Smith and Wesson Governor REVISED w/ Range Report

[walton6467]

I'd picked up this gun a week or so ago and time and weather prevented an immediate range report. Yesterday I was able to spend a little time with it and I'm happy to say it performs wonderfully.

 

The .45 colt rounds were snappy, but at 30 feet or so, very accurate. I didn't try the .45 ACP, but I tried a variety of .410 shot shells and they are MUCH snappier. Not a wrist breaker and no chance of dropping the gun or anything stupid, but it was an unexpected recoil. At 20 feet or so, steel bird shot spread to about a 15-18 inch pattern. The "home defense" .410 with the copper slugs were great from 20-25 feet.

 

I'm thinking after shooting this gun that its a perfect bedside gun and birdshot is a good option for point and shoot, middle of the night "someone came in thru the window" usage.

 

The gun has great grips, better than the comparable Taurus and the six shot cylinder is definitely an upgrade to the five shot Taurus Judge. I bought it to resell, but I'm thinking of keeping it now.

 

Look upon my ginormous revolver and be envious.

 

 

Edited October 21, 2013 by walton6467

[musicman]

Glad you like it! :-)

[tnhawk]

We'll be interested in hearing a range report soon.

[walton6467]

FYI

[dcloudy777]

Ironically it's the cheapest way to get a new S&W .45ACP revolver these days...