Just simply boring to read. What about Taurus coping S&W. Excellent idea. As for S&W coping the Judge. How many bullets are you shooting at me with your 9 mm? Shooting a Governor loaded with .45 COLTs, our man Wayne could put holes in the center of a target up to ten yards away all day long. The last new Smith I purchased was a 952-1 and I fear that will be the last one. The Smith & Wesson Governor .410/.45 ACP/.45 LC Revolver features a scandium alloy frame with a matte finish. with the Federal 000 buckshot ammo. Hitting the attacker (and no one else) is the dilemma. My understanding of the Taurus Judges is that the accuracy sucks. Our test and evaluation Governor was built like a proverbial brick you-know-what-house; pistol-whipping someone with the Governor would be the human equivalent of seal clubbing. But if you are thinking bear medicine, I would suggest leaving that barrel alone, and using the 165gr +P Cor-Bons. No more. No. If you're on the fence, buy them. Style-wise, Smith & Wesson adhered to Henry Fords dictum: you can have the Governor in any color as long as its black. Carry 2 410 Federal 000 buck (Ive seen what it can do at short ranges) followed by 4 Hornady critical defense 45lc. Please fill me in on a gun magnet that works on a Polymer and Stainless revolver. But since they have already blown their load and made fun of people who actually own one, they would look stupid(er) if they bought one now. Ergonomics (carry) * * * Anyway I have named this gun Daryl.. 13 16 of Penetration Compare. The S&W Governor was a gun a publicly said I would never buy. I will add my two cents worth, that I own many handguns in many calibers and have a CCL to legally tote. This is a blast to shoot and I can see it can deliver good enough utility that it is a worthwhile gun. The . Where is the Powder? Capacity: 6 Rounds Stop watching so many movies and try training instead. Or why not trade down in gun size and caliber and buy a [still-lethal] wheel gun thats cheaper to run and likes to get out of the house from time to time? This gun can convert to carry with the 45 acp or long colt and make a fantastic, reliable simple amateur friendly powerhouse. Northwest Details. Velocity (fps): 950 Using federal triple 000 buck as a defense round, you are basically shooting 4 32 caliber bullets at ONCE to every ONE 9 mm. Click here to see their full range of targets.]. Its simple math. The .45ACP is best in a semi auto which it was designed for. I mean your logic is undisputable. It is exceptionally well made small enough to conceal and light enough to pack all day hunting. WILL NOT CHAMBER IN 410 SHOTGUN! Extreme Expansion Less expensive than shooting .45 Colt cartridges, more realistic than using snap caps. Thanks for watching and. WARNING DO NO USE IN POLYMER FRAMES - FOR STEEL FRAMES ONLY! Then you will be ready for anything this side of a dinocrocopotamus. I Have no problem with a Taurus, they make a wounderful product. Penetration (in): 28.0 But not all of either. Handguns are blessed with small size, light weight, your choice of caliber/recoil strengths, short and long-range accuracy, and plenty openetration. Ace in Alaska might make custom inserts in 10 mm though I have not seen their ads lately . Likewise the Remington HD ultimate home defense 410 ( four 00 buckshot) is also surprisingly scattered, in great contrast the 2-1/2 inch federal home defense (4 000 buckshot) 410 shell is devastating and tight groups out to much better distances. But not a grizzlys. I hope they are still in business. Dave (of the June 9th, 2011) has it right on the money. If you can hit the bad guy with the bits and pieces hiding inside one of the Governors self-defense shotshells at three to five yards, one shot [per attacker] ought to do it. A few of the other bozos (a term of endearment you hung on those of us that purchased this gun) here mentioned the versatility of being able to shoot 3 calibers with 1 weapon when /if ammo become a problem. Personally, the only use I could think besides a fun gun would be for close range battle with water moccasins from your fishing boat ( why do those venomous bastards want to get into your boat so badly anyway?). Why do guns always have to be thought of for a specific purpose? I get transonic velocities with them out of my 3 inch barreled AMT 45DAO Backup. At any rate I think I will try some of these Cor Bon 185 grain plus P 45 ACPs in my Governor as I believe it will safely handle that kind of pressure. I get a little leery when using Moon Clips and alternate It will fit ammo type. Actually, Ive been wondering about the accuracy of .45 rounds with the Governor. He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns. WHY WOULD I WANT THIS? For that reason I am a fan of mixed loads. Of course the droves of Governor owners did not agree with my initial assessment. / / , , . Pistol Scavenger Series ---- (Smooth Bore), 410/45 Colt to 9mm Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series, 410/45 Colt to 38 Special Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. Sure, the jumbo proportions are a bit whacked out; the Governors stainless steel cylinder (2.5) is almost as long as the barrel (2.75). All of these XXL revolvers are only marginally more carry-friendly than a cranky pit bull. However, if you are looking for a specialty purpose gun to mix in with the public, you may want to check into some other choices of handgun. