Greetings and a happy and Prosperous new Year to all forum Friends.
Evidently my final purchase of the 2011 year was to be a Governor.
It came out of pawn at the shop where I work part time and my
friend, Kevin, the owner gave me a great deal.
Suffice it to say I would not spend $600.+ on one of these Govs'
but at a deal price I bought it to test.
To say I am pleasantly surprised is an understatement.
For its physical size it is light and quick handling.
At 29 ozs empty it is 3/4 what a comparable N frame in 45 weighs.
To my knowledge it is to date the only revolver that Smith & Wesson
has ever manufactured to chamber 45 a.c.p. or 45 Colt simultaneously.
Nevermind the 2.5" shotgun shell capability.
Although the best use for this Governor is ultimately as a trail gun
for use at close range with a combination of loads for snakes, varmints,
or larger predatory animals. Including humans.
I took a range trip on Saturday 12-31 and here are some pictures
from that day.
Also a few to compare the Gov with a 4" model 625 and a 3" 625.
See if these help you in any way.
In my Alessi 4in. N frame holster. It just rides 1" higher.
A group carefully shot at 50 feet with 45 Colt ammunition.
Next to a 4 inch 625-3 in 45 A.C.P.
Next to a 3 inch 625 in 45 A.C.P.
The Governor and a Taurus Circuit Judge. A favorite plinking rifle.
I will not review the Circuit Judge here in this thread.
But, I will say it has become a favorite home defense gun loaded with
2 1/2 410 buchshot. It combines the simplicity of a revolver with the
power and lack of overpenetration of a shotgun.
The Governor and 'Associates'
A serious variety of ammunition available for defensive purposes.
Standard 625 speedloaders in 45 Colt work in the Gov.
150 rounds through it at the range without a hitch.
Regards
Allen Frame