Governor or Judge?

thedudeabides · February 16, 2013, 08:55 AM

My dad is insistent on getting a 410/45LC revolver for a truck gun. He thinks he's a terrible shot and the 410 sales pitch got to him.

My question is which of these would be better? The Gov shoots 45 ACP with moon clips and isn't a Taurus, so it's already a winner in my book. The Taurus is cheaper, and did I mention it's a Taurus.

I'm not thrilled with the accuracy of either, but I'm leaning towards the Gov because you can feed it just about anything.

lowercase · February 16, 2013, 12:56 PM

I'd go with the Governor for its greater ammo versatility.

Denezin · February 16, 2013, 01:03 PM

You get 6 with the governor. You get 45acp too. Pretty much outweighs the judge by alot. I dont like any either of em if i wanted .45 caliber id choose a s&w 325

Chesster · February 16, 2013, 02:49 PM

Handling both, I prefer the Smith. Plus the use of ACPs in moon clips is a big advantage.

BoogieMan · February 16, 2013, 03:11 PM

If his intended use is only to have a SD weapon and not practice with it, then I would spend the least amount as possible. I have shot the Judge and it worked just fine. If I planned on using it more regularly than S&W without a doubt.

Texshooter · February 16, 2013, 10:44 PM

If the wallet allows, go with the Gov for sure.

I have, and like, both.

But shooting .45ACP out of the Gov is some of the most fun I have had shooting in a long time.

Cheapshooter · February 16, 2013, 11:14 PM

First off, I own a 410/45 Colt revolver, and am very satisfied with it's performance for my purpose. So this isn't a bash of that platform. However, the 410 bore in a handgun will not make up for poor marksmanship.Period!
I'd say If it is to be his gun, it should be his choice. It should be which ever he feels fits him best. Maybe the proper fit, and feel of a handgun, no matter what chambering, could make more difference than shot or bullet.

9mm · February 16, 2013, 11:17 PM

Judge has too much slop in cylinder play, get the Governor or don't get the Judge!

Venom1956 · February 16, 2013, 11:20 PM

buy em a gun you think is better as a 'gift'

my dad had a beater .38 in the truck, got him a bland reliable .45 and a few mags now he uses that.

Other then I'd go governor.

Mystro · February 16, 2013, 11:26 PM

No contest. I have owned both and the Governor is soooo much better built and its performance is outstanding....Tritium sights are outstanding and it's a tack driver with 45LC and Federal 000buck will patern the size of a tennis ball at 10 yards so you actually have to know how to shoot.

My Review:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-rev...or-review.html
Lightweight for its size.

qqq1 · February 17, 2013, 12:46 AM

I had a Judge. Didn't work properly out of the box, went to Taurus 6 or so times, never got fixed. No one at Taurus would talk to me and I was always dumped into a nameless voicemail. Finally got a refund out of Taurus and I was very surprised about that. I still want a 410 revolver but you can bet it won't be a Taurus.

bigghoss · February 17, 2013, 05:44 AM

I'm never going to buy another taurus so I would go with S&W.

I can think of two much bigger issues with your father's choice of weapon but those are for different threads.

rodfac · February 18, 2013, 09:44 AM

If your dad is adamant on one of these types, I'd get the S&W product for its quality, and customer service. The three Taurus' I've handled and shot here on our farm were less than satisfactory....lousy trigger pull, sprayed lead from the cylinder/barrel gap with lead alloy bullets, key-holed .45 LC's at 21 feet, and insufficient penetration with the #4 buck shot that was tried. And anecdotal evidence would suggest that Taurus' customer service leaves much to be desired. Rod

magnum777 · February 18, 2013, 10:47 AM

Definatley go with the governor

Cheapshooter · February 19, 2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

insufficient penetration with the #4 buck shot that was tried.

More indicative of the round than the firearm.

February 16, 2013, 08:55 AM	#1
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 552	Governor or Judge? My dad is insistent on getting a 410/45LC revolver for a truck gun. He thinks he's a terrible shot and the 410 sales pitch got to him. My question is which of these would be better? The Gov shoots 45 ACP with moon clips and isn't a Taurus, so it's already a winner in my book. The Taurus is cheaper, and did I mention it's a Taurus. I'm not thrilled with the accuracy of either, but I'm leaning towards the Gov because you can feed it just about anything.

