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The Governor is Smith & Wesson's take on the do-it-all revolver, and they didn't cut corners getting there. This silver edition pairs a heat treated scandium alloy Z-Frame with a stainless PVD cylinder and 2.75 inch stainless barrel, keeping the whole package at 29.6 ounces. That's noticeably lighter than comparable .410 revolvers, which matters a lot if this gun is riding on your hip around the property or in a pack on the trail.
The stretched cylinder swallows 2.5 inch .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP when you use the moon clips that come in the box. You get two full 6-round clips and three 2-shot clips, so you can run a full cylinder of ACP or mix and match loads however the situation calls for it. A lot of owners stagger .410 buckshot with .45 Colt for home defense, or load birdshot up front for snakes with heavier rounds behind it. The .45 ACP option is a practical touch too, since it's usually cheaper and easier to find than .45 Colt, which makes range days less painful on the wallet.
Capacity is the big one. Where most revolvers in this class hold five, the Governor holds six. Beyond that, you get the trigger Smith & Wesson revolvers are known for, with a smooth double action pull and a clean single action break. The black ramp front sight and fixed rear notch keep the profile snag free, and the synthetic grip gives you a full three finger hold without adding bulk. Recoil is more manageable than the concept suggests, even with .410 loads, thanks to the gun's balance and grip design.
This is a bedside gun, a truck gun, a hiking and fishing companion, and a dedicated pest solver rolled into one frame. Owners consistently praise the fit and finish, and the versatility means it covers roles that would normally take two or three different handguns. If you want one revolver that can wear a lot of hats, this is the one that does it right.
No, moon clips are only needed for .45 ACP since it's a rimless cartridge. .45 Colt and .410 shotshells drop right into the cylinder and eject normally. The Governor ships with two 6-round moon clips and three 2-shot clips, so you're covered for ACP right out of the box.
No, the cylinder is sized for 2.5 inch .410 shells only. Double check the box before you buy shotshells, because 3 inch shells won't chamber. Plenty of defensive and pest loads are made in the 2.5 inch length, so ammo choices are still solid.
The two biggest differences are capacity and weight. The Governor holds six rounds instead of the Judge's five, and its scandium alloy frame keeps it lighter at 29.6 ounces. It also adds .45 ACP capability with the included moon clips, which the standard Judge doesn't offer, plus you get Smith & Wesson's well regarded revolver trigger.
Yes, and that's a big part of the appeal. You can load .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, and moon-clipped .45 ACP in any combination across the six chambers. A common setup is buckshot in the first couple of chambers with .45 Colt backing it up.
| UPC | 022188604108 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 160410 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2.75'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 8.5'' |
| Magazine Included | Cylinder |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.4 |
| Package Width | 7.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 2.6 |
| Sights | Black Ramp Front/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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