To set up my question, I should tell you that I have a number of handguns, some semi-autos (Sig and STIs) and a couple of S&W revolvers. Only the Sig P238 is a good carry gun, and the rest I consider to be mainly target guns.

With that set up in mind, do I really have any practical use for a Governor? I have handled several, and even shot one. I enjoyed the shooting, but it is clearly not a target gun. In practical terms, it really isn't a good carry gun, but might work well in the car console. Do some of you have a Governor? If so, did you get it because you just wanted it, or do you find practical use for it?

It's a "fun" gun to own, since you can do many things with it. I honestly bought it just for kicks, with the hope that it would become a supplemental HD gun.

It is currently my "nightstand" gun, and my wife loves it. That carries a lot of weight....something she feels comfy with in a pinch.

Its in excellent back packing gun. You have many options with the governor. Also a great home defense gun. Most fun I've had with a handgun in years.

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If you want a governor, I Know lots of people in New York State who would gladly give you theirs.

I've got one in Texas I'd gladly give you!

I have never been a fan of a handgun or shotgun that shoots .410 shotgun shells. I have never been a fan of pistol calibers in a revolver that require moon clips. I would much rather have an accurate gun that is chambered for .45 Colt only.

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i recently purchased a gov.and am very pleased...shoots and handles well...

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It's as accurate as any average .45 colt or .45 acp and as powerful as any .410 shotgun. It's fun to shoot, in any caliber, makes a great HD gun using 000 buck, and is light enough to carry. It is a little large for everyday carry, but if you can handle a 1911, you can handle this.

Why wouldn't anyone like it?

Do a search on this forum. There are LOTS of threads on it. It does seem that later threads show that many are coming around to realizing it's a great gun.

Usually the naysayers are the ones that have never even held one, so take their opinions for what they're worth.

I have many guns, and I really don't NEED 99.9% of them. Need isn't the reason that most people buy guns, once they've gotten their first. If you want one, and can afford it, get it. You'll like it.

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Buck, bird or other HD disc and slug-type loads wont be accurate beyond 20-25 feet with such a short barrel. However, for HD or close encounters with snakes and vermin, you wont be farther than that.

Did I NEED it? Heck no.

Love it, and trust it for one of several HDs.

Got one. Carry it most days. Lighter than a steel 1911. Funner than my Glock 45.
Accurate enough for me. I also carry a NAA pug 22 mag, which some people may say is not good for defense but none of them will a accept my offer to shoot them with it to see.

Or New Jersey lol

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I'm a retired cop and 20 year firearms instructor. I bought one after someone brought one to a concealed carry class I was teaching and I saw what it did to the target at close range. I love the thing and carry it on my farm regularly. I would never carry it for self defense in public with .410's because of the spread, which isn't as bad as you'd think. But for a home defense gun with no kids or others in adjacent rooms to worry about its one hell of a weapon. I just wish S&W would have had the forethought to put a rail on it for a light/laser. Btw, a buddy of mine worked a shooting where a bad guy took several shots to the head from a Taurus Judge with 000buck. He said the commercial with the watermelons getting shot with one is pretty close...nasty.

PLEASE -- Let the citizens of the one-party Socialist State of MARYLAND offer up our liberal Governor O'Malley, as well...!
We cannot even say the word "gun"; or mention any number over "10" in the same sentence as the word "magazine"...!

And I'm a retired warlord from Somalia. You could empty the revolver of 000 buck from a Judge/Governor and never equal the mess you can make with a single round from a 12ga. And anybody with a lick of experience in these matters knows that.

The Judge/Governor is a great money sink for the inexperienced. IMO, nobody "needs" one. I can understand "wanting" one though as we all have useless toys.

Wake up, many guns are just amusing and pretty much useless toys. We like them anyway.

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Although I don't own one, I imagine this type of handgun could fulfill a need for a farmer, rancher, or outdoorsman. It sure would be a lot more handy to transport in the field than a full sized shotgun...but then who am I to argue with a retired Somali warlord off his meds?

you have 3 guns in one.

Exactly!

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Why can't they have 'em?

GF

I love mine. Very fun to shoot. .45 long colt is a blast. And hornady mades critical defense ammo also.

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