The Taurus Judge is a formidablerevolver for personal protection. Taurus designed this gun so their customers can carry it in their car to prevent a carjacking and have it at home for home protection.Many people choose the Judge as their personal protection handgun because it’s easy to use. Revolvers are extremely reliable and safe, and they don’t require special clips.The Judge gives you the choice of five .410 shotgun shells or .45 pistol shells. You can also load a combination of the two . If you have the money and want to add an additional cartridge caliber, the Raging Judge accepts the .454 Casull. Table of Contents Judge Public Defender SeriesJudge Magnum SeriesRaging Judge SeriesJudge AlternativesConclusion Taurus Judge Pros Unique ability to fire .410 shotgun shells or .45 Colt cartridges Lots of stopping power Reliable Easy to shoot Cons Larger, harder to conceal Limited amount of ammo Recoil The LeMat revolver was one of the original revolvers capable of firing a shotgun shell. The original LeMat revolver was a .42 or .36 caliber cap and ball black powder revolver with a secondary barrel capable of shooting buckshot. Barrel Length The Judge comes in an impressive variety of barrel lengths. The 2.5” and 3” models are the most common and least expensive. However, the Judge is a big gun to conceal even with a shorter barrel length. The longer barrel lengths can improve accuracy, but that’s not a factor for most people because they’re buying the Judge for protection against close-up targets. The longer barrel length also slightly reduces the recoil. 410 Shotgun Shells for Self-defense Not all .410 shotgun shells are the same. For example, bird shot is highly ineffective for self-defense. Here are a few good shell options for self- or home defense. The availability of ammo can vary greatly, so you may have to take what you find. Federal Premium Personal Defense Shot Size: 4Muzzle Velocity: 950 ft/sShotshell Length: 2.5” These shells conta