All prices are in USD. $45.00 Hogue Grip S&W N Frame Revolver Square Butt Rubber Black 29000 $30.67 Hogue Monogrip S&W N Frame Round Butt Revolvers Cobblestone Rubber Black 25000 $30.67 45 ACP+P 200gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition I have an AMT 45DAO backup. handgun. But mixing up 410s with jacketed 45ACP ammo may not be the best combination. 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! To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee, Thats not a revolver, THIS is a revolver.. a bad guy kicking in my door for a home invasion. Shotguns provide aiming ease, enormous firepower, shoulder-managed recoil and more and larger projectiles. Velocity (fps): 950 Have you even learned how to take out the two round limiting rod, that comes in almost every sporting shotguns magazine. OAL (in): 1.230 The requirements are clearly not the same as home defense, walking around, or driving a car. i agree with you doug, i am not a sniper shooter by any means, and ppl whom have ripped on this gun have probably never fired it. Would this be my one and only gun? With shotshells of shot a pattern or hole of some sort is delivered downrange with the accuracy limits of a 5-inch sawed-off shotgun. Well let me assure anyone out there considering this Governor the snooty educated gun nut reviews are all leaned the wrong way. They are a great addition for the Governor. Past a certain point, a shotshell revolver becomes a case of lose lose. Especially if youre in life-threatening danger. If someone is willing to rob you with deadly force they are the kind of human that is beyond rehabilitation. All Holsters Concealed Carry Open Carry Shells. net. Smith & Wesson Governor Review Olde English Outfitters 83.4K subscribers Subscribe 509 11K views 6 months ago Allen reviews the Smith & Wesson Governor revolver. I will add my two cents worth, that I own many handguns in many calibers and have a CCL to legally tote. If its reasonably accurate (even 5 at 25 yards) and can handle heavy .45 Long Colt handloads, it could be a very viable wilderness gun for snakes, bears, and National Forest marijuana growers. Each Governor is packaged with (2) 6 round and (3) 2 round moon clips for use with .45 ACP. Smith & Wesson Governor 410, 45LC, & 45ACP Revolver Review Mrgunsngear Channel 781K subscribers 2.7K 69K views 2 years ago We do some shooting with the Smith & Wesson Governor that takes. . Its a PERSONAL DEFENSE gun; used for the home, car, and close range gunfights..which most gunfights are. G2 45 ACP R. I. P. 162 gr. And 410 is known to be a universal cartridge, that depending on what it happened to be loaded with, can handle quite a vast array of critters. My wife can easily handle and shoot this gun, and since I am on the road allot this is important. And anyone that says these buckshot and PDX style 410 shells are not adequate are dead wrong. The remington 45 acp hollowpoint home defense rounds my choice for the 45 auto round. . All of the projectiles exiting theGovernor are devastating. One of the most fun guns to shoot that I own? I would rather have a high-capacity striker-fired pistol, AR15, or shotgun first if I could, but the S&W Governor fits into the category of a Swiss Army Tinker knife. I wanted to learn ONE thing from this article, which was the felt recoil when shooting .45 ACP, and you masked it with some obscure reference. To each their own. I have now acquired inserts for the Gov so have expanded those capabilities. Reliability * * * * * I am in no way an expert (like many here that dont own, or have never shot, a Governor)just a happy owner so what do I know? Some folks dont like the idea, some do, and some are still thinking. Our Price: $34.95. Could also alternate shot shell and .45. NOTE:In some Revolvers the adapter may miss-fire in double action, but will fire in single action. They expect the same from a black bears skull. The nagging question in my mind is, besides portability, what happens if the moment comes I need a shot past 15 yards or so? I use it mostly for a hiking, camping, and hunting self-defense weapon. I think it is hilarious that after all of these decades of Taurus ripping off Smith&Wesson (and Beretta) designs, that Smith does it to Taurus. Thankyou, this was a very helpful review for someone looking for a good home defense weapon. And since Im already loaded up with 9 mm weapons, as the vast majority of most people that I know are, having to drag around another 45 pistol and another shotgun, just so I could have weapons available for whatever ammo I may be able to scurry up, is not the brightest of all ideas. Hefty price, hefty piece: 30 ounces. Barrel Length: 2.75 / 6.985 cm 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. This is not my intended purpose for mine. and the Cheaper Than Dirt symbol are registered trademarks of Direct Investments LTD. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter. Its simple math. Period. - gazserviz.net 960 FPS average (+10%) As for S&W coping the Judge. [Targets courtesyBirchwood Casey. It may be by only a couple of the BBs but I can be assured that the drama playing out now has got the attackers attention. (165gr.