I agree, the 3" Winchester 000 buck load is the only load I'd consider for defense, although I might augment it with a couple of .45 Colt hard case semi wadcutters in case more penetration is needed. My singleshot Super Comanche with 10" barrel and choke tube makes a fine small game gun with number 6 or 7 1/2 shot but birdshot from the "Judge" is pretty useless beyond a few paces from the rifled barrel. I might buy one when they get around to offering it with 3" chamber and 6" barrel with a choke tube, but for now my Super Comanche is all the .410 I need.