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by SI Staff - Friday, October 29, 2010

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The frame is constructed from stainless steel and the gun is 1 1/2 inches wide.

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The first manufacturer to design a .410 load for the Judge was Federal. Its Personal Defense .410 Handgun shotshell is available in 2 1/2-inch loads of No. 4 shot or four 000-buck pellets.

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Big Green specifically designed this load for the Judge and the 2 1/2 inch .410 bore shotshells pack four 00-buck pellets that achieve 500 to 700 fps.

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Winchester’s PDX1 .410 bore shotshell has a blend of three plated discs and 12 plated BBs.

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Sight acquisition is quick and effortless thanks to a red fiber-optic front sight, which proved very easy to pick up in a wide variety of light conditions.

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Although the person who tested the gun wa pleased with the performance of .410 shotshells and slugs, he was disappointed by the lack of velocity produced by .45 Colt ammunition through the Pubic Defender’s 2-inch barrel.

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As a means of providing sufficient lockup, the Public Defender has a ball detent installed on the cylinder crane to help withstand big-bore recoil.

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Prominently engraved across the revolver’s topstrap, the latest addition to the Judge line elucidates its purpose. It’s substantial power combined with compact size make the Public Defender much more than a trail gun.

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It weighs 28.2 ounces and is 4 1/2 inches tall.

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Overall length of the gun is 9 1/2 inches.

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The company’s Ribber grips provide adquate purchase while significantly cushioning the harsh recoil from firing .410 bore ammunition through this small, relatively light handgun.

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The Public Defender’s ejector rod dumps a full cylinder of .45 Colt brass with ease, but the longer .410 shotshell hulls require a bit more manipulation to clear.

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Capacity is five .410 bore shotshells or .45 Colt cartridges. Best of all, you can mix and match.

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The Public Defender’s partically bobbed hammer is topped with serrations for those who prefer to shoot it single-action.

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During testing the Public Defender was paired with an ostrich-overlay holster from K&D Holsters. A Tuff Products Quickstrip allowed six shotshells ready for a reload.

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