The Taurus Judge Public Defender .45 Colt/.410 in matte black oxide is a compact five-shot revolver that fires both .45 Colt and .410 bore shotshells (brand part no. 2-441031TC). Taurus gives it a 2-inch barrel and an alloy steel frame, which keeps weight at 29 ounces unloaded and the profile short. A fiber optic front sight and a fixed rear make the sight picture quick to pick up in low light. The dark oxide finish suits a home defense gun that sees occasional carry between rooms or vehicles. It is the black counterpart to the stainless Public Defender.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt and .410 bore 2.5-inch shells, so the cylinder can be loaded with either cartridge type.
• Barrel length is 2 inches, which keeps the revolver short and easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Capacity is 5 rounds in one included cylinder.
• The action is double action/single action, giving a choice between a long pull and a cocked-hammer shot.
• The front sight is a fiber optic insert for a bright aiming point.
• The rear sight is fixed, a durable notch with no moving parts.
• The safety is a transfer bar, which blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.
• The frame and cylinder are alloy steel in matte black oxide, a finish that cuts glare on the range or in the field.
• Overall length is 7.75 inches with a 5.10-inch height and a 1.50-inch width, small enough for compact holsters.
• Weight is 29 ounces unloaded, enough mass to manage .45 Colt recoil in a short barrel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does it have? The maker lists the barrel, frame and cylinder in a matte black oxide finish on alloy steel.

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, which allows the hammer to strike the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled.

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

The black oxide Public Defender gives you a short Judge with the same two-load flexibility in a darker, lower-glare package. Pick it for bedside duty, a truck or a camp gun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other revolvers too.