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The Judge earned its reputation by doing something no other mainstream revolver did: letting you load .45 Colt, .410 shotshells, or a mix of both in the same cylinder. This Magnum version takes that idea a step further with a lengthened 3 inch chamber, so you can run full-length 3 inch .410 magnum shells instead of being limited to 2.5 inch loads. That means more pellets or heavier payloads per trigger pull, which matters when you are picking a gun for home defense, trail carry, or dealing with snakes around the property.
The 3 inch barrel keeps the overall package at 9.5 inches, and Taurus tuned the rifling with a 1:12 right-hand twist to stabilize .45 Colt bullets while still letting shot patterns open up at close range. Up front you get a red fiber optic sight that pulls your eye right where it needs to be in low light, paired with a simple fixed rear that has nothing to snag or knock out of alignment. The DA/SA action gives you a straight double-action pull when speed counts and a lighter single-action break when you have time to cock the exposed hammer.
At 37 ounces of alloy steel wearing a matte black oxide finish, this Judge has enough heft to tame stout .410 loads, and the Taurus Ribber grip does the rest. Those soft rubber ribs flex under recoil and keep the gun planted in your hand, so follow-up shots come back on target faster than you would expect from a gun this versatile. An extended ejector rod kicks out spent .410 hulls cleanly, which is a small detail you will appreciate every time you reload. A transfer bar and the built-in Taurus Security System handle the safety side without adding levers or buttons to fumble with. Whether it rides in the nightstand, the truck, or a chest rig on the trail, this is one revolver that covers a whole lot of jobs with five rounds.
Yes, that is the whole point of the Magnum version. The lengthened cylinder handles full 3 inch .410 magnum shotshells as well as standard 2.5 inch shells, and it also fires .45 Colt. You can even load a mix of shotshells and .45 Colt in the same cylinder.
It is a popular choice for that role. At close range, .410 defensive loads with buckshot or disc payloads deliver multiple projectiles per shot, and the simple point-and-pull double action revolver design has no magazine or slide to manage under stress. The fiber optic front sight also helps in dim indoor lighting.
Full-power 3 inch loads have some bite, but the 37 ounce alloy steel frame absorbs a lot of it. The Taurus Ribber grip is a big help too, since its soft rubber ribs flex and cushion your hand under recoil. Most folks find .45 Colt and 2.5 inch shells very manageable for regular practice.
The rifled barrel with its 1:12 twist is tuned to stabilize .45 Colt bullets, so it shoots that cartridge respectably out to typical handgun distances. Shotshell patterns spread quickly out of the short barrel, which is why shot loads are best kept to close range while .45 Colt covers anything farther out.
| UPC | 725327604532 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-441031MAG |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Black Oxide |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .410 Bore | .45 Colt |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9.5 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.9 |
| Package Width | 6.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Taurus Security System |
| Shipping Weight | 2.85 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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