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The full-size Taurus Judge earned its reputation by doing something no other mainstream revolver did: chambering both .45 Long Colt and .410 bore shotshells in the same cylinder. The Public Defender Poly takes that concept and trims it down for the holster. With a 2 inch barrel, a lightweight gray polymer frame, and a reduced profile hammer that won't hang up on a cover garment, this five-shot revolver brings serious versatility to a package that rides comfortably on the belt or in the truck console.
The 2.5 inch chambers accept .410 birdshot, buckshot, and the defensive loads built specifically for the Judge platform, while .45 Colt gives you a proper big-bore cartridge when you want a single solid projectile. That mix makes the Public Defender a favorite for snake duty on the trail, close-range home defense, and general backwoods carry. Load the cylinder however the situation calls for, even mixing shotshells and cartridges in the same five rounds.
At roughly 27 ounces with a 7.65 inch overall length, the polymer frame shaves meaningful weight off the steel-frame Judges without giving up strength where it counts. Taurus fits this one with their Ribber grip, a soft rubber design that soaks up recoil better than you would expect from a gun this size, and shooters consistently report the kick is milder than the spec sheet suggests. A red fiber optic front sight picks up light fast for quick aiming, and the extended ejector rod kicks empties out cleanly when it is time to reload.
The DA/SA action lets you run it double action in a hurry or cock the hammer for a lighter, more deliberate trigger pull. A transfer bar safety and the built-in Taurus Security System round out the package, and the gray frame paired with the matte black cylinder gives it a look that stands apart from the usual all-black lineup.
It fires both .45 Long Colt cartridges and 2.5 inch .410 bore shotshells from the same five-shot cylinder. You can load birdshot, buckshot, .410 defensive loads, or .45 Colt in any combination you like. Note that the chambers are 2.5 inches, so 3 inch .410 magnum shells will not fit this model.
More manageable than most people expect. At around 27 ounces it has enough heft to tame the .410 and .45 Colt loads, and the Taurus Ribber grip does a nice job absorbing the push. Owners regularly comment that it kicks less than they anticipated, though full-power buckshot loads will still let you know they went off.
It is one of the more carryable guns in the Judge family. The polymer frame cuts weight, the 2 inch barrel keeps the length down to 7.65 inches overall, and the reduced profile hammer resists snagging on clothing. It is still a wider gun than a typical snub-nose because of the stretched cylinder, so a quality holster makes a big difference.
The Public Defender Poly is the compact version of the Judge, built on a smaller polymer frame with a shorter 2 inch barrel and a low-profile hammer. It keeps the same five-round capacity and dual-caliber capability but is noticeably lighter and easier to carry than the steel-frame Judge models.
| UPC | 725327615293 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-441021GRY |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Gray |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .410 Bore | .45 Colt |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 7.65 |
| Package Height | 1.9 |
| Package Width | 6.1 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Taurus Security System |
| Shipping Weight | 1.8 |
| Sights | Red Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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