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”
I want to use the new taurus raging judge in the 6 inch barrel to rabbit hunt with. Does the barrell have a choke and how heavy is the 6 inch. Have any of you guys shot the gun with 410 shells to see what kind of pattern it holds. The old judge is very poor on the pattern.
Terry Nelson
I actually got better groups using 2 3/4 shells than the 3 inch…and I like the 000 buck and the disks…
There is quite a spread even with the Winchester PDX shells. At 15yds it will range from 7-10″, but thats what it is made for. Anything over 15yds would be gambling, and I don’t gamble.
Critical J
the REMINGTON Ultimate HOME Defense rounds for The Judge have 00 Buckshot. the ones with slugs and BB’s are 12ga
Does anyone know if Taurus plans to make the Raging Judge Magnum in a carbine version like the Circuit Judge? It would make a dandy whitail rig for Indiana hunters. I decided to hold off buying a Circuit Judge in case Taurus decides to make the 454 available.
I certainly hope they do, it would make a great rifle to go along with the handgun. I would hope they keep it to 16″ carbine style though.
When is this bad boy coming out? I found this gun three days ago and have been drooling over it ever since. I found a couple of places online with prices on it as low as $685. I can’t wait for it to be released so I can try it out.