You did this exact video like 8 years ago. You even used the same targets.

Hickok doing a drive by…. Priceless 😂

This gun patterns like how video games think shotguns pattern lol.

The Thunder 5 is the grandpa of the Judge line of handguns. A friend has an original T5. It has a safety & that has caused the only trouble he’s had with it. If you engage the safety and then try to cycle the action, things get out of time, requiring a trip back to the manufacturer. I asked my friend if he felt comfortable with a bedroom gun that carried only 5 rounds. (He loads 000 buck.) His reply was, “If you shoot a bad guy with 5 rounds of 000 and he keeps coming, throw the damn gun at him and run for your life - he ain’t human!” 5 slugs or 4, you demonstrated on that duct just how effective the 000 load is. That is a “dead duct”. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself!

I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of any shotgun round of any size at any distance

many many squirrels have lost their lives to the trusty 410

Glad you've reviewed this one, Hickok45, so I don't have to run out and buy one. Thanks!! 🤑 👍

Ya know you’re hard up for targets when the duct work isn’t safe!😂

Another awesome opportunity for education 🇺🇸 thank you Hickok45👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I hear Bill BVurr in my head . . . . . . . "She got her some good SPREAD!". LOL

I hear in several states, it's really easy to buy a Judge.

Your safe handing of a short weapon, is Awesome.

Life is good, Taurus is really growing on me as of late.

Interesting rig there. The 00 and 000 would stop someone in close.

Hickok I just finished watching all of your podcasts you’ve done with John and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing you both out on various topics as I deep cleaned my Ruger M77 and couple other revolvers. It was very zen and peaceful not gonna lie 😁

Excellent. Concise and graphic. Clear demo of what the kids call "philosophy of use," and we call, in your hills and mine, "up close and personal problem solving."

The teacher teaches. Good info, thanks.

Been a fan for many years.....Thanks

You said Zombie But we know you meant Meth Heads

Thanks for reviewing this firearm.

Great video, thanks. The six inch Judge would probably produce narrower patterns. A fun sidearm though.

This is an excellent video showing why the Taurus Judge/S&W Governor should be considered as revolvers primarily for shooting buckshot.

I’ve had mine for years. I carry it on the mower tractor and golf cart around my property. It’s come in handy several times and preformed very well. I keep 71/2 or 8 shot if I can find em for max pellet count.

I own a Rossi carbine which is the Judge with a 16" barrel. 45 long colt (self defense round) followed by 410 S. D. Round alternating in the cylinder & at 10 yards. The 410 round(41mm slug followed by two 35mm balls) group @ less than 2". What a sweet little yet Powerful weapon.

Living vicariously through you brotha here in SC glad to see this one always wondered about this gun

Pretty sure rifling/spin causes pattern to open up rapidly.. sometimes causing a donut pattern

I wanted one of these really bad when I first heard about them. Then I held it and realized how big it was. I knew I wouldn’t want to conceal carry it. I have a Mossberg shockwave at home for SD. I like the concept, but don’t think I could find much use for it. I bought the Bond arms derringer instead. It’s only 2 shots, but it’s a nice hiking gun I think. I’m in rattlesnake country so it’ll take a snake or a wild boar I suppose if I needed it to.

OMGoodness,,your opening had me on the floor with laughter. I always enjoy your videos.,,& usually learn something. Thanks

Thank You,Sir.👍👍👍👍👍

Greetings Hickok from Apacheria in the Arizona Territories Ahe'hye'e

Absolutely great video! My “neighbor” has the exact same revolver and several of those loads so this video was perfect!!!

I believe I'd just get some more pizza pans to show the differences...haha.

Here come da Judge! 😂 Nice.....😊

Thinking an actual smoothbore would be a better compromise- if legal.

I inherited one from my pops, stainless model. I love the thing.

I don't think I would like to be standing there either...

I was looking forward to seeing the 45 long colt though that.. Thanks for this.

That’s not a heating duct. It’s a shot trap for recycling. 🤣

Bought the 3inch magnum chamber 3in barrel stainless version in 2018. Love it.

Thanks for the video, showing the destruction at different distances. I keep mine in the truck, just in case.

I love watching Mr. Hickok!

you saved me from getting one 8 years ago.i was cat fishing last night at a boat ramp by myself it was dark and nobody around i had my little 9mm 8 shot ruger and i felt kind of un armed.mite have to take my glock 23 next time and a extra mag lol.yeh and hickok made me buy that years ago. hes cost me alot of money .

