Wow...

 

http://gunnuts.net/2011/01/17/smith-wesson-governor/

Wow...

 

http://gunnuts.net/2011/01/17/smith-wesson-governor/

 

Oh god, S&W doing a copy of Taurus and an ugly one at that. What next a copy of Highpoint?? lol

 

Harry

It's cool that it can shoot .45acp in clips though

If it could also shoot 454 Casull and/or 460 S&W, then we'd have something.

Now that is intresting..

If it could also shoot 454 Casull and/or 460 S&W, then we'd have something.

 

the raging judge shoots 454

I hear Taurus introduced a 28GA judge.

 

They did..

 

 

Personal protection, home defense and sport shooting are easy work for the latest Taurus® Raging Judge that fires the larger, more powerful 28-gauge shotshell. The first Judge of its kind is ready to take on whatever comes your way. Whatever “it” happens to be.

 

The Taurus Raging Judge in 28 gauge comes equipped with the distinctive “Raging Bull” cushioned insert grip for reduced felt recoil and its strong, ordnance grade steel frame is built to take everything the revolver dishes out. Additional features include a single-action/double-action trigger and highly visible fiber optic front sight.

 

Available in blued or matte stainless finish with a 6.5 inch barrel, the Raging Judge in 28 gauge has overall length 13.75 inches and weighs 67 ounces. Like all Taurus handguns, the unique onboard Taurus Security System® allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock.

the raging judge shoots 454

I'm know but i was hoping that S&W wouldn't just provide an alternative to the common model, rather 1-up them some how.

They did one up... it is a Smith Wesson. =)

I hear Taurus introduced a 28GA judge.

 

They did..

 

 

Personal protection, home defense and sport shooting are easy work for the latest Taurus® Raging Judge that fires the larger, more powerful 28-gauge shotshell. The first Judge of its kind is ready to take on whatever comes your way. Whatever “it” happens to be.

 

The Taurus Raging Judge in 28 gauge comes equipped with the distinctive “Raging Bull” cushioned insert grip for reduced felt recoil and its strong, ordnance grade steel frame is built to take everything the revolver dishes out. Additional features include a single-action/double-action trigger and highly visible fiber optic front sight.

 

Available in blued or matte stainless finish with a 6.5 inch barrel, the Raging Judge in 28 gauge has overall length 13.75 inches and weighs 67 ounces. Like all Taurus handguns, the unique onboard Taurus Security System® allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock.

Yipes, it's as big as the briefcase it needs to be carried in! Might force ammo manufacturers to conjure up some more suitable shotloads for the 28 ga. now. Over-the-counter loads are very limited in the 28 ga. today but shotshell reloaders can conjure up some interesting concoctions I'm sure.

 

Scroll down to 28 ga. offerings from BP

Yipes, it's as big as the briefcase it needs to be carried in! Might force ammo manufacturers to conjure up some more suitable shotloads for the 28 ga. now. Over-the-counter loads are very limited in the 28 ga. today but shotshell reloaders can conjure up some interesting concoctions I'm sure.

 

Scroll down to 28 ga. offerings from BP

 

I do not think this will be a big seller, but who knows..

I'm waiting on the 12 Gauge version.

I'm waiting on the 12 Gauge version.

 

Remind me not to stand behind you.

I'm waiting on the 12 Gauge version.

I think someone has done it already..............but it might be a custom order

 

I'm sure Taurus is working on a 460S&W/454Casual/45LongColt/45ACP model that'll friggen kick @$$!

I've been reading the comments and other than the fact that most hate Taurus guns they hate the judge even more! But yet the judge is the most popular revolver since its inception.

I don't know about you guys but a load of birdshot or buckshot up close will put anyone, ANYONE down. If not, the second round should.

I'm waiting on the 12 Gauge version.

 

Waiting for 10 gauge myself. And a cybernetic arm.

Found this on ShotgunWorld today. Seems Taurus already pulled the 28 ga. Judge but this article doesn't go into much detail. Maybe Taurus was simply testing the waters?:

http://gunnuts.net/2011/01/21/shot-show-shotgun-update/

 

SHOT Show Shotgun update

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Caleb

 

Looks like the BATFE have killed two of the guns on display at SHOT, the Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge and a really neat little gun, the Rossi Trail Judge. I talked a little bit about the Trail Judge in my coverage of SHOT over at Shooting Illustrated.