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Every one wants to shoot someone else. It also looks nicer than this beast. All of those except 10 MM & 357 are off the shelf. something I cant say about my semi-autos. The Governor is Smith & Wesson's answer to the need for a versatile, reliable, powerful, well-built revolver that can handle a variety of needs, and handle them well. Im sure there are a few situations where only a Smith & Wesson Governor will do. ogee tipped semi wadcutters, to play with. But probably, you guys have no other options? Shotshells are the best to have fun with if you can manage the sharp recoil of this lightweight 29-oz. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Thethoughts you communicate are really awesome. Who wins? And the round wont kill the neighbors sleeping. Great for SASS Training! I love my Judge and have put over 500 various brand rounds through it. Have you even learned how to take out the two round limiting rod, that comes in almost every sporting shotguns magazine. Im thinking of the Governor. Thanx in advance, Dave T. Not sure what you are looking for here, Dave. Smooth Bore 2.5" Adapter. IMHO you got one thing wrong and that was that the Governor can shoot 3 different calibers. We are all Bozos on this bus. The majority of my guns are semi-automatic. Course, Im sure Smith & Wesson agrees, because I dont think they are in the business of putting out bozo guns, especially seeing as how the bozo guns were already manufactured and sold by a different company PRIOR, a trial and run so to say, and evidently, come to find out after all, there are a HECK of a lot of bozos out there. Louis, It seems like I recall the price of the Governor being substantially higher than the Judge. If someone is willing to rob you with deadly force they are the kind of human that is beyond rehabilitation. G2 45 ACP Civic Duty 100 gr. I own one and with the inserts I have for it the choice is a bit larger! Ill take my Govenor all day long against any handgun on earth. The rifling makes the discs very accurate with a nice spread but the BBs just go too wild beyond 10-15 feet for me to feel comfortable. $64.88. The S& W Governor is one of the most versatile handguns currently made . One of the most fun guns to shoot that I own? It is loaded with three PDX loads , one OOO buck and two Hornady .45 Colt cartridges with a full moon clip of . Its probably a good thing that you live in Germany. I do use their 165 gr. They know their stuff. Those of us that understand that ammo will run out well and I mean well before the guns that use them will disappear. Some bozo tries to crawl in your car window, stick it in his face and slap the trigger. I may have to reload some 185 grains in the 45 colt and see how it works! Now granted, 45 long may not be a common enough round to come across, but 45 ACP and 410 sure as heck is. Find out how well it works HERE. Designed specifically for comfort, the Pro Carry LT is soft and concealable. You can buy it with a built-in laser sight. On the other hand the defender can always seek counseling if they are still alive. Does this beast use a transfer bar like the Taurus/Rossis? Only not yet. That said, she carries hers in her purse and mine is on a gun magnet in my truck. 2 shots of 000 buck .410 Governor = 8 shots of 9mm The handgun's stainless steel barrel sleeve is a well-judged (so to speak) crowning touchin a knowing, evil kinda way. Its compact and easy to conceal at our bedside and a welcome and agile replacement for our shotgun. The Winchester buckshot rounds are known for being poor performers from the revolvers. Otherwise, the Governor appeals to two types of buyers: homeowners who dont know any better and enthusiasts who couldnt care less. In a defense situation I feel I have a much better chance of stopping a threat with 2 shots than the time it would take to get off 10 with my other semi autos! Honey. All prices are in USD. These adapters allow you to shoot 22 LR & Short out of your410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! Wound cavity (in): 1.30 My Governor shooting WInchester PDX-1 holds a 5 inch pattern at ten feet that about covers from my bed to Initially, the mayors of Sofia were assigned by the Provisional Russian Administration.After the newly restored Bulgarian state was already functioning on its own, in the end of 1878, mayors were chosen . If it doesnt have a real transfer bar, then its really only a five shooter. Shotguns provide aiming ease, enormous firepower, shoulder-managed recoil and more and larger projectiles. Oh I do not buy a gun to look pretty I want one that works when needed. I have never had a malfunction; however, it is something that is always on my mind. AMMO & WHERE IT WORKS These so called experts are just gun snobs who like to go along with the hate mob. . 