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Smith & Wesson
Model Governor
Smith & Wesson Revolver Governor .45 Colt Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:1.75-in
Length:8.5-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:2.75-in Weight:29.6-oz
Variant 2 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (250 grain bullet)198250
  • Recoil Factor (250 grain bullet)9.77 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor70%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2011 - 2020
Caliber:.45 Colt
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:matte black scandium alloy
Grip:Crimson Trace
Sights:tritium front, fixed notch rear
Notes:
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,119.00Used Est:$950.00
Last Update:2/3/2023
About the Gun

This heat-treated scanium alloy N-frame revolver is Smith & Wesson’s answer to the Taurus Judge. It’s 6-shot capacity gives it one round more than the Judge. The gun can be loaded with .410 2-1/2 inch shotshells, .45 Auto or .45 Colt cartridges, alone or in combination with the use of included moon clips for the .45 Auto rounds. Although the same model fires both .45 Colt rounds and .45 Auto rounds, the gun is listed in the database twice to get separate rankings based on each cartridge. At this point in time we are not providing ranking on guns that fire .410 shotshells.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Colt
Alias: .45 Long Colt
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:250 grains
MV:793 ft/sec ME:349 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was adopted by the US Army in 1873 for the legendary Colt Single Action Army 'Peacemaker' revolver. This is yet another cartridge that was originally a black-powder design. This cartridge is still very popular today, used in many derringers and cowboy action revolvers.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Great home and car defense firearm
By Ragingbull on 04 Mar 2024
Mine is the silver variant. Super nice smooth double action. Unbelievable single action trigger. Like the included 45 ACP loaders. I usually have it loaded with 4 Federal OO buckshot and 2, Winchester Ranger 45+P ACP’s HP’s. Will vary the ACP’s with 45 Colt 200gr HP’s.