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4/3/2009 7:20:01 PM EDT
I am looking at the Cabela's add and they have some Judges on sale.  What do you all thing of that as a backup gun.  I carry a Glock 17,  I figured the Judge would fit comfortable in my pocket.

What says the hive!

The_D
4/3/2009 7:20:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
I am looking at the Cabela's add and they have some Judges on sale.  What do you all thing of that as a backup gun.  I carry a Glock 17,  I figured the Judge would fit comfortable in my pocket.

What says the hive!

The_D


It's a crappy solution in search of a problem.
4/3/2009 7:22:07 PM EDT
[#2]


fit in your pocket?  the judge?  are you a giant?









4/3/2009 7:24:23 PM EDT
[#3]
If your in the market for a gun that you can blast pop cans out of the air, the judge is the perfect choice.  For defense, not so much.
4/3/2009 7:26:48 PM EDT
[#4]




why would you want to have birdshot without the ability to send the bad guy running when you rack the slide?

i don't get it.



4/3/2009 7:28:16 PM EDT
[#5]
[facepalm]



4/3/2009 7:32:40 PM EDT
[#6]
j frame all the way.
4/3/2009 7:33:43 PM EDT
[#7]
Much better choices out there for a back up.

If you like it go for it.

It's more of a novelty, than practical.


4/3/2009 7:36:41 PM EDT
[#8]
410 isn't good out of that short a barrel.  All you end up with is a .45 Colt with too much cylinder and not enough barrel.  A .45 with the same overall length would be more lethal.  Judge is good camp gun for snakes, not much else.
4/3/2009 7:38:59 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I am looking at the Cabela's add and they have some Judges on sale.  What do you all thing of that as a backup gun.  I carry a Glock 17,  I figured the Judge would fit comfortable in my pocket.

What says the hive!

The_D


It's a crappy solution in search of a problem.


I concur.  With that long clown cylinder, it is bigger than most .357/.44 revolvers.  If you really, really need to shoot snakes, get a S&W revolver and buy some CCI shotshells.  For the life of me, I cannot understand why these Acme Roadrunner Hunting revolvers are so popular, but then, I must be really unhip, because I don't understand why Obama is so popular, either.

4/3/2009 7:39:22 PM EDT
[#10]
I should start saving my diatribe on this subject in a word file so I don't have to retype it everytime.


4/3/2009 7:39:53 PM EDT
[#11]
4/3/2009 7:41:05 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
I should start saving my diatribe on this subject in a word file so I don't have to retype it everytime.




I'll help you:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm
4/3/2009 7:41:43 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
I am looking at the Cabela's add and they have some Judges on sale.  What do you all thing of that as a backup gun.  I carry a Glock 17,  I figured the Judge would fit comfortable in my pocket.

What says the hive!

The_D


You must wear MC Hammer pants if you can fit a judge in the pocket. If that is the case, then your choice in fashion and in a BUG suck.

If you want a good backup to your G17, buy a G26.
4/3/2009 7:42:50 PM EDT
[#14]
That thing would fuck a snake up!

Other than that, I don't see any use for it.
4/3/2009 7:42:54 PM EDT
[#15]
My brother got one to use on snakes on the farm... it locks up every 5th shot. But except for that lockup problem, its fun to shoot cans, balloons, or whatever, and ruins snakes. I wouldn't want to carry that thing as a backup gun though.
4/3/2009 7:42:58 PM EDT
[#16]




Quoted:



Quoted:



Quoted:

I am looking at the Cabela's add and they have some Judges on sale. What do you all thing of that as a backup gun. I carry a Glock 17, I figured the Judge would fit comfortable in my pocket.



What says the hive!



The_D




It's a crappy solution in search of a problem.




I concur. With that long clown cylinder, it is bigger than most .357/.44 revolvers. If you really, really need to shoot snakes, get a S&W revolver and buy some CCI shotshells. For the life of me, I cannot understand why these Acme Roadrunner Hunting revolvers are so popular, but then, I must be really unhip, because I don't understand why Obama is so popular, either.







