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Concealed Carry Revolver - Snake Gun
Posted on 8/31/10 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 8/31/10 at 1:47 pm
Wanted to get some thoughts/discussion on the new Taurus Judge Public Defender (2.5 inch barrel) vs a normal revolver(4 inch barrel)for carrying in the woods as a snake gun. My question is what am I giving up in effective distance or range with the 2.5 inch barrel vs the 4 inch barrel? Sorry I'm at work and can't link the pistols... TIA
ETA - For this situation I'm interested in comparing a .410 shotshell in a Judge pistol vs. a rat shot pistol round.
ETA - For this situation I'm interested in comparing a .410 shotshell in a Judge pistol vs. a rat shot pistol round.
This post was edited on 8/31/10 at 1:57 pm
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Posted on 8/31/10 at 1:48 pm to Judge Smails
I'd get the Judge, Judge. Not that I know a hell of a lot about hand guns, I just wanted to say get the Judge, Judge. Good luck.
Posted on 8/31/10 at 1:53 pm to Judge Smails
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My question is what am I giving up in effective distance or range with the 2.5 inch barrel vs the 4 inch barrel?
you aren't giving up much in distance that the rounds are accurate to. The real difference is that the shorter barrel gives a closer reference point and can make a difference in how accurately you can shoot it. Now, if you are going to shoot snakes with it it doesn't matter how far you are accurate to as long as its at least 6 feet.
Posted on 8/31/10 at 1:58 pm to Judge Smails
I had a judge but sold it. Kicked to much for the wife and I didnt really need it. I think its more a shoot form the hip kind of gun. For a woman you think that would be good becasue under stress they would have to aim as accurately, but the small light ones (the ones you would want to carry) kick to much for small statured people.
It was fun and different, but im not a collector so i sold it and got something i use.
It was fun and different, but im not a collector so i sold it and got something i use.
Posted on 8/31/10 at 2:07 pm to Judge Smails
A .410 shell is gonna have a hell of a lot more bb's than a .22 or .38 caliber rat shot round. I've killed every snake I shot at with my .22 revolver and rat shot.
I think the Judge will be a little overkill with snakes, not that it matters. But, if I had endless amounts of money, I'd have a Judge to shoot snakes. Badass gun, but not a necessity.
I think the Judge will be a little overkill with snakes, not that it matters. But, if I had endless amounts of money, I'd have a Judge to shoot snakes. Badass gun, but not a necessity.
Posted on 8/31/10 at 2:16 pm to Judge Smails
I don't think the difference in the barrel length will matter much. There's a LOT more shot in a .410 than a .357 shot shell though. Either will probably work for snakes. If you already own one or the other, just go with that.
This post was edited on 8/31/10 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 8/31/10 at 2:31 pm to Judge Smails
i have a 4 inch Judge... loaded with #7 1/2's on the tractor bush hogging... Loaded with #4's in the wifes nightstand... We both like it,, and the recoil is not too much for her, especially in a scary situation... don't know about the 2.5"..
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