Even so, as nothing is ever a sure thing there is a New York reload in the form of a Sig ready with 15 rounds of .45 ACP to go next. 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. Or why not trade down in gun size and caliber and buy a [still-lethal] wheel gun thats cheaper to run and likes to get out of the house from time to time? :o) But I also have a Glock .45 in the truck and I carry a Bodyguard .380. So I will compromise on the closest thing to a perfect pistol that I have seen yet! or 4 interest-free payments of $16.22. 9mm is a nice addition to the guns capabilities. He started the site to explore the ethics, morality, business, politics, culture, technology, practice, strategy, dangers and fun of guns. Otherwise, the Governor appeals to two types of buyers: homeowners who dont know any better and enthusiasts who couldnt care less. And yes, I do know this is counter intuitive. Velocity (fps): 700 (all but 10 / 357 were off the shelf and readily availablethe 10 & 357 came from a machinist friend.dont ask he wont make or sell them) I have 6 ea. Product Information - Smith & Wesson Model Governor SKU: 162410 Website - Smith & WessonBianchi Speed Strip - https://amzn.to/2ECcGrUPLEASE SUPPORT BERETTA. I was stabbed and my car stolen, purse, cell phone, etc, right in my driveway getting ready to go to work. 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. $64.88. Smith & Wesson N and X Frame Revolvers Grips Grips 6 Items Pachmayr Gripper Grips S&W N Frame Revolvers Square Butt Finger Grooves Rubber B. 45 acp Remington Golden Sabers as a reload. Although I train with cheaper ammo I normally end a practice session by firing my carry magazines that are mixed. of iron all day. The .45 ACPs were some of the least accurate, good plinking rounds, offer really fast reloads with full moon clips, and deliver minimal recoil. How many bullets are you shooting at me with your 9 mm? Subcategory, those looking to live off the land. over whats printed on their boxes. Concealed Carry. Barrel Length: 2.75 / 6.985 cm 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. Pro Carry LT Zombie. We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience & to analyze traffic. 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. The Northwest Quadrant is commanded by Deputy Chief Paul Smith and Captain Daniel Ingram. worry about stopping a bad guy. If you need another go, the Governor gives you five more. Those of us that believe it could actually become THE most sought after commodity, because with it, one could be able to acquire food, water and possibly feel. Since JavaScript is disabled, you will not be able to properly navigate, add items to your cart, or place an order. My Governor is with me as this is being written in my motor home at night in a remote area. Unless you have a S&W 45 Long Colt, this revolver is an orphan. Ill take my Govenor all day long against any handgun on earth. Starlight makes brass. Well let me assure anyone out there considering this Governor the snooty educated gun nut reviews are all leaned the wrong way. Maybe I could shoot paper, beer cans, or maybe a opossum that is tearing my bird feeder apart. (The latter made by a gunsmith / machinist friend for me.) Thanks for watching and. One Bozos update: Not sure why this popped up in my email again recently but since it did Still have the Gov and still loving shooting it. handgun. A friend of mine, a LEO in Houston, Texas agrees with the comment on this blog from another LEO. I use it mostly for a hiking, camping, and hunting self-defense weapon. The 357 is effective enough. But I dont have a cylinder gap, robbing velocities from my 3 inch long barrel. 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. If you're on the fence, buy them. The Governor is Smith & Wesson's answer to the need for a versatile, reliable, powerful, well-built revolver that can handle a variety of needs, and handle them well. Penetration (in): 27.0 Go bespoke. 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. .\ You should not fire this gun in a direction of a human that you do not intend on becoming graveyard dead. $56.93 1 shot of 000 buck .410 Governor = 4 shots of 9mm A real set of screw drivers, a full sized knife, an actual working can opener, and hole punch would be superior in every way to the Swiss Army Tinker except one the Tinker allows you to carry the base utility of all those tools in your pocket without a tool belt. The . $199.97 1791 Gunleather RVH-3 OWB Belt Holster for Z Frame Revolvers Right Hand Draw Lea. Without getting too technical about it, no. Both constitute double actions. 