Has anyone had experance with "The Judge"?

[The Annoyed Man]

I'll say that as much as people knock the .410 as ineffective against a burly BG, it scares the dickens out of me.

But in the heat of moment, who do you know that pistol is chambered in .410? Most likely, you (and me, both) would be extremely discomfited by having any kind of pistol pointed at you. I would be too worried about getting shot to pay much attention to caliber.

A .22 would scare the dickens out of me. The problem is the lunatic who doesn't care.

This is what I'm saying....

[WildBill]

Disclaimer: I have no personal experience with The Judge, but that won't prevent me from expressing my opinion.

IMO, the problem with "The Judge" is that it tries to be too many things, so it doesn't excel at anything. It is too big to be readily concealable. If you want the capacity and power of a .45, then get a 1911. If you want the fire power of a shotgun, get a 12 gauge.

I would not be so concerned about what the BG thinks when he sees "The Judge" pointed at him. I would be concerned what I would be thinking after I had expended all six rounds and saw that he was still a threat. That would scare the dickens out of me.

[galvestonredneck]

Ok I am convenced!!! I AM BUYING ONE--LOL

You all know some firearms are like fishing lures; better on the fisherman than the fish.

Well, as I said, I have allways been a 410 fan, I own a little H&R snake charmer I love. I am sure you are all right but I have a hank-er-in for this handgun and I am buying one.

As for the effectiveness of a 410 at close range (up to 10 foot) I don't think anyone would want to argue with me. Besides I am moving into that GEEZER age and can buy buy something just because I like it--LOL

Thanks for all the input, I will post after I buy one and let you guys know how much fun this thing is to shoot!!

Galveston Redneck

[SCone]

Don't own one or ever shot one. It does seem to me that if you're looking for a shotgun, get a 20ga or 12ga with a short barrel and add a pistol grip. More firepower and I'd guess alot easier to handle.

Not sure if I'd like to off-hand a 410 shotgun that small. Shells ain't cheap either.

[dihappy]

ha, as if 4.5" of penetration isnt going to hurt.

[CompVest]

Ok I am convenced!!! I AM BUYING ONE--LOL

You all know some firearms are like fishing lures; better on the fisherman than the fish.

Well, as I said, I have allways been a 410 fan, I own a little H&R snake charmer I love. I am sure you are all right but I have a hank-er-in for this handgun and I am buying one.

As for the effectiveness of a 410 at close range (up to 10 foot) I don't think anyone would want to argue with me. Besides I am moving into that GEEZER age and can buy buy something just because I like it--LOL

Thanks for all the input, I will post after I buy one and let you guys know how much fun this thing is to shoot!!

Galveston Redneck

Good for you! I look forward to reading your review. I too enjoy my 410, but I like my 20 gauge when it comes to trap or skeet!

[KBCraig]

ha, as if 4.5" of penetration isnt going to hurt.

Oh, it would hurt.

It's also unlikely to effectively, quickly, stop an attacker.

[galvestonredneck]

ha, as if 4.5" of penetration isnt going to hurt.

Oh, it would hurt.

It's also unlikely to effectively, quickly, stop an attacker.

KB, That depends on where the 4.5 inches penetration happens--LOL

The review in queston is the only review that came up with poor results, whats more, the guy said at the begining he didn't like the Judge and olny reviewed it because he was asked to.

It is really a moot question, in my mind, the lack of penetration is more than overcome by the fact you don't have to be shooting dead on target to get an impact. If you load a long colt round after the 410, I am sure penetration will not be a issue.

