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The Taurus Judge is a revolver unlike any other available on the market. Nominally chambered in .45 Colt, the Judge features a massive cylinder capable of accepting .410 shotgun shells.

According to Taurus International, the Judge is one of their most popular and best-selling products. Learn what makes the Taurus Judge unique, why it became so popular, and how best to employ the gun should you choose to carry one.

If you’re interested in carrying a compact pistol in a caliber heavier than 9mm or .40, there are two Glock 45 ACP handguns you should consider: The G30 and the G36. Which weapon is better for your needs depends on your preferences regarding ergonomics, weight, and capacity. Both weapons are accurate, highly reliable, and suitable for self-defense. 

Why 45 ACP?

Glock introduced its first .45-caliber handgun, the full-size G21, in 1990. The primary reason a gun owner selects a weapon in .45 caliber is stopping power — the ability of the bullet, when properly placed, to incapacitate an assailant.

The United States Army adopted the Colt-Browning .45 Automatic as the U.S. Pistol, Automatic, Caliber .45, Model 1911 on March 29, 1911. Between the date of its adoption and its official replacement in 1985, the M1911 served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. 

While no longer the primary sidearm of the U.S. armed forces, 1911-pattern pistols remain popular among private citizens for self-defense, competitive target shooting, and collecting. 

If you’re interested in carrying a handgun for self-defense, you need to consider the caliber. The importance of correct shot placement cannot be overstated, but the terminal performance of the ammunition is critical to reliable incapacitation. The most common handgun cartridges for law enforcement and private self-defense are the .40 S&W and .45 ACP.