Federal HANDGUN buckshot from a 3inch barrel is only 7 inch spread at 25 yards. It's the only load to use for defense.

It may be a gimmick gun but its always been in my center console.

Thanks for the demonstration

Was always interested in one of these. Glad I never "pulled the trigger"

It was Buffalo Bill (Cody) who used dust shot in his trick shooting act if I remember rightly.

I have a 6" Judge, was my first ever gun purchase, I wish I had bought something else. My own experiments indicated to me that the 410 BBB buckshot shells are practically worthless outside of 20' from a judge. Also, when you can find 410 buckshot it's crazy expensive, I much prefer my S&W 686, ammo is cheap enough that I'm willing to take it to the range often. My Shockwave 20 ga OTH loaded with #1 buckshot appears to be plenty effective at 30 yards and beyond.

Mine came with a hammer that was not properly cast. It was missing pert of the casting. After 2 trips back to Taurus, they finally replaced the hammer. I did a trigger job on it, and it now shoots great. I've never fired .410 in it, but it's extremely accurate shooting .45 Colt.

We can make our own “judgments” 😎

Part of the reason for running smaller shot (#4, #2, BB) in shotshells for home defense IS THE LOWER LETHALITY IN THE NEXT ROOM WHERE YOUR KIDS MIGHT BE SLEEPING... Buckshot is counter indicated...

Those ooo buck would leave one nasty wound cavity at a close distance. Enough to be fight stopping in my opinion.

I rarely comment on videos, but I want to let you guys know that today is now the SECOND time I’ve had to re-subscribe to your channel. I originally subscribed many years ago. In fact you’re on of the first channels I picked when I first started subscribing to KZfaq channels. Then several years back I noticed I was unsubscribed somehow, so I reupped. Idk exactly when it happened, but I thought to myself “GeeI haven’t seen Hickok for a while. Did he stop making content?” Nope! I’m just not subscribed to the channel anymore. Well anyway, I figured you should know. Keep up the good work friend.

I'd like to see who's the boss - Taurus Judge vs S&W Governor.

Thanks Hickok45 I've been very happy with my Taurus Judge

of course i wanna come along , of course i wanna watch lol being canadian it's the only way i can see most of the firearms you use , since 95% of the firearms you use in your videos are either not available , way too costly to own or illegal in canada . thank you so much for the history lesson of the firearms and the entertainment you gave us over the years . btw happy fathers day .

Have one. Had it for years.Never had to use it for what i bought it for. Hope i never do. Its a stainless 3 and 3. Its my bedside piece with a 12 short barrel pump in the corner. Both loaded with 00 and 000. Stop over some time id like to show how they work.

If you spend a little time on load development it can shoot 45 colt very good....i have a 200 grain SWC load that shoots great. I bought mine as a fly fishing gun and it works great in that roll

Great subject and video

This one is perfect for bush hogging on my tractor. Great for snakes

That’ll put a nice peppering on anything 🎉 keep uploading old videos, bond arms too.

Just like mine. Thanks Hickok.

Awesome firearm, I have always wanted one but I can't seem to give in to another caliber in my inventory but thanks for all you do for We The People 🎉🎉🎉

I have a bond arms in 410. Pretty much NO rifled barrel to spin projectiles, so arguably less useful than a Judge. Within 5 yards, 45lc is plenty accurate. I tested winchester pdx1 410, and hornady triple (a 40 cal slug & 2 buck pellets). The winchester was so wildly inaccurate, I question its safety, honestly. The Hornady WORKS. I had a tight group at 5 yards and it was dead accurate, despite coming out of a derringer. In terms of ballistic damage I have seen a number of tests which show Federal handgun buckshot to create the most damage ballistics gel but I can't ever find the stuff to test it. My Bond Arms has killed a couple of snakes and local gun shops can't keep the judge in stock because Property Owners out here have a real problem with venomous snakes. I would like to own a judge and load it up strictly for snake dispatch. If I still lived in the big city I would never buy one of these because it scatters too much, and I'd much prefer my 357 Magnum to stop a drugged up home invader. But if you live out in the country or you go for long hikes in the mountains, this is a useful tool. The reason why you can't find 410 shells anywhere these days is because of the sheer quantity of country folks who bought a judge.

Good show

I liked and commented on this video solely based on the first 10 seconds. Legend.

It’s gotta good spread 😂

I remember when this was first posted several years ago.

You look younger Hickok :) thanks for posting

My dad bought a Judge some time ago and now it is mine. I think it has a 4 or 5 inch barrel.

Love this channel!

Hey keep the work up didn’t know they made the 3in judge nice an a 2in1

The Judge is probably the most effective and well made weapon I have ever had the pleasure of carrying. I wore a badge for 29 years in the county I grew up in and I believe that the Judge is the best “All situation” pistol I’ve ever owned. The diversity of ammo is of course a plus along with the sights and feel of the pistol just makes it perfect for me and I carry it daily. My favorite load is Federal OOO buckshot with 4 pellets per shell, and that allows 20 pellets per cylinder.

I can watch Hick repeatedly on old or new videos. It is not gross.

I use a Judge 3 inch with # 8 shot for in my home..I live in a mobile home and the walls are paneling.. Because of this I don't want heavy penetration.. If you get hit in the face with # 8 you are done..Rounds like 9mm, 380 or larger will penetrate all the walls and may end up in the trailer next store.. Max shooting distance for me is 20 feet..

Those larger pellets and shot cup now may be working with the rifling correctly .

Great video!

My Judge does a great job of teaching cotton mouth snakes to fly. At an angle they fly about 15 to 20 feet when you hit them and they don't survive!!!

You will definitely get their attention . Kind of like shaking a fire ant bed or a bee hive .

I have owned two Judge revolvers, the original steel framed snub-nose and a 3 inch steel frame. The snub-nose patterned much better, due to less rifling to travel through(it would hold a decent pattern at 15 yards). The 3 inch was almost worthless for patterning bird shot. I would think the 6 1/2 inch barrel would pattern even worse, due to all the rifling the shot has to pass through. #9 shot was awesome on snakes in the snub-nose.

Had one just like that,sold it after the 410 high brass load would not kill a possum at three yards. I've had bad luck with other Taurus handguns that would jam, so have fun, but avoid Taurus period.

You in a Honda "E?" (Element)

Paul Harrell did a series of extensive shooting videos on the Judge several years ago. Watch them if you are considering buying one.

It is exactly like Wild Bill Hickok shooting you 4 times with his .36” caliber revolver all at once in a single shot. Goes around 16” in ballistic gelatin. It is enough gun. I favor the Governor. If you live rural on some acreage it is a very useful handgun. Good tractor gun. I get why most people would not want one.

Informative, so for actual defense and stopping a threat 00 is the lowest I would go. All the smaller pellets would do more damage to sheetrock than an intruder

Yes sir #5 an #6 rabit n squirrel. #4 turkey usually.

I remember this video, it was a great one! As an aside, I tried like heck to find those same Zombie targets. I remember having some,but I think the company is out of business. If I'm wrong, could someone please post a link? There are other targets out there,but I liked these the best.

Good info. My range doesn't allow shotgun shells. Probably because there's already a few thousand holes in the ceiling.

Point blank. Lethal from a distance less lethal to non lethal. Completely usable.

I got a.44 mag already, so I got some #4 and I got about the same performance, just less shot in the CCI rounds

Great video, people love the judge but I still prefer a short barrel shotgun for home defense. Thank thanks. 45 love your work

When he went to 4 shot he also went to 2 1/2 in shells which are way less power than the 3”

The judge is good for snacks and turkys And birds 🤠😍

I can't think of a better home self-gun than the Judge.

Thats the most .410 ive ever seen in one place

Galvanized 26ga sheet metal.

When you have everything else, why not?

I own the 6 1/2 inch model. The spread is insane with the shallow rifling, even with buckshot. The colt .45 slugs tumble and aren't reliable beyond 5 yards. As for self defense, unless the threat is right in front of you, (10 feet or less) its too sketchy at longer distances.

I mean, I was going through Déjà Vu all day, but then this came along. I'm entirely sure that seeing this video is not Déjà Vu though. I have seen the video and it's totally Déjà Entendu.

For home defense I feel you need to stop an intruder without ripping walls in the house. Guys love 12 Guage buck for in a house, but where is the family and neighbors are. By law you got your target but if it goes and hit someone else you are going to house of many doors. Even number 7 at 7 yards aimed at their face and they may not be able to see. You want accurate by a weapon for that for up close a judge. And for hunters it works as a snake gun or your back up for something that wants to get you. And you guy who sit in that tree stand and have a small gray problem barking at you when you are ready to leave you can say HI!