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Taurus Raging Judge Magnum

taurus_raging_mag_01aTaurus has moved the Judge line solidly into the “big boom” category with the introduction of the Raging Judge Magnum chambered in .454 Casull.

This six-shot, big bore revolver can fire .454 Casull, .45 Colt and 2.5” and 3” .410 shotshells. Due to the power generated by the Casull cartridge, the cylinder has a double lock.

The Raging Judge Magnum is available with either a three-inch or six-inch barrel. The six-inch barrel has a vented rib and can accommodate a scope mount.

Both versions of the Raging Judge Magnum have a fiber optic front sight and a fixed rear.

This Judge is big and heavy. The three-inch model weighs almost 61 ounces, while the six-inch version weighs more than 72 ounces. Holding a floor sample at the SHOT Show, I was impressed by the revolver’s very solid construction.

This is a big jump in the power of the Judge line, and it may prove to be very popular with people living in bear country.

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2013 Update

I wanted to give everyone a quick update on the Raging Judge and what Taurus is doing with the line.  Unlike a lot of new guns introduced at the annual trade shows, these guns are still selling strong.  Currently, Taurus offers the Raging Judge in a 3″ and 6.5″ model.  The 3″ model has a matte stainless steel finish and carries a retail price of $1,061.  The 6.5″ model has a glossy black finish and has a MSRP of $1,012.  The longer revolver weighs a whopping 73 ounces, which sounds heavy, but probably feels a little light when shooting the .454 Casull rounds.

There was some previous concern about the locking mechanisms on the Taurus Raging Judge.  The gun has lock points in front and at the back of the cylinder.  I have talked with a lot of people since these guns were introduced, and I have not heard of any failures in these guns.

 

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111 replies on “Taurus Raging Judge Magnum”

A quick note to the nay-sayers out there: I own a Raging Judge, and it’s as useful and fun as it is made out to be. It is compact enough to carry on a hiking trip, and it’s not really overweight (if it is, get stronger).

The flexibility of ammunition is tremendous. It’s loaded with Winchester Home Defense during the ‘work week’ and either .410 shot gun or .454 Casull for hiking (dependant on location and expectations). I’ve fired a variety of rounds through it, and found it to be very relaible and VERY fun. Between my Beretta, Walthers, and sig – this is the dessert gun when training.

Quick note (noth that I’d ever do this): with the right shoulder holster and a light jacket, the Raging Judge is actually concealable – where law allows!

You can save from buying all different lengths of brass if you reload by simply buying lots of 460. The bullet diameters of 45 colt, 454 and 460 are the same…the casull
has the highest cup or copper units pressure at mid to high 50,000, here are some safe loads to put in a 460 case for
your Raging Judge Magnum: First load 1. 250 gr. XPB with
42 gr of Lil’Gun 2,044 fps primer Win LRM pressure 43,600 cup.
Second load 2. 260 gr. JFP with 35.5 gr of Lil’Gun 1,895 fps
primer WSR Pressure 37,900 cup
I read about a guy using 444 Marlin brass to use for 410
loads in his, I guess he was saying .410 casings are hard to
find ? I don’t know bout that…just more interesting things
to learn about….

I have been shooting revolvers for many years. The Taurus
Raging Judge Magnum is now my favorite. First time shooting
at 15 yards all 5’s and head shots with the 45lc. Very controllable and fun to shoot. Still on of the loudest on the range. Then I switched to the 454 casull. Holly $#!#,
by far the most powerful thing on the range there in a while. Some shooters stopped when the 45lc went off. Everyone including the people in the shop stopped when the 454 said boooooom. I had a smile on my face that lasted for hours. I’m 200lbs and found the recoil very pleasing,
not everyone will. But I like power. To know that one shot when you need is it, no matter size or what there on
when they break in, they are down and not getting up. A 9mm? I was once told from a friend of mine ex-!!!!!!! that
with a 9 or the like, you keep firing and walking forward
until you can touch them with the barrel. That’s fine for pro’s, not the everyday joe’s. One shot, one kill with a 454 for self defense. Not a spray of bullets in a dark home
when your scared as ship for the unpreparred. Bottom line,
the taurus 454 casull is awsome power. It can stop a grizzley, it can stop an intruder.
Hemikiller, out.

im glad to hear you say that i have been surfing the different sites on how people like this gun i do and i havent shot it. i reasontly moved to sitka alaska not grizzly country but still bear country im stuck however on the raging judge mag or the 4510tkr-3ssr the three inch barrel judge with the picatinny rail i think its called so i don’t know yet the price difference makes me un easy and i can get it from a buddy ffl holder but still its $200-300 difference what do u think

I wanted to find out if a rail can be mounted on the six inch raging judge like the 3″ judge has cause I want a flashlight on it for times when its gettin dark

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