I have not a doubt a 12 guage shotgun would be a better choice. The problem is finding a draw holster for one--LOL

Galveston Redneck

[my04heritage]

Ok I have one and I will tell ya what I have learned about it. I bought the judge 3" bbl about 6 months ago. I got it for in the house protection. The reason at the time was that the shotgun pellets would not be to much of a problem going through the walls into the other rooms. Go figure?? Now that I have it here is my two cents worth. At about 30feet it will put a .45lc fmj through a 2x4 like slicing butter. When using shotgun shells I have found a few things. The shot rapidly dispurses, I mean rapidly! First I tried #8 shot and found that after firing a round or two you could not get the spent shell out of the chamber unless you pried it out. Ok, next I tried a #7.5 I think.It worked and fired like a champ each time. Next went to #4shot and again no problems.Next tried 000 buck shot. again no problems. For home protection I keep 000 buck shot chambered in it and it is not my main tool. That would be my trusty 1911. But it is fun to shoot and makes one hellllllllo of a bang when using the shotgun shells. Plug you ears!! Got a good kick also, but I can handle it. Just my thoughts, not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. Be careful shoot safe.

[NcongruNt]

If you're willing to go through the hassle of a Class III app, and to pay the $5 for the AOW stamp, this would likely be a much more effective alternative:



http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php

Keep in mind that you would need to keep a copy of your Class III stamp paperwork with it at all times, but I'm sure you could laminate it and fold it up in your pocket if you wanted.

There was a thread about this shotgun here:

http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... 87&t=16460

[my04heritage]

If you're willing to go through the hassle of a Class III app, and to pay the $5 for the AOW stamp, this would likely be a much more effective alternative:



http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php

Keep in mind that you would need to keep a copy of your Class III stamp paperwork with it at all times, but I'm sure you could laminate it and fold it up in your pocket if you wanted.

There was a thread about this shotgun here:

http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... 87&t=16460

That is sweet!!

[bryang]

Ok I am convenced!!! I AM BUYING ONE--LOL

You all know some firearms are like fishing lures; better on the fisherman than the fish.

Well, as I said, I have allways been a 410 fan, I own a little H&R snake charmer I love. I am sure you are all right but I have a hank-er-in for this handgun and I am buying one.

As for the effectiveness of a 410 at close range (up to 10 foot) I don't think anyone would want to argue with me. Besides I am moving into that GEEZER age and can buy buy something just because I like it--LOL

Thanks for all the input, I will post after I buy one and let you guys know how much fun this thing is to shoot!!

Galveston Redneck

Good for you, Galveston, go for it!!

Be sure to let us know how you like it, okay? At least your review will not be tainted with a dislike for The Judge before you ever use it!

-geo

[Xander]

KB, That depends on where the 4.5 inches penetration happens--LOL

Yeah, you might stop them if you hit them in the eyes. That's about the only place I'd be willing to count on.

[lws380]

I had to see one in traffic court one day along time ago.

[galvestonredneck]

Ok I have one and I will tell ya what I have learned about it. I bought the judge 3" bbl about 6 months ago. I got it for in the house protection. The reason at the time was that the shotgun pellets would not be to much of a problem going through the walls into the other rooms. Go figure?? Now that I have it here is my two cents worth. At about 30feet it will put a .45lc fmj through a 2x4 like slicing butter. When using shotgun shells I have found a few things. The shot rapidly dispurses, I mean rapidly! First I tried #8 shot and found that after firing a round or two you could not get the spent shell out of the chamber unless you pried it out. Ok, next I tried a #7.5 I think.It worked and fired like a champ each time. Next went to #4shot and again no problems.Next tried 000 buck shot. again no problems. For home protection I keep 000 buck shot chambered in it and it is not my main tool. That would be my trusty 1911. But it is fun to shoot and makes one hellllllllo of a bang when using the shotgun shells. Plug you ears!! Got a good kick also, but I can handle it. Just my thoughts, not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. Be careful shoot safe.

Wow--I can't believe anyone steped up and ADMITED owning one--LOL Thanks My04! Did you buy the model that shoots the 3 inch 410 shells? Would you recmend the 3 inch or the 6 inch barrel? Could you tell me what kind of place you bought yours from? What would you say the penitration would be at 10 foot with that 000 buck? I don't understand why the #8 shells would not eject, was it the shells or a problem with the Judge? O and one more thing, do you wish you hadn't bought it?

Thank You,

Galveston Redneck