Can Taurus Judge Public Defender?
Andrew Henderson
Updated on March 14, 2026
Can Taurus Judge Public Defender?
Now, Taurus has created quite a stir by downsizing the Judge, its immensely popular big-bore revolver, creating the Taurus Judge Public Defender. The basic concept behind the Judge family of revolvers is simple, yet innovative. The Judge models are five-shot revolvers with a lengthened cylinder to accept standard .
Is the Taurus Public Defender a good gun?
I like the Taurus Public Defender Polymer very much. Despite the obvious drawbacks, there is very little available with the compact size and versatility of this gun. In my opinion, this is not an ideal EDC gun, but it is a great front line home defense gun.
Whats the difference between a Taurus Judge and a Taurus Public Defender?
The base model has a rear sight notch cut into the top strap, the Raging Judge has a raised rear sight (part of the frame) and the Public Defender has low-profile rear sights. This is a double-action revolver, so trigger pull will be an issue for all of you plastic fantastic fanboys out there.
Does Taurus still make Raging Judge?
The Taurus Judge is a five shot revolver designed and produced by Taurus International, chambered for . 410 bore shot shells and the ….
| Taurus Judge | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .410 bore .454 Casull (Raging Judge only) .45 Colt .45 Schofield |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 5, 6, or 7 round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed |
Can the judge shoot 3 inch 410 shells?
The Taurus Judge is a five-shot . 45 Colt revolver with an elongated cylinder that allows it to chamber 2½-inch or 3-inch . 410-gauge shotgun shells (depending on the particular model). Because the barrel is rifled, the Judge is not considered a sawed-off shotgun or “dangerous ordnance” by federal law.
What Taurus guns are recalled?
Taurus Pistol Recall
- PT-111 Millennium.
- PT-132 Millennium.
- PT-138-Millennium.
- PT-140 Millennium.
- PT-145 Millennium.
- PT-745 Millennium.
- PT-609.
- PT-640.
What states is the Taurus Judge illegal?
Due to the broad language used by the California legislature in defining both “short- barreled shotgun” and “assault weapon” the Taurus Judge and the 28 Gauge Rossi Circuit Judge are illegal to possess in California, meeting the definition of “short-barreled shotgun” or “assault weapon,” respectively.
What is the best 410 pistol?
Best . 410 Revolvers
- Taurus Judge. The Taurus Judge is perhaps the best-known . 410 revolver on the market.
- Smith & Wesson Governor. Our next pick comes from Smith & Wesson, and I think we can all agree S&W knows revolvers.
- Magnum Research BFR. Last up is the Magnum Research BFR.
What is the best ammo for a Taurus Judge?
A solid choice is the Winchester 255-grain lead bullet. This bullet exits at 770 fps from the Judge. (And 778 fps from a 4 ¾-inch revolver on hand for comparison.) Penetration is about 18 inches, ideal for personal defense, yet recoil is mild.
Why are guns so scarce right now?
NSSF officials say the shortages are the result of a combination of booming demand caused mostly by the COVID 19 lockdowns and social unrest. Oliva said that a record 21 million firearms background checks for gun sales were conducted by the FBI in 2020 – including 8.4 million for first-time gun buyers.
Do Taurus guns have a lifetime warranty?
Original purchasers of a Taurus firearm covered by a one-year warranty will be pleased to learn their firearm will be covered under this new Limited Lifetime Warranty. All legacy firearms covered under the original lifetime warranty will remain covered by that warranty.
Is the judge a good home defense gun?
A miss is not likely at all. I liked the Taurus Judge a lot, enough to add it to my own personal arsenal. I firmly believe it is the best choice of guns for home defense I have seen. And it would make a pretty good companion in bear country too, loaded with a combination of .