FTM Fluid Transfer Monolithic 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! 16 maybe 17? and 147 gr. Parts here are specific to Smith & Wesson Z Frame revolver models chambered in .45 Colt, .45 ACP or .410 bore unless noted otherwise. Expansion (in): 1.70 .22 and .22 magnum will be added and at least one insert in .32 and .380 for good measure. [Targets courtesyBirchwood Casey. Thats roughly three ounces less gravity suck than the all-steel Taurus Judge 3, or some 10 ounces less than a snub-nosed Smith & Wesson 686. Despite being considered old fashioned the new breed of defensive .45 Colt rounds are similar is power to the .40 S&W. 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. Overall Length: 8.5 / 21.59 cm Accurate enough to hit 6 inch plate at 30 feet every time! During the COVID-19 pandemic, you decide to visit your cousins in New York City. On an added note I shot the PDX1 ammo on range again and I dont like it. These accessories are designed to fit the following model: Smith & Wesson - Governor Sort By: G2 45 ACP Civic Duty 100 gr. The Pro Carry LT Zombie edition - For a limited time only. B.T.W., S&W, in their owners brochure, IIRC, does say not to pack it with a round under the hammer. It is the perfect weapon for stopping a car jacker at 12, or a charging drug attic in a back ally. Those of you who scoff at this truly remarkable gun really should reconsider as I can assure you I could rip your choice of weapons apart as well. 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. 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! The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Frame Material: Scandium Alloy $ 989. But then you dont need them, do you? Try the RUBBER BALL buckshot ammunition found online. + P loads and .410 shells in 000 buck in alternate holes will do a pretty good job, and I dont have to pack 10 lbs. Wound cavity (in): 2.00 It will reek havoc on someone who thinks a senior citizen is fair game. of the inserts for ea caliber. Watching fruit, coke cans, water bottles and clay pigeons explode with the shotshell rounds is a laughter producer. its a great gun smith / wesson! Its not a real transfer bar safety like the Tauruss have. Reliability * * * * * But probably, you guys have no other options? They expect the same from a black bears skull. Now granted, 45 long may not be a common enough round to come across, but 45 ACP and 410 sure as heck is. American soldiers in the Phillipines during WW2 encountered handmade .410 revolvers that were popular with warlords for self defense. 45 Colt 250gr 14,000 PSI Std Load Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition 8, In Memory Jeff Quinn Limited Edition Ruger. I have the Gov. Unless you have a S&W 45 Long Colt, this revolver is an orphan. OAL (in): 1.600 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. OAL (in): 1.230 Starlight makes brass. Wound cavity (in): 1.30 I love my Governor and my 686 lock and all. 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. Its definitely a OWB sidearm. Hitting the attacker (and no one else) is the dilemma. I do like the unusual, but I dont like limited range so much, but some will have fun with this, so I say let them. Smith is hanging onto their .460s, so the Rossi is only chambered out to 454 Casull. Smith & Wesson Governor Stainless Steel - For Sale - MPN: 160410 - UPC: 022188604108 - Out of Stock - Price: $879.00 - MSRP: $919.00 - Notify Me . Some people think of shotguns as magic brooms. You aim it in the general direction of a bad guy and sweep your house clear of two-legged varmints. In the meantime, Ive got a stash of lead 155 gr. It could be transformed into a smokeless version of the BPM conversion of the Uberti Walkers. 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. . This review has been helpful for me. At bad breath distances, generally speaking, a shotgun ejects a softball-sized lead spread. 410 2-1/2 SHOTSHELL, 45 COLT, 45 AUTO. Would this be my one and only gun? 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. 9.0 grains with a CCI 350 Magnum primer will get you 823 FPS with the same bullet. Some bozo tries to crawl in your car window, stick it in his face and slap the trigger. I think the polymer/aluminum gun magnet mounts right next to the proverbial pussy magnet!. The handgun's stainless steel barrel sleeve is a well-judged (so to speak) crowning touchin a knowing, evil kinda way. Velocity (fps): 800 I am also one of the 95% bunch of idiots and I dont like killing people. Wheres my beer? All prices are in USD. inadequacy of the Taurus of Governor, I see what it does at 15 or less and do not No this is not a hunting revolver and I did not buy it for that purpose. Which will probably open a whole new can of debate worms! Louis, 410/45 Colt to 9mm S&W Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. 