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I've been looking for a solid review on the Raging Judge Magnum for a while now. I couldn't find much more than people questioning whether it was a 28 gauge, could or could not accept 454 rounds, or just talking about it. So I decided to do a review to help anybody that's considering one.
When I picked mine up, I was shocked by how large it is. I'd seen pictures, but seeing it in person is different. Though it's massive, the comfort of the grips makes it pretty easy to wield after getting used to it. It's become as comfortable to aim as my Taurus OSS in 45acp.
I own the model with the 6 round cylinder and 6.5" barrel, which accepts 45LC, 410 (2.5 &3 inch), and 454 Casull, so this is the model I'm reviewing. As is typical, it came dirty and full of packing grease. After cleaning it, the finish really shows.
Now on to the important parts. I've put about 70 rounds of 45LC, 15 3" 410 #4 buck, 20 3" 410 PDX-1, and 20 454 Casull through it. The 45 feels like firing a 22 pistol and the 410 feels very similar to my OSS. Noticeably less recoil than my friend's Judge Magnum. The 454 Casull produces a lot of recoil, but is easily managed due to the weight and red strip in the grip. The firearm is smoother than my friend's Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. I don't feel the recoil much in the hands, but can feel it travel through the body.
I couldn't be happier with grouping. At 30 yards, the 45 and 454 rounds are dead on. I haven't had the opportunity to fire it further than that, but will this summer. I'll update with my experiences. The round that really surprised me, though, is the 410. Every 3" 410 load I've fired has been accurate and surprisingly tight. I was very impressed and reassured that I'd made the right purchase.
I've only had one problem so far. After firing several 454 Casull rounds in the same cylinder, it was very hard to remove the casings. I'm writing this off as the firearm needing worked in because I didn't experience it at all during my last range visit (I've had 3 with this firearm).
All in all, the only downside I can find in the Raging Judge Magnum is that it's not easily concealed. But, it's very obviously not made for that. I purchased it as a special purpose weapon because I do a lot of hiking in the mountains. I previously had an encounter with a mountain lion and was fortunate enough to avoid being attacked. I wanted to make sure that my life is never in danger while hiking again. To me, this is the perfect trail gun. From snakes to grizzlies, the Raging Judge Magnum can take care of it all.
When I picked mine up, I was shocked by how large it is. I'd seen pictures, but seeing it in person is different. Though it's massive, the comfort of the grips makes it pretty easy to wield after getting used to it. It's become as comfortable to aim as my Taurus OSS in 45acp.
I own the model with the 6 round cylinder and 6.5" barrel, which accepts 45LC, 410 (2.5 &3 inch), and 454 Casull, so this is the model I'm reviewing. As is typical, it came dirty and full of packing grease. After cleaning it, the finish really shows.
Now on to the important parts. I've put about 70 rounds of 45LC, 15 3" 410 #4 buck, 20 3" 410 PDX-1, and 20 454 Casull through it. The 45 feels like firing a 22 pistol and the 410 feels very similar to my OSS. Noticeably less recoil than my friend's Judge Magnum. The 454 Casull produces a lot of recoil, but is easily managed due to the weight and red strip in the grip. The firearm is smoother than my friend's Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. I don't feel the recoil much in the hands, but can feel it travel through the body.
I couldn't be happier with grouping. At 30 yards, the 45 and 454 rounds are dead on. I haven't had the opportunity to fire it further than that, but will this summer. I'll update with my experiences. The round that really surprised me, though, is the 410. Every 3" 410 load I've fired has been accurate and surprisingly tight. I was very impressed and reassured that I'd made the right purchase.
I've only had one problem so far. After firing several 454 Casull rounds in the same cylinder, it was very hard to remove the casings. I'm writing this off as the firearm needing worked in because I didn't experience it at all during my last range visit (I've had 3 with this firearm).
All in all, the only downside I can find in the Raging Judge Magnum is that it's not easily concealed. But, it's very obviously not made for that. I purchased it as a special purpose weapon because I do a lot of hiking in the mountains. I previously had an encounter with a mountain lion and was fortunate enough to avoid being attacked. I wanted to make sure that my life is never in danger while hiking again. To me, this is the perfect trail gun. From snakes to grizzlies, the Raging Judge Magnum can take care of it all.
