I am not sure how new the Taurus Judge Model 4510TKR-3SSR is, but I had noticed it before. The 3" barreled revolver features a ported barrel and picatinny rail.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 Long Colt/.410 |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Finish | Stainless |
| Grip | Ribber |
| Barrel | 3" |
| Overall Length | 9-1/4" |
| Weight | 34.56 oz |
| Front Sight | Red Fiber optic |
| MSRP (Price) | $648 |
It looks like it would be easy for a rail accessory to block the extractor rod.
Not if you run a bayonet on it
I’m convinced that most Taurus Judge owners will use the rail as a handy bottle opener.
I think the Taurus engineers have been watching Sons of Guns a little too much lately.
The rail is held on with one screw and did not withstand 4 shots on our first firing day. The rail is polymer and is held on by the flanged-sides of the very small screw.
The gun however is flawless and works as intended. Only issue is with the rail.
I actually had the opportunity to fire this gun while visiting a friend a few weeks ago. I can’t compare it to a non-ported Judge, as I’ve never shot one, but firing .45 LC rounds, the recoil was subjectively softer than that of my 9mm Beretta Px4. Buckshot rounds were more stout, but totally manageable.
For what it’s worth, I also fired birdshot rounds into paper targets, and not that you needed any convincing, but sheesh, there’s little point in firing birdshot out of such a short barrel. Even at 10-15 yards, the pattern was larger than the full-sized silhouette target. As a snake gun, I can see the point, since aiming will be basically irrelevant, and it’ll only take one or two of those pellets to do the trick. I can also see it being fun as a close-range trap gun–without a long barrel, you’ll need all the help you can get to hit the clay.
I bought my Judge for home. I did put a light on the rail because of cost, the grips with the lights are a bit pricey. Regardless it does what I bought it for. Over all cost was good, range is short, target is going to be hard to miss & I don’t have to worry about hitting a neighbor. Just can’t believe how little recoil I get. Love the Judge.
I got this gun for my grandpal a few months ago at thebuckeyearmory.com for i think $490. he keeps it by his bed and has a tactical light on the rail. Its a perfect gun for home defence if your old and not able to pull the slide back on a semi auto.
Can the Judge be fitted with a suppressor?
No.
I seem to remember this being about a year old or so.
And LMAO!!!!!! I would ask why but its a judge… The porting sounds like a good idea but the rail kinda pushes it over the top… Mostly because its on a revolver…
Hmmmm trying to find a use for a light on a revolver… If you need it then it’s dark and you’ll be blinded anyways. a laser is useful… except doesn’t crimson trace make a bunch of grips that have a laser incorporated. And that would be a lot smaller…
Maybe a bayonet!!!! That would be SOOOOOOO USEFUL!!!! especially for CQB!!
But seriously if anyone can give me a good reason for a rail PLEASE let me know.
Loose the rail but other wise cool.
Why would you want a loose rail? A loose rail would be absolutely worthless. or did you mean lose the rail.
Now, now Riceball, I know that you’re only joking but please don’t poke fun at people on this Blog for bad spelling, grammar or punctuation.
There are a few commentators on TFB, both foreign and domestic who sometimes struggle with the written word, it doesn’t mean that their opinions or contributions are any less valid or insightful.
If, however, you want to poke fun at Lance for calling the Taurus Judge ‘cool’, then you have my blessing.
Well, I guess I’m in the minority when it comes to the rail, but I love it! But, that’s probably because I use a gun light mounted on a rail on a daily basis. Surefire has proven that light is a great weapon when used to blind an attacker. Once used correctly, IMO, a weapon mounted light is a must! I believe this particular weapon’s best use is for home defense and no home defense weapon should be without a light either attached or not. And when used correctly, has little impact on night vision. At least my wife will be able to identify the target with the light attached to the gun instead of shooting a dark target first then illuminating with a detached light second and regretting. When its attached, you never forget to grab it!
I bought my Judge for home. I did put a light on the rail because of cost, the grips with the lights are a bit pricey. Regardless it does what I bought it for. Over all cost was good, range is short, target is going to be hard to miss & I don’t have to worry about hitting a neighbor. Just can’t believe how little recoil I get. Love the Judge.
Can the Judge be fitted with a suppressor?
No.
I got this gun for my grandpal a few months ago at thebuckeyearmory.com for i think $490. he keeps it by his bed and has a tactical light on the rail. Its a perfect gun for home defence if your old and not able to pull the slide back on a semi auto.
I actually had the opportunity to fire this gun while visiting a friend a few weeks ago. I can’t compare it to a non-ported Judge, as I’ve never shot one, but firing .45 LC rounds, the recoil was subjectively softer than that of my 9mm Beretta Px4. Buckshot rounds were more stout, but totally manageable.
For what it’s worth, I also fired birdshot rounds into paper targets, and not that you needed any convincing, but sheesh, there’s little point in firing birdshot out of such a short barrel. Even at 10-15 yards, the pattern was larger than the full-sized silhouette target. As a snake gun, I can see the point, since aiming will be basically irrelevant, and it’ll only take one or two of those pellets to do the trick. I can also see it being fun as a close-range trap gun–without a long barrel, you’ll need all the help you can get to hit the clay.
Loose the rail but other wise cool.
Why would you want a loose rail? A loose rail would be absolutely worthless. or did you mean lose the rail.
Now, now Riceball, I know that you’re only joking but please don’t poke fun at people on this Blog for bad spelling, grammar or punctuation.
There are a few commentators on TFB, both foreign and domestic who sometimes struggle with the written word, it doesn’t mean that their opinions or contributions are any less valid or insightful.
If, however, you want to poke fun at Lance for calling the Taurus Judge ‘cool’, then you have my blessing.
Well, I guess I’m in the minority when it comes to the rail, but I love it! But, that’s probably because I use a gun light mounted on a rail on a daily basis. Surefire has proven that light is a great weapon when used to blind an attacker. Once used correctly, IMO, a weapon mounted light is a must! I believe this particular weapon’s best use is for home defense and no home defense weapon should be without a light either attached or not. And when used correctly, has little impact on night vision. At least my wife will be able to identify the target with the light attached to the gun instead of shooting a dark target first then illuminating with a detached light second and regretting. When its attached, you never forget to grab it!
I seem to remember this being about a year old or so.
And LMAO!!!!!! I would ask why but its a judge… The porting sounds like a good idea but the rail kinda pushes it over the top… Mostly because its on a revolver…
Hmmmm trying to find a use for a light on a revolver… If you need it then it’s dark and you’ll be blinded anyways. a laser is useful… except doesn’t crimson trace make a bunch of grips that have a laser incorporated. And that would be a lot smaller…
Maybe a bayonet!!!!
That would be SOOOOOOO USEFUL!!!! especially for CQB!!
But seriously if anyone can give me a good reason for a rail PLEASE let me know.
I think the Taurus engineers have been watching Sons of Guns a little too much lately.
The rail is held on with one screw and did not withstand 4 shots on our first firing day. The rail is polymer and is held on by the flanged-sides of the very small screw.
The gun however is flawless and works as intended. Only issue is with the rail.
I’m convinced that most Taurus Judge owners will use the rail as a handy bottle opener.
It looks like it would be easy for a rail accessory to block the extractor rod.
Not if you run a bayonet on it