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. Ace in Alaska might make custom inserts in 10 mm though I have not seen their ads lately . Penetration (in): 28.0 The range of munitions I can run with the SW Governor is amazing. If you leave the chamber empty, you still only have two shots with a sporting pump or auto. The number of coronavirus cases in New York state is at an all-time low. No hint of misfires with a variety of practice ammo. Let me assure you my compassion vanishes when my family is in danger. Leave off the idiotic lock and the junk mim parts -PLEASE! 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. 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. We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer. Maybe I needed something to shoot down misguided drones, use up the surplus ammo from a retired cowboy, or prove to my 1911 friends that the .45 ACP cartridge is not an inherently accurate round. They are both a much better looking pistol than the copycat. ..45 LC will put a hurt on a hood rat. The Governor has been stuck in primary season for quite some time. Review the actual products performance and leave out YOUR personal opinion as to whether or not YOU think theres a purpose for this gun, that all people who buy it are simply Bozo the clown types that dont know any better. I was stabbed and my car stolen, purse, cell phone, etc, right in my driveway getting ready to go to work. The Smith & Wesson Governor .410/.45 ACP/.45 LC Revolver features a scandium alloy frame with a matte finish. Being able to own a gun that can fire 3 different type of cartridges is an amazing feat and yes. Emphatically NO! 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. All my ranch hands carry the Governor with a .410 skeet load, a 410 defense load and then 4, heavy 45LC. I get a little leery when using Moon Clips and alternate It will fit ammo type. Please, if you dont ride, do not belittle my choice as you do not possess the knowledge to accurately make a point. 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.. 45 Colt 300gr Multiple Projectile Ammunition Do the same full moon clips from the Governor, fit the S&W 625? It goes without saying, having the availability to use multiple cartridges, means having the availability for multiple uses. NOTE: In some Revolvers the adapter may miss-fire in double action, but will fire in single action. DUMB TV SHOWS & MY ADDICTION TO THEM 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?). or 4 interest-free payments of $16.22. 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 Dragon's Breath incendiary rounds. 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. I have 24 bullets coming your way, and I only holds six rounds. Like the Taurus Judge that inspired it, the Governor is a fearsome-looking beast. The 9mm adapters work very well and are very fun to shoot out of the Governor I have no complaints what so ever and would definitely buy again. The Governor needs the most powerful defense loads because it only has a short 410 gauge barrel. The Governor with PDX ammo, and moon clips of .45 ACP has come the closest to solving the problem for me. 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. Accepts .410 2-1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt ammunition (sold separately). There were cartridge adapters made that allow one to fire .38 special from the .410 cylinder. The reason being I have a S&W 625 in .45 acp. over whats printed on their boxes. Surprisingly some .410 slugs were also pretty accurate. If youre shooting shotshell, the recoil is noticeably manageable. Right answer; a stainless steel Governor would look more like a kitchen appliance than a firearm. If the balloon really goes up, I hope you live in a real secure neighborhood, like in gated, and guarded. While I would rather have a .500 S&W to face down a charging bear, the Governor with 300 gr. Click HERE to learn more.]. revolver. MODEL GOVERNOR SILVER. 