Smith Governor

[elm_creek_smith]

This is a very poor self-defense weapon unless you're being attacked by watermelons.

These revolvers are a gimmick that appeals to some, but thinking they are serious self-defense weapons is a dangerous mistake.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. If you don't think it's effective, don't use it. If you haven't shot it, don't knock it. Any revolver that puts .45 Colt or .45 ACP rounds in a decent sized group at typical self-defense ranges is not a gimmick. If that same revolver puts 000 or 0000 buck rounds in a tight pattern at close ranges is not a mistake, dangerous or otherwise.

And, no, I don't have one.

Just don't get me started on those unreliable, finicky, bottom-feeders.

ECS

 

[mc5aw]

How's the effectiveness shooting .410 slugs vs. the other rounds?

 

[FishyOne]

How's the effectiveness shooting .410 slugs vs. the other rounds?

I would not use 410 slugs in the Governor unless it was just for fun.

410 slugs are very light, 45 Colt bullets are not.