I think the polymer/aluminum gun magnet mounts right next to the proverbial pussy magnet!. If I ever chose the Governor for defense use, my choice would be the devastating Hornady Critical Defense Triple Threat slug/buckshot or those in a mixed cylinder with .45 Colt. Not worried about what it does on a chrono, just what it does on a bad guys head! The reason why I wont waste any money on one of their crappy MIM revolvers. I mostly have firearms for recreational shooting, and secondly for protection. Then you will be ready for anything this side of a dinocrocopotamus. defense weapon. . Could also alternate shot shell and .45. Maybe I wanted to wreak destruction. They will hold a good pattern out to 15 yards and penetrate well. I hope they are still in business. WTH? What you do get: a large, well-made, multi-caliber revolver. That damn cat has been terrorizing my goats and chickens for months. I have 24 bullets coming your way, and I only holds six rounds. Grip: Synthetic Extreme Expansion So could you. Interesting gun and I have thought about this type ever since the judge came out. David S. Thank You for your last comments. They are a great addition for the Governor. These accessories are designed to fit the following model: Smith & Wesson - Governor Sort By: For an outdoor trail gun there really is nothing better for quickly handling everything from snakes to wolves to general personal defense. Wound cavity (in): 1.30 Cor Bon told me on the phone, that I should be going light with bullets, for the shorter barrel. In the meantime, Ive got a stash of lead 155 gr. Perhaps not as they never answered my request. But I dont know if the S&W Governor is even rated for +P ammo. Please, if you dont ride, do not belittle my choice as you do not possess the knowledge to accurately make a point. If necessary, they are 6-shot .45 ACP full moon clips at the ready to re-load. Each Governor is packaged with (2) 6 round and (3) 2 round moon clips for use with .45 ACP. Absolutely! OAL (in): 1.915 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. Enjoyed this review. Put a 8 or 9 inch fluted barrel with a shoulder to catch the barrel shroud of the Governor, and add a slow twist barrel for a RB. I sleep quite well at night knowing I am prepared for a variety of scenarios I may wake up to @ 3am and be faced with! If I had but one hand gun to take with me for survival, it would be my Governor. IMHO you got one thing wrong and that was that the Governor can shoot 3 different calibers. / .357 max. Product Overview The Ranch Moon Clip combo package allows you to quickly reload your Smith & Wesson Governor with 45 ACP. This is not my intended purpose for mine. Taurus was not the first to make a revolver of this type. If I buy a Governor do I have to shoot a human being? Just simply boring to read. S&W copying Taurus/Rossi. My wife, all of 5 feet 110 pounds can spray some serious lead and destruction with this gun at all the greatest distances in my home and yard. yesterday, and he thinks its a go. I have the Gov. The Federal OOO buck designed for handgun use is much better. The last new Smith I purchased was a 952-1 and I fear that will be the last one. Robert, if this gun shoots like Tower of Powers horn section it should be reclassified as a WMD. My first revolver of this type is a Thunder Five which also has an extra cylinder in 45-70 as well as the .410/ .45 Colt. The old 44XL was the daddy of all of this, and it used a 44WCF case. That ball will flatten out and is pretty well spent, going through the face of a two by six stud. Again, IMHO: The multiple projectile rounds give very close to the same stopping power as 5 38 or 9mm with each shot. net. WRONG!! Louis, To be honest, Im really getting a little tired of all these reviews. And so here lies the next category. If you have a pistol that will fire .410s, you will be delighted with Federals 000 Buckshot personal defense rounds. occasion you described. Customize This * * 960 FPS average (+10%) On the range we both can slam anything within 25 yards with extreme prejudice and no particular marksmanship skills. If youre looking for a large caliber self-defense handgun, a ballistic Swiss Army knife isnt your best bet. 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. Review: The Smith & Wesson Governor. WARNING DO NO USE IN POLYMER FRAMES - FOR STEEL FRAMES ONLY! Please stay there. With a real scatter gun Id draw the limit at #4 Buckshot. The 357 is effective enough. Smith & Wesson Governor Stainless Steel . 