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. Allen Cases www.byallen.com Lose. B&T APC300 Telescopic Brace Adapter Benchmade Mini Adamas Red Micarta KAC M4 Front Sight Reptilia AUS 34mm FDE SureFire X300 B Turbo Vortex Defender CCW 3 . Product Overview The Ranch Moon Clip combo package allows you to quickly reload your Smith & Wesson Governor with 45 ACP. I use *Winchester Super-X Ammunition 45 Colt (Long Colt) 225 Grain Silvertip Hollow Point Muzzle Velocity: 920 fps Muzzle Energy: 423 ft. lbs. Carry 2 410 Federal 000 buck (Ive seen what it can do at short ranges) followed by 4 Hornady critical defense 45lc. And will become undoubtedly, next to food, water, and possibly fuel, the most sought after commodity in the world. Most self-defense shootings end after just 1 to 2 shots. Dear Joe, Great service as well. Ridiculous argument; doesnt hold water. Id love to see a little more about the accuracy with .45 ammo also. I will add my two cents worth, that I own many handguns in many calibers and have a CCL to legally tote. You should not fire this gun in a direction of a human that you do not intend on becoming graveyard dead. These are a great addition for the Governor making it even more versatile than it alreday is. Its all about specific purposes so the gun fits scenario for me. I know, I ve been there. I rather think Id be wishing I had something like a Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt with hot rounds, with the better accuracy than the Governor promises. My wife can easily handle and shoot this gun, and since I am on the road allot this is important. If you need another go, the Governor gives you five more. My game plan is to put a longer, fluted barrel, into one of these threaded shrouds, and make a modern, smokeless, 45BPM., that I can carry in a hip holster. Ah, but theres atwist (so to speak). 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. 410 2-1/2 SHOTSHELL, 45 COLT, 45 AUTO. They are devastating!!! I love my governor. The BPM in the open top Walker conversions are getting up to 1300fps, with 777 replica powder. Try my method: Get a bigger hammer. Its probably a good thing that you live in Germany. The Governors trigger pullmore accessible than the rival Judgeis pure disco-era fun: Bang Bang Maxwells Silver Hammer. Then load a smokeless version of the BPM, and have the proper forcing cone and riflings that both work with a ball and work much better with bird shot. WARNING DESIGNED FOR 410/45 COLT CHAMBER ONLY. Do the math. ATTENTION: Due to the high volume of online orders, anodized color options take 4 to 6 weeks to ship after placing your order. Although the big Smiths trigger is brand faithfulcrisp and clean with no stacking or stickinga Governor in double-action shotshell mode is no ones first choice for double taps (a.k.a., closely paired groupings). Grip: Synthetic .45 ACP groups were roughly double that size. For an adrenal amateur trying to shoot an honest-to-God bad guy with a shotshell-equipped Governor double action, say, at night, well, its strictly hit or miss. Those of us that understand that ammo will run out well and I mean well before the guns that use them will disappear. Could also alternate shot shell and .45. Just for kicks, lets add on one more category before I go. RB fired at 1300 fps, with the correct twist to be accurate, wont over penetrate, and will equal the 45 Black Powder Magnum, in a truly modern six shooter. My guess is that you could also fire .410 slugs so load alternately slug fine shot slug fine shot. But not all of either. My understanding of the Taurus Judges is that the accuracy sucks. The .45ACP is best in a semi auto which it was designed for. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. But my G.S. A friend of mine, a LEO in Houston, Texas agrees with the comment on this blog from another LEO. Weight: 29.6 oz. If you feel that way, dont buy it. MGW carries replacement grips, firing pins, moon clips, screws, springs and other small parts for this handgun which also goes by the Governor Series. Just simply boring to read. I wish every review of a S&W revolver would include a comment about the Hillary Hole. But it sure goes down call me list as a possible second and/or third. Penetration (in): 27.0 The Northwest Quadrant is commanded by Deputy Chief Paul Smith and Captain Daniel Ingram. 2023 Short Lane | Sitemap 45 ACP+P 200gr Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition 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. OTHER SOURCES I own a S&W Governor for home use. I hope they are still in business. I talked this over with my G.S. Im just a common man, an expert by no means, but I would bet anything, that would be the order of most popular ammunition in pistols. 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. for 25 yards and in. Penetration Max (in): 12 Got my adapters and shot a few rounds through them that day. 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. I want something for the mountains and the 45ARs always seemed the best cartridges for leather belt loops. 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. $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 Youll never bring a stupid pump trap gun into action quick enough to stop the current drugged up home invaders. I have shot over a half a million clay birds on the trap field with my shotgun. 