The Box O’ Truth #41 – The Taurus Judge Vs. The Box O’ Truth
I wouldn't want to be shot with so much as a BB gun, but a 410 slug isn't the same as a .41/.45LC from a handgun (e.g. Taurus Judge, etc.) and won't exceed the FPS as shown on the cartridge box out of a standard-length shotgun barrel.
I'm unsure what the utility is for a .410 shotgun firing slugs. I do understand that .410s are more suitable than larger-bore gauges for hunting sage grouse and quail when using bird shot.
I have no idea what use the newer .410/.45LC chambered pistols have except for being handy versus venomous snakes, where they certainly perform better than a traditional .45/.44 pistol loaded with snakeshot rounds.
Testing is showing neither of these seem to be well-suitable for defense, unless you have no other firearm.
Prior to retirement I was a service tech, often called to inner city convenience stores. That piece, nestled in my “tool vest” was, at the very least, very comforting. Not to mention that any carjacking attempt can be thwarted easily through the door if necessary.
...and regarding the .410, I agree and don’t often load them but I just enjoy the non-unitasker element. In practice, the .410 shot, 4 balls, had a very nice pattern at 30 feet.