How 'bout a polymer Judge?

[Joe Williams]

From Taurus' 2010 catalog:

Taurus 2010 What's New Catalog

Wish they'd just shorten the cylinder and make a straight up .45 Colt version of these guns.

 

[sprshggy07]

Check this out. 454 casull 45 colt and 410. Raging Bull Magnum. Seems excessive but in a good way.
Taurus 2010 What's New Catalog

 

[shooter521]

I know this is a bit of hypocrisy coming from a Glock guy, but those polymer Taurus revolvers are UUUUUUUUUUUUUGLEEEEE.
As pointed out elsewhere, the woodtone polymer grips on the Protector Poly are an especially heinous move.

The "Raging Judge" models look pretty good, and I also noticed the 24/7 line has gotten a makeover ("24/7 G2") to bring their styling in line with the 708 and 738. Not bad.

 

[techres]

1. Is that REALLY going to be pocket carry? I think not really. But if I were taller, maybe.
2. That does not look at all comfortable to shoot.
3. Does it really offer more than a .357 snubby?

 

[38special]

Meh. I don't really care for it.

 

[JohnP82]

i like the original judge better, the new 24/7 looks interesting though. i would like to handle one.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

More answers to questions that haven't been asked...

-J-

 

[jd4320t]

I love the original Judge and hope to have one someday but I really don't like this one.

 

[Amishman44]

What's the weight on these things? If you've ever shot a .454 Casull, you'll know that nothing less than pure steel will handle the recoil!!! Just try a Ruger Alaskan and you'll find out!

 

[Joe Williams]

What's the weight on these things? If you've ever shot a .454 Casull, you'll know that nothing less than pure steel will handle the recoil!!! Just try a Ruger Alaskan and you'll find out!

I've fired the .454 once. Well, 5 times. That was out of a Freedom Arms revolver, plenty of steel. It hurt my toenails, and I decided 5 was enough LOL.

 

[shooter521]

I've fired the .454 once. Well, 5 times. That was out of a Freedom Arms revolver, plenty of steel. It hurt my toenails, and I decided 5 was enough LOL.

I've fired a friend's Raging Bull and didn't find it to be too unpleasant. Heck, my wife even shot it! Of course, it had a ported barrel with full underlug, and an Aimpoint and mount on top of it, all of which helped minimize muzzle rise.

 

[jsx1043]

The Polymer Protector looks interesting...

 

[kingnereli]

...Wish they'd just shorten the cylinder and make a straight up .45 Colt version of these guns.

I've had this thought too. I love the idea of a .45LC snubby.

 

[shooter521]

I've had this thought too. I love the idea of a .45LC snubby.

IMO, Taurus should never have discontinued the 445 and 450 (big-bore snubbies). They sold well and were a good alternative to the .38/357 snubs.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

Actually it doesn't look like that bad of a trail/snake gun now depending on the price. I never got into it as a snake gun with all the 99 dollar .410 derringer options out there.

 

[MoparMan]

I had the Public Defender Judge. Didnt shoot bad with the .410 shells. Theres a review on here somewhere. Even shot clays with it. I got rid of it because i dont live in Texas and i believe its more of a trail gun. I believe if i wanted a trail gun i'd just buy one of those serba shotguns.

 

[Kmann]

that polymer is one ugly firearm!

 

[Hellion_1]

From Taurus' 2010 catalog:

Taurus 2010 What's New Catalog

Wish they'd just shorten the cylinder and make a straight up .45 Colt version of these guns.

That looks extremley painful to shoot! There is hardly any weight to offset the recoil! Can you say OOUUCCH five times!

 

[mospeada]

Wish they'd just shorten the cylinder and make a straight up .45 Colt version of these guns.

If only. I've got plenty of ammo to shoot through it and its an awesomely effective round. I think I'd put an order in today if one was announced.

 

[Joe Williams]

If only. I've got plenty of ammo to shoot through it and its an awesomely effective round. I think I'd put an order in today if one was announced.

You and me both.