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. Part 1 Smith and Wesson Governor .410 45 Colt 45 ACP - YouTube 0:00 / 9:33 "Why did I want THIS gun?" Part 1 Smith and Wesson Governor .410 45 Colt 45 ACP Cranky Gun Reviews 4.51K subscribers. Im pretty convinced that theres not much chance of walking away from it $56.93 OAL (in): 1.600 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. The gun may not be accurate, but it makes a big hole in anything in front of it. And . I do not try to confuse myself with so-called expert claims of For self defense in the house, my Governor will suffice at 12 feet. Made from Alloy Steel & CNC machined for precision. .45 ACP groups were roughly double that size. All my ranch hands carry the Governor with a .410 skeet load, a 410 defense load and then 4, heavy 45LC. I love my Governor and my 686 lock and all. That versatility appeals to me since nobody can predict what ammo will be available once the ammo makers cease production and the gun stores have been emptied out and burned. 1 shot of 000 buck .410 Governor = 4 shots of 9mm B.T.W., S&W, in their owners brochure, IIRC, does say not to pack it with a round under the hammer. revolver. Specifications And the round wont kill the neighbors sleeping. On an added note I shot the PDX1 ammo on range again and I dont like it. I prefer something that throws more flame. The .45ACP is best in a semi auto which it was designed for. Im only losing about 130fps. Whatever, dude. 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! Unless you have a S&W 45 Long Colt, this revolver is an orphan. To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee, Thats not a revolver, THIS is a revolver.. Dozens of water moccasins and rattlers have become snake goop to say nothing of a few small feral hogs ended up as lunch. Those of us that understand that ammo will run out well and I mean well before the guns that use them will disappear. It could be transformed into a smokeless version of the BPM conversion of the Uberti Walkers. FTM Fluid Transfer Monolithic My inserts are carried in belt clip pouches making them quite easy to keep at hand. These so called experts are just gun snobs who like to go along with the hate mob. Looks like they do not make the 185 in the 45 colt for some reason, and the Plus P 225 grain 45 Colt from what I understand is NOT recommended for the Governor. Ive posted above, that my AMT 45 DAO, will spit +P 165 gr. go into the same place on paper targets at 10 yards. For myself, Im sticking with my AMT 45DAO Backup. In terms of pattern, my experience using an American Derringer Model 4 and Federal 4x000Buckshot is nearly identical to the results from your Taurus. I have a Taurus Public Defender Polymer, and it is quite accurate with 45LC, easily holding 5 inches at 25 yards. If this is all I have, and a bear is closing in on me, do I want to wait until hes that close? NEW! Oh look, a Hillary Lock! We chat things that go bang often. It is a mixture of residential, retail, and industrial areas and is comprised of three districts: Adam, Baker . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pB1Sz5rcQ. So why would anyone have any desire to own such a gimmick gun that could shoot 10 different calibers of ammunition you ask? for 25 yards and in. This is a distinction Ruger does hold. Knowing the laws of supply and demand, that ammunition, though more plentiful, will also be more needed. The reason being I have a S&W 625 in .45 acp. DeSantis Gunhide New York Undercover S&W Governor Shoulder Holster Right Hand Le DeSantis Gunhide New York Undercover S&W Governor 1791 Gunleather RVH-3 OWB Belt Holster for Z Frame Revolvers Right Hand Draw Lea 1791 Gunleather RVH-3 OWB Belt Holster for Z Frame DeSantis Speed Scabbard Belt Holster Left Hand 2.75" S&W Governor Leather Black. The requirements are clearly not the same as home defense, walking around, or driving a car. I have never tried using low brass .410 shot shells in mine. Parts here are specific to Smith & Wesson Z Frame revolver models chambered in .45 Colt, .45 ACP or .410 bore unless noted otherwise. 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. Generation of these niche sidearms, with their Governor. S&W Governor Accessories Speed Loaders, Range Blocks, Bedside Blocks, and Pouches in a variety of finishes for your 6 shot Governor revolver. Great service as well. (Possibly 40). 9.0 grains with a CCI 350 Magnum primer will get you 823 FPS with the same bullet. something I cant say about my semi-autos. Dont care that much; dont use it. $64.88. Actually, Ive been wondering about the accuracy of .45 rounds with the Governor. Got my adapters and shot a few rounds through them that day. At that time I will have stopped and have a stable shooting situation. 