Thread: Using the S&W Governor as a self defense weapon ?
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Old 02-24-2017, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by silversnake View Post
If I was going to use the Governor for self defense, I would load it with 45 Colt, probably Speer Gold Dot 250 gr.

A .410 shotgun might be a good choice for small game, I wouldn't want to rely on it to stop human beings and the ballistics don't get any better out of a short barrel.
I'M GONNA ROLL WITH silver snake ON THIS. I WOULD ALSO LOAD WITH .45 COLT. IMHO, THE SPEER GOLD DOT 250 GR, JHP IS THE PERFECT LOAD FOR SD / HD IN THIS CALIBER. LAYERS OF HEAVY WINTER CLOTHING MAY RENDER SHOT SHELLS INEFFECTIVE.........
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