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Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite

by: Richard Johnson 23 Comments

Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite

In another evolution of the Judge line, Taurus introduced the Raging Judge Ultra-Lite revolver at the 2010 SHOT Show.  The Raging Judge Ultra-Lite is a seven-shot revolver that can shoot 2.5” and 3” .410 shotshell in addition to .45 Colt.

The sights are fixed, with a fiber optic front and notch rear.  The barrel is three inches, with the gun’s weight just a touch more than 41 ounces.  Though it was not shown on the show floor, the Taurus catalog also lists a six inch barrel, which weighs a little over 47 ounces.

This revolver is not the same as the Raging Judge Magnum that chambers the .454 Casull.  Both guns are similar and are built on the same frames.  However, the Magnum chambers only five rounds of .454, .410 or .45 Colt.  This gun, the Ultra-Lite, doesn’t do the .454 Casull and instead will chamber up to seven rounds.

Taurus Raging Judge Ultra-Lite

Since the Ultra-Lite is on the same frame as the Magnum, the Ultra-Lite does have a double lock-up.  This means the gun can handle stronger loads (good for you handloaders building up some very strong .45 Colt loads,) but it is also a little slower to reload.  With practice, the reloading speed can be pretty darn quick, but it is something to consider.  I wonder if someone can build up a near .454 Casull load in .45 Colt and shoot it safely through this gun.  Certainly any of the higher-pressure loads from Buffalo Bore and others would work fine in this gun.

Raging Judge Ultra-Lite Specifications

  • model # 513ULB3
  • caliber:  .410 shotshell and .45 Colt
  • capacity:  seven cartridges
  • sights:  front fiber optic, rear fixed notch
  • weight:  41.4 ounces
  • barrel length:  three inches
  • MSRP:  $983
  • action:  double-action/single-action

Updated Information

Taurus discontinued production of the Raging Judge Ultra-Lite revolver.  They list the guns in the archived section of their website and state the gun is “No longer in current production.”  No reason was given, though almost always this means that the sales simply did not support continued production.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mike Lehn says

    February 11, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Where or when can I buy one and what would the price be
    thanks I love the gun and waiting to buy one
    Thank’s Mike

    Reply
  2. Mike Lehn says

    February 11, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Where or when can I buy one and what would the price be
    thanks I love the gun and waiting to buy one
    Thank’s Mike

    Reply
    • Richard says

      February 12, 2010 at 1:12 am

      Hi Mike,

      Thanks for stopping by. We don’t sell any guns directly. Contact your local dealer, and see if they can help you. Good luck!

      Richard

      Reply
  3. david says

    February 24, 2010 at 11:27 am

    According to Taurus, both the raging judge ultra-lite/magnum should be in production by late 2010.

    Reply
  4. SGT. E. G. ROCK says

    March 5, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    * QUESTION *
    You list the “raging judge” as a seven shot revolver ..?
    I’ve seen the regular JUDGE (5 Shot)
    The PUBLIC DEFENDER JUDGE,(5 SHOT)
    And the ‘REGULAR’ RAGING JUDGE..(6 SHOT)
    And they are already HUGE in size…
    “”Taurus has introduced the gigantic Raging Judge Magnum.
    In additional to the standard Judge cartridges, the .410 shotshell (2.5″/3″) and .45 Colt, the Raging Judge can chamber the .454 Casull!””
    The “RAGING JUDGE” ALSO SHOOTS 454 CASULL !!!!
    Most 454 CASULL REVOLVERS are 5 shot due to the girth of the round …
    And even as a six shot, the cylinder is exceedingly big due to the wall thickness needed to accommodate the pressures of the CASULL..
    ARE YOU SURE THE RAGING JUDGE “Ultra-Lite” IS A SEVEN SHOT..?
    Feedback would be appreciated…

    Reply
    • Richard says

      March 6, 2010 at 12:42 am

      Hi Sgt-

      Taurus created a bit of confusion on this topic due to their naming strategy. The Raging Judge Magnum is a six-shot .454 Casull/.45 Colt/.410 shotshell revolver. The Raging Judge Ultra-Lite is a seven-shot .45 Colt/.410 shotshell revolver. Similar names, but different guns. My original post on the Raging Judge Magnum is here.

      -Richard

      Reply
  5. david says

    March 26, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    update from Taurus the raging judge ultra-lite will be out in May/June 2010.

    Reply
  6. D-.! says

    April 8, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    I was doing some browsing and found a pre-order that would run something around a $823.00 MSRP.. CRAZY! I know!! right???… But Im gonna save my cash!

