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Title: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Gunmart on January 17, 2011, 03:56:09 PM
See it here:

http://gunmart.blogspot.com/2011/01/taurus-raging-judge.html
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Big Frank on January 17, 2011, 04:32:57 PM
Wouldn't that be considered a SBS, AOW, or a DD?
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: bjtraz on January 17, 2011, 04:43:52 PM
I don't see it any other way, unless the barrel is rifled. But I can't think of why. No commercial bullets of this caliber are available.

Brian
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Big Frank on January 17, 2011, 04:46:39 PM
I thought you couldn't get a handgun in any caliber larger than .50.  ???
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: TAB on January 17, 2011, 05:36:20 PM
I thought you couldn't get a handgun in any caliber larger than .50.  ???

nope.  anything bigger then .700" is a destructive device.  shot guns get around this as they have thier own rules.


Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 17, 2011, 05:40:14 PM
That would make it either an undersize shot gun or an oversize pistol . You probably will not see it in stores with out a Supreme Court case just like TC/A had over the 45/410.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: twyacht on January 17, 2011, 07:39:27 PM
60+ ounces, unloaded? Heck of a hog leg. Ammo is pretty steep...

What's next? A semi auto version? ???
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: r_w on January 17, 2011, 08:37:03 PM
Why not 20 ga??  or 12 :o   ::)

It has to be a rifled barrel, but I don't know what the minimum twist rate is.  1 in 900" would be as good a smooth.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: TAB on January 18, 2011, 12:26:22 AM
60+ ounces, unloaded? Heck of a hog leg. Ammo is pretty steep...

What's next? A semi auto version? ???

the smith x frame with a the 10" barrel weighs about 100 oz empty with a scope.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Walter45Auto on January 18, 2011, 12:36:46 AM
a 28 gauge PISTOL? Why? Do they even MAKE slugs and buckshot in 28 Ga? Now a 12 or 20 ga model I wouldn't mind. ;)
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 18, 2011, 01:08:10 AM
What is the diameter of a 28 ga ? That may be the answer to why. It may be just under the limit.
12 or 20 Ga. are too large a diameter for practical purposes. The diameter of the cylinder would be to large . Also, the recoil would be unmanageable.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: TAB on January 18, 2011, 01:31:31 AM
the bore on 28 ga is .550"  20 is .615"  16 is is .662" 12 is .729"  10 is .775"


Its been awhile, but I'm pretty sure those are correct.  67 ga,  should be .411", but  over then years it some how became .410"


remember the ga was deteremed by the number of pure lead balls that could be cast from 1 lb of lead.  so 12 ga for example you can pore 12 balls of bore diamerter of pure lead.  In the olden days they actually did it, now we use constants.

It should be noted that, the bore is measured 9" from the breach face.  shot guns  barrels are tapered.  you litterly roll them on a mandrill.

<<<< knows his shot gun stuff.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: MAUSERMAN on January 18, 2011, 01:34:51 AM
Revolving handcannon. ;D
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Rob10ring on January 18, 2011, 05:27:45 AM
… and the S&W "Governor":

(http://gunnuts.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/20110117-105525.jpg)
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Combat Diver on January 18, 2011, 09:40:21 AM
Only shot for upland game on the 28 ga.  Paraklese Techologies make some good 12/20/16/410 defensive ammo but no 28.

http://www.paraklesetechnologies.com

CD
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: fightingquaker13 on January 18, 2011, 09:54:54 AM
a 28 gauge PISTOL? Why? Do they even MAKE slugs and buckshot in 28 Ga? Now a 12 or 20 ga model I wouldn't mind. ;)
Only if you can afford the gunbearer, 'cause I ain't carrying it. On the other hand, an O/U in 20 gauge would be just the ticket. Sounds like a sawed off to me, but if all you have to do to be legal is rifle it and market some BS .61 caliber pistol cartridge to go with it....... ;D. Who cares if the pistol round cost's $200 a box?No one's going to buy it and you don't care. Just make and market a few cases to keep ATf happy (happyish?). Sell it with a 4 5/8" barrel with an undermounted rail. Yes please!
FQ13
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Paraguy on January 18, 2011, 03:09:29 PM
Zombies - my universal reason for all purchases for anything "over-powered."  Why buy the Raging Judge? Zombies.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: billt on January 18, 2011, 04:57:32 PM
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz50/billt460/SerbuSuperShorty.jpg)

Just go with one of these and be done with it.  Bill T.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: MAUSERMAN on January 18, 2011, 10:56:47 PM
Thats a sweet mini pump. I'll take two of those please. ;D
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Big Frank on January 19, 2011, 12:03:36 AM
Thats a sweet mini pump. I'll take two of those please. ;D

2 will set you back $1,450 including shipping. http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php They used to make a 20 gauge too IIRC.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: fightingquaker13 on January 19, 2011, 03:11:37 AM
2 will set you back $1,450 including shipping. http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php They used to make a 20 gauge too IIRC.
20 sounds like a much better idea. At across the room distance with buck, there is little difference (you just lose a few pellets, 2 I think) and recoil s much more manageble.
FQ13
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: billt on January 19, 2011, 04:21:22 AM
20 sounds like a much better idea. At across the room distance with buck, there is little difference (you just lose a few pellets, 2 I think) and recoil s much more manageble.
FQ13

The recoil on these things isn't an issue.  Bill T.

Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 19, 2011, 10:32:29 AM
The recoil on these things isn't an issue.  Bill T.


Not according to MB. It kicks like a mule. Also, the $1400 doesn't include ATF Tax and 6 months waiting for paperwork.

http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=2305.0


Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: billt on January 19, 2011, 01:08:23 PM

Also, the $1400 doesn't include ATF Tax and 6 months waiting for paperwork.

They're not $1,400.00. They are $705.00. The ATF Tax Stamp is for a AOW, (Any Other Weapon), and costs only $5. Most are processed in less than 60 days.   Bill T.

"12-gauge shotgun which came from the factory with a pistol grip.  Because of this, the SUPER-SHORTY is considered an AOW (Any Other Weapon) and can be transferred with a $5 stamp!"

http://www.serbu.com/legacy/shorty.htm
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 20, 2011, 01:54:12 AM
The $1400 was for the 2 mentioned in the previous post.  Correct about the $5 tax. As for 60 days, tell it to Bane who waited longer than that.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: billt on January 20, 2011, 04:16:54 AM
As for 60 days, tell it to Bane who waited longer than that.

That pretty much depends on where you live. Here Joe Arpaio is considered to be the "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" of Maricopa County, not the Phoenix Chief Of Police. Everything ATF related goes through him. Silencers, full auto, SBR, etc. He is pro Second Amendment, and signs off on this stuff quickly.  Bill T.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: TAB on January 21, 2011, 01:15:03 AM
The more you get the faster they become.

I have a relative thats on his 14th stamp.  the 1st took 8 months, the 8th or 9th only took 16 days.  from about 5 on its averaged about a month.


Its feds he is waiting on, not the local LEA.  that stuff gets signed off the same day they get the paper work.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Combat Diver on January 21, 2011, 03:46:23 AM
Did hear that the ATF has put a stop on the 28ga Judge and the .410 Mare's Leg as they try and figure it all out.

CD
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 21, 2011, 12:51:55 PM
Did hear that the ATF has put a stop on the 28ga Judge and the .410 Mare's Leg as they try and figure it all out.

CD

I saw something to that effect this morning but I do not remember where and I can't find it now.
If I run across it again I will post a link.
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: fightingquaker13 on January 21, 2011, 02:01:37 PM
Did hear that the ATF has put a stop on the 28ga Judge and the .410 Mare's Leg as they try and figure it all out.

CD
Can't really blame them. These guns do make a mockery of the sawed off shotgun ban. Trouble is, the ban is already a mockery. If you are a law abiding citizen and need one (say a convience store clerk) you can't have one. If you are a crook and willing to commit murder and armed robery, you can make one in about 30 seconds for the price of a hacksaw. Of all the idiotic gun restrictions on the books this has got to make the top five. It is unenforceable on its face.
FQ13
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: Walter45Auto on January 21, 2011, 02:15:10 PM
I heard that on one of Jeff Quinn's Shot videos. The mares leg should be easy to get approved. Just rifle the barrel and give the ability to shoot .45 Colt. Works for the Bond derringer, the Judge and the Governor. Mare's leg is Manufactured as a pistol right? So are the .357's, .44's and 45's of the same gun.

I wouldn't mind a 45/410 Mare's leg.  ;D
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: McGyver on January 21, 2011, 07:10:42 PM
Via MB on Twitter:


MichaelBane MichaelBane
Late word is ATF has CAPPED the Taurus 28 gauge Raging Judge revolver...
 



(word is that they capped the SBR Rossi Lever 410 also!)
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: fightingquaker13 on January 21, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
No great loss on the Taurus, I mean a 4 plus pound 7" revolver is too big for SD and I see no other use for it. Shame about the Mare's leg though. Still, both SHOULD be legal. There is zero reason to ban them. Just another example of how prohibition of guns or drugs eats away at individual rights. Al Capone is probably laughing.
FQ13
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: McGyver on January 21, 2011, 07:56:55 PM
I could see a VERY good need for the Rossi, hell I wanted one for the truck!  (for the zombies, dammit! Just in case the redneck landmines didn't work!)
Title: Re: Taurus 28 Gauge Raging Judge
Post by: r_w on January 21, 2011, 09:06:47 PM
If you are a crook and willing to commit murder and armed robery, you can make one in about 30 seconds for the price of a hacksaw. Of all the idiotic gun restrictions on the books this has got to make the top five. It is unenforceable on its face.
FQ13

You think they BUY the hacksaw???