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. Rear Sight: Fixed It is counter-experiential for many of us.War stories can only be told when wearing a steel pot, but anybody hit anywhere with a .45acp is going down to stay down I dont know if that is also true for the smaller caliber slugs. (all but 10 / 357 were off the shelf and readily availablethe 10 & 357 came from a machinist friend.dont ask he wont make or sell them) I have 6 ea. No. Product Information - Smith & Wesson Model Governor SKU: 162410 Website - Smith & WessonBianchi Speed Strip - https://amzn.to/2ECcGrUPLEASE SUPPORT BERETTA. Great learning tool for new shooters by decreasing recoil. Using federal triple 000 buck as a defense round, you are basically shooting 4 32 caliber bullets at ONCE to every ONE 9 mm. Maybe I just wanted the thumb-breaking and nail-ripping experience of removing spent .45 ACP rounds from full moon clips when I forgot the moon clip loader. To either kill and take down a charging African rhino or whack 50 zombies simultaneously trying to get in the front door at once? Weight: 29.6 oz. Accurate enough to hit 6 inch plate at 30 feet every time! AMT 45DAO will spit 45ACP Cor Bons out at transonic velocities. I have a S&W 686 by my bedside and a 870 shotgun as well to protect me inside my home. A friend of mine, a LEO in Houston, Texas agrees with the comment on this blog from another LEO. I load the PDXs first with the knowledge that I can point at target and they will be hit. It will not go through the next 2 or 3 travel units. And anyone that says these buckshot and PDX style 410 shells are not adequate are dead wrong. Just as cars arent always purchased to race just because YOU race yours. Had a great time shooting. After I failed in the heavy bullet dept., I got smart and phoned Cor Bon, in Sturgis, S.D.. Height: 5.5 / 13.97 cm Style-wise, Smith & Wesson adhered to Henry Ford's dictum: you can have the Governor in any color as long as it's black. My moneys on miss. I could never understand what it was supposed to be good for. I do own more than several other firearms. If you do ride, I welcome input as I really do not know everything and some of you may have found a better solution for yourself that could aid all of us riders. Period. Technically, I do not see why this could not be done . Kinda like the worlds most fire-retardant paper hat. I have also found after many years of hunting that big heavy well constructed bullets are much better at breaking both shoulders on a bull elk! 1230 FPS average (+10%). Oh by the way, the ribber grips on the Judge has the Governors grips beat hands down! Powered by BigCommerce. I live in an apartment complex and do not want to perforate my neighbors (some of whom I actually like) when I shoot at My 3 inch bbld. or Judge: Youre gonna drop dead or be so badly wounded from copper poisoning that youll flee or surrender. Small enough to be an equalizer..I have lived here all my life but this Liberal crap is getting intolerable!!!! Its easy to shoot and scares the h*** out of bad guys. The 6.6-inch, 14.2-ounce five-shot revolver has a 1.875-inch barrel and a 6.6-inch overall length. Its a mans gun to be sure! :o) But I also have a Glock .45 in the truck and I carry a Bodyguard .380. One guy got a mean bobcat and fired in the order I just listed. 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. However the article could be edited to about 1/2 the words and not miss any relevant info. The Pro Carry LT Zombie edition - For a limited time only. The range of munitions I can run with the SW Governor is amazing. To me the .410 shotshell recoil seems similar to a 44 Mag round. Why? When he pulled it out he atnolized it with a check out da Guvanatah! And I smirked.. We cant waits to get our hands on the preciousssssssss. Velocity (fps): 950 $ 919. Which will probably open a whole new can of debate worms! Need you ask? Despite all that, shooting the Governor is a blast. Expect you will right some more posts. Theres more than TWO categories of people that would buy this gun, there is a very distinct third and fourth, and I am in both those other ones. Lose. If I need a little more range, I use the .45 Long Colt. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. ogee tipped semi wadcutters, to play with. If you are on the wrong end of the S&W Governor, the gun can be a nightmare. Our Price: $34.95. We go shopping for things that go splat, squish or boom! While its easier to hit a target thats three to five yards away with a softball than a marble, you can miss. This is the FIRST review of the revolving hand shotgun which made any sense to me! Leave off the idiotic lock and the junk mim parts -PLEASE! A.R.15s, as well as 9 mm pistols and probably 12 gauge shotguns, are three of the most common weapons that everyone will have at their disposal, if they have them at all, should troubling times come for us. 