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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.

 

By Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson is a gun writer, amateur historian and - most importantly - a dad. He's done a lot of silly things in his life, but quitting police work to follow his passion of writing about guns was one of the smartest things he ever did. He founded this site and continues to manage its operation.

111 replies on “Taurus Raging Judge Magnum”

I JUST TALKED WITH TAURUS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RAGING JUDGE (ULTRA-LITE/MAGNUM SHOULD BE IN PRODUCTION BY LATE 2010. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!! I WAS IN THE MARKET FOR THE 4510TKR-3SSR WHICH IS THE PORTED BARREL JUDGE WITH A P. RAIL BUT NOW I THINK I’LL WAIT FOR THE RAGING JUDGE ULTRA-LITE.

I like the options, I already have carry guns and all of them are on the bigger side of the carry options. I think this 6 shot judge with 45LC, .454 and .410 is great, now I can carry for snakes when I hunt i the south, and bear when i head out west, plus it is a great veh and home gun to have as a back up.. I like it..

Too much gun for me, I’ll stick with my Lasergrip-fitted 3″ ‘Magnum’ Judge, thank you very much. Hell, .45 LC is expensive enough as is.

I own both a judge and a raging bull 44 mag. The bull has the double lock on the chamber, and i have never had any problems reloading with quick speed. I think this will be a great gun, definitely will buy the big dog version as a Christmas present for myself. If i acan find one of course.hahaaa.

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