Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt – Superb Multi Caliber Revolver

Description

The Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt is The Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt is a revolver that refuses to pick a lane, and that is the point. It fires 410 bore shotshells up to two and a half inches, 45 Colt, and 45 ACP with moon clips, six rounds at a time, out of a scandium alloy frame with a stainless cylinder.

You can load it with buckshot, with a heavy 45 Colt bullet, or with a mix, which is exactly what a lot of owners do. The two and three quarter inch barrel and the light frame keep the whole package carryable, which separates it from the larger revolvers that share the idea.

Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt Three Cartridges And Moon Clips

Chambering the Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt for a long 410 shell is what makes the other two cartridges possible. The cylinder has to be long enough for a two and a half inch shotshell, which leaves plenty of room for 45 Colt, and a rimless 45 ACP fits with a moon clip to hold the cases and give the extractor something to push against. Three cartridges, one revolver, no modification required.

Moon clips are worth understanding before you buy. For 45 ACP they are mandatory, not optional, because the case has no rim for the extractor to grab. They also speed up reloading considerably, since all six rounds go in at once. The catch is that they are consumable items, they bend if dropped on concrete or pried at, and a bent clip will bind the cylinder. Buy more than you think you need and inspect them.

The scandium alloy frame is what keeps the weight reasonable for a six shot 45 caliber revolver. It is a serious weight saving over steel, and it is the reason this one can be carried rather than merely owned.

Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt Honest Limits Of A Shotshell Revolver

The most important thing to understand about the Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt is what a short rifled barrel does to a shotshell. Rifling spins the shot column, which spreads it fast, so patterns open up much more quickly than they would from a smoothbore shotgun. At across-the-room distance a buckshot load works. At twenty yards the pattern is wide and thin. Anyone imagining shotgun performance from a handgun will be disappointed, and it is better to know that now.

Recoil is substantial. A light alloy frame firing heavy 45 Colt loads or full 410 buckshot produces a sharp push, and long practice sessions are not comfortable. Lighter 45 ACP loads are considerably more pleasant and are what most owners shoot for volume.

The 410 shells sit deep in a long cylinder, so ejection can be sticky with some brands, particularly plastic hulls that swell. Try a few loads and find one that extracts cleanly rather than assuming any will.

Fixed sights and a short barrel keep this an inside-of-twenty-five-yards proposition, and the double action trigger is heavy as it should be.

Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 162410
• UPC: 022188624106
• Calibers: 410 bore 2.5 inch shotshell, 45 Colt, 45 ACP
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel: 2.75 inches
• Frame: scandium alloy
• Cylinder: stainless steel
• Moon clips: required for 45 ACP, included
• Sights: fixed, tritium front
• Action: double action and single action

Buyers looking at the Smith Wesson Governor against conventional revolvers are buying versatility rather than specialization. As a 410 Bore Revolver it gives you a close range shot option no ordinary handgun offers, and as a Six Shot Scandium Revolver it keeps the weight low enough to actually carry. Understanding what a short rifled barrel does to a shot pattern is the difference between a satisfied owner and a disappointed one.

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt

Buy the Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt if you want one handgun that can be loaded for very different jobs. Buckshot for close quarters, 45 Colt for something with more penetration, 45 ACP for affordable practice, all in the same cylinder and all without changing a part. For nightstand duty, truck duty or snake country, that flexibility is genuinely useful and no other revolver in this size does all three.

Skip it if you expect shotgun performance, because a rifled two and three quarter inch barrel spreads shot far too quickly for that. Skip it if you are recoil sensitive, since a light frame and heavy loads are an unpleasant combination. And skip it if the idea of depending on moon clips for one of the three cartridges bothers you.

Who Should Buy The Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt

The Smith Wesson Governor 410 45 Colt suits This revolver suits home defense buyers, truck and boat gun owners, people in snake country, and shooters who value flexibility over specialization. It also appeals to anyone who wants a defensive handgun that a household can share, since the recoil can be tuned by ammunition choice. It is a poor fit for target shooting, for anyone expecting shotgun patterns, and for shooters sensitive to recoil. All firearm sales ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, and handgun and shotshell rules vary by state, so confirm your local law before ordering.

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