Been thinking about getting a governor

[Mushki]

I have been debating buying a governor for some time now. I plan on having it only be a fun range gun with a little squirrel hunting mixed in. I believe I understand it's limitations and am fine with them, I have enough other guns that this would only be an adult "toy".

Now for the question...

For those of you that own them, are you happy with them?

 

[686-380]

100%, absolutely, positively YES!!!!

 

[tcook90]

^^^
What he (or she) said!!
Accurate, fun, versatile, and did I mention accurate? I haven't hunted with it (state requires a 4" barrel), but it sure shreds some paper!

 

[wingnuut]

Get it you will love it, very accurate with 45 LC

 

[CatSnipah]

You have the right attitude. It's a fun gun to toy around with. It brings lots of conversation at the range(s).

I've recently found myself shooting a lot of 45 acp on moon clips through mine. I barely shot any for the first year I had it (lots of different 410 and a lot of 45 LC), but it does pretty well with the 45 auto.

 

[nsl]

Anyone know where I can get the 1/3rd moon clips at?
They are so much easier to use.

 

[shell627]

If I remember correctly Midway

 

[Gibbs44]

There's a place, I think the revolver store, that sells moon clips. Their price beat anything else I was able to find.

I'm pretty sure they had the third clips as well.

 

[Kid44]

Every state has one.

 

[Mushki]

I got a chance to shoot one today and I liked everything about it but the 16 pound double action pull. I'm sure I'm exaggerating some but is there anything that can be done to improve it.

 

[sellersm]

Great choice! It's my daughter's favorite to shoot. I enjoy shooting it as well, and as mentioned, it's pretty accurate in both flavors of 45! Really nice trigger too.

 

[Stephanie B]

They're interesting to watch in operation.

 

[MARKO77]

I love my Governor its actually very light and accurate, its also my nightstand gun i keep 410's in there.

 

[rock doc]

I love my Governor its actually very light and accurate, its also my nightstand gun i keep 410's in there.

Same here. I shoot steel plates with mine once in a while and it is still fun to shoot, plus it is very accurate. Bought mine in 2011 and plugged the IL.

 

[icelander]

As mentioned it is surprisingly accurate with 45acp. With the CT laser grips and the admittedly heavy DA trigger it makes a great home defense or car gun. Oh yeah, it's also fun to shoot!

 

[mag318]

I agree with all the above posters, the Governor is a very versatile revolver plus a fun one. The idea of shooting 410s, 45 Colts and 45 ACPs makes this revolver practical for many applications. I bought one when they first came out so when the Silver Governor was released I had to have another.

 

[Earthquake Jake]

First post here. Been lurking for awhile, but finally got the gumption up to register so I could comment about the Gov.

Like everybody else said, it's an awesome, super fun gun!

The acp's and the lc's feel like nothing to shoot. Even my wife who has really small delicate hands has no problems shooting those rounds out of the thing.

The 410's will give you some small recoil... But nothing close to my 460V or 500's.

I use it as a trail gun and as a bedside gun sitting along with my 686 and a 12 gauge.

When I carry it in the field, I wear it in one of these:

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A guy's video review here: youtube.com/watch?v=2VHd8S-LlD4

Really comfortable rig. I can hike with it on my side all day long with no problems whatsoever.

Again... REALLY FUN gun that serves a nice niche.

I LOVE mine!!!

Cheers!

 

[Anton Chigurh]

The double action pull isn't the lightest, for sure, but I'd hate to re-spring it, or loosen the mainspring screw as the shotgun shell primers might not fire. I believe the handgun specific loads have a " softer" primer.
The Winchester PDX 1 shot shells are stout from a 30 ounce revolver. Plain old .410 field loads are the fun (and cheaper) ones to shoot

 

[WhiteLightning02]

I love mine. Mostly use it as a varmint weapon when I'm in the yard. Fun to shoot.

 

[Terry]

I agree with all the above posters, the Governor is a very versatile revolver plus a fun one. The idea of shooting 410s, 45 Colts and 45 ACPs makes this revolver practical for many applications. I bought one when they first came out so when the Silver Governor was released I had to have another.

I originally had a Judge and I sold it to get the Governor. I love loading my own 45 ACP loads and shooting them. Of course the extra round is also nice.

When I go to South Eastern Ohio I also like keeping #4 shot when out in snake country.