What size 410 does the governor take?
2 1/2″
The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Load with . 410 2 1/2″ shotshells, . 45 ACP or .
Is the Smith and Wesson Governor Good?
The fit and finish of the Governor is excellent. The single-action trigger broke at a crisp 4-pounds, 8-ounces of pressure, with the smooth, clean, double-action trigger that Smith & Wesson is famous for. Despite the bulky appearance of the longer cylinder and frame, the revolver has good balance and pointability.
Is the governor a good gun?
From 15 yards, it’s easy to get 3” groups or less. The Governor MSRPs for $825, and $885 if you go with the dovetailed night sight. You can probably find it cheaper at some retailers, but it’s an overall good value for a well-balanced, high-quality revolver made by one of the most reputable gun manufacturers.
Can the Smith and Wesson Governor shoot 3 inch shells?
Technically the answer is yes. To see if they can do it well I’ve been testing a Smith & Wesson Governor with shotshells, . 410 slugs, .
Can the governor shoot slugs?
My accuracy results were about the same, but notably the Governor does deliver acceptable combat accuracy with . 45 Colt rounds and some slug shells. With shotshells of shot a pattern or hole of some sort is delivered downrange with the accuracy limits of a 5-inch sawed-off shotgun.
Can you shoot 45 ACP out of a Smith & Wesson Governor?
The Smith & Wesson Governor is the perfect six-round revolver for home defense and survival shooting. It can shoot . 410 2.5” shells, . 45 ACP, and .
How far does a Smith and Wesson Governor shoot?
45 Colt rounds were by far the most accurate through the S&W Governor, producing 3-4-inch 7-yard groups, reliable center of mass hits at 15-yards, and accurate enough to hit a full sized silhouette out to 50 yards. .
What rounds can the Smith and Wesson Governor shoot?
Can the governor shoot 410 slugs?
Rifled . 410 Slugs in Governor. It is safe for the rifling the barrel to shoot the rifled . 410 slugs in a Governor.