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. We go shopping for things that go splat, squish or boom! For shame, for shame. Yes, but Ill stick with my Ruger GP 100. After that, not so much. In addition to all of the incredible variety of ammunition that it will digest mentioned in previous posts it will also fire .410 signal flares and Dragons Breath , which makes the gun a flame thrower. Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). Actually, make that minimized.. It is one of the best handguns I have owned, not to mention the most fun to take out and shoot. S&W Governor Accessories Speed Loaders, Range Blocks, Bedside Blocks, and Pouches in a variety of finishes for your 6 shot Governor revolver. Review: The Smith & Wesson Governor. I prefer something that throws more flame. for several years now and it is still my favorite go-to gun. If it doesnt have a real transfer bar, then its really only a five shooter. 960 FPS average (+10%) Make that : 410 / 45 LC / 45 ACP / 10 MM / 357 / 38 / 9 MM / 380 / 32 / 22. WRONG!! Our Price: $34.95. Well all be much more content pulling out one of these little beauties for CQC. The combo package includes 4 of the full moon 6-Round clips and 4 of the 2-Round partial moon clips. All of the projectiles exiting theGovernor are devastating. If this is all I have, and a bear is closing in on me, do I want to wait until hes that close? Without getting too technical about it, no. The S& W Governor is one of the most versatile handguns currently made . Our only problem: the Governor didnt want to surrender the spent husks from Dupo 7s crazy ass self-defense shells. Far too much ego in this. Past a certain point, a shotshell revolver becomes a case of lose lose. Smith & Wesson Governor Review Olde English Outfitters 83.4K subscribers Subscribe 509 11K views 6 months ago Allen reviews the Smith & Wesson Governor revolver. Smooth Bore 2.5" Adapter. Using federal triple 000 buck as a defense round, you are basically shooting 4 32 caliber bullets at ONCE to every ONE 9 mm. This is a blast to shoot and I can see it can deliver good enough utility that it is a worthwhile gun. Also, if you have the paper work, is the Governor rated for 45ACP +P ammo? I run a mix of the following in my Governor: Oh by the way, the ribber grips on the Judge has the Governors grips beat hands down! We have bird shot sfor both of these, to deal with snakes. I havent talked to them about the new Governor, so maybe you should. I agree with Doug. 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. Each accessory below is manufactured using the highest quality materials right here in the U.S.A.! I bought this Gov., exactly for the Penetration (in): 9 And so here lies the next category. But then, why would you buy a Governor to shoot .45s? Well made, dont mind the double action and even my tiny wife learned to hit bullseye within minutes. Ill take my Govenor all day long against any handgun on earth. Perhaps as a community we can heap enough shame on S&W to get them to reconsider the error of their ways. here is some shooting results from my last time out http://youtu.be/-GNXqaKLuNg. WARNING DESIGNED FOR 410/45 COLT CHAMBER ONLY. 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. Copyright 2023 Short Lane . Why? They are a great addition for the Governor. When hunting in Grizzly country I believe you are better off with bear spray as it is very difficult to put down a charging bear with ANY hand gun, and I really dont want to kill a grizzly doing what comes naturally especially a sow protecting her cubs. What I did buy, is the first Remmie R-51 to hit town, here. 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. Click here to see their full range of targets.]. anyone who says that the 410 shell isnt [emailprotected]@ needs to walk into my house at midnight and see for themselves if they would still make that stupid comment. The LAST thing I would want for my fellow armed citizen is to have a weapon that they dont believe in. PDX1 They penetrate full sized auto windshields and then blow up watermelons propped up in the drivers seats. 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. S&W copying Taurus/Rossi. If I buy a Governor do I have to shoot a human being? My 3 inch bbld. Expect you will right some more posts. I live in an apartment complex and do not want to perforate my neighbors (some of whom I actually like) when I shoot at 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. The Governor was in my cash bag today and escorted me back from work . If you're on the fence, buy them. 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! Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like You live in Texas. 