+P). I have shot over a half a million clay birds on the trap field with my shotgun. If this is all I have, and a bear is closing in on me, do I want to wait until hes that close? Expansion (in): 1.70 .22 and .22 magnum will be added and at least one insert in .32 and .380 for good measure. Each accessory below is manufactured using the highest quality materials right here in the U.S.A.! Why? Taurus was not the first to make a revolver of this type. Hornady www.hornady.com, [Major Pandemic is an editor at large who loves everything about shooting, hunting, the outdoors, and all those lifesaving little survival related products. They have exactly ONE niche they are probably the best combo ever devised for a car gun. over whats printed on their boxes. Accepts .410 2-1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt ammunition (sold separately). Dozens of water moccasins and rattlers have become snake goop to say nothing of a few small feral hogs ended up as lunch. But probably, you guys have no other options? Please fill me in on a gun magnet that works on a Polymer and Stainless revolver. The S&W Governor is a lot like that. 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At any rate I think I will try some of these Cor Bon 185 grain plus P 45 ACPs in my Governor as I believe it will safely handle that kind of pressure. What about Taurus coping S&W. If you are on the wrong end of the S&W Governor, the gun can be a nightmare. But even those require quick reloads. In my opinion, the S&W Governor is a excellent multipurpose survival gun. I also ride a HD (Harley Davidson motorcycle) and finding what I am comfortable with while out riding has been several years of experimentation. 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. They are both a much better looking pistol than the copycat. Lighten up, Francis. I imagine that someone who would carry one for snakes or even to be used as a close range field gun would. I get transonic velocities with them out of my 3 inch barreled AMT 45DAO Backup. I think the polymer/aluminum gun magnet mounts right next to the proverbial pussy magnet!. The Governor has been stuck in primary season for quite some time. No hint of misfires with a variety of practice ammo. After that, not so much. Its easy to shoot and scares the h*** out of bad guys. it is very accurate and a dangerous weapon. You have entered an incorrect email address! They are one nasty hollow pointed 45 cartridge. ATTENTION: Due to the high volume of online orders, anodized color options take 4 to 6 weeks to ship after placing your order. He contributes content to a wide variety of print and digital magazines and newsletters for companies and manufacturers throughout the industry with content exposure to over 2M readers monthly. Overall Length: 8.5 / 21.59 cm S&W copying Taurus/Rossi. The wife and I both have a Judge Public Defender, hers polymer and all black, and mine polymer and stainless. 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. 45 Colt 220gr Maximum Expansion Ammunition $ 919. the bedroom door. WTH? I found that a light fast bullet would easily punch a hole right through it, while big heavy bullets simply bounced off. It is likely that any scenario requiring the use of deadly defense will unfold rapidly. Width: 1.75 / 4.445 cm Velocity (fps): 850 Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). Great for SASS Training! The cat was blinded and stunned by the skeet load, then the 45LC took it out. Whatever, dude. I did have a Taurus Judge, but I traded it for the S&W Governor. besides, after they walk thru the 410 shells, they need to remember the next 4 will be 45 hollow points You tell me of one other handgun on planet earth that has the PERFECT ability to kill each and every one of the creatures listed below and I will humbly bow down before you. We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer. 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. Concealed Carry. I agree with Doug. 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. 1125-1135, ect.. 1140 is the speed of sound at sea level, but up in the mountains, or in Hells Canyon, the thinner air slows down the speed of sound. Well made, dont mind the double action and even my tiny wife learned to hit bullseye within minutes. 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. Cor-Bon says they will destroy a bears skull. Ya know, guns arent always necessarily purchased to KILL things. Holsters for S&W Governor. Who could POSSIBLY want a multipurpose weapon Well I cant think of one single use for it, because I have 12,000 handguns that each have its own purpose in life, so therefore, the logic goes, anyone else who uses it is an idiot. The Governor is not a master of all as many would hope. I enjoy reading about you clowns who say its only good for snakes. WTF do you want it for, sniping? Thanx in advance, Dave T. Not sure what you are looking for here, Dave. 