Using the S&W Governor as a self defense weapon ?

[keith44spl]

.410 shot shells for Ricky Rattler & his assorted kinfolks in the sage brush,


45 Long Colt & ACPs for larger pests.


Lot of rural folks like em purty good.




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[CamoBlaze]

000 buck for home defense and .45 long colt when going out (don't want to be responsible for multiple projectiles flying out at once especially at a distance).

I think both of these loads have proven to be effective.

When in the woods during bird season (without my shotgun) I'll use number 4 with .45 acp in a moon clip ready to go. Otherwise, 45 long colt and 000 buck alternating.

For me it was a versatile gun to get me to start carrying.

It easily tucks in my waist band or pocket of my dickies using a pocket holster. I have no trouble concealing it with a a polo or button up shirt. This summer I'll conceal it the same way using cargo shorts. At 220, it's not so hard for me to conceal.

I love the thing.


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[one eye joe]

If I was going to use the Governor for self defense, I would load it with 45 Colt, probably Speer Gold Dot 250 gr.

A .410 shotgun might be a good choice for small game, I wouldn't want to rely on it to stop human beings and the ballistics don't get any better out of a short barrel.

I'M GONNA ROLL WITH silver snake ON THIS. I WOULD ALSO LOAD WITH .45 COLT. IMHO, THE SPEER GOLD DOT 250 GR, JHP IS THE PERFECT LOAD FOR SD / HD IN THIS CALIBER. LAYERS OF HEAVY WINTER CLOTHING MAY RENDER SHOT SHELLS INEFFECTIVE.........

 

[CamoBlaze]

I'M GONNA ROLL WITH silver snake ON THIS. I WOULD ALSO LOAD WITH .45 COLT. IMHO, THE SPEER GOLD DOT 250 GR, JHP IS THE PERFECT LOAD FOR SD / HD IN THIS CALIBER. LAYERS OF HEAVY WINTER CLOTHING MAY RENDER SHOT SHELLS INEFFECTIVE.........

000 buck was penetrating 16 layers of gelatin, I don't think winter clothing will be a problem


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