Taurus Judge Public Defender .45 Colt/.410, 2-inch Matte Stainless, 5-Shot DA/SA Revolver
The Taurus Judge Public Defender is a compact, stainless-steel revolver chambered for both .45 Colt and 2.5-inch .410 shells. This variant features a 2-inch stainless barrel, a 5-shot cylinder, and a matte stainless finish throughout. Fixed sights include an orange fiber-optic front and an integral rear notch, paired with a black Taurus Ribber grip for confident handling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on the exterior surfaces. Small spots of finish discoloration are present. One grip medallion is missing.
What’s Included
- Taurus factory cardboard box (matching serial, EP prefix; label misprinted as “6-SHOT” — actual revolver is 5-shot)
This Public Defender configuration delivers the hallmark dual-caliber capability of the Judge line in a compact package. It is chambered for .45 Colt and accepts 2.5-inch .410 shells, offering notable versatility in a short-barreled, 5-shot format.
Construction is all stainless steel, including the frame, cylinder, and barrel, with a matte stainless finish for a uniform, low-glare look. The black Taurus Ribber grip provides a secure hold, and the exposed spurred hammer supports both double-action and single-action operation.
Sight picture is straightforward and durable, with an orange fiber-optic ramp front sight and a fixed rear notch integral to the topstrap. The revolver incorporates the Taurus Security System (key lock) for added storage security.
Factory markings include THE JUDGE on the barrel shroud and PUBLIC DEFENDER on the barrel rib. Import and origin markings read TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL–USA and MADE IN BRAZIL. The model/SKU is identified as 2-441039TC.