@gat Im no expert in handguns.. I have owned an AR-15 for a few years and shot some friends guns, but really dont know much...
What is your hesitation regarding a Judge; I'm curious.
@gat I do not consider my parade pee'ed on, let the golden showers continue :)
For me there is a very legitimate function for a judge, which is exactly what I bought it for... close range protection at home, specifically in the bedroom. If someone breaks into your home and you are cornered in your bedroom you have no more than a few feet distance to your target, so its perfect. You load the first round with a shotgun shell, which will incapacitate, then the next round is a bullet to finish it off.
Now I do agree as a daily carry or really any other scenario it isnt the best choice. But for your bedroom its perfect IMO.
inb4: A shotgun itself is larger and bulkier, so should someone kicks down your door it will be a longer reaction time till its in hand and ready to go.