February 16, 2013, 03:11 PM	#5
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 981	If his intended use is only to have a SD weapon and not practice with it, then I would spend the least amount as possible. I have shot the Judge and it worked just fine. If I planned on using it more regularly than S&W without a doubt. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman

February 16, 2013, 11:14 PM	#7
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,514	First off, I own a 410/45 Colt revolver, and am very satisfied with it's performance for my purpose. So this isn't a bash of that platform. However, the 410 bore in a handgun will not make up for poor marksmanship.Period! I'd say If it is to be his gun, it should be his choice. It should be which ever he feels fits him best. Maybe the proper fit, and feel of a handgun, no matter what chambering, could make more difference than shot or bullet. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

February 16, 2013, 11:17 PM	#8
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,654	Judge has too much slop in cylinder play, get the Governor or don't get the Judge! __________________ SHTF vs TEOTWAWKI you ask? SHTF, just some crap on the ceiling and walls, TEOTWAWKI end of the world as we know it. Orignally made by 9mm/®™©

February 16, 2013, 11:20 PM	#9
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 2,344	buy em a gun you think is better as a 'gift' my dad had a beater .38 in the truck, got him a bland reliable .45 and a few mags now he uses that. Other then I'd go governor. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph.

February 16, 2013, 12:56 PM	#2
lowercase Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Posts: 157	I'd go with the Governor for its greater ammo versatility.

February 16, 2013, 01:03 PM	#3
Denezin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	You get 6 with the governor. You get 45acp too. Pretty much outweighs the judge by alot. I dont like any either of em if i wanted .45 caliber id choose a s&w 325

February 16, 2013, 02:49 PM	#4
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Handling both, I prefer the Smith. Plus the use of ACPs in moon clips is a big advantage. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 16, 2013, 10:44 PM	#6
Texshooter Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 256	If the wallet allows, go with the Gov for sure. I have, and like, both. But shooting .45ACP out of the Gov is some of the most fun I have had shooting in a long time.

February 16, 2013, 11:26 PM	#10
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 497	No contest. I have owned both and the Governor is soooo much better built and its performance is outstanding....Tritium sights are outstanding and it's a tack driver with 45LC and Federal 000buck will patern the size of a tennis ball at 10 yards so you actually have to know how to shoot. My Review: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-rev...or-review.html Lightweight for its size. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country" Last edited by Mystro; February 16, 2013 at 11:34 PM.

February 17, 2013, 12:46 AM	#11
qqq1 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 116	I had a Judge. Didn't work properly out of the box, went to Taurus 6 or so times, never got fixed. No one at Taurus would talk to me and I was always dumped into a nameless voicemail. Finally got a refund out of Taurus and I was very surprised about that. I still want a 410 revolver but you can bet it won't be a Taurus. __________________ I bought one Taurus firearm. I'll never make that mistake again.

February 17, 2013, 05:44 AM	#12
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,623	I'm never going to buy another taurus so I would go with S&W. I can think of two much bigger issues with your father's choice of weapon but those are for different threads. __________________ I don't collect guns, I accumulate them.

February 18, 2013, 09:44 AM	#13
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,240	If your dad is adamant on one of these types, I'd get the S&W product for its quality, and customer service. The three Taurus' I've handled and shot here on our farm were less than satisfactory....lousy trigger pull, sprayed lead from the cylinder/barrel gap with lead alloy bullets, key-holed .45 LC's at 21 feet, and insufficient penetration with the #4 buck shot that was tried. And anecdotal evidence would suggest that Taurus' customer service leaves much to be desired. Rod __________________ Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows against it, It proudly waves because a soldier's dying breath blows upon it. USAF Forward Air Controller, 5th Spl Forces, An Loc, lll Corps, RVN, 69-70, Vietnam Vet '69-'73

February 18, 2013, 10:47 AM	#14
magnum777 Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Location: upstate New York Posts: 54	Definatley go with the governor