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. Ridiculous argument; doesnt hold water. The handguns stainless steel barrel sleeve is a well-judged (so to speak) crowning touchin a knowing, evil kinda way. It is likely that any scenario requiring the use of deadly defense will unfold rapidly. There were cartridge adapters made that allow one to fire .38 special from the .410 cylinder. PRODUCT DETAILS . These adapters allow you to shoot 22 LR & Short out of your410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! It zips through a standard windshield, and then blows a watermelon all to pieces. I wont buy anything with the Taurus name on it, so I suppose I can always keep an eye out for a screaming deal on a used Governor. My Governor shooting WInchester PDX-1 holds a 5 inch pattern at ten feet that about covers from my bed to Notably the Governor is not suitable for the insane 1200 ft/lb Buffalo Bore .45 Colt +P rounds or any other .45 Colt +P rounds, but there are plenty of standard .45 Colt defensive, bonded hunting, and hollow-point rounds with energy in the 550 ft/lb+ range. It is the perfect weapon for stopping a car jacker at 12, or a charging drug attic in a back ally. $64.88. Try my method: Get a bigger hammer. Right on bro! Many people buy them for FUN. Far faster that I can afford the time to stop before firing, and will also have adrenalin pumping madly. The Smith & Wesson Governor Centerfire Revolver is a versatile, lightweight revolver, built for everyday carry and home defense. Stuck case problems? If you are a home owner, trucker, hunter, security guard this is something to consider. I have an AMT 45DAO backup. . This is where the Governor is like the proverbial Swiss Army knife. Actually it was the character Daryl Dixon in the AMC Walking Dead television show that made me buy it That and my dealer had a screaming deal on this used night-sighted S&W Governor. inadequacy of the Taurus of Governor, I see what it does at 15 or less and do not Ace in Alaska might make custom inserts in 10 mm though I have not seen their ads lately . Click HERE to learn more.]. Almost all of the comments (thus far) about the Governor have merit in their own right. I thought it was a pointless gun that can shoot a mixed 6-round cylinder of 2-3/4 .410 shotgun shells, .45 ACP, and .45 Colt rounds with dubious utility. So I ordered a couple of boxes of their 45ACP +P 165 gr. Holsters for S&W Governor. For that reason I am a fan of mixed loads. Itll blow lots of holes in people close by. (The latter made by a gunsmith / machinist friend for me.) Who could POSSIBLY want a weapon that shoots multiple calibers Who could POSSIBLY want a weapon that takes the place of three 410 2-1/2 SHOTSHELL, 45 COLT, 45 AUTO. I have exactly 1 Hillary-lock Smith. The Governor is not a master of all as many would hope. Our only problem: the Governor didnt want to surrender the spent husks from Dupo 7s crazy ass self-defense shells. Accurate enough to hit 6 inch plate at 30 feet every time! These are a great addition for the Governor making it even more versatile than it alreday is. / / , , . The cat was blinded and stunned by the skeet load, then the 45LC took it out. Thanx in advance, Dave T. Not sure what you are looking for here, Dave. Pattern 25 ft: 5 x 6 in 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. here is some shooting results from my last time out http://youtu.be/-GNXqaKLuNg. My guess is that you could also fire .410 slugs so load alternately slug fine shot slug fine shot. or 4 interest-free payments of $16.22. Frame Material: Scandium Alloy Allen Cases www.byallen.com Hitting the attacker (and no one else) is the dilemma. Pattern 15 ft: 5.5 x 5 in On an instinctive level, the Governor makes perfect sense. The combo package includes 4 of the full moon 6-Round clips and 4 of the 2-Round partial moon clips. It is my nightstand gun and despite the fact that I own many semi-autos, if I wake up in the middle of the night, and need a self-defense weapon I want a near 100% guarantee it will go Boom when I pull the trigger. Hefty price, hefty piece: 30 ounces. Subcategory, those looking to live off the land. 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. i would buy one again in a second. They know their stuff. But nothing to protect me in my driveway going out to my car! I love the versatility of this weapon, the quality and the price. OVERALL RATING * * * * It is exceptionally well made small enough to conceal and light enough to pack all day hunting. The BPM in the open top Walker conversions are getting up to 1300fps, with 777 replica powder. PDX1 But even those require quick reloads. If you leave the chamber empty, you still only have two shots with a sporting pump or auto. 