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. As far as pattern Im consistently seeing about a 10 inch spread at 10 yards. They work well and I was pleased with the group size I could get with the ammo I used. Great service as well. They have exactly ONE niche they are probably the best combo ever devised for a car gun. Still, why not a handheld shotgun? If I ever chose the Governor for defense use, my choice would be the devastating Hornady Critical Defense Triple Threat slug/buckshot or those in a mixed cylinder with .45 Colt. The Governor needs the most powerful defense loads because it only has a short 410 gauge barrel. solid copper / lead free Oh I do not buy a gun to look pretty I want one that works when needed. The one i shot was a tac driver. Holsters for S&W Governor. But not a grizzlys. If youre shooting .45s, the Governors as mild as a Montecristo. 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. Snakes on a plain? The Governor is not a master of all as many would hope. Where are the, An apology from the Shot Report Staff and Memorial to Glen Zediker, On to the Senate The House passes H.R. It could be transformed into a smokeless version of the BPM conversion of the Uberti Walkers. 9-10 Penetration As you might expect from non-bullet-shaped, non-spinning objects flying out of a short-barreled handgun. All of those except 10 MM & 357 are off the shelf. Allen Cases www.byallen.com (tongue in cheek). My results with Winchester 3000 and 5 5000 was equally poor, and near worthless. And . Great for SASS Training! Its all about specific purposes so the gun fits scenario for me. 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. Dave you make a very good point, and I really have no intention of using a 300 grain plus P in my Governor as it is not made for that heavy of load. 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. On the range we both can slam anything within 25 yards with extreme prejudice and no particular marksmanship skills. Taurus was not the first to make a revolver of this type. The Governor with PDX ammo, and moon clips of .45 ACP has come the closest to solving the problem for me. Ive switched out the 14 coil mag springs for Walther P-38, 11 coil springs, and will definitely order the laser from C-T, by next month. You cant use half moon clips, nor can you use 45 AR ammo. Powered by BigCommerce, These adapters allow you to shoot 9mm out of your410/45 Colt S&W Governor. I have a Taurus Public Defender Polymer, and it is quite accurate with 45LC, easily holding 5 inches at 25 yards. You left that detail out. Looks like they do not make the 185 in the 45 colt for some reason, and the Plus P 225 grain 45 Colt from what I understand is NOT recommended for the Governor. Compare. I wanted to expand my horizons, to have more available options should I come across ammunition that my weapons do not need. 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. Please, if you dont ride, do not belittle my choice as you do not possess the knowledge to accurately make a point. My Governor shooting WInchester PDX-1 holds a 5 inch pattern at ten feet that about covers from my bed to OAL (in): 1.915 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 . This is so cool. His goal is simple, tell a good story in the form of a truthful review all while having fun. That makes sense if its scandium, but a bit rich for my blood. 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. 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. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. 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. Specifications By the way, I carry a S&W 638-3 in a pocket holster packed into the side bag so when stopping to eat or walk around I can drop that puppy in my pocket and be good to go. I have the Gov. The majority of my guns are semi-automatic. Stop watching so many movies and try training instead. Right answer; a stainless steel Governor would look more like a kitchen appliance than a firearm. S&W Governor Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB Holster for Revolvers. If you are a home owner, trucker, hunter, security guard this is something to consider. . Perhaps not as they never answered my request. Please fill me in on a gun magnet that works on a Polymer and Stainless revolver. 45 Colt 250gr 14,000 PSI Std Load Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition Lots of holes, which will perforate the sheet metal on a hot water tank, but wont go through multiple walls, and kill some innocent bystander, or neighbor. Ive found it accurate to within 30 yards. It is the perfect weapon for stopping a car jacker at 12, or a charging drug attic in a back ally. I live in the upper Midwest so as a conceal carry I can get away with a large frame handgun for about 9 months out of the year. These so called experts are just gun snobs who like to go along with the hate mob. Expect you will right some more posts. The pair of .45 ACPs at the end are just for that; putting an end to the attack. It seems like I recall the price of the Governor being substantially higher than the Judge. Click HERE to learn more.]. Reliability * * * * * I prefer something that throws more flame. 45 Colt 300gr Multiple Projectile Ammunition Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. 