Question about Taurus Judge with 3" chamber.

[TonyInVa]

What ammo can I shoot? I know it can shot 45 long and and 410 shot shells. But can it shoot all size hot shells up to 3"? And can it shoot regular 45s?

Thanks

[dorminWS]

I'd say if you bought a Judge with a 3" chamber, you can fire 3" shells. Or you can fire 2.75" shells. I bought a 2.75" because I figured the only significant difference a 3" shotgun shell instead of a 2.75" one in a pistol with the effective range of a .410 shotgun with a 3" barrel would be recoil. I also thought 3" .410 shell might be hard to find. I'd say the same thing would apply to any "hot" loads you may be considering (if there is such a thing for a .410).

As to what to load, the first time I cock my Judge, what comes under the hammer is a .410 ga. #4 shot. The next two are those "personal protection rounds" that are an all-metal .410 hull loaded with 3 round .45 diameter discs and 12 BBs. The last two are .45 long Colt rounds.

[allingeneral]

If by "Regular 45's" you mean .45 ACP - No - it can't shoot those, as they are rimless - as opposed to the .45 Long Colt which uses a rimmed cartridge.

[newdovo]

I've seen a few advertisements for Smith & Wesson's Governor. It will shoot 2-1/2" .410 shot shells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP. It uses moon clips.

[TonyInVa]

I would prefer the S&W Governor. I am just making sure I get some info on the Taurus Judge with the 3" chamber, since the Governor currently does not come in a 3" chamber model.

[Empire]

If you go with the Raging Judge Magnum (I have the 6.5" barrel with 3" chamber version) then you can also shoot .454 Casull with the 410 and 45LC.