Hi guys! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for asking my opinion. My wife and I took the Circuit Judge, Judge, Mk.I and Mk.II pistols out yesterday for a little target practice.

First, I was pleased by the accuracy of the Circuit Judge with .45 L/C ammo- Federal 225 grain JSP. Taurus supplies a "thread protector" choke tube which they advise using when shooting buckshot or other shot. We didn't try buckshot yesterday. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

The Judge pistol shoots .45 L/C, shot, or slugs interchangebly, but mine shoots a little high and to the left. The sights are not adjustable. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I was very pleased when my wife shot both Judge weapons; she was pleasantly surprised with the low recoil and shot well. I'm thinking of mounting a Red Dot sight on the Circuit Judge rifle/shotgun.

As far as a bug-out/survival weapon, I think the Circuit Judge is a good choice. Low recoil, accurate, and the wife will readily shoot it. I also have to admit that as time goes by shooting accuracy has declined some, making the .410 aspect even more appealing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I personally think it makes a good choice, not over-looking the great value of a good .22 LR. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />