The Governor with 410 loads

[66motorsport]

I was steered to 4 buck 410 shells today for my new Governor....not from the place I bought it yesterday... looks like I made a mistake buying it...cheap mistake...
should I avoiding using any traditional 2.5 410 (4 Buck)..

SHould I only stay with 000 buck?

 

[josp]

I use mine for self defense. Is it the best? No, probably not. Can I hit an opponent with it? You better believe it. I also carry a small 380 as it fits into my life better than my fullsize Glock 45. Will it work? I've seen enough proof to know that anything CAN work, as long as you do your part.
Critics say the 5.56 round is inadequate for our military, but the same rifle has been working since the 1960's.........
And if I could afford a drilling, I'd have one!

 

[armallard]

does the Governor not come in 3"?

 

[brucev]

I've posted several videos on You Tube titled S&W Governor Part 1 thru 4. Here's a 10 shot group at 25 yards using a sandbag rest fired with Winchester 45 Colt Cowboy loads. Though definately not a target pistol it http://youtu.be/2_iJ34EHuQsis still capable of accuracy that exceeded my expectations.

Hum... that is very good shooting, especially given the absence of a definite aiming point on the silhouette target.

 

[brucev]

I've not bought or shot a Governor... yet. But, one of my church members bought one and is very pleased with it. Prior to buying it, she had only shot her father's S&W 36. She lives alone in a rural area. She told me that she likes the Governor for when she is four-wheeling and ... when she is hanging out the laundry. She has killed two large rattlesnakes, each with a single shot. From what she told me, the head of each snake was very torn up. I look over her revolver and concluded that it was extremely well made and finished and that if it were loaded with either .45 Colt or .410 slugs/buckshot, it would be very effective on any live target at across the room distances. Your pictures of the milk jugs mirror my own experiences shooting similar targets with .45 ACP and .44 Special ammo. A word to the wise... if you should try shooting some watermelons or cannalope, be sure to stand up wind.

 

[houdini26]

I like mine you have 3 guns in one, its fun to shoot. just bought the holster for it, have try it.

 

[rock doc]

does the Governor not come in 3"?

No, only 2 1/2".

 

[Ed333]

I haven't read anything above about the recoil on the Governor, with its Scandium frame and 29.6 oz. weight. The last Scandium N frame I bought I resold in a hurry, it was punishing my arthritic hands too much, even with .38 special. If I get one, it is for close quarters woodpecker control, they are doing a number on my house, and I would use .410 bird shot. Is the .410 recoil different in nature?
Finally, is $699 a good price for a pre-owned but unfired specimen?
thanks,

 

[44 Mag Fan]

Don't know about y'all, but around here, raccoons and coyotes have an outbreak of rabies almost every year. Several have made the local news this year as having rabies. Also on another note, what's need have to do with getting a Governor. All of the guns I have will work for varmint disposal some better than others. I got my Governor because I wanted one.

 

[bulldogman]

I wasn't actively looking for a Governor but when I ran across a used one at my LGS for $485.00 I bought it because I wanted it. Everyone who has shot it loves it.

 

[Ed333]

I got one and am really enjoying it. Recoil is not an issue. Have shot both .410 and .45 acp so far, am looking forward to trying 45 Colt.