S&W Governor: Handheld Vulcan [Full Review]

Published on June 23, 2017
Duration: 14:21

The S&W Governor is a versatile revolver capable of firing .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP. While praised for its multi-caliber capability and Smith & Wesson build quality, its heavy double-action trigger and high MSRP ($870) make it more of a recreational 'fun gun' or niche defensive tool rather than a primary carry or home defense option. Accuracy testing showed it shoots high and left for the reviewer, though specific defensive loads like Hornady Critical Defense 'Triple Defense' were effective.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Governor is a multi-caliber revolver firing .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP. While praised for build quality, its heavy trigger and $870 MSRP position it as a niche 'fun gun' rather than a primary defensive tool.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Shooting Demo
  2. 01:08Tabletop Overview & SKU
  3. 02:35Philosophy of Use (POU)
  4. 03:23Features & Build Quality
  5. 04:14Multi-Caliber Capability
  6. 04:43Trigger & Sights
  7. 08:15Accuracy Testing
  8. 09:40The 'Vulcan' Comparison
  9. 12:40Value & Final Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers can the Smith & Wesson Governor fire?

The S&W Governor is a versatile revolver capable of chambering and firing .410 2.5-inch shotshells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP cartridges when using appropriate moon clips for the latter.

What is the 'Handheld Vulcan' concept for the S&W Governor?

The 'Handheld Vulcan' concept refers to the Governor's ability to deliver a 'saturation' of multiple projectiles onto a target with a single trigger pull, similar to a rotary cannon's effect.

How does the S&W Governor compare in price to the Taurus Judge?

The Smith & Wesson Governor has a higher MSRP, around $870, making it a more expensive option compared to the Taurus Judge and its variants.

What are the main drawbacks of the S&W Governor mentioned in the review?

Key drawbacks include a very heavy double-action trigger pull, a high MSRP, and the reviewer's personal accuracy issues (shooting high and left), leading him to consider it more of a recreational firearm.

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