This review covers the Taurus Public Defender, a polymer snub-nose revolver capable of firing both .45 Long Colt and .410 shotshells. The demonstration highlights its operation and recoil during live fire at an outdoor range. It's presented as a viable option for concealed carry and home defense.
This review covers the Taurus Public Defender, a snub-nose revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt and .410 Bore. It highlights the performance of AAC's 250-grain XTP hollow-point .45 Colt ammunition, noting its significant recoil and power when fired from the firearm. The video demonstrates live fire at steel targets, offering a first-person perspective.
This video features a ballistic gel test of Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt ammunition fired from a Taurus Judge revolver. The reviewer explores whether this ammunition is suitable for self-defense with the Judge, testing it through heavy clothing. Both the Public Defender and the full-size Judge models are used in the test. The description also includes affiliate links for ear protection and general store information, with disclaimers about not promoting sales.
The Taurus Public Defender is reviewed as a capable 'hand cannon' for specific niche roles, particularly for carjacking defense or as a rural 'snake gun'. While versatile with .45 Colt and .410 ammunition, its significant width (36mm) hinders concealed carry. The polymer-framed version (23 oz) is recommended over the steel (28 oz) for carry, despite snappier recoil. It's deemed less suitable for bear defense compared to a 10mm Glock 20.
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