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 HAVE A 4570 IN A 6 SHOOTER AND I WILL BE BUYING THIS IN A454 LONG BAREL AS SOON AS I CAN
This gun is finally out, First ones are just hitting the stores. I pick up mine tomorrow, I’ve had it on order since Feb, hopefully there is enough to go around. Happy shooting!
Man… I have been calling Taurus for months and finally I got a call from my local gun shop just before Christmas. The gun is built like a brick sh!t house. It looks like it will be a winner. Now I just have to wait for the MD state police to add it to the registry. One of the employees at the gun shop said that the recoil was not bad at all with this gun. I am curious to see what kind of group I can keep with it. (this wont be until march)
On a different note, what is with all of the Taurus Judge bashing on these blogs? Every Judge I have shot has been pretty darn accurate. The shot opens pretty quick, but then again is is supposed to right??
Thanks for checking in. Too bad about the MD registry, but you should be able to get it out to the range soon, right? I’d love to hear some feedback after you get some time with it.
I’m pretty neutral on the Judge, with a belief that it is (1) fun and (2) useful for self defense in -certain- situations. Regardless, I’m a firm believer that there doesn’t need to be a “need” to buy, own, and shoot a gun. If you find something you like, you ought to be able to buy it without a bunch of “experts” telling you you made a silly purchase. If you like the gun, that’s good enough for me.
-Richard
I don’t know what your shop considers not bad….I held on with both hands when I fired the 454 round….geez,,,it hurt…..thats a kick…I didn’t fire more than the first six rounds..
I own a judge, and it shoots really well. I have no complaints. This gun will be a blast to shoot (pun intended). I am sure the muzzle blast will blind the bad guys too. This is a perfect camp gun. Able to defend against snakes and a grizzly bear. Nice. Hear about the Judge Magnum 28? It is a 28 guage shotgun shooter. I hope the ATF doesn’t mess with it like everything else on the planet. janet reno did more to ruin this country than even hillary or bill in that regard…