Description
Product Summary
Taurus Judge 45 Colt (Long Colt)/410 Gauge 5 Shot 13″ Matte Black Oxide Picatinny Rail Barrel, Cylinder & Alloy Steel Frame, Walnut Grip
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.
BrandTaurus
CategoryRevolvers
ModelJudge
Caliber45 Long Colt
Gauge410 Gauge
Barrel Length Range13″ to 13.99″
Capacity5rd
Action5
Frame FinishMatte Black Oxide
Oal19.50″
Frame MaterialAlloy Steel
SightsNone
Chamber3″
Barrel FinishMatte Black Oxide
Barrel MaterialAlloy Steel
Twist1:12.14 RH
Frame SizeLarge
GripsWalnut
Cylinder MaterialAlloy Steel
Cylinder FinishMatte Black Oxide
Height5.80″
SafetyTransfer Bar
Width1.90″
Barrel DescriptionPicatinny Rail
Barrel Length13″
Max Capacity5
Frame DescriptionAlloy Steel Frame
Hammer StyleExposed
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