9mm is a nice addition to the guns capabilities. I have the Gov. Taurus was not the first to make a revolver of this type. Drinking the beer is fun, and shooting the cans is funner. Through all my testing, the .45 Colt rounds were by far the most accurate through the S&W Governor, producing 3-4-inch 7-yard groups, reliable center of mass hits at 15-yards, and accurate enough to hit a full sized silhouette out to 50 yards. I enjoy reading about you clowns who say its only good for snakes. WTF do you want it for, sniping? They said they had tested it for the police, on full size sedans. You can call Tarus the S&W of South America. I think the polymer/aluminum gun magnet mounts right next to the proverbial pussy magnet!. Stacked for the day. Unless you primarily do a lot of walking in snake country, or the aforementioned water moccasin scenario, the .410 revolvers are pretty much useless as field guns. While I would rather have a .500 S&W to face down a charging bear, the Governor with 300 gr. Unless you have a S&W 45 Long Colt, this revolver is an orphan. Speaking for myself, the Governor fits the bill! Its a PERSONAL DEFENSE gun; used for the home, car, and close range gunfights..which most gunfights are. Never EVER thought Id see TOPs name used to describe a revolvermaybe a Swiss watchbut not a revolver. Lose. Reliability * * * * * Perhaps not as they never answered my request. Made from Alloy Steel & CNC machined for precision. Velocity (fps): 850 They have exactly ONE niche they are probably the best combo ever devised for a car gun. If I buy a Governor do I have to shoot a human being? Although the big Smiths trigger is brand faithfulcrisp and clean with no stacking or stickinga Governor in double-action shotshell mode is no ones first choice for double taps (a.k.a., closely paired groupings). If youre shooting .45s, the Governors as mild as a Montecristo. WRONG!! For 2.5" and 3" Chambers. 45 ACP+P 200gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition A 139 gr. I have a .22 hornet / .410 adapter as well for times when I am traveling with a Springfield Scout M6-22Hornet/.410 along with the Governor. Load with .410 2 1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt - alone or in combination with the included moon clips - and hit your target in every situation. 7 decades and recoil is no problem. DUMB TV SHOWS & MY ADDICTION TO THEM I bought this Gov., exactly for the heavy but very balanced made for a remarkable steady shot. The little R-51 is so fast and with zero muzzle whip, that I can slam something with three 9mms before my wife could cock that revolver, or even pull the trigger Double Action. Those with enough intelligence to actually understand that in time of need, ammo wont be had at the local Walmart. I did handle a six shot Raging Judge two days ago, and its a good war club, like the Walker Colt. This is a chronological list of mayors of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, since that post was established after the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1878. Ya know, guns arent always necessarily purchased to KILL things. It will reek havoc on someone who thinks a senior citizen is fair game. Too bad all the written reviews toss doubt on this weapon and make people like me, 95% of the public sound like a bunch of idiots. OAL (in): 1.600 Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. No this is not a hunting revolver and I did not buy it for that purpose. The full length brass 410 cases, used with a round ball, might let you get away with a slightly smaller diameter slow twist barrel, and have something that works better on the smaller, or two legged targets. occasion you described. Jul 4, 2015. over whats printed on their boxes. 