The Taurus Judge Public Defender can fire 2.5” .410 shotshells as well as .45 Colt. The Public Defender is a compact 5 shot double/single action revolver with an elongated cylinder and rifled 2.5” barrel. This handgun features a transfer bar safety, swing out cylinder, fiber optic front and fixed rear sights. Ammunition can be chosen for specific use and mixed using any combination of .45 colt, #4 or #6 .410 shot shells, slugs or 000 buckshot. The unique rubber grips do a fantastic job of taming the recoil of this powerful firearm. Whether in your house as a bump in the night firearm or in the field as a handy varmint and snake gun, the judge is ready to lay down the law.