 

A little more on the Kel-Tec KSG - after we detailed a dangerous malfunction in the gun’s design, a lot of people have asked a couple of questions, so I want to clear those up. First off, the gun does not slamfire, and it SHOULD NOT slamfire. The Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 operate in such a way that if you hold the trigger to the rear while running the slide, it will chamber another round and the trigger will reset when you let it go. If you do that with the Kel-Tec KSG, the trigger goes dead. This is bad. However, the really, really hilariously bad part is that when asked about this, Kel-Tec reps have said that the “LEO Models” (which are presently vaporware) will slamfire and the “civilian” models are the ones at the show. So, yes you read that correctly: Kel-Tec is saying that a slamfiring shotgun is a “feature” that will be marketed to LEOs. Meanwhile, the “civilian” version will apparently retain its functionally broken trigger.

 

We’ve gotten a ton of questions about the Kel-Tec shotgun since we published that video. I cannot in its present form recommend it for any sort of serious defensive or competition use. The trigger issue is troubleing, the fact that you have to break your firing grip to change mag tubes is also a problem. If you are in the market for a defensive shotgun, we live in a wonderful world of Mossbergs and Remingtons that are tried and proven in battlefield and law enforcement use. You might even want to get a Saiga, since there’s a chance the ATF is going to make them go away.

 

More on the Taurus 28 ga. -

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/01/25/big-gun-short-lived-taurus-28-gauge-revolver/

I'm not sure that it's that big of an issue. Since when is "slam firing" a good thing? I like it, but if it does have issues then I'll wait till they clear up before I'll seriously think about it.

I didn't want to start a new thread on this subject, so I'll try posting it here.

 

I'm thinking that either a shotgun or one of these handguns would be a useful addition for HD or a SHTF scenario, and I'm not sure which way to go.

On the one hand, I'm now getting to be fairly comfortable with handguns, and one of these would be effective at close range. On the other hand, something like a Mossberg 500 might be more effective, and I would not have to waste a P2P permit on it. Plus, it's about half the price.

 

Your thoughts?

I'm sorry but IMHO, this is a useless gun.

If you want a shotgun buy a shotgun.

If you want a revolver, buy a revolver.

I'm sorry but IMHO, this is a useless gun.

If you want a shotgun buy a shotgun.

If you want a revolver, buy a revolver.

 

+1

I'm sorry but IMHO, this is a useless gun.

If you want a shotgun buy a shotgun.

If you want a revolver, buy a revolver.

 

Can't disagree with you more

 

The Judge is a great all around gun with multiple uses.

 

Ron, I bet if you shoot mine or check out the new loads for one you might change your mind.

Ray,

Thanks but I really don't think my mind will change on this.

The whole concept seems useless to me.

It looks geared towards the spray and pray type of shooter.

Spray and pray? with 5 shots? unless your using birdshot and he's like 10 yards away then yeah your right. Throw some Hornady Critical Defense 45LC or 00Buck and your good to go.

The guns have their place. Will I ever own one? Nah, I went with the go big or go home logic and got a S&W 500 lol

The guns have their place. Will I ever own one? Nah, I went with the go big or go home logic and got a S&W 500 lol

 

Nice, way to stick up for me dude! How does it feel to own a firearm that can take down any living thing on this earth?

Nice, way to stick up for me dude! How does it feel to own a firearm that can take down any living thing on this earth?

 

 

Its pretty awesome! I shot it at bullethole, friggin LOUD and when I touched off the first round everybody stopped shooting to come see wtf happened LOL

Spray and pray? with 5 shots? unless your using birdshot and he's like 10 yards away then yeah your right. Throw some Hornady Critical Defense 45LC or 00Buck and your good to go.

 

Ok so use a handgun that will shoot 45LC or a shotgun that shoots 00buck.

get a firearm and some competent instruction on how it works, learn how to use it and as you like to say you are "GTG"

I see it being marketed as a solution for mediocre gun proficiency.

http://www.winchester.com/Products/New-Products/Pages/pdx1-410.aspx

 

I used to think it was useless until I read an article on the Winchester PDX-1. This round is a real man stopper.