45 Colt 220gr Maximum Expansion Ammunition Like the Taurus Judge that inspired it, the Governor is a fearsome-looking beast. Surprisingly some .410 slugs were also pretty accurate. In the meantime, Ive got a stash of lead 155 gr. Is it mild or not? At really close range, a tumbling 45 LC lead slug isnt a bad outcome either. We have bird shot sfor both of these, to deal with snakes. On the AMC Walking Dead show, Daryl pulls the gun off a dead bad guy and realizes it is apparently loaded with explosive incendiary rounds and blows stuff up with it. They are devastating!!! I am in no way an expert (like many here that dont own, or have never shot, a Governor)just a happy owner so what do I know? Where is the Ammo? Our Price: $34.95. On an added note I shot the PDX1 ammo on range again and I dont like it. For shame, for shame. could always deepen it for the 460, for my private use. I know I should call Cor-Bon, in Sturgis, S.D., but I dislike asking them questions, over the phone, about a firearm which I dont already own. OAL (in): 1.915 960 FPS average (+10%) a bad guy kicking in my door for a home invasion. Plus P if the paper work says its O.K. Velocity (fps): 800 They are a great addition for the Governor. Despite all that, shooting the Governor is a blast. Come on dad, its a handgun and shotgun in one, plus check the intimidation factor on this baby!. The decision to purchase the Governor was pretty easy for me for the added peace of mind as this is the gun I sleep with and my first line of defense for home invasion as well as in the car sometimes. Can the governor shoot 45 AR (auto rim) besides the 45 acp . One guy got a mean bobcat and fired in the order I just listed. Penetration (in): 27.0 I havent practiced beyond that range because short barreled guns really dont have much range for accuracy, and 20-30 feet is all that will stand up in court as a self-defense distance for shooting bad guys. 2 Groupings at 15 yrds WARNING DESIGNED FOR 410/45 COLT CHAMBER ONLY. I have 24 bullets coming your way, and I only holds six rounds. I have written to S& W requesting them to produce a Revolver that is a cross between the .460 ES and Governor that would fire .454 Casull and .460 S&W as well . The S&W Governor is a lot like that. Yup, I dont care if its a cannon that fires mercenaries that have been pre-paid to protect my @$$, if it has a lock, Im not interested. The farther out you go, the more of an issue accuracy and penetration become. Got my adapters and shot a few rounds through them that day. 9mm, 45, and then probably 380. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Still, why not a handheld shotgun? Hornady www.hornady.com, [Major Pandemic is an editor at large who loves everything about shooting, hunting, the outdoors, and all those lifesaving little survival related products. The barrel and cylinder materials of both the governor and bodyguard 38 are made of stainless steel and stainless PVD respectively. $ 989. To each their own. OAL (in): 1.525 My Governor is with me as this is being written in my motor home at night in a remote area. My 3 inch bbld. OVERALL RATING * * * * And your target is moving around, quickly, trying to kill you. Smith & Wesson have done everything in their power to make the Governor as accurate as possible, including a genuinely useful snout-mounted Tritium Night Sight. Unlike its less expensive Taurian counterpart, the $679 (msrp) Smith & Wesson Governor gives you the sense that the revolver will be in power for generations to come. Lighten up, Francis. Ill stick to the model 25 in .45 LC which its the caliber it was made for. Maybe I wanted to wreak destruction. Starlight makes brass. I love the versatility of this weapon, the quality and the price. Style-wise, Smith & Wesson adhered to Henry Ford's dictum: you can have the Governor in any color as long as it's black. Both constitute double actions. Lest we forget, lots of semi-automatic pistols hold ten or more .45s in a relatively tidy packageand theres no ten-pound trigger pull to throw off your aim. With shotshells of shot a pattern or hole of some sort is delivered downrange with the accuracy limits of a 5-inch sawed-off shotgun. for several years now and it is still my favorite go-to gun. Seriously, I WILL pistol whip the first person to say something retarded like say ello to the govna! when they draw it from their holster. The categories you are overlooking the most are preppers ( those who prepare) those planning ahead to the possible bad times that could lay in front of them. Sorry boys and girls if I need a shot gun Ill rely on my Vietnam favorite Mod 870 riot. If you're on the fence, buy them. Then load a smokeless version of the BPM, and have the proper forcing cone and riflings that both work with a ball and work much better with bird shot. MODEL GOVERNOR SILVER. Without getting too technical about it, no. Try loading two of each of the ,45acp; the ,45 long colt; and the 2.5-410 shells. It is one of the best handguns I have owned, not to mention the most fun to take out and shoot. It is the perfect weapon for stopping a car jacker at 12, or a charging drug attic in a back ally. Allen Cases www.byallen.com And lets not forget the mere mention of shotgun shells in and of themselves, open up a WIDE variety of uses. They arent for long distance shooting or home defense (thats what my 12ga is for). Absolutely! He contributes content to a wide variety of print and digital magazines and newsletters for companies and manufacturers throughout the industry with content