I’ve seen prices range from $469 – $499 and they’re currently, readily available at Ahlmanns, Cabela’s, and Fleet Farm stores. I’m guessing Gander’s have ’em too but I personally haven’t seen one there yet.
These guns have hi-vis open sights and a scope base comes factory mounted. Not sure what they use for wood but these guns are EXCEPTIONALLY LIGHT. The recoil pad is neither good or bad. A little stiffer than the Limbsaver Pads. Retailers say this IS cylindered for 3″ mags (.410) so between them and the heavy grained 45 Long Colts, there is going to be the opportunity to feel a little recoil. Remember, I said this gun is really light. I believe the cylinder is a 5 shot capacity. All the other Judges are so if my memory serves me correctly, this is another 5 shot offering.
I own a Judge handgun and love the dumb thing so I’m drooling for one of these Circuit Judges as well. They’re not filled with a lot of purpose……they’re just really cool!
Barrel is rifled but until someone makes a Sabot .410 slug, I recommend the use of .45’s for any short range big game hunting, specifically with Hornady’s LeverEvolution 45 Colt FTX rounds. 100yds or less for accurately slinging those pumpkin loads around.
Hope this info helps! Let us know if you get one and what your impression is.