New Taurus " JUDGE "

mosineer · 06-24-2007, 07:34 AM

I bought the Judge about a month and a half ago, just getting around to posting pics of it. I'm fairly impressed with it's versatility and accuracy. I've shot pretty much all that can be shot through it including .410 00 buck and Corbon +P JHP .45LC. The grip makes it comfortable to shoot, but if you relax your grip a might, the rear of the trigger guard wants to smack the top finger on the grip. With a good firm grip there is no problem. The 6 1/2" barrel holds the load together longer than they show in their video with the 3" of course, but you can definitely reach out and touch someone with .45LC rounds. So I think it is the best of two worlds, close in with .410 shot rounds and distance with the 45's. Fun gun that won't fit in your pocket, but rides well in a shoulder rig or in the car. All in all if you like something a little different and useful it will fill the need.
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just_a_car · 06-24-2007, 05:11 PM

That sure is a pretty thang!

But I have never liked the feel of those rubber ribbed grips. I prefer a solid rubber grip with finger grooves, but I'm sure those will pop up for the Judge.

How much is it going for there, Mosineer?

billy · 06-24-2007, 05:42 PM

i like it! uh oh.. theres another on the list now....

mosineer · 06-24-2007, 08:25 PM

It set me back $389.00. Not cheap by any means, but for a multipurpose firearm, maybe not so bad. It fits my needs in the woods or in my vehicle. Soooo, I got to mark one off my list.....
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ArkansasHunter · 06-24-2007, 08:38 PM

That gun would be an excellent firearm on the farm and carrying when your off on the 4 wheeler and fishing.

billy · 06-24-2007, 08:47 PM

$400 is about what anything cost these days. heck i paid more than that for a midrange .22

i quit kiddin myself over firearms a long time ago. the only reason i need to buy one is if i want it!

gandog56 · 07-07-2007, 11:39 PM

Ain't that the truth. Just got a job promotion and thinking of what new gun to get to celebrate. Thinking of a Raging Bull in .454 Casull.

knightRider · 07-08-2007, 10:40 AM

dang i just started a thread yesterday asking about the judge the gun shop i go to has one for 439 so i might hop on it

Chris · 08-10-2007, 12:29 AM

I held the Taurus Judge today at a local gun show. It feels really nice, and seems like a very reliable gun. I didn't buy it, simply because I already have a similar Taurus 5 shot.

Nice piece none the less. Excellent piece for keeping the car, or night stand.

Coeloptera · 08-11-2007, 07:33 AM

$389 is a nice price. My 608 is gonna be $470 (gotta go down tomorrow and place the order, they need a manager to create a SKU for it). I haven't seen any new wheelgun of a larger caliber for $300 yet.

But that is a lovely weapon. I love the way the longer chamber looks, lends it a certain elegance, I think. That and anything that chambers shot shells is usually a load of fun. I checked, and 36 ounces? It must handle like a dream.

Very nice safety features too. A simple lock and a transfer bar (which I am starting to really like the idea of more and more).

I am with just_a_car on the grips through. I prefer the slightly textured rubber with finger grooves too, as does my wife.

Oh, and Gandog56...you won't regret the Raging Bull. I don't own one, but have fired it (and I was strongly considering that for my current purchase, but the .357 magnum won out). It's popular, powerful, and you should be able to bring down a rhino with that monster.

Or if you were feeling whimsical, you could get the Raging Bull's little brother, the Raging Hornet.

I may have to consider a 3-inch for CCW, hmmm...such a good price, seriously.

- Coeloptera

aimtrue · 08-15-2007, 03:35 PM

The pricing does vary with geographical location.

I ordered the 3" barrel 4510TKR-3SS model through Cabelas in Glendale, AZ for $450. This price is competitive with the three other local dealers I checked before placing my order.

If I ordred online at a lesser price, I would have to pay freight and FFL charges and maybe even sales tax. The price with these other charges would probably equal the $450 here locally.

I still have not chosen a holster. I want a paddle or belt hip placed holster but simply have not found one that I like.

I wonder if there are any advantages adding slugs to the mix?

It is my intention to load the Judge's cylinders alternately with Winchester 000 and Buffalo Bore .45 Colt LC 255gr ammo.

BattleRifleG3 · 08-15-2007, 08:46 PM

I think one will be in my near future.

SignorSchnitzel · 08-15-2007, 09:27 PM

dang thats nice, you should get some sweet as grips to go with that.

so is it just .45 lc revolvers that can shoot .410s ?

BattleRifleG3 · 08-16-2007, 08:32 PM

NO. The cylinder must be extended to shoot 410. Regular 45 Colts won't fit it, and I think their chambers are too tight for it at the front anyway.

TheJoker · 08-17-2007, 11:20 PM

I couldn't tell from the pictures. Is the barrel rifled?

BattleRifleG3 · 08-19-2007, 09:06 PM

Yes. That's how it can legally be sold as a pistol.

TheJoker · 08-20-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

Yes. That's how it can legally be sold as a pistol.

Oh, without rifling it would be a short barrelled shotgun!? Is that how it works??? Interesting!!!

Midas · 08-20-2007, 02:15 PM

The Judge seems like it would be a neat little gun to own, I am gonna try one out for sure.

BattleRifleG3 · 08-20-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJoker

Oh, without rifling it would be a short barrelled shotgun!? Is that how it works??? Interesting!!!

Almost. It would be an AOW. Some short barreled shotguns count as AOWs, but AOWs are a wide variety including far more than just short barreled shotguns. In order for an SBS to be an AOW it must never have had a buttstock.

johndoejersey · 08-24-2007, 01:13 AM

[quote=aimtrue;331261]The pricing does vary with geographical location.

