, 2009, 11:15:26 PM: Looks like the perfect snake gun.

Kris
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Post by: ing on June 20, 2009, 10:47:54 AM: When they first came out with those they had a 6" model. I'm not sure if there still making it or not, but it would be a fun little grouse gun also.
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Post by: yorketransport on June 20, 2009, 03:26:13 PM: Those Judge revovers are a lot of fun. My brother has the snubie 3" chamber model. We took it out a while ago to try busting some hand thrown clays. Once you get the hang of it, making hits is pretty easy. You're going to love it. :tup:

Andrew
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Post by: mossback91 on June 20, 2009, 03:58:51 PM: Gut I say you go shoot some trap with that thing!!! 8)

That would be some serious burglar medicine too!

oh and i suppose itd be cool to shoot a grouse with it...... :chuckle:
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Post by: jdb on June 21, 2009, 09:01:26 AM: I think a guy would have to look long and hard to find a more USEFUL handgun! Grouse, snakes, vermin, home defence, and a a seriuos deterent for car jackers! nice choice ;)
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Post by: addicted on June 21, 2009, 12:21:25 PM: awesome. It's on my list. apparently they dont sell them in europe so I'm SOL for now.
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Post by: KillBilly on June 21, 2009, 03:16:44 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on June 19, 2009, 10:46:41 AM
Got me a judge. I've been eyeing these for a while and figured what the heck. Hope to go play this weekend. I Got the 3" bbl, 2 1/2" chamber since I didn't want a real heavy one. I figure it should be good out to 20 feet or so.

You got the "Night Court"
Title: Re: Got a new toy. Look out grouse!!! Range report
Post by: Gutpile on July 13, 2009, 04:17:18 PM: Well it's a fun little piece. It's manageable with all the loads we tried but guys, this is just a plinker. I still think it'll be fine for shooting grouse that are standing within 20' but I think that 20' may be a stretch. I also believe it'd be fine for a very close range self defense pistol but thats it. It's not accurate and the patterns suck. If you want a good conversation piece and a fun little pistol to play with, go buy one. If you want to try to hit anything with this thats more than 20' feet away, don't. I shot at some clays on the ground and we had to very close to break them. We failed to hit any in the air. My final "yeah / nea" verdict is still out. I bought this for grouse when I'm bear hunting and nothing more. If it works at reasonable ranges I'll be happy. If not, I'll sell it.
Title: Re: Got a new toy. Look out grouse!!! Taurus Judge Range report.
Post by: satchel3006 on July 13, 2009, 08:05:55 PM: theres a guy that will put a TC choke tube in the gun for about 100 bucks should make it pattern better
http://www.ahlmans.com/handgunwork.html