Taurus 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.
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.
111 replies on “Taurus Raging Judge Magnum”
had a salesman try to sell me on a preorder for this gun at Bass Pro Shop today, just thought I’d point out the obvious concerning my position towards the gun; I am already looking to buy an olriginal model Judge in standard stainless with a snub nose and 2.5″ cylinder for CCW-Safety, not for hunting, though the original could easily put a rabbit or similar sized prey in the pot. I find that the original model covers all of the big gun’s areas for a much cheaper price with the exception of large game hunting, as I wouldn’t want to face-off against a Canadian Grizzly with nothing but a wheel-full of .45s and .410s…
though I would appreciate that extra round to make it a true 6-gun, that Sgt. had it right, you’re not gonna miss with The Judge anyway and they’ll most likelybe dead or dying after 5 or 6
shots either way, whether from .45s, 410s, or deffinitely .454s, even if you did miss a couple times. However, short of Casull rounds the new Smith & Wesson ultimate defense rounds that fire 3 slugs and a dozen BBs per shot will do the trick nicely. Plus, there is a lot to be said for the fact that even if you just fire once and barely nick them, having just heard a gun blast and seen the weapon, any given street assailant will shit themselves and flee immediately, guaranteed!
Critical J,
Thanks for taking the time to post. I definitely encourage anyone who has this, or any firearm, to train. Amazingly, even a short barrel shotgun can miss if you don’t aim. Also, someone who is whacked on dope is not likely to flee just because you shot at them. Best bet is to aim, and make sure you put them down, not rely on their intelligence to flee in the face of lethal force. If they were that smart, they wouldn’t be breaking in to your home, right? 😉
Thanks again,
Richard
The other additional change to this line from Taurus, is that those 2 new revolvers are chambered for 3 inch instead of the 2.5 inch, giving you more ammunition options.
I have seen online (about a month ago) the FOUR ott buck shotshells in .410 They do look intimidating!
I love glocks (just if you missed it by now) But whenever that new RAGING JUDGE ultra lite comes out….I will be placing the Glock to sleep at home while I take the new ultra lite 7-shot as a primary weapon. THAT is how much I like the new Raging Judge! AND it will become my second revolver, which I am saying in order to show that for me to carry a revolver as a primary wapon, it HAS to be GREAT, not just good.
Love the pictures!! Please see if you can post more!!
I would love to see a Fobus holster for the 7-shot model!!
One question that I have is…. Richard, Can I get on a mailing list for this site?
Glocking,
Thanks for posting. I have a few changes coming to the site in the very near future, including a free newsletter with exclusive content. Keep checking back, as it will roll out soon.
-Richard
I am the proud owner of a 6in. judge. I love that gun, but i also owned a 454 casull that i also loved befor it was stolen. Now i have the chance to have both in one gun. God bless the U.S.A. Oh and to thoes guys who have to find fault in the 2 hand lock. If you have to shoot more than 6 rounds and reload fast in a defense gun fight. You should prac more. or give up the fight.
this is a great gun just like the 460 w/3 choices of ammo i cant think of a better revolver then this it is awesome for those who gripe about double lock and speed loading all i can say is this “if your that bad a shot or want fast reload’s stay with a semi auto” i have been around all kinds of guns from bb’s to the 50bgm and s/w 500’s both auto’s and revolver’s the two best guns are the raging judge and the 460. although i dont care for revolvers the raging judge is great i have the judge w/3″ cylinder i shot a bear and only needed 1 45lc round to stop the animal in it’s track’s