Same with me. I'm from Jersey and I got one for $500. I figured I'd buy it before they ban it. This state sucks.

06-24-2007, 07:34 AM	#1
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	My New Taurus " JUDGE " Pics I bought the Judge about a month and a half ago, just getting around to posting pics of it. I'm fairly impressed with it's versatility and accuracy. I've shot pretty much all that can be shot through it including .410 00 buck and Corbon +P JHP .45LC. The grip makes it comfortable to shoot, but if you relax your grip a might, the rear of the trigger guard wants to smack the top finger on the grip. With a good firm grip there is no problem. The 6 1/2" barrel holds the load together longer than they show in their video with the 3" of course, but you can definitely reach out and touch someone with .45LC rounds. So I think it is the best of two worlds, close in with .410 shot rounds and distance with the 45's. Fun gun that won't fit in your pocket, but rides well in a shoulder rig or in the car. All in all if you like something a little different and useful it will fill the need. ************************************************ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing Last edited by mosineer; 09-02-2007 at 09:17 AM.

06-24-2007, 05:11 PM	#2
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,522	That sure is a pretty thang! But I have never liked the feel of those rubber ribbed grips. I prefer a solid rubber grip with finger grooves, but I'm sure those will pop up for the Judge. How much is it going for there, Mosineer? __________________

06-24-2007, 05:42 PM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,203 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i like it! uh oh.. theres another on the list now.... __________________

06-24-2007, 08:47 PM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,203 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	$400 is about what anything cost these days. heck i paid more than that for a midrange .22 i quit kiddin myself over firearms a long time ago. the only reason i need to buy one is if i want it! __________________ Last edited by billy; 06-24-2007 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

07-08-2007, 10:40 AM	#8
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,683 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	dang i just started a thread yesterday asking about the judge the gun shop i go to has one for 439 so i might hop on it __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch.

06-24-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	It set me back $389.00. Not cheap by any means, but for a multipurpose firearm, maybe not so bad. It fits my needs in the woods or in my vehicle. Soooo, I got to mark one off my list..... ****************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing

06-24-2007, 08:38 PM	#5
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	That gun would be an excellent firearm on the farm and carrying when your off on the 4 wheeler and fishing.

07-07-2007, 11:39 PM	#7
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,337	Ain't that the truth. Just got a job promotion and thinking of what new gun to get to celebrate. Thinking of a Raging Bull in .454 Casull.

08-10-2007, 12:29 AM	#9
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,170 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	I held the Taurus Judge today at a local gun show. It feels really nice, and seems like a very reliable gun. I didn't buy it, simply because I already have a similar Taurus 5 shot. Nice piece none the less. Excellent piece for keeping the car, or night stand. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!

08-11-2007, 07:33 AM	#10
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,894	$389 is a nice price. My 608 is gonna be $470 (gotta go down tomorrow and place the order, they need a manager to create a SKU for it). I haven't seen any new wheelgun of a larger caliber for $300 yet. But that is a lovely weapon. I love the way the longer chamber looks, lends it a certain elegance, I think. That and anything that chambers shot shells is usually a load of fun. I checked, and 36 ounces? It must handle like a dream. Very nice safety features too. A simple lock and a transfer bar (which I am starting to really like the idea of more and more). I am with just_a_car on the grips through. I prefer the slightly textured rubber with finger grooves too, as does my wife. Oh, and Gandog56...you won't regret the Raging Bull. I don't own one, but have fired it (and I was strongly considering that for my current purchase, but the .357 magnum won out). It's popular, powerful, and you should be able to bring down a rhino with that monster. Or if you were feeling whimsical, you could get the Raging Bull's little brother, the Raging Hornet. I may have to consider a 3-inch for CCW, hmmm...such a good price, seriously. - Coeloptera

08-15-2007, 03:35 PM	#11
aimtrue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 8	Pricing for the Judge The pricing does vary with geographical location. I ordered the 3" barrel 4510TKR-3SS model through Cabelas in Glendale, AZ for $450. This price is competitive with the three other local dealers I checked before placing my order. If I ordred online at a lesser price, I would have to pay freight and FFL charges and maybe even sales tax. The price with these other charges would probably equal the $450 here locally. I still have not chosen a holster. I want a paddle or belt hip placed holster but simply have not found one that I like. I wonder if there are any advantages adding slugs to the mix? It is my intention to load the Judge's cylinders alternately with Winchester 000 and Buffalo Bore .45 Colt LC 255gr ammo. Last edited by aimtrue; 08-15-2007 at 03:44 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-15-2007, 08:46 PM	#12
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I think one will be in my near future. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-15-2007, 09:27 PM	#13
SignorSchnitzel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 79	dang thats nice, you should get some sweet as grips to go with that. so is it just .45 lc revolvers that can shoot .410s ?

08-16-2007, 08:32 PM	#14
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	NO. The cylinder must be extended to shoot 410. Regular 45 Colts won't fit it, and I think their chambers are too tight for it at the front anyway. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-17-2007, 11:20 PM	#15
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 292	I couldn't tell from the pictures. Is the barrel rifled? __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

08-19-2007, 09:06 PM	#16
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Yes. That's how it can legally be sold as a pistol. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-20-2007, 02:15 PM	#18
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,813 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	The Judge seems like it would be a neat little gun to own, I am gonna try one out for sure. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

08-24-2007, 01:13 AM	#20
johndoejersey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	[quote=aimtrue;331261]The pricing does vary with geographical location. Same with me. I'm from Jersey and I got one for $500. I figured I'd buy it before they ban it. This state sucks.