Taurus Judge Public Defender
Taurus Holdings, Inc. · Pistol · In Production · 2009
Also known as: Judge Public Defender, Public Defender
Overview
The Taurus Judge Public Defender is the compact, concealed-carry-oriented member of the Taurus Judge family, a five-shot double-action revolver that fires both .45 Colt cartridges and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells. It shrinks the standard Judge onto a smaller aluminum-alloy frame with a roughly 2-inch barrel, a red fiber-optic front sight, and a soft 'Ribber' rubber grip, making it a popular short-range defensive handgun. The 2.5-inch chamber accepts birdshot, buckshot, slugs, or conventional .45 Colt loads.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 765 g (27.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 194 mm (7.64") |
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Height | 122 mm (4.80") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black Oxide |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
- .410 Bore — also known as .410 Gauge, .410 Shotshell, 410GA
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Five Round Swing Out Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Taurus Security System
- Features: Swing Out Cylinder, Compact Frame, 2 5 Inch Chamber, Red Fiber Optic Front Sight, Fixed Rear Sight, Ribber Rubber Grip, Dual Caliber 45 Colt 410
Variants
- Taurus Public Defender Polymer — Polymer Frame
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian self-defense market
Production
Production years: 2009-present
One of the best-selling members of the Taurus Judge lineup
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
Compact derivative of the standard Taurus Judge (variant_of: taurus-judge). Distinct from the polymer-framed Public Defender. Weight and dimensions reflect the alloy-frame 2-inch model.
Background
The Judge line reportedly got its name because Florida judges began buying the original full-size model to keep in their courtrooms - and the compact Public Defender was Taurus's answer for carrying that same .45 Colt/.410 versatility in a pocket-sized package.