The Judge... Thoughts please.

jlowe23 · Apr 14, 2014

So I am trying to figure out if this is a "legal" hand gun in Maryland.

http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=841&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=41

The roster lists the Taurus Judge Ultra-Lite 4510TKR .45 LC/.410 Gauge

but there is no "Judge Ultra-Lite 4510TKR" at least not that I can find.

Does the 4510TKR include all of the 4510TKR series?

What do you guys think??

btw I have a call into the Roster Board for clarification.

SCARCQB · Apr 14, 2014

taurus Judge....

We will not judge.

j_h_smith · Apr 14, 2014

As far as I know all of the Judge handguns are legal. I've seen many different models at gun shows. This information is worth exactly the amount you paid for it.

Jim Smith

Jed195 · Apr 14, 2014

I was looking at a Judge when they first hit the market but then the S&W Governor reared it's head and I opted for the 6 round .45 ACP/45 long colt/ 410 shotshell capable Smith instead of the 5 shot Judge which is only 45 long colt/410. I don't regret the extra money spent. They are both MD legal as they are handguns on the roster.

bobthefisher · Apr 14, 2014

Yes, the Taurus Judge is legal in MD. Although, I would recommend the S&W Governor, as it's generally a better quality handgun.

ShoreShooter · Apr 14, 2014

Hickock45 did a review of this sort of pistol on youtube some time ago. I don't recall if it was the Judge, or one of the similar pistols. Take a look before you buy.

plinkerton · Apr 14, 2014

bobthefisher said:
Yes, the Taurus Judge is legal in MD. Although, I would recommend the S&W Governor, as it's generally a better quality handgun.

I have 2 friends with Judges and 1 with a Governor. I like the Governor better overall.

smokey · Apr 14, 2014

This is a good presentation

vinjet700 · Apr 14, 2014

Jed195 said:
I was looking at a Judge when they first hit the market but then the S&W Governor reared it's head and I opted for the 6 round .45 ACP/45 long colt/ 410 shotshell capable Smith instead of the 5 shot Judge which is only 45 long colt/410. I don't regret the extra money spent. They are both MD legal as they are handguns on the roster.

bobthefisher said:
Yes, the Taurus Judge is legal in MD. Although, I would recommend the S&W Governor, as it's generally a better quality handgun.

plinkerton said:
I have 2 friends with Judges and 1 with a Governor. I like the Governor better overall.

alucard0822 · Apr 14, 2014

It's both a 45 colt with a ton of freebore, shallow rifling and accuracy that is finicky at best, AND a handheld shotgun without enough barrel to get much velocity or a pattern useable past a couple feet. It could be fun gimmick to play with in some instances, but it's an idiotic defensive choice, has no sporting or competition value, and can have the spotty quality control Taurus is known for. The S&W governor is made better, and adds a little versatility in the way of 45ACP, but even still, it's a novelty IMO.

plinkerton · Apr 14, 2014

alucard0822 said:
It's both a 45 colt with a ton of freebore, shallow rifling and accuracy that is finicky at best, AND a handheld shotgun without enough barrel to get much velocity or a pattern useable past a couple feet. It could be fun gimmick to play with in some instances, but it's an idiotic defensive choice, has no sporting or competition value, and can have the spotty quality control Taurus is known for. The S&W governor is made better, and adds a little versatility in the way of 45ACP, but even still, it's a novelty IMO.

One of my friend's has a judge with about a 5 inch barrel. It is much more accurate than the 2 inch barrel the other friend has. Either way I would agree that it is a toy more than anything else.

The only practical application I know of is a farmer friend who uses one on little varmints around the barn.

alucard0822 · Apr 14, 2014

plinkerton said:
One of my friend's has a judge with about a 5 inch barrel. It is much more accurate than the 2 inch barrel the other friend has. Either way I would agree that it is a toy more than anything else.

The only practical application I know of is a farmer friend who uses one on little varmints around the barn.

Yea, would be a good snake or rat pistol without having to use CCI pistol shotshells, but that's about it. The couple examples I've tried were EXTREMELY ammo sensitive, and not terribly accurate, the short and shallow rifling probably just struggles to stabilize bullets, a longer barrel would probably go a long way to help that, but at the expense of portability, especially with the giant cylinder already making her a chubby girl.

rockstarartist · Apr 15, 2014

Well, if you are looking for a Judge, A2 Sales has a used one at a great price.

My father in law passed away and I took several of his firearms there for consignment. I have the listed price somewhere around here, ill post it if i find it. Otherwise, just give them a call.

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