Lindcott Armory Pistol · SAAMI standardized
.45/.410 (Judge)
The .45 Long Colt/.410 shotshell combination cartridge chambered in the Taurus Judge and S&W Governor revolvers.
- Introduced
- 2007
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Taurus International
- Manufacturer
- Taurus
- Standard
- SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.452″
- Case capacity
- 26.7 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:12
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 25,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 5–8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 850–1,200 fps
- Energy
- 280–720 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 750–1,050 fps · 21 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.70/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 21 active loads across 14 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 21 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Personal Defense | 175 | 000 Buck | 1,100 | 470 | — | $0.70 |
| DoubleTap | Defense | 225 | BJHP | 1,050 | 551 | — | $0.85 |
| Remington | Express | 225 | RNFP | 1,000 | 500 | — | $0.70 |
| Hornady | Critical Defense | 185 | FTX | 1,000 | 411 | — | $1.20 |
| Winchester | PDX1 | 225 | PDX Defender | 950 | 451 | — | $0.70 |
| Hornady | Critical Defense .45 Colt FTX | 185 | FTX | 920 | 348 | — | $1.20 |
| Cor-Bon | Judge .410 JHP | 180 | JHP | 875 | 306 | — | $1.20 |
| Federal | Personal Defense Judge .410/45 Colt | 225 | 000 Buck + .45 Slug | 850 | 361 | — | $0.70 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Sport | 230 | FMJ | 840 | 360 | — | $0.65 |
| Norma | Classic | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | — |
| RWS | Classic | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | — |
| Kynoch | Classic | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | — |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | — |
| Wolf | FMJ | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | $0.35 |
| PPU | Standard | 225 | Lead Round Nose | 830 | 344 | — | $0.38 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Reloading cost
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Taurus developed this combination cartridge chamber for the Judge revolver in the mid-2000s. By making the chambers long enough for .410 bore shotshells while also accepting standard .45 Colt ammunition, Taurus created a unique multi-purpose revolver. Smith & Wesson later created the Governor for similar cartridge combinations.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .45/.410 (Judge) use?
- .45/.410 (Judge) typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .45/.410 (Judge)?
- .45/.410 (Judge) uses a 0.452″ (11.48 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .45/.410 (Judge) still in production?
- .45/.410 (Judge) is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .45/.410 (Judge) used for?
- .45/.410 (Judge) is primarily used for self-defense.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 21 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →