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westernamerican · 04-21-2008, 10:15 AM

Got a brand new one in the box that has never been fired and I cannot decide if I want to keep it or not? Might just sell it!

**Tyoung** · 04-21-2008, 04:42 PM

Owned one for a while, but sold it off. They are a fun gun for what it is. I bought it for a truck gun, but after shooting to see how it patterned I went a different route. As for just playing around with it at the range it would be great.

Joeywhat · 04-21-2008, 04:51 PM

Can't say I've owned one, but I did research it pretty well as I was planning on buying one a while back.

The general consensus is that it's a novelty gun. It's not accurate, and it serves basically no purpose beyond 10 yards...if that.

If you've got a few bones lying around that you can't spend on anything better, though, it would make for a fun gun to take out in the woods.

XD40DucheKiller · 04-21-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by westernamerican

Anyone had any experience with this one?

Anyone have any experience with "The Judge"?

that search feature is killer

Terry · 04-21-2008, 05:54 PM

Put a 23 inch bbl on it and use it for rabbit hunting.

ichy_trigger · 04-21-2008, 07:00 PM

useless gun for all purposes except maybe snake control. It will fire the .45 LC but so with alot of other guns and they will do so alot more accurately.

Bowser4x4 · 04-29-2008, 03:10 PM

We bought one for use at a condo in coastal Florida. Patterned it with different shells and ended up with #4 shot. Being a fairly small condo, there is not a shot that will be over 10 yards and most will be at 5-10 feet. We wanted something that was easy to shoot, quick to grab, and would NOT penetrate the walls/doors/80 year old neighbor, etc.

I agree that anything over 10-15 feet, I would not want to count on it, but for the range intended and the fact that it is in an enclosed area, it was exactly what I wanted. And even at 10 yards, I would not want to get a face full of #4 shot. I definitely will not call it a novelty, but a weapon made for a specific purpose. Is it for everyone? Nope. But would I hesitate to use it for home defense? Nope. I really like the idea of not having the over penetration inside my residence-> kids/dog/neighbors....

Woof
Bowser

**AZXD** · 04-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Gimmickry and a little payout for good reviews goes a long way.
The 410 revolver is not a new idea, so ask yourself why the companies that have made them stopped. Those who called it a novelty are correct.

IMO, if you want more than a bragging rights toy, buy something else.

ETA: I thought they were cool when they first came out, but have since decided that my money is better spent on other things.

04-21-2008, 10:15 AM	#21
westernamerican XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 29	Got a brand new one in the box that has never been fired and I cannot decide if I want to keep it or not? Might just sell it! __________________ ~ Anchors Aweigh ~ Member NRA & TXCDL Texas CHL Holder Taurus SS Judge .410/.45LC, Taurus PT22 .22LR GLOCK 19 OD NS 3rd Gen GLOCK 26 OD NS 3rd Gen

04-21-2008, 05:54 PM	#25
Terry XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 569	Put a 23 inch bbl on it and use it for rabbit hunting. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail

04-21-2008, 07:00 PM	#26
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,101	useless gun for all purposes except maybe snake control. It will fire the .45 LC but so with alot of other guns and they will do so alot more accurately. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

04-29-2008, 03:10 PM	#27
Bowser4x4 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 279	We bought one for use at a condo in coastal Florida. Patterned it with different shells and ended up with #4 shot. Being a fairly small condo, there is not a shot that will be over 10 yards and most will be at 5-10 feet. We wanted something that was easy to shoot, quick to grab, and would NOT penetrate the walls/doors/80 year old neighbor, etc. I agree that anything over 10-15 feet, I would not want to count on it, but for the range intended and the fact that it is in an enclosed area, it was exactly what I wanted. And even at 10 yards, I would not want to get a face full of #4 shot. I definitely will not call it a novelty, but a weapon made for a specific purpose. Is it for everyone? Nope. But would I hesitate to use it for home defense? Nope. I really like the idea of not having the over penetration inside my residence-> kids/dog/neighbors.... Woof Bowser __________________ The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. -Sun Tzu Armory Specifications & Inventory: TOP SECRET

04-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#28
AZXD XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 17,200	Gimmickry and a little payout for good reviews goes a long way. The 410 revolver is not a new idea, so ask yourself why the companies that have made them stopped. Those who called it a novelty are correct. IMO, if you want more than a bragging rights toy, buy something else. ETA: I thought they were cool when they first came out, but have since decided that my money is better spent on other things. __________________ . . The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. John F. Kennedy The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings. John F. Kennedy *Birth Certificates are a "Reasonable"* Secret** So-called "reasonable gun control" measures will take us all to the day when the last single-shot shotgun that grandpa owned is cut into pieces.

04-21-2008, 04:42 PM	#22
Tyoung XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 330	Owned one for a while, but sold it off. They are a fun gun for what it is. I bought it for a truck gun, but after shooting to see how it patterned I went a different route. As for just playing around with it at the range it would be great.

04-21-2008, 04:51 PM	#23
Joeywhat XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 2,554	Can't say I've owned one, but I did research it pretty well as I was planning on buying one a while back. The general consensus is that it's a novelty gun. It's not accurate, and it serves basically no purpose beyond 10 yards...if that. If you've got a few bones lying around that you can't spend on anything better, though, it would make for a fun gun to take out in the woods.

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