    Reply
  7. david says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:53 am

    update from Taurus, the raging judge ultra-lite should be out Nov/Dec 2010. I’m not sure why the date seems to change I guess it depends on who you get to answer the phone or maybe it is changing for production reasons. Who knows??? I’m still planning on placing an order after mid year and I’ll have to wait to see when it comes in. Also, Please be aware that there is now a 3″ 410 ammunition with a “0000” yes 4(O) buckshot with 5 buckshot balls. I came across it last week. It also takes a long time to come in when ordered. I’m not aware of any local stores in Georgia that sell 410 “0000” buckshot.

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  8. david says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:54 am

    another update from Taurus, the raging judge ultra-lite should be out Nov/Dec 2010. I’m not sure why the date seems to change I guess it depends on who you get to answer the phone or maybe it is changing for production reasons. Who knows??? I’m still planning on placing an order after mid year and I’ll have to wait to see when it comes in. Also, Please be aware that there is now a 3″ 410 ammunition with a “0000” yes 4(O) buckshot with 5 buckshot balls. I came across it last week. It also takes a long time to come in when ordered. I’m not aware of any local stores in Georgia that sell 410 “0000” buckshot.

    Reply
  9. david says

    May 15, 2010 at 11:43 am

    ableammo.com has a listing for $ 727.23. I don’t know anything about the website so buyer be careful.

    Reply
  10. david says

    July 29, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    update 07-29-2010 from taurus, the raging judge ultra-lite is comming out mid August 2010. Some are undergoing QC and may have already gone out to some dealers. I can’t wait to get one.

    Reply
  11. Denny says

    September 12, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Ok, it’s mid-September. Does anyone know where they can be purchased?

    Reply
  12. Denny says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    If anyone knows where I can buy the Raging Judge Ultra Lite, please email me at denny4850@gmail.com. thanks.

    Reply
  13. Denny says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    I just called the manufacturer. Now they say the Raging Judge Ultra Lite won’t even begin production until “late winter, 2010!”

    Reply
  14. Denny says

    October 24, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Went to a big gun show today. None of the vendors knew when this gun might be available. Still waiting.

    Reply
  15. DAVID says

    November 5, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    WELL IT IS NOW NOVEMBER 2010 AND TAURUS IS STILL SAYING 30 TO 60 DAYS UNTIL RELEASE. I HAVE ALREADY GOT A SUPPLY OF 3″, 5 PELLET 0000 BUCKSHOT AT HOME BUT STILL NO RAGING JUDGE ULTRA-LITE. I HAVE BEEN WANTING ONE SINCE FEBRUARY 2010 AND HAVE HAD ONE ON ORDER SINCE AUGUST 2010. IT SURE IS TAKING TAURUS A LONG LONG TIME TO ROLL THIS PRODUCT OUT.

    Reply
  16. DAVID says

    November 18, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    I CALLED TAURUS ONCE YESTERDAY AND ONCE TODAY. I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY THAT THE RAGING JUDGE ULTRA-LITE WOULD NOT BE OUT UNTIL FIRST QUARTER 2011. TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE OUT “HOPEFULLY BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2010”. THEY DON’T EVEN KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE OUT AND THEY HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IT SINCE JANUARY 2010. I’M REALLY GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH ALL THE DELAYS AND NO FIRM DATE OF RELEASE.

    Reply
  17. Cody says

    March 20, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Almost April 2011 and Taurus still says “Coming Soon”…

    Reply
  18. DAVID says

    May 13, 2011 at 1:46 am

    I CALLED AGAIN TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME NO RELEASE DATE YET, “SHOULD BE OUT BY THE END OF THE YEAR”. THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD LAST YEAR, ALL YEAR. ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THE END OF THE YEAR. IT WAS PUT UP FOR DISPLAY AT THE JAN 2010 SHOT SHOW. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE????

    Reply
  19. david says

    May 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I called today and was told that the raging judge ultra-lite will be out in JULY 2011. About time, but I won’t believe it until I have one in my hand. It’s been a year and a half getting this gun to market. I guess we are the lowly masses just waiting for the crumbs to fall off the table of the great ones. If I didn’t want one so much, I’d
    just not buy one to spite them. I guess that they know us pretty well and that we will gladly purchase a weapon from them whenever they decide to so graciously allow us to bow at their feet and give them our money. I guess you can tell that I am pretty ticked off.

    Reply
  20. Don says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I do not believe3 Taurus makes a Lightweight Raging Judge!
    My Raging says 45LC/ 454 Casull/410 GA on the barrel and is a 6 shot heavy pistol!
    I found mine on-line in Cabelas in Maine and had it shipped to a Cabelas close to home for a fee and paid for the gun at my store.

    Reply
  21. Mike Romanowski says

    May 29, 2019 at 6:37 am

    Anyone know where a used Taurus Raging Judge Ultralite may be found to purchase at this time in 2019. Please give any info to help.

    Reply

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