Having actually fired a Judge with buckshot I'll say this * * * Anyone who can go through fifty rounds of .410 buckshot in a CHL proficiency demonstration is a much tougher person than me. I haven't experienced recoil like that even in .44 Magnum and .50 AE.
"To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Texas and Louisiana CHL Instructor, NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection and Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor
You'd have to use the 45lc, but good luck. Depending on barrel length it's not tremendously accurate, and I'm a fan.
It's a great truck / anti car jacking gun especially with Winchester PDX rounds....
If they put every hole in the 5 zone then they are good. However, typical scoring is to count points down from 250, and flyers into the 3 point zone (or zero) seem more likely with #00 out of a short rifled barrel, than with slugs or FMJ.
I have someone with a Judge coming to my October class and explained to them they had to use the .45 ammo, however if they preferred I would have several 9mm to loan or they can rent a gun at the range.
correct that as of September they can take the test with a Auto or a Revolver and still carry either.