[FuelDrop]

So I've been thinking about making a Judge-Dredd style pistol for shadowrun (can never remember if it's the lawbringer or the lawgiver), and ATM I'm thinking something along the lines of an Ares Predator with both a second clip and an ammo skip system (I seem to remember more than two ammo types for Dredd...), plus an underbarrel version of one of those pistol grenade launchers, probably with a reduced barrel mod. Add to that a weapon personality, biometric safety, and a safe target system, along with a weapon commlink for processing voice commands, and I think we're about there.

However, it's been too long since I last saw anything related to the Judge and I can barely remember what I'm talking about. Please, someone help me!

[foolofsound]

I would use either a Super Warhawk or, better yet, a Cavalier Arms Sheriff (from Gun He(a)ven 2) as a base weapon. Otherwise, the mods seem appropriate.

I think Dredd had three ammo types though (regular, armor-piercing, explosive).

[Mystic]

Depends on which Dread. Stallone version had "double whammy". Id go with stick-n-shock

But a pistol may be too small for the proposed mods. I dont have the book in front, but an ammo-skip system and extended mag may be easier  for what you want than with say a revolver. Id go maybe a machine pistol though or at least a heavy pistol with no less than 13-15 rounds basic. But to get diverse, thats gonna eat up a lot of ammo.

[ArkangelWinter]

Based on the new film:

1) Ammo: Hotshot (SR doesn't have an analogy), Regular, Explosive, Armor Piercing, Incendiary (which functioned more like a grenade)

2) Burst and full-auto modes

3) If I remember from the comic, it's roughly a .454 pistol, slightly below the Warhawk

4) Security and electronics it looks like you've covered, except the biometric scanner needs to cause injury to unauthorized users

[White_Knight]

Start with an Ares Crusader, its got SA and BF, and a very high ammo capacity

Additional Clip (2 slots) 
Advanced Safety w/Self destruct (1 Slot)
Smartgun System (1 slot)
Underbarrel Weapon (3 slots)

Add a barrel mounted sound suppressor (for switching back and forth between covert mode and not)

If you'll allow over modding you can add
Electronic Firing
Custom Look



Alternately if you want more oomph at the cost of ammo capacity start with a Ruger thunderbolt as above, but replace the added smartlink with an internal Gas vent 2

[Twitchy D]

Alternately if you want more oomph at the cost of ammo capacity start with a Ruger thunderbolt as above, but replace the added smartlink with an internal Gas vent 2

Sorry, but the gun comes, mint condition out of the box, with either a smartgun system integrated into it or an underbarrel laser sight, as well as recoil reducer of 2 due to the special chamber. While this effects the price by 400Y for the 'linked version, I don't think that it takes up any weapon mod slots, thankfully. I also don't think that you would be allowed to stick a gas vent system in it as the rules state that you can only put gas vents in machine pistols, SMGs, assult rifles and machine guns from light to heavy, but if you really need recoil reduction, buy a personalized grip. It'll cost less then the internal gas vent by only a hundred nuyen, and you'll still get some reduction.

[White_Knight]

Yes, of course, I meant replace on the list of mods I suggested, not replace the internal smartlink available with the T-Bolt.

Personalized grip is a good way to go if you look at the Lawgiver as a highly customized version of a standard production weapon, but if you're looking for a 'production model' I'd go with Electronic Firing instead.

[metalslvg]

I had the same idea but after reading the rules for the ammo skip system, to get the best effect you definitely need a revolver. The ammo skip system with a clip just ejects the ammo you don't want until it gets to the good stuff. It does mean you can load the first half with stick'n'shock and the rest with ex-ex, but you won't be able to change from one to the other without a revolver.

The one I went with was the warhawk with an external smartgun system, increased cylinder (to increase ammo to , ammo skip system, improved range finder, firing selection change (small) to SA and then if I remember correctly I didn't have many slots left, if any.

As for Dredd, he would definitely have skinlink, biometric reader, custom look, personalised grip, advanced safety system with an upgrade for shocking unauthorised users, a bunch of camera upgrades and DEFINITELY a voice activation.

Load it up with your favourite ammo, but remember the warhawk can't use ex-ex.

[foolofsound]

And be sure to ask your GM if you can overmod it, since you are equipping it with quite a few low utility options.

[White_Knight]

As for Dredd, he would definitely have skinlink, biometric reader, custom look, personalised grip, advanced safety system with an upgrade for shocking unauthorised users, a bunch of camera upgrades and DEFINITELY a voice activation.

D'oh! I totally forgot the voice activation!

[CanRay]

...advanced safety system with an upgrade for shocking unauthorised users...

Shocking?  SHOCKING???

A real Lawgiver EXPLODES and TAKES THE HAND OFF of an unauthorized user!

None of this wimpy "Shocking" stuff. 

[White_Knight]

...advanced safety system with an upgrade for shocking unauthorised users...

Shocking?  SHOCKING???

A real Lawgiver EXPLODES and TAKES THE HAND OFF of an unauthorized user!

None of this wimpy "Shocking" stuff. 

Huzzah!

[FuelDrop]

...advanced safety system with an upgrade for shocking unauthorised users...

Shocking?  SHOCKING???

A real Lawgiver EXPLODES and TAKES THE HAND OFF of an unauthorized user!

None of this wimpy "Shocking" stuff. 

I'm sure I found a mod for that somewhere...

[White_Knight]

Advanced Safety with Explosive Self Destruct, right out of Arsenal

[CanRay]

Advanced Safety with Explosive Self Destruct, right out of Arsenal

That's more like it!