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Taurus
Model Public Defender Polymer
Taurus Revolver Public Defender Polymer .45/.410 Cal Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:1.5-in
Length:7.65-in Height:4.6-in
Barrel:2.5-in Weight:23-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (250 grain bullet)209500
  • Recoil Factor (250 grain bullet)13.79 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity5 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor71%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2011 Only
Caliber:.45/.410 Cal
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:trigger actuated transfer bar
Cylinder:5-round
Frame:black polymer
Grip:black ribbed rubber
Sights:fiber-optic front, adj. V-notch rear
Notes:blued steel cylinder
Manufacturer
Forjas Taurus SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$483.00Used Est:$360.00
Last Update:2/4/2023
About the Gun

The Polymer Public Defender features a frame incorporating both steel and synthetic components. Both the barrel and the grip frame have been reduced for ease of concealment. Other features include a bright red fiber-optic front sight, a low-profile adjustable rear sight, and ribbed rubber grips to manage recoil.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45/.410 Cal
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:250 grains
MV:838 ft/sec ME:390 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This term does not define an individual cartridge (i.e. .45 Colt). Rather, it designates that a particular handgun is capable of firing both the .45 Colt cartridge as well as a .410 caliber shotgun shell. Both the .45 Colt cartridge and the .410 shotgun shell have the same base and case diameters. Handguns capable of firing both cartridges have their chambers extended to 2.5 or 3 inches to accommodate the longer shotgun shell. Several factors (varying shotgun shell loads, shorter handgun barrel lengths, the presence of rifling) preclude the ability to give accurate ballistics for the .410 shell shot from handguns. As such, we only provide ballistics information for the .45 Colt handgun cartridge in our rankings.

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