RON K.
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Great pic's great post's great everything { i had no interest to even buy one} now i will get one by this weekend for sure.just because of this post and story, great stuff.Thanks RON K.
Governor fires Judge...finally Taurus free... Governor review
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Its a sickness.... I spent $3k in hanguns in the last 2 months. My Governor is a corner stone in my handgun collection. It does everything and is great for the "own only one gun" person. I think it is THE best trail gun money can buy simply because it can handle two and four legged threats as well as put meat on the table.
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recoil?
Maybe I missed it, (this is a long thread), but can anyone comment on how much of a handful this is recoil-wise? For comparison, I find a 625 to be very manageable, don't like any .357 I have ever fired, don't care for alloy frames, whether J, K or L frame, not much experience with N frames.
Am wondering if this would be fun for a steel challenge or falling plates match? Probably no speedloaders available, other than moon clipped 45 acp.
So how is the recoil with 45LC or 410?
Maybe I missed it, (this is a long thread), but can anyone comment on how much of a handful this is recoil-wise? For comparison, I find a 625 to be very manageable, don't like any .357 I have ever fired, don't care for alloy frames, whether J, K or L frame, not much experience with N frames.
Am wondering if this would be fun for a steel challenge or falling plates match? Probably no speedloaders available, other than moon clipped 45 acp.
So how is the recoil with 45LC or 410?
Riverkilt
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Well, while I was waiting for my Governor order to come in, or to find one, I saw a new Taurus Public Defender for sale at a local trading post. Thought it over and went with the bird in the hand and bought it. Like the OP I can trade it in later when I find a Governor.
If it helps with the recoil question any have fired a lot of both .45 long colt and .410 from the public defender with no recoil problems at all. Seems almost gentle...no where near the recoil I expected from either round. Just like regular rounds in other guns. Course Taurus has the "Ribber" grip...it works well. I'm guessing the Governor, being a similar gun, would have a similar recoil...nothing to fret about...
If it helps with the recoil question any have fired a lot of both .45 long colt and .410 from the public defender with no recoil problems at all. Seems almost gentle...no where near the recoil I expected from either round. Just like regular rounds in other guns. Course Taurus has the "Ribber" grip...it works well. I'm guessing the Governor, being a similar gun, would have a similar recoil...nothing to fret about...
Breechloader
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My Governor came with black soft grips that cover the backstrap.
I guess I don't see the point of this gun, given the lack of penetration from the .410, what does it do that a regular .45 Colt, or .45ACP won't do? I can get shotshell cartridges for either that will do in any snake I meet.
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Michael
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Michael
I like wise got rid of my Taurus Public Defender for my Governor and I love it. You really have to try the 45 acp in it if you haven't. I load my own rounds for it, very accurate out to 25 yards. I carry mine when I am out in the woods in South East Ohio. Copper head country.
Anyhow, as I take any chance I can to show mine off, here's a quick pic of my Gov.
Wow! That is one beauty of a gun!
I must confess that while intrigued by the Governor, I have never seriously considered them. After discovering this thread, I also must confess that the Governor may just become my next gun purchase!
Joe
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There are special .410 handgun shells that have good penetration.
Here is a comparison of some.
Ballistic Gelatin Results
jeff7salter
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I bought a Taurus Judge (SS 2.5 in.) about 4 or 5 yrs ago for about $475.
Would anybody give me an idea of what the S&W Governor sells for?
Would anybody give me an idea of what the S&W Governor sells for?
sw195611
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I've owned almost every revolver model S&W has made since they came out with model numbers and many pre-models. I have only found a few I was a little disappointed with but the Governor is definitely not one of them. It is worth every penny, but the quote above shows true ignorance, lack of maturity and experience Mr.noob(dla)
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Gov sells for 600 or so I think? I traded a Judge in and paid like 200 for mine.
Someone was asking about recoil...In order of recoil I've found, from least to most its
.45 ACP
.45 LC
.410
That being said it can depend a lot on the 410 load that you are using. There are a lot of them nowadays. It's a big gun although light because of the scandium but still absorbs a good amount of the recoil.
Someone was asking about recoil...In order of recoil I've found, from least to most its
.45 ACP
.45 LC
.410
That being said it can depend a lot on the 410 load that you are using. There are a lot of them nowadays. It's a big gun although light because of the scandium but still absorbs a good amount of the recoil.
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Recoil is a smooth push and not a violent smack or sting like a magnum round. I can dump all 6 00buck into the target in 5 seconds.
Try a nice leather shoulder holster and its about as perfect as a woods gun can ever get.
Try a nice leather shoulder holster and its about as perfect as a woods gun can ever get.
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deputy tom
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Great review Mystro. tom.
deputy tom
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Jeff, as of a few months ago it was $750.00 out the door locally. tom.
JayBird686
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Awesome review! I purchased one, and am eagerly awaiting it to arrive at my FFL. I was looking into holsters and you have swayed me to the Desantis.
The Governor uses Moon clips, the same as a model 625 does. They provide you with a couple of full six round clips, and three two round clips.
I am not aware of 45 Colt revolvers set up for moon clips, but someone else may know more....
wingnuut
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shot 2 gray squirrels both running 30 ft and 40ft 1 shot ea with #4 fed. def. , I have the crimson model and the grips are very small.
Love those grips!! What are they and where did they come from? How much?I would strongly suggest trying .410 that was specifically designed for shot revolvers. In particular, the PDX-1, there are plenty of videos on Youtube that show their effectiveness you can do the searching yourself. These naysayers pop up in every Governor post made and other than Ogy who simply has not had good personal experience with the weapon, I believe most are just people who don't like Taurus and are imprinting those emotions onto the Governor.
I've had excellent experience with mine and I too have had exceptional accuracy with the 45LC. The PDX-1 that I have shot has always given me good groups of the 3 disks and for someone who lives in a small apartment, I believe it's a great choice for home protection. As I've explained previously, I have a 590 but in a small apartment, a full size 12 gauge can be a bit unwieldy.
Anyhow, as I take any chance I can to show mine off, here's a quick pic of my Gov.
I do not yet have a Governor, but will be getting one hopefully mid April.
Joe
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