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. Without getting too technical about it, no. All my ranch hands carry the Governor with a .410 skeet load, a 410 defense load and then 4, heavy 45LC. The next category kind of fits together, but to drive the point home that there are more than two, I separated them And also in actuality, they really are two separate things with separate needs. If you have a pistol that will fire .410s, you will be delighted with Federals 000 Buckshot personal defense rounds. At all. 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 simply never occurred to me to acquire 9mm and 10 mm inserts . I know this thread is old, but if you are still looking for a good load using Unique, 8.8 grains with a CCI 350 Magnum primer will push a 250 grain XTP to 785 FPS from the Governor. 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. These accessories are designed to fit the following model: Smith & Wesson - Governor Sort By: Click HERE to learn more.]. Eliminating it would probably even help reduce their production cost. 2 Groupings at 15 yrds An innovative, yet inexpensive adaptor allowing the use of the excellent and easy to load Smith & Wesson .22 Rimfire magazines in a standard AR15 lower receiver when coupled with a CMMG .22 Rimfire conversion unit or dedicated .22 Rimfire upper. for several years now and it is still my favorite go-to gun. I get a little leery when using Moon Clips and alternate It will fit ammo type. 45 acp Remington Golden Sabers as a reload. Pistol Scavenger Series ---- (Smooth Bore), 410/45 Colt to 22 LR Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series, 410/45 Colt to 38 Special Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series, 410/45 Colt to 9mm Judge 5 Pack - Scavenger Series, 410/45 Colt to 380 ACP Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. Perhaps not as they never answered my request. Loading that gun with two of each cartridge gives you THREE TIMES the availability to take down or overcome three times as many obstacles or accomplishing three times as many needs. I live in an apartment complex and do not want to perforate my neighbors (some of whom I actually like) when I shoot at of the inserts for ea caliber. Ive pulled back on buying one because all of the WWI and later half moon clips wont work, nor will the 45 Auto Rim ammo. I love the versatility of this weapon, the quality and the price. The comment that its for those who dont know and/or dont care fits my initial impression that it took two excellent firearm styles and ruined all the useful aspect of both. Go bespoke. The last new Smith I purchased was a 952-1 and I fear that will be the last one. His goal is simple, tell a good story in the form of a truthful review all while having fun. It could be transformed into a smokeless version of the BPM conversion of the Uberti Walkers. As you might expect from non-bullet-shaped, non-spinning objects flying out of a short-barreled handgun. If you have a S&W Governor, a Taurus Tracker, Judge, Raging Judge, or Public Defender, a Rossi Circuit Judge, or Magnum Research BFR, these cartridge adapters will give you one additional capability in an already versatile revolver! I load the PDXs first with the knowledge that I can point at target and they will be hit. The Smith & Wesson Governor Centerfire Revolver is a versatile, lightweight revolver, built for everyday carry and home defense. Absolutely! I have 24 bullets coming your way, and I only holds six rounds. For a quick reload IF needed it is faster than loadion the cylinder one at a time. I prefer revolvers over semi-autos because, in the field, I dont have time to clear a jam when being rushed in an attack. They said they had tested it for the police, on full size sedans. Its probably a good thing that you live in Germany. you know who these types of guns are REALLY perfect for? The handguns stainless steel barrel sleeve is a well-judged (so to speak) crowning touchin a knowing, evil kinda way. I have several .45s in my collection but I prefer the Super .38. So why would anyone have any desire to own such a gimmick gun that could shoot 10 different calibers of ammunition you ask? I understand the possibility of brass bulge occurring. 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! 410/45 Colt to 9mm S&W Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. Im only losing about 130fps. Weight: 29.6 oz. The barrel and cylinder materials of both the governor and bodyguard 38 are made of stainless steel and stainless PVD respectively. The S& W Governor is one of the most versatile handguns currently made . of iron all day. If it doesnt have a real transfer bar, then its really only a five shooter. Penetration Max (in): 12 Honey. So I ordered a couple of boxes of their 45ACP +P 165 gr. These accessories are designed to fit the following model:Smith & Wesson - Governor. Product Information - Smith & Wesson Model Governor SKU: 162410 Website - Smith & WessonBianchi Speed Strip - https://amzn.to/2ECcGrUPLEASE SUPPORT BERETTA. 