I think Taurus is just looking for something different to market, since many of their guns are just knock-offs of the Smiths. 45/410 guns have been around for years, and the main knock on them is that they just don't shoot the 45 LC very well. For a snake gun, sure, it'll work fine. Maybe carry two snake loads, the rest slugs, but it's still not very concealable, and there are a lot of better choices for a truck gun or CCW. Personally, if I was gonna carry anything that big I'd like a 5 or 6 shot 44 Spl, or a 357 snubby. I know two people who have bought The Judge, and both say they like it as a novelty, something they didn't have. It's not what I'd pick for a defensive gun, but I'd rather not stand in front of it when it goes off, either. Call me a wussie. I don't mind the sight of blood.........unless it's mine!
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