Because it has a cylinder long enough to accept 2.75" .410 shells, the Judge is excessively long and heavy for it's barrel length compared to other .45 LC revolvers. I would advise against it. You could get a similarly-sized .45 LC revolver with a longer barrel and thus get better accuracy and performance in the same-sized package. I would recommend a Ruger Redhawk if you want a double-action .45 LC, there's a 4" barrel version in that caliber which is more compact than the 3"-barreled Judge.