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The original Judge earned its reputation by doing something no other mainstream revolver did: chambering both .45 Colt and 2.5 inch .410 shotshells in the same cylinder. The Public Defender takes that concept and shrinks it down to a small frame with a 2 inch barrel and a 7.75 inch overall length, which makes it far easier to stash in a truck console, nightstand drawer, or holster than its full-size sibling. At 28 ounces unloaded, the all stainless construction gives it enough heft to soak up recoil without feeling like a boat anchor on your belt.
Taurus made a few smart changes to this Judge variant beyond just trimming the barrel. The hammer has a reduced profile so it clears clothing and jacket pockets without snagging, and the extended ejector rod kicks out spent cases cleanly, which matters more than you might think with longer .410 hulls. The DA/SA action lets you run it double action in a hurry or cock the hammer for a lighter, more deliberate single action press. A transfer bar safety keeps the hammer off a live round until the trigger is fully pulled, and the built-in Taurus Security System lets you lock the gun down with a turn of a key when it needs to sit unattended.
Up front you get a red fiber optic sight that gathers light and gives your eye a bright dot to pick up fast, paired with a fixed notch rear cut into the frame. The Ribber grip is one of the better factory rubber grips out there, with soft ridges that flex and absorb recoil while filling a wide range of hand sizes comfortably.
This is where the fun starts. Load all five chambers with .45 Colt, run 2.5 inch .410 birdshot for snakes and pests around the property, stoke it with .410 defensive loads, or mix and match in the same cylinder. That flexibility is the whole point of the Judge line, and the Public Defender delivers it in the most packable format Taurus builds in stainless steel.
It handles .45 Colt cartridges and 2.5 inch .410 bore shotshells, and you can mix both in the same five-shot cylinder. Note that it will not chamber 3 inch .410 magnum shells, so stick with 2.5 inch shotshells. Standard .45 Colt loads, .410 birdshot, buckshot, and .410 defensive loads all run through it.
It's the scaled-down carry version of the Judge. The Public Defender uses a smaller frame, a 2 inch barrel, and a reduced profile hammer that resists snagging on the draw, bringing overall length down to 7.75 inches. You keep the same five-shot .45 Colt and .410 capability in a package that's much easier to conceal or keep close at hand.
That's exactly what this variant was designed for. The bobbed hammer, compact frame, and short barrel make it holster-friendly, and at 28 ounces the stainless build carries a bit of weight that pays you back with softer recoil. A quality holster and belt make a big difference given the wide cylinder.
It uses a transfer bar system, which means the hammer physically cannot strike a round unless the trigger is pulled all the way through. There's no manual thumb safety to fumble with. It also includes the Taurus Security System, a keyed lock built into the gun that renders it inoperable for storage.
| UPC | 725327607090 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-441039TC |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 12.3000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.9 |
| Package Width | 6.1 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 2.15 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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