Taurus Revolvers
Taurus Judge Public Defender
Specs, variants & prices
Taurus currently makes 4 versions of the Judge Public Defender revolver, all chambered in 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN. Barrels run from 2" to 2.5". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $562.99 to $678.99, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the Taurus Judge Public Defender are there?
4 current versions. Specs and measurements are Taurus's own.
Judge Public Defender Poly, 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN, 2.50 In., 5 Rounds, Black Polymer; Cylinder Matte Black Oxide; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 2-441021PFS
- Caliber
- 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN
- Capacity
- 5 Rounds
- Barrel
- 2.50 In.
- Overall length
- 7.65 In.
- Weight
- 27.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Black Polymer; Cylinder Matte Black Oxide; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Fiber Optic; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:12.14-in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP
- $562.99
Judge Public Defender Poly, 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN, 2.50 In., 5 Rounds, Black Polymer; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 2-441029TCPLY
- Caliber
- 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN
- Capacity
- 5 Rounds
- Barrel
- 2.50 In.
- Overall length
- 7.65 In.
- Weight
- 27.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Black Polymer; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Fiber Optic; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:12.14-in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP
- $578.99
Judge Public Defender, 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN, 2.00 In., 5 Rounds, Matte Black Oxide
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 2-441031TC
- Caliber
- 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN
- Capacity
- 5 Rounds
- Barrel
- 2.00 In.
- Overall length
- 7.75 In.
- Weight
- 29.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Black Oxide
- Details
- Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Compact; Frame: Alloy Steel; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 5.10 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Fiber Optic; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:.14-in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP
- $615.99
Judge Public Defender, 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN, 2.00 In., 5 Rounds, Matte Stainless
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 2-441039TC
- Caliber
- 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN
- Capacity
- 5 Rounds
- Barrel
- 2.00 In.
- Overall length
- 7.75 In.
- Weight
- 28.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
- Finish
- Matte Stainless
- Details
- Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 5.10 In.; Width: 1.50 In.; Front sight: Fiber Optic; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:12.14-in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP
- $678.99
What calibers does the Judge Public Defender come in?
Every current version is chambered in 45 COLT/410 BORE 2.5 IN.
Is the Judge Public Defender optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
How much does a Taurus Judge Public Defender cost?
Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $562.99 to $678.99, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the Judge Public Defender?
Nothing new on the Judge Public Defender lately.
Specs from Taurus, checked October 29, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Taurus is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Taurus.