There is a semi new judge out that is light, and very consealable, you only get 5 shots but if you are unloading a 410 into the area around a bad guy, you should only need 1 or 2.
I'm not a big fan of the Judges. I own a Public Defender model.
The shot patterns spread very rapidly due to the rifling, so at any but the shortest distances, the shot density gets very thin. In fact, with a bird shot type shell, from more then a few feet, you actually get a pattern that is donut shaped with the hole right at center aim point.
There are the special made ammunitions, like the PDX stuff, which is more effective. But I personally would rather have a more traditional pistol with a higher capacity. I don't want to have to be that close to the bad guy to defend myself.
Also, when I bought my Judge, I was buying it with my wife in mind. Thinking that it would be easier for her etc etc. She hates it. It kicks pretty hard and isn't very pleasant to shoot. She actually prefers my Taurus PT92 (Beretta 92 clone), and refuses to shoot the Judge.
She will practice with the 9mm. The way I see it, if she is more willing to practice with the 9mm then that's what I am going to put into her hands. As often as possible.
Also, I live in Illinois, where our government has determined that we shouldn't have the right to carry a concealed weapon. So, concealability isn't an issue when choosing a home defense weapon.
I keep this handy for home defense too.
Just my opinion, take it for what it is worth.
