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August 2009

Judging the Judge: A Viable Self-Defense Revolver for You?

We have a problem comparing unusual or unique handguns against anything else, and “The Judge” by Taurus fits into that category. Here’s what we thought of the Ultra-Lite version.

We've had more than two dozen requests for a Gun Tests evaluation of the Taurus Judge, a 45 LC- and 410-shotshell-chambered revolver that, on its face, might fit into many individuals' self-defense schemes with its powerful, simple operation. The Judge bears that name on its barrel, and it's

We thought the Judge would be a good gun for the trail. It would take care of all sorts of varmints big and small for the woods traveler, and look good doing it. We liked this gun a lot.

supposedly destined for those judges who pack iron in the courtroom. They presumably have the occasional need to defend themselves from those on whom they pass judgment—or their friends. The idea of spraying the courtroom with a load of shot is presumably preferable to drilling only one of the unlucky people who happen to be in there, once said judge opens fire. …

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