The Taurus Judge Public Defender .45 Colt/.410 in matte stainless is the short-barreled version of the five-shot revolver that made the Judge a household name (brand part no. 2-441039TC). Taurus builds it around a 2-inch barrel, a small stainless frame and a fiber optic front sight, which keeps the whole package compact enough for a nightstand or a vehicle. The cylinder takes .45 Colt cartridges and 2.5-inch .410 bore shotshells, so one gun covers a proven handgun round and a shot load for close-range work. At 28 ounces unloaded it sits easily in the hand without the bulk of a full-length Judge. Home defense and property protection are where this revolver earns its place.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt and .410 bore 2.5-inch shells, which lets one cylinder switch between a handgun cartridge and a shotshell.
• Barrel length is 2 inches, a short tube that keeps the revolver compact and quick to bring around indoors.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, held in a single included cylinder.
• The action is double action/single action, so you can fire with a long trigger pull or cock the hammer for a lighter, more precise shot.
• The front sight is a fiber optic insert, which gathers light and stays visible against a dark background.
• The rear sight is fixed, a simple notch that cannot be knocked out of adjustment.
• The safety is a transfer bar, which keeps the hammer from reaching the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.
• The frame, cylinder and barrel are stainless steel in a matte stainless finish, which resists corrosion and glare.
• Overall length is 7.75 inches with a height of 5.10 inches and a width of 1.50 inches, a footprint that suits a small holster or a bedside safe.
• Weight is 28 ounces unloaded, light enough to carry yet heavy enough to tame the .45 Colt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shells does it take? The maker lists the chambering as .45 Colt and .410 bore 2.5-inch shells, so the five-shot cylinder fires .45 Colt cartridges and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells.

Does it have a manual safety? No manual safety is listed. The maker lists a transfer bar safety, which blocks the hammer from reaching the firing pin until the trigger is pulled.

How long is the barrel? The barrel is 2 inches. The 2.5 inches in the chambering listing is the shotshell length the cylinder accepts, not the barrel length.

Buy the Taurus Judge Public Defender .45 Colt/.410 Revolver, 2-Inch Matte Stainless, 5-Shot

This short Judge pairs a stainless frame with a cylinder that handles two very different loads, which is the reason people keep coming back to the line. It makes sense as a close-range home defense revolver or a truck gun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.