Taurus Judge Velocity Test 2" & 6" Barrel + Shotgun .45lc & .410

Published on May 13, 2020
Duration: 24:40

This video provides a comparative velocity test of the Taurus Judge revolver with 2-inch and 6-inch barrels, alongside a .410 shotgun. The presenter, an experienced shooter, tests various .45 Colt and .410 loads, including slugs, PDX1, and Critical Defense, to demonstrate the velocity differences influenced by barrel length and firearm type. The results highlight significant velocity gains from longer barrels and the substantial difference between handgun and shotgun performance with .410 ammunition.

Quick Summary

This video compares the velocity of .45 Colt and .410 ammunition fired from Taurus Judge revolvers with 2-inch and 6-inch barrels, as well as a .410 shotgun. Results show longer barrels and shotguns yield significantly higher velocities, with .410 loads reaching over 1200 fps from a shotgun compared to much lower speeds from handguns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:39Taurus Judge Models Overview
  3. 00:51Comparing Judge to .410 Shotgun
  4. 01:14Ammunition Types for Testing
  5. 02:34Shotgun Velocity Test Start
  6. 04:42Birdshot Velocity Results (Shotgun)
  7. 05:146-Inch Judge Velocity Test (Birdshot)
  8. 07:06Hornady Critical Defense Test (Shotgun)
  9. 08:19Winchester Slugs Test (Shotgun)
  10. 11:13Comparing Slug Velocity (Judge vs. Shotgun)
  11. 14:05PDX1 Load Test (Judge)
  12. 15:41PDX1 Load Test (Shotgun)
  13. 16:23410 Shotshell with 45 Colt Balls Test
  14. 18:2445 Colt Cowboy Action Load Test
  15. 20:4845 Colt Cowboy Action Results
  16. 22:04Bonus Footage: Target Shooting
  17. 24:16Conclusion & Video Wrap-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the Taurus Judge velocity test?

The primary goal is to compare the projectile velocity differences between Taurus Judge revolvers with short (2-inch) and long (6-inch) barrels, and also to compare these velocities against a .410 shotgun using various .45 Colt and .410 ammunition loads.

How does barrel length affect .410 velocity in Taurus Judge revolvers?

The test demonstrates that longer barrels, like the 6-inch Judge, achieve significantly higher velocities than shorter barrels (around 2-2.5 inches) for the same .410 ammunition, showcasing the impact of increased barrel length on projectile speed.

What are the typical velocity differences between handgun and shotgun .410 loads?

The video shows that .410 ammunition fired from a 22-inch shotgun barrel achieves much higher velocities (e.g., 1245 fps for birdshot, 1835+ fps for slugs) compared to the same loads fired from a Taurus Judge handgun, which are often advertised at lower velocities.

Which ammunition types were tested in the Taurus Judge velocity comparison?

The test included various loads such as birdshot, Hornady Critical Defense, PDX1 loads, Winchester slugs, and cowboy action .45 Colt rounds, allowing for a comprehensive comparison across different ammunition types and their performance in the Judge revolvers and shotgun.

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