Taurus Judge Public Defender .45 LC/.410, 2-inch, 5-Shot DA/SA, Matte Stainless Compact Revolver
This Taurus Judge Public Defender stands out as a compact, stainless-steel, five-shot revolver chambered for both .45 Colt and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells. It features a rifled 2-inch barrel, an orange fiber-optic front sight with a fixed rear notch, and black Ribber-style rubber grips with Taurus medallions. Markings include THE JUDGE on the barrel and PUBLIC DEFENDER on the top of the barrel rib ahead of the frame, with importer and origin stamps noting Miami, FL and Made in Brazil.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in good to very good shape. Minor discoloration is present on the matte stainless finish. There are light scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Black leather OWB belt holster with thumb-break retention (pancake style)
The Public Defender variant delivers the Judge platform in a compact package with a 2-inch, rifled stainless-steel barrel and a five-shot cylinder. It chambers both .45 Colt and 2.5-inch .410 shotshells, providing notable versatility in a small-frame configuration.
Controls and sighting are straightforward and practical: a DA/SA action with a spurred, checkered hammer, a transfer bar safety system, and an orange fiber-optic front sight paired with a fixed rear notch in the topstrap. The black Ribber-style rubber grips with Taurus medallions offer a secure, hand-filling hold.
Construction is all stainless steel with a matte stainless finish across the frame and cylinder. The cylinder, frame, and overall fit reflect Taurus’s compact design intent for the Public Defender series while maintaining the five-round capacity.
Factory rollmarks include THE JUDGE on the barrel and PUBLIC DEFENDER on the top of the barrel rib ahead of the frame. Import and origin markings read TAURUS INT. MFG. MIAMI, FL – USA and MADE IN BRAZIL, consistent with Taurus production and import practices for this model.