I've never had to fire more than two rounds at a snake, and I've never used snakeshot.
Guess it's just a matter of hitting what you're aiming at.
4/3/2009 7:44:00 PM EDT
[#17]
If you are buying it for a fun gun that's one thing, but if you are buying it to serve a purpose there are better options.
4/3/2009 7:46:00 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I should start saving my diatribe on this subject in a word file so I don't have to retype it everytime.




I'll help you:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm


+2 (One for each of you)

4/3/2009 9:27:01 PM EDT
[#19]
I ordered 350 rounds of 21/2" .410 buckshot (3-pellet) from Ammunition to Go last April...still have most of it.  I just checked there, though - they do not list it anymore.  

I wanted a Judge in the worst way for a while, but can't bring myself to buy one, based on the marginal quality reports on them and Taurus in general. Oh well. I got the .410 I always wanted (a Winchester 9410 (9+1!)), can't complain.
4/3/2009 9:30:35 PM EDT
[#20]
this thread gets 2 up
4/4/2009 12:45:14 PM EDT
[#21]
The Judge is huge. I would never carry it as a defensive firearm.
4/5/2009 7:53:35 AM EDT
[#22]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I should start saving my diatribe on this subject in a word file so I don't have to retype it everytime.




I'll help you:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm


I read the link, I was planning on using the 45 Long Colt.  I am also reconsidering a Glock 26,  But I already CC a Glock 17
4/5/2009 7:55:06 AM EDT
[#23]
Forged is the way to go bro. Just say no to casting.
4/5/2009 7:55:59 AM EDT
[#24]
Quoted:
That thing would fuck a snake up!

Other than that, I don't see any use for it.


+1.  Was gonna buy one, but Box O Truth saved me $500
4/5/2009 7:59:11 AM EDT
[#25]
This thread is now about The Judge.




4/5/2009 8:01:59 AM EDT
[#26]
I want a backup that will lay whomever down for the count.  I won't carry a 1911, but I really want a 45 the I can run Hornady JHP as a back-up.  My pants pocket accomadate a wallet, knife, cellphone, two sometime three spare magazines, Fenix Flashlight, and a Glock 17.  I conceal this all very well and want something small to carry as a backup.  What are you all recommending.

The_D

4/5/2009 8:51:35 AM EDT
[#27]
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I want a backup that will lay whomever down for the count.


Only long guns have that kind of power. Not handguns. Handguns are weapons of compromise. Backups are weapons of more compromise.


I won't carry a 1911, but I really want a 45 the I can run Hornady JHP as a back-up.  My pants pocket accomadate a wallet, knife, cellphone, two sometime three spare magazines, Fenix Flashlight, and a Glock 17.  I conceal this all very well and want something small to carry as a backup.  What are you all recommending.


The G17 is perfectly fine. A G26 would work well as a backup because it can use the same ammo and magazines that the G17 uses. That can come in real handy.

Alternately if the G26 is too big for you as a BUG (and it is for some folks) then a S&W J frame loaded with 135 grain +P .38 spl. ammo is a superb BUG. The addition of CT laser grips to the J frame makes it a much more capable weapon.
4/5/2009 8:55:39 AM EDT
[#28]
Despite what the armchair generals on this site say - the Judge has some outstanding attributes perfect for certain people in certain situations - however carrying it as a CCW is not one of them - their are much better options out there.
4/5/2009 11:07:48 AM EDT
[#29]
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I want a backup that will lay whomever down for the count.  I won't carry a 1911, but I really want a 45 the I can run Hornady JHP as a back-up.  My pants pocket accomadate a wallet, knife, cellphone, two sometime three spare magazines, Fenix Flashlight, and a Glock 17.  I conceal this all very well and want something small to carry as a backup.  What are you all recommending.

The_D


Jesus Christ man, how big are your pockets?

4/5/2009 11:10:08 AM EDT
[#30]
The Judge is not an acceptable defensive handgun. I have one and they are effective against small animals (snakes) but would not be against people. They are also BIG. Get a .38 snubbie instead.

I really enjoy mine-I would not trust my life to one though.