Taurus Judge Public Defender Poly .45 Colt/.410, 2 in Barrel, 5-Shot, Patriot Brown, DA/SA Compact Revolver
This Taurus Judge Public Defender Poly stands out as the compact, polymer-frame variant of the Judge line, chambered for .45 Colt and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells. It features a 2-inch barrel, a five-shot fluted steel cylinder, and a Patriot Brown finish. The revolver retains the Judge's versatility in a lighter, carry-friendly package, with factory markings and configuration details confirmed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Lockup is tight. Minor scratches and blemishes are present. The front sight is missing its fiber optic element.
What’s Included
- Taurus factory box with matching-serial label
- Taurus Security System lockout key
- Taurus OEM rubber finger-groove grip with Taurus medallions (installed)
The Public Defender Poly uses a polymer outer frame/shroud over a steel sub-frame to reduce weight while maintaining strength at key stress points. The steel rifled barrel liner, steel receiver components, and steel cylinder deliver durability in a compact platform.
This model is configured with a 2-inch barrel and a five-shot fluted cylinder on a swing-out yoke with an enclosed ejector-rod underlug. It is chambered for .45 Colt and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells, offering versatile ammunition options in a compact size category.
Controls and operation include DA/SA with an external spurred hammer and a transfer bar safety system. Sights are fixed, with a pinned front blade and a rear groove integral to the top strap. The top strap also features vent slots.
Finish and markings include a Patriot Brown frame with a matte black cylinder. Factory rollmarks include "PUBLIC DEFENDER POLY" on the top strap and "THE JUDGE .45LC/.410GA" on the barrel shroud. The revolver wears black textured rubber finger-groove grips with Taurus medallions. Manufacturer markings read "Taurus Int'l Mfg Bainbridge, GA, Made in Brazil."