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. For that reason I am a fan of mixed loads. $ 919. Only not yet. David S. Thank You for your last comments. For 2.5" and 3" Chambers. Toss the Governor into a pack as a survival option with a variety of shotshell, and .45 ammo backing up a hunting firearm or bow or as a camp or trunk defense tool and it is plenty good enough when you have nothing else. The Winchester buckshot rounds are known for being poor performers from the revolvers. These adapters allow you to shoot 22 LR & Short out of your410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! I imagine that someone who would carry one for snakes or even to be used as a close range field gun would. But not a grizzlys. My Governor shooting WInchester PDX-1 holds a 5 inch pattern at ten feet that about covers from my bed to For an outdoor trail gun there really is nothing better for quickly handling everything from snakes to wolves to general personal defense. I do own more than several other firearms. This being America, consumers are free to buy the wrong gun for their needs. Small enough to be an equalizer..I have lived here all my life but this Liberal crap is getting intolerable!!!! The adapters are well machined and fit the SW Governor accurately. Please stay there. What the hell is a Montecristo? . I have never tried using low brass .410 shot shells in mine. 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 can load 45 Colt or the ACP, and see how they work in the stock twists. Ill stick to the model 25 in .45 LC which its the caliber it was made for. I guarantee you most of them have either not shot the Governor, or they are jealous and secretly want one. 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. NEW! The gun may not be accurate, but it makes a big hole in anything in front of it. Need you ask? - gazserviz.net Did Smith & Wesson give any warnings about heavy .45 Long Colt loads? And the round wont kill the neighbors sleeping. defense weapon. These adapters allow you to shoot 22 LR & Short out of your 410/45 Colt S&W Governor!! The Governor is not a master of all as many would hope. We chat things that go bang often. i would buy one again in a second. I agree with Doug. Where is the Ammo? No more. On a side note if you shoot a deer while bowhunting and are able to hit them within a 10 inch area of a heart shot theyre going to die. 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! Pistol Scavenger Series ---- (Smooth Bore), 410/45 Colt to 9mm Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series, 410/45 Colt to 38 Special Governor 6 Pack - Scavenger Series. I wanted to expand my horizons, to have more available options should I come across ammunition that my weapons do not need. 2 shots of 000 buck .410 Governor = 8 shots of 9mm Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Smooth Bore 2.5" Adapter. You can call Tarus the S&W of South America. The farther out you go, the more of an issue accuracy and penetration become. Bought 4 packs of moonclips for 20$ and I load them all up with 45 acps before heading to the range for practice. Who wins? The Federal OOO buck designed for handgun use is much better. Otherwise, it fired perfectly. The Cowboy Action coach guns are also way ahead of your trap masterpiece. Its compact and easy to conceal at our bedside and a welcome and agile replacement for our shotgun. I can plink with 45 ACP rounds that are very inexpensive, and have little recoil to stay proficient so when the time comes that I need to use it, I am ready. Bad news for tugs! | Place a few clays on a backstop and hammer through point shooting them and you will become a better point shooter with a pistol. Chris, youre right on target with your review. Can the governor shoot 45 AR (auto rim) besides the 45 acp . Style-wise, Smith & Wesson adhered to Henry Fords dictum: you can have the Governor in any color as long as its black. Just so I can prove even further that your Bozo or Bored Bozo categories arent the only ones.. At really close range, a tumbling 45 LC lead slug isnt a bad outcome either. Specifications 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. Great learning tool for new shooters by decreasing recoil. They know their stuff. Go bespoke. Smith & Wesson Governor Stainless Steel . 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. Perhaps not as they never answered my request. Made from Alloy Steel & CNC machined for precision. This gun becomes my weak hand gun when accompanied by my Colt Defender, Commander , Govevnment model or Para-Ordnance P 14. Both constitute double actions. Name the hand gun that will EFECTIVELY kill snakes, rabbits, squirrel, turkey, cougar, wild boars, deer, HUMANS, bears, all BIRDS, foul You get the point. 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.