Tylenator
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Wow there's a lot to soak in here haha
DON'T. That snake shot won't stop a dedicated attacker and you may only get one shot. That shot MUST count, use a good 125gr JHP and trust your life to it.
If you want a .45lc double action, I'd look for a Ruger Redhawk. The .45lc is an incredible round and the Redhawk will handle the hottest factory loads with ease.
No it wouldn't. Flechettes do not weigh enough to be effective defensive rounds as a rule.
I love my Judge.
I named him 'LEGG'.
Used to call him 'SHAFT' cause he's a baaaaad motha....watch yo mouf!
BradMacc82 said:Flechettes are best used in video-games.
Even in 12ga shells they weren't that impressive, more hype than anything, from my own experimentation with them.
In close quarters, you have to assume you will have only one shot. A second is a luxury. A third is a fantasy.But how would you feel after taking a flechette round to the center mass? Maybe the second shot in your shoulder, some if it into your face? Granted this is my ignorance since I've not messed with flechette, this is also my logic. I'd think it would be effective in close quarter combat. Maybe not as effective as other things, but still effective?
safecracker said:In close quarters, you have to assume you will have only one shot. A second is a luxury. A third is a fantasy.
That shot had better count.
Plan accordingly.
Would you recomend the Redhawk as a first handgun?
In close quarters, you have to assume you will have only one shot. A second is a luxury. A third is a fantasy.
That shot had better count.
Plan accordingly.
But how would you feel after taking a flechette round to the center mass? Maybe the second shot in your shoulder, some if it into your face? Granted this is my ignorance since I've not messed with flechette, this is also my logic. I'd think it would be effective in close quarter combat. Maybe not as effective as other things, but still effective?
A GP100 would be better for home defense than a Redhawk in most situations, since the Redhawk is very large and unwieldy. Most models are close to four pounds and more than a foot long.
A GP100 would be better for home defense than a Redhawk in most situations, since the Redhawk is very large and unwieldy. Most models are close to four pounds and more than a foot long. You might as well have an 870.
But how would you feel after taking a flechette round to the center mass? Maybe the second shot in your shoulder, some if it into your face? Granted this is my ignorance since I've not messed with flechette, this is also my logic. I'd think it would be effective in close quarter combat. Maybe not as effective as other things, but still effective?
Nothing wrong w/ a .44spl for SD. Loaded with good .44spl HPs , or possably Speer Short Bbl .
You are so right about opinionated people. I have had a Taurus Judge with a 6" barrel for about three years and have shot countless rounds of both .410 and .45 LC. I have seen no adverse effects and the pistol works perfectly. Re: accuracy, last Fall I practically beheaded a groundhog in my garden, at about25' using a Winchester PDX1 shotshell. I really don't understand the negative opinions regarding the Judge. I personally am of the opinion the negative comments are coming from individuals who don't own nor have they tested a Judge revolver. I know this for a fact,I would not want to be on the receiving end of either a PDX1 load or a .45 long Colt. I have several choices of self defense pistols and the Judge is my bedside choice.
You're thinking of the Super Redhawk. The Redhawk is about the same size as my S&W N-Frame, the Super is about the same size as a S&W X-Frame.