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. The Winchester buckshot rounds are known for being poor performers from the revolvers. 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. My wife can easily handle and shoot this gun, and since I am on the road allot this is important. (In the hope I am never forced to use them for the second reason.) Who wins? Click the button below to add the 410/45 Colt to 22 LR Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series to your wish list. 45 ACP is going to be hands-down, the next most popular pistol cartridge that will be sought. Emphatically NO! for use when traveling in my 5th wheel trailer. 410 2-1/2 SHOTSHELL, 45 COLT, 45 AUTO. At close in distance, I believe my chances are good. NOTE: In some Revolvers the adapter may miss-fire in double action, but will fire in single action. As the rabbi points out above, the Governor parades down quality street. That said, she carries hers in her purse and mine is on a gun magnet in my truck. 45 Colt 220gr Maximum Expansion Ammunition Ive yet to experience any kind of jamming, . The remington 45 acp hollowpoint home defense rounds my choice for the 45 auto round. I love my Judge and have put over 500 various brand rounds through it. ATTENTION: Due to the high volume of online orders, anodized color options take 4 to 6 weeks to ship after placing your order. For 2.5" and 3" Chambers. Velocity (fps): 700 G2 45 ACP Civic Duty 100 gr. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. 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! Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). The partial clips allow you to load 2-rounds of 45 ACP along with 410 shotshells in the same cylinder. The Governor was in my cash bag today and escorted me back from work . Joe, when you get a chance, will you chrono a 45ACP round or two? What I did buy, is the first Remmie R-51 to hit town, here. We have bird shot sfor both of these, to deal with snakes. Pro Carry LT Zombie. Obviously you know good music. / 839.145 g Living in Germany and not in the US, probably I will never come in the situation where I will have to point and shot my revolver to a human being. They penetrate full sized auto windshields and then blow up watermelons propped up in the drivers seats. The . with the Federal 000 buckshot ammo. 9mm, 45, and then probably 380. I do use their 165 gr. I also find Speer gold dot self defense hollowpoint rounds for 45 Long are awesome with a lot of expansion. Smith & Wesson Z Frame (Governor) Parts here are specific to Smith & Wesson Z Frame revolver models chambered in .45 Colt, .45 ACP or .410 bore unless noted otherwise. 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). 45 ACP+P 200gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition If you need another go, the Governor gives you five more. They told me to use their lightest feasible bullets, in my 3 inch barrel. Shotshells are the best to have fun with if you can manage the sharp recoil of this lightweight 29-oz. You cant use half moon clips, nor can you use 45 AR ammo. Over to you Roy . At all. Splitting the difference between a handgun and a shotgun with a Smith & Wesson Governor doesnt make much sense. Still loving my Gov. Those of us that believe it could actually become THE most sought after commodity, because with it, one could be able to acquire food, water and possibly feel. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. . I am on a moving object requiring a bit of skill, have the use of only one hand, and my expectation is simply survival. Each accessory below is manufactured using the highest quality materials right here in the U.S.A.! 2 Groupings at 15 yrds I hope you can get this straightened out, before you really need to put something down, quick. Where is the Powder? 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. Thanx for your energy, keep up the good work Good work, I actually is going to get started on a tiny Blog Engine course work using your site My spouse and i hope you enjoy running a blog with the popular BlogEngine. Oh I do not buy a gun to look pretty I want one that works when needed. Or manageably noticeable. The nagging question in my mind is, besides portability, what happens if the moment comes I need a shot past 15 yards or so? Wound cavity (in): 2.00 But the 2nd gen. S&W has a neat possibility. OAL (in): 1.230 could always deepen it for the 460, for my private use. 410/45 Colt to 9mm S&W Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. 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