Smith & Wesson Governor
Multi-caliber home defense · Nightstand revolver · .410 handgun platform
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
|---|---|
| Category | Handguns |
| Caliber | .410 Bore / .45 Colt / .45 ACP |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Barrel length | 2.5 in |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Weight | 36.0 oz |
| Introduced | 2011 |
About the Smith & Wesson Governor
The Governor loads three cartridge types into one five-shot cylinder: .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP with the supplied moon clips. That combination targets home defense, where one revolver can cover different loads without changing guns, and the cylinder accepts .410 defensive loads as well as birdshot. The 2.5-inch barrel keeps the large-frame revolver compact enough for a bedside drawer, the double-action trigger operates every chamber, and the cylinder swings out on the thumb latch shared with Smith & Wesson's defensive revolver line. Moon clips make .45 ACP reloads as quick as a speedloader.
Best ammo for the Smith & Wesson Governor
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