The Taurus Judge Home Defender is designed for home defense. The revolver features a 13" barrel; fires both .45 Colt and .410 bore shotshells 2.5" or 3"; optic-ready top rail and a wood forestock and finger grooved wood grips.
Brand Taurus
Category Revolvers
Model Judge
Caliber 45 Long Colt
Gauge 410 Gauge
Barrel Length Range 13" to 13.99"
Capacity 5rd
Action 5
Frame Finish Matte Black Oxide
Oal 19.50"
Frame Material Alloy Steel
Sights None
Chamber 3"
Barrel Finish Matte Black Oxide
Barrel Material Alloy Steel
Twist 1:12.14 RH
Frame Size Large
Grips Walnut
Cylinder Material Alloy Steel
Cylinder Finish Matte Black Oxide
Height 5.80"
Safety Transfer Bar
Width 1.90"
Barrel Description Picatinny Rail
Barrel Length 13"
Max Capacity 5
Frame Description Alloy Steel Frame
Hammer Style Exposed
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