exposure to over 2M readers monthly. I imagine that someone who would carry one for snakes or even to be used as a close range field gun would. Penetration Min (in): 6 Well all be much more content pulling out one of these little beauties for CQC. You have entered an incorrect email address! Why not the Smith & Wesson Governor? Im pretty convinced that theres not much chance of walking away from it But it sure goes down call me list as a possible second and/or third. Whatever, dude. $ 919. The combo package includes 4 of the full moon 6-Round clips and 4 of the 2-Round partial moon clips. However the article could be edited to about 1/2 the words and not miss any relevant info. Let me assure you my compassion vanishes when my family is in danger. Width: 1.75 / 4.445 cm ATTENTION: Due to the high volume of online orders, anodized color options take 4 to 6 weeks to ship after placing your order. That makes sense if its scandium, but a bit rich for my blood. The BPM in the open top Walker conversions are getting up to 1300fps, with 777 replica powder. 8, In Memory Jeff Quinn Limited Edition Ruger. In my opinion, the S&W Governor is a excellent multipurpose survival gun. Go bespoke. +P ammo in my AMT 45ACP, DAO Backup, and I get trans sonic velocities with it. And . But my G.S. I would never recommend it as my first and only weapon. Make that : 410 / 45 LC / 45 ACP / 10 MM / 357 / 38 / 9 MM / 380 / 32 / 22. And 410 is known to be a universal cartridge, that depending on what it happened to be loaded with, can handle quite a vast array of critters. The more I use this gun, the more I am sold on its defense capabilities. So I will compromise on the closest thing to a perfect pistol that I have seen yet! I am on a moving object requiring a bit of skill, have the use of only one hand, and my expectation is simply survival. I have come to believe that most guns were invented to shoot beer cans. . For self defense in the house, my Governor will suffice at 12 feet. for 25 yards and in. I wish every review of a S&W revolver would include a comment about the Hillary Hole. All my ranch hands carry the Governor with a .410 skeet load, a 410 defense load and then 4, heavy 45LC. inadequacy of the Taurus of Governor, I see what it does at 15 or less and do not I also find Speer gold dot self defense hollowpoint rounds for 45 Long are awesome with a lot of expansion. .22 and .22 magnum will be added and at least one insert in .32 and .380 for good measure. American soldiers in the Phillipines during WW2 encountered handmade .410 revolvers that were popular with warlords for self defense. Specifications Do the same full moon clips from the Governor, fit the S&W 625? handgun. MGW carries replacement grips, firing pins, moon clips, screws, springs and other small parts for this handgun which also goes by the Governor Series. Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here 2023 Copyright, entire contents by CTD, Inc. Cheaper Than Dirt! 1125-1135, ect.. 1140 is the speed of sound at sea level, but up in the mountains, or in Hells Canyon, the thinner air slows down the speed of sound. HAND CANNON ! Multi-caliber revolvers capable of firing .410 shotshells are not a new idea, but in recent years the concept has picked up real momentum in the shooting . Product Description 410/45 Colt to 9mm S&W Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series These adapters allow you to shoot 9mm out of your 410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! I do not try to confuse myself with so-called expert claims of Some people think of shotguns as magic brooms. You aim it in the general direction of a bad guy and sweep your house clear of two-legged varmints. One Bozos update: Not sure why this popped up in my email again recently but since it did Still have the Gov and still loving shooting it. My choice for SHTF Bug Out gun? They are both a much better looking pistol than the copycat. The next category kind of fits together, but to drive the point home that there are more than two, I separated them And also in actuality, they really are two separate things with separate needs. / .357 max. The nagging question in my mind is, besides portability, what happens if the moment comes I need a shot past 15 yards or so? Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Did I mention its one of the most FUN to shoot gun Ive ever owned. Despite being considered old fashioned the new breed of defensive .45 Colt rounds are similar is power to the .40 S&W. Front Sight: Tritium Night Sight (Dovetailed) Great learning tool for new shooters by decreasing recoil. Its not a real transfer bar safety like the Tauruss have. Can wait for other adapters to be available. I live in the upper Midwest so as a conceal carry I can get away with a large frame handgun for about 9 months out of the year. 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