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There aren't many firearms that make people stop and look twice at the range, but the Rossi Circuit Judge does it every time. Take the concept behind the famous Taurus Judge revolver, stretch it into a shoulder-fired platform with an 18.5 inch barrel, and you get a five-shot revolving rifle that handles .45 Colt, 2.5 inch .410 shotshells, and 3 inch .410 magnums interchangeably. Load the cylinder with any mix you want and fire them in whatever order comes up. No barrel swaps, no tools, no fuss.
That flexibility is what makes this thing so useful around a farm or hunting property. Keep birdshot up front for snakes and pests, back it up with .45 Colt for something with more reach, and you're covered for most of what walks or slithers past. The double action/single action trigger gives you options too. Cock the hammer for a deliberate, crisp break, or run it double action when speed matters more than precision. A transfer bar safety means the hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way through, and the Taurus Security System is built in as well.
This version wears a contoured hardwood Monte Carlo stock with a raised cheek rest, paired with a polished blue finish on the metalwork. It's a good-looking setup that feels more like a classic sporting gun than a novelty. The red fiber optic front sight snaps your eye on target quickly, and the adjustable rear sight lets you dial things in for your preferred .45 Colt load.
At around 39.5 inches overall, it carries easily in a truck, on a four wheeler, or slung over a shoulder on a walk around the back forty. New shooters tend to love it because the revolver-style operation is simple to understand, and experienced hands appreciate having one gun that fills several roles. Plinking, small game, pest control, hog woods backup, the Circuit Judge covers a lot of ground for one trigger.
Yes, that's the whole idea. The five-shot cylinder accepts .45 Colt cartridges, 2.5 inch .410 shotshells, and 3 inch .410 magnum shells, and you can load them in any combination you like. There's nothing to swap or adjust between ammo types, just load and go.
The 18.5 inch barrel is rifled to stabilize .45 Colt bullets, which does put some spin on shot patterns. At closer ranges typical for pests and snakes, the patterns are plenty usable, and slugs and buckshot perform well inside reasonable distances. For .45 Colt it shoots like a proper carbine, which is where the rifled bore really shines.
It's a popular pick for exactly that. The revolver-style action is simple to understand, recoil is mild with .410 shells and standard .45 Colt loads, and the fiber optic front sight makes aiming intuitive. The single action option also gives newer folks a light, predictable trigger pull to learn on.
It runs a double action/single action system, same as a traditional DA/SA revolver. Cock the hammer manually for a lighter, crisper single action break, or pull straight through in double action for faster follow-up shots. The transfer bar safety keeps the hammer off the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled.
| UPC | 662205984624 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SCJ4510 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 18.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 39.2000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 9.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 7.1 |
| Sights | Adj Fiber Optic Front & Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Barrel Finish | Polished Blue |
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