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. Extreme Expansion Did you really just ask that? No laser, and all kinds of slop, but also very quick, with six P+s. You know, things like sporting clays and target shooting. 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. I would never recommend it as my first and only weapon. 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! Wound cavity (in): 1.30 As for S&W coping the Judge. I like the versatility as well, if we ever go SHTF the Governor will handle three different types of ammo. After that, not so much. Smith & Wesson Governor Stainless Steel - For Sale - MPN: 160410 - UPC: 022188604108 - Out of Stock - Price: $879.00 - MSRP: $919.00 - Notify Me . The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. I have a S&W 686 by my bedside and a 870 shotgun as well to protect me inside my home. On the other hand the defender can always seek counseling if they are still alive. its a great gun smith / wesson! Volquartsen Firearms SureStrike Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Firing Pin (2) $33.00 (Save 10%) $29.70 45 models Safariland 6378RDS ALS Concealment Paddle Holster (1) As Low As (Save Up to 27%) $105.99 15% Bonus Bucks 10 models Wilson Combat Match Grade Barrel (16) As Low As (Save Up to $6.04) $189.95 Free 2 Day Shipping The farther out you go, the more of an issue accuracy and penetration become. What you do get: a large, well-made, multi-caliber revolver. 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. MGW carries replacement grips, firing pins, moon clips, screws, springs and other small parts for this handgun which also goes by the Governor Series. If you have a pistol that will fire .410s, you will be delighted with Federals 000 Buckshot personal defense rounds. 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. But nothing to protect me in my driveway going out to my car! 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. Interesting gun and I have thought about this type ever since the judge came out. 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. It is a great self Ergonomics (firing) * * * * Plain and simple. Mr. Titus, You have it exactly backwards. 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. Its compact and easy to conceal at our bedside and a welcome and agile replacement for our shotgun. Many people buy them for FUN. No hint of misfires with a variety of practice ammo. id be glad to prove them wrong. The nagging question in my mind is, besides portability, what happens if the moment comes I need a shot past 15 yards or so? All my ranch hands carry the Governor with a .410 skeet load, a 410 defense load and then 4, heavy 45LC. Excellent idea. However, in public I switch to carrying a .40 semi-auto for its concealment. NOTE:In some Revolvers the adapter may miss-fire in double action, but will fire in single action. This is a distinction Ruger does hold. But probably, you guys have no other options? I found that a light fast bullet would easily punch a hole right through it, while big heavy bullets simply bounced off. 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. For now my 1st round is a PDX1 followed by MPA (5 projectile) and MEA rounds. We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer. Dear Joe, 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?). 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. 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. Actually it was the character Daryl Dixon in the AMC Walking Dead television show that made me buy it That and my dealer had a screaming deal on this used night-sighted S&W Governor. Style-wise, Smith & Wesson adhered to Henry Ford's dictum: you can have the Governor in any color as long as it's black. Bought 4 packs of moonclips for 20$ and I load them all up with 45 acps before heading to the range for practice. occasion you described. We chat things that go bang often. Accurate enough to hit 6 inch plate at 30 feet every time! As the rabbi points out above, the Governor parades down quality street. 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. The Governor has been stuck in primary season for quite some time. 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. Why not the Smith & Wesson Governor? 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. My wife can easily handle and shoot this gun, and since I am on the road allot this is important. 115 gr. Its a mans gun to be sure! G2 45 ACP R. I. P. 162 gr. Well all be much more content pulling out one of these little beauties for CQC. We have bird shot sfor both of these, to deal with snakes. I also ride a HD (Harley Davidson motorcycle) and finding what I am comfortable with while out riding has been several years of experimentation. I have come to believe that most guns were invented to shoot beer cans. And F***** Calif doesnt allow the Taurus Public Defender or the S&W Governor. My 3 inch bbld. I have several .45s in my collection but I prefer the Super .38. 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