45/410 revolver, 45 Colt Vs Brenneke Slug

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SHNOMIDO

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So I'm looking at Brenneke products because I just bought some of their 12ga products, and i notice they have a .410 slug. Seems pretty cool for standard shotguns, but then my mind and their literature meet in the same place: "Judge" style pistols.

They're hyping it as an effective defense load against big, small, and also 2-legged critters. They market it as bear defense/small game/home defense.

So here's the question, what would make a .410 slug better than a standard .45 Colt cartridge? I've got the numbers in front of me but its a bit silly to post because the .410 info is based on shotgun barrels.

Is there any merit to a .410 slug in a .45 revolver? Are they just trying to cash in on the Judge craze on top of having a solid performer for .410 shooters? Seems to be one step forwards and three steps backwards to me in a pistol.

For the record I'm not a fan of the Judge except for fun and maybe as a dedicated "Anti-carjacking pistol".
 
As you noted, I'd assume the listed muzzle velocity (1500 fps) is based on a long shotgun barrel. I'd guess you'd be more likely to get 900-1100 fps out of a judge. If so, that's in the same ballpark as .45 colt velocities, but the slug is only 1/4 ounce (about 110 grains). I'd stick with .45 colt.
 
Then there is the question of accuracy with the .410 slug. I have never tried it to see, but the accuracy with Winchester PDX1 225 gr bonded ammo in my 2" barreled PD Poly is excellent at common SD range.
 
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