The Judge? The Governor? The Original!

[451_Detonics]

The one that started it all....the Thunder 5...Taurus and S&W are just copies. Made from 1992 to 1998 It would handle 45 Colt, .410, and with sub caliber sleeves it ould shoot 9mm, 38/357, and 38 Super. There was even a 45/70 version made.

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

who made it? too lazy to google.

 

[tv1217]

Looks like something out of the Predator movies or something.

 

[paddling_man]

And I thought the Taurus and S&W were hideous... was this designed by George Kellgren? These make the Chiappa Rhino look downright sexy.

 

[451_Detonics]

who made it? too lazy to google.

It was manufactured by MIL Inc., located in Piney Flats, TN. Prior to that it was originally advertised as the Spectre 5 by Holston Enterprises, Inc.

 

[Amishman44]

A friend had one of those in GA back in '95-96 when I was teaching high school down there. In .410 it was absolutely devastating to the target...which was water-filled, 1 gallon milk containers! It kicked like a mule when you fired it but holy-crap, who cared...you'd win!!! I want a Taurus 'Public Defender' when I can afford one!

 

[firemedic140]

I've sold a number of the Judges for guys that camped. Great for a camper where a long gun wouldn't fit well. And you wanted the buckshot spread that a normal handgun doesn't provide.

 

[driver4562]

if you have to ask is this a good idea before you shoot it, then you had better be sure you really going to use it you ever carry with it....