380 is one of the most popular concealed carry weapons around, yet another gun everybody acts like is no better than a paperclip with a rubber band. No more. 13 16 of Penetration Thanks for all of your thoughts on this ongoing thread. Pro Carry LT Zombie. (1125, or so). You should not fire this gun in a direction of a human that you do not intend on becoming graveyard dead. Lets make it 20 gauge and then you have my interest. Cor Bon told me on the phone, that I should be going light with bullets, for the shorter barrel. Shooting a Governor loaded with .45 COLTs, our man Wayne could put holes in the center of a target up to ten yards away all day long. In general, the more lead you put into a bad guy, the sooner you put it there, the more likely it is that hell stop threatening your life. Enjoyed this review. Ive yet to experience any kind of jamming, . Designed specifically for comfort, the Pro Carry LT is soft and concealable. Anything over 4 yards, my second load Just as cars arent always purchased to race just because YOU race yours. If youre looking for a large caliber self-defense handgun, a ballistic Swiss Army knife isnt your best bet. I have exactly 1 Hillary-lock Smith. I have a S&W 686 by my bedside and a 870 shotgun as well to protect me inside my home. / 839.145 g If you're on the fence, buy them. A few of the other bozos (a term of endearment you hung on those of us that purchased this gun) here mentioned the versatility of being able to shoot 3 calibers with 1 weapon when /if ammo become a problem. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Most Stainless nowadays is so poorly made any magnet will pick it up. Oh look, a Hillary Lock! 16 maybe 17? I love my Governor and my 686 lock and all. Thanks for watching and. In essence a Swiss Army knife, not particularly good at anything but marginally handy at everything when otherwise empty-handed. I have come to believe that most guns were invented to shoot beer cans. .45 ACP groups were roughly double that size. I hope to never have to but Ive seen with my own eyes what this ammunition does to Ballistic gell out to 10 yards. Made from Alloy Steel & CNC machined for precision. But then you dont need them, do you? 98 % of 100. The S&W Governor is built right, and built in the USA. Its a great gun, no issues, I own 9 of them and wouldnt give up even one. The flexibility of shooting .410 shotshells opens up the Governor to a enormous range of ammo types including birdshot, BBs, slugs, combo defense rounds, survival flares, rubber/plastic less-lethal ball shot, mace/pepper rounds, rock salt, and yes even Dragons Breath incendiary rounds. BTW, my AMT Backup is spitting these 165 gr. The gun may not be accurate, but it makes a big hole in anything in front of it. . Its no wonder the goverment wants to take our guns. Perhaps as a community we can heap enough shame on S&W to get them to reconsider the error of their ways. I love my Judge and have put over 500 various brand rounds through it. The other thing I absolutely despise about most current production S&W revolvers is the Hillary Hole. $64.88. MODEL GOVERNOR SILVER. These adapters allow you to shoot 9mm out of your410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! Dave (of the June 9th, 2011) has it right on the money. Unless you primarily do a lot of walking in snake country, or the aforementioned water moccasin scenario, the .410 revolvers are pretty much useless as field guns. Parts here are specific to Smith & Wesson Z Frame revolver models chambered in .45 Colt, .45 ACP or .410 bore unless noted otherwise. I have a Taurus Public Defender Polymer, and it is quite accurate with 45LC, easily holding 5 inches at 25 yards. Joe, when you get a chance, will you chrono a 45ACP round or two? Both constitute double actions. That makes sense if its scandium, but a bit rich for my blood. OVERALL RATING * * * * Darth Vader, your revolver is ready. We go shopping for things that go splat, squish or boom! They work well and I was pleased with the group size I could get with the ammo I used. At really close range, a tumbling 45 LC lead slug isnt a bad outcome either. Actually, make that minimized.. Personally, the only use I could think besides a fun gun would be for close range battle with water moccasins from your fishing boat ( why do those venomous bastards want to get into your boat so badly anyway?). The 6.6-inch, 14.2-ounce five-shot revolver has a 1.875-inch barrel and a 6.6-inch overall length. Those with enough intelligence to actually understand that in time of need, ammo wont be had at the local Walmart. Its definitely a OWB sidearm. Obviously you know good music. The adapters are well machined and fit the SW Governor accurately. Does this beast use a transfer bar like the Taurus/Rossis? The Governor was in my cash bag today and escorted me back from work . AMMO & WHERE IT WORKS revolver. You left that detail out. Rear Sight: Fixed The revolver is designed with a ramp front sight and a fixed rear sight, and comes with moon clips. The Governor can be a small game getter with #4 shot if you are decent at close-range stalking. I knew a guy with one behind the counter. I found that each pouch could carry a variety of 14-shotshells, 2 full speedy-loading 6-round .45ACP moon clips, and 2 2-round partial moon clips straddling the bottom flap to hold in the .45 moon clips. Wheres my beer? Pro Carry Belt Ride. Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. Technically, I do not see why this could not be done . Stop watching so many movies and try training instead. Plus P if the paper work says its O.K. The original marketing from S&W noted: Highly accurate with .45 Colt and .45 ACP, but the MajorPandemic.com marketing would have read Shoots most ammo pretty well.. Frame Material: Scandium Alloy For home defense I would much, MUCH rather have a good 1911 or my A-5 Browning light 12. I own one and with the inserts I have for it the choice is a bit larger! Right on bro! At that time I will have stopped and have a stable shooting situation. inadequacy of the Taurus of Governor, I see what it does at 15 or less and do not 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. He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns. Despite being considered old fashioned the new breed of defensive .45 Colt rounds are similar is power to the .40 S&W. Im not sure about some of the negative reviews that Ive read regarding my Governor. I hope they are still in business. here is some shooting results from my last time out http://youtu.be/-GNXqaKLuNg. 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. OAL (in): 1.525 It is loaded with three PDX loads , one OOO buck and two Hornady .45 Colt cartridges with a full moon clip of . If I do pick up a Governor, for myself, later this year, I am still looking at machining a different barrel, with a slow round ball twist, about 9 inches long, and using brass 410 cases, from Cabelas. Is Private Gun Ownership a Conservative Affair? I mean your logic is undisputable. While its easier to hit a target thats three to five yards away with a softball than a marble, you can miss. I have written to S& W requesting them to produce a Revolver that is a cross between the .460 ES and Governor that would fire .454 Casull and .460 S&W as well . Smith & Wesson has been working flat-out to meet demand for its core products. hollow points out at trans sonic velocities. XD. I own a S&W Governor for home use. Smith & Wesson have done everything in their power to make the Governor as accurate as possible, including a genuinely useful snout-mounted Tritium Night Sight. And so here lies the next category. When I do carry it I prefer to load it with Hornady Critical Defense .410 shells that a .41 caliber FTX slug with two .35 caliber round balls behind it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is where the Governor is like the proverbial Swiss Army knife. I also find Speer gold dot self defense hollowpoint rounds for 45 Long are awesome with a lot of expansion. Did I mention its one of the most FUN to shoot gun Ive ever owned. Like many people, I saw a potential survival appeal of having a gun that can shoot three different rounds including shotshells and with caliber conversion inserts can even shoot everything from .22LR to .38 Special. 2 shots of 000 buck .410 Governor = 8 shots of 9mm I use *Winchester Super-X Ammunition 45 Colt (Long Colt) 225 Grain Silvertip Hollow Point Muzzle Velocity: 920 fps Muzzle Energy: 423 ft. lbs. If you leave the chamber empty, you still only have two shots with a sporting pump or auto. The majority of my guns are semi-automatic. There are no BAD guns and there is no PERFECT gun but if I have to choose one side arm that can take care of most any situation the Governor is MY CHOICE!! Great learning tool for new shooters by decreasing recoil. Product Description 410/45 Colt to 9mm S&W Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series These adapters allow you to shoot 9mm out of your 410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! I have never tried using low brass .410 shot shells in mine. $56.93 Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like You live in Texas. Need you ask? / / , , . Can I shoot it for fun? The decision to purchase the Governor was pretty easy for me for the added peace of mind as this is the gun I sleep with and my first line of defense for home invasion as well as in the car sometimes. But I dont know if the S&W Governor is even rated for +P ammo. I like the idea of having it for animal control but it is a less lethal option, however, there is nothing LESS lethal about the governor. 45 ACP is not only known, but legendary for its human stopping power. There is also utility in being able to easily swap ammo based on the need out on the trail or load a mixed cylinder of shotshell, bucksho,t and .45 Colt round. This is a distinction Ruger does hold. The Governor with PDX ammo, and moon clips of .45 ACP has come the closest to solving the problem for me. 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