Taurus Judge - Grip issues?

[casselmb]

I've been looking at the Taurus Judge, but I'm a little reluctant because of the grip. I haven't had any trigger time with this gun, but I have been able to handle them a few times. My hands aren't huge or anything, but they're not small either. That's what worries me. The grip is short and stubby on this thing. Any owners out there with thoughts? I've seen a few aftermarket grips, especially the Hogue ones, that look interesting. I was just wondering if anybody has any experience with these, aftermarket grips or not.

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[Whosyer]

When I first bought the Judge, I was already thinking of changing those ugly grips out, on the way home with it. Then I shot it, probably some of the most comfortable grips I've encountered. I do however, have fairly large hands. My wife, on the other hand(pun intended),has pretty small hands, and has voiced no complaints when firing it.

 

[Quad]

When I first bought the Judge, I was already thinking of changing those ugly grips out, on the way home with it. Then I shot it, probably some of the most comfortable grips I've encountered. I do however, have fairly large hands. My wife, on the other hand(pun intended),has pretty small hands, and has voiced no complaints when firing it.

Agreed. I love the grips on mine! They almost seem to absorb the recoil somewhat with the ribbed pattern. Very comfortable as well!

 

[casselmb]

That's really surprising. I guess I should give it a try before I write the grip off as too small. It just didn't feel right. Although I generally don't like finger grooves, I thought the Judge would really benefit from them.

Obviously I'd put some rounds through it before I change out the grips, I was just skeptical from handling it. Thanks for your opinions.

 

[Rayne]

I have a Judge Public Defender. I like the grips, as said previously, it absorbes some of the recoil and it's easy to hang on to the Judge too. I was afraid it would jump right out of my hand at first. Both my husband and I can shot it comfortable and we have very different hand sizes.

As far as after market grips, I had my local gun shop check and he said they didn't make any that would work for the Judge yet. Thought there would be some out in the fall of 2011.

Honestly think you won't be disappointed.

 

[casselmb]

I have a Judge Public Defender. I like the grips, as said previously, it absorbes some of the recoil and it's easy to hang on to the Judge too. I was afraid it would jump right out of my hand at first. Both my husband and I can shot it comfortable and we have very different hand sizes.

As far as after market grips, I had my local gun shop check and he said they didn't make any that would work for the Judge yet. Thought there would be some out in the fall of 2011.

Honestly think you won't be disappointed.

All these posts are very encouraging. Taurus should give you guys a commission, because I think you've convinced me to pick one up.

 

[Quad]

All these posts are very encouraging. Taurus should give you guys a commission, because I think you've convinced me to pick one up.

I think you'll be happy with it. Mine came with two grips. A small one for carry and a larger one for the range, home defense, etc...
I had a few people try to talk me out of getting one as they didn't understand the practicality of it. But I like it and would definitely buy it again.

 

[bigmedicine]

+1 on the others. I was all sorts of skeptical prior to hitting the range. Frankly, I am shocked at how well they do at taming recoil and keeping the gun controllable.

 

[Barbecue]

I'm curious what people think about these. I about bought one at a show last weekend for $450. My old man really liked it. Are certain models better than others?

 

[ag563]

$450 is what I gave for my SS mag model, I also like the grips, they take up
a lot of the kick.

 

[Erikkson]

The Judge was one of my gun purchases, its definitely a lot of fun. There are two style of grips that can be found the Ribber which i own and love, and the rubber which i've seen mostly on the stainless finished Judges. I have had no complaints with the ribber personally and from what i hear from other owners they love the rubber grip just as much. I recommend the it no matter which grip.

 

[hunter7.3]

I bought the public defender poly a week ago. I love it. I've already put about 75 rounds through it between 410 shells and the .45 colt. Huge fan! The grips are comfortable and don't bother me what so ever.

 

[Glockapoppadopolis]

No doubt these look like incredibly fun guns to shoot but I've been detered recently by a lot of reviews that completely bash the accuracy of the Judge. On one hand accuracy in self defense isn't much of an issue because it's such close quarters usually but I don't want to buy a gun that's useless at the range.

 

[Titanium Man]

I always carry mine out on the farm. Love it!! It's the long barrel stainless, and it is super comfortable, and just the fact your carrying #4 shot in a small carry weapon, is just that much better!!

I always get a kick out of anybody who sees it, has to get one, because they see how many different situations it covers, with being able to shoot 410 or LC cartridges.

I looked at the 454, 410, 45 LC the other day, and that thing is a Hammer!!

 

[Merrixs]

I shot Rayne's last weekend and was very impressed. It is a little short, but the soft rubber and the depth make up for it in a big way. We shot both 410 and .45.

 

[JetGirl]

They almost seem to absorb the recoil somewhat with the ribbed pattern.

Yep. That's exactly what they were designed to do.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

My #2 son just bought one ...... man did we have a ball with that thing

Very nice handling weapon !!

 

[hunter7.3]

My #2 son just bought one ...... man did we have a ball with that thing

Very nice handling weapon !!

I liked the way it handled and shot! I can't wait to get back out and shoot some more.

 

[adventures47129]

Thanks everyone!!! I have been wanting a Judge Public Defender for some time.... I got a good deal for a stainless PD but was not sure about it until I read this. I will head out in the next day or two to close the deal.

 

[qualitytym]

There is a great article in American Rifleman comparing all the .410 loads for Judge. Do I need one now too?