Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless 45 Colt/410 5rd — Superb Field Revolver

Description

The Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless is the long-barrelled Judge cut for 2-1/2 inch shells, catalogued as 2-441069T. Five rounds of 45 Colt or 410, a 6.50-inch barrel, and matte stainless steel across the barrel, cylinder and frame.

Every short Judge is a compromise. The cylinder has to be long enough for a shotshell, so the gun is never really small, and the barrel is never really long enough to make the most of either cartridge. The Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless gives up on concealment entirely and takes the barrel length instead, which is what turns it into a gun you can actually shoot well.

MAG5 Firearms has it in stock. Handguns ship to a licensed FFL on a signed 4473, and we coordinate the transfer with your dealer.

What six and a half inches buys

• More velocity from a 45 Colt load, because the powder charge has room to finish burning.
• Tighter 410 patterns, since the shot spends less of its flight opening up.
• A much longer sight radius, which is the biggest single factor in placing a shot from any revolver.
• Forward weight that settles the muzzle, so the Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless is pleasant with full-power loads.
• Less blast and flash reaching the shooter, which matters more than most people expect.

Build, sights and action

• Matte stainless barrel, cylinder and frame, with no applied finish to wear through in the field.
• Fiber optic front sight, which stands out against foliage, dirt and the inside of a dim barn.
• Ribbed black rubber grip that spreads recoil across the palm.
• Exposed hammer, so the Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless can be cocked for a deliberate single-action shot.
• Transfer bar safety blocks the firing pin mechanically until the trigger is fully pressed.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 2-441069T
• Model: Judge, long barrel
• Chambering: 45 Colt and 410 bore, 2-1/2 inch shells
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel: 6.50 in, matte stainless steel
• Cylinder and frame: matte stainless steel
• Grip: black ribbed rubber
• Action: single and double action, exposed hammer
• Safety: transfer bar
• Front sight: fiber optic

This cylinder is cut for 2-1/2 inch 410 shells, so 3-inch magnum loads do not belong in it. If you want the long barrel and the long chamber together, the Judge Magnum 6.5 is the one to buy. Both chamberings are produced to the dimensional and pressure standards published by SAAMI, so factory ammunition from any reputable maker is appropriate. We stock Remington Performance WheelGun 45 Colt and HSM Cowboy Action 45 Colt.

For something you can carry, the Judge Compact has a 3-inch barrel and the Public Defender is smaller still. Browse our other revolvers too.

Why the long Judge earns its place

• The Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless is the configuration where the 410 side of the design finally makes sense.
• A 6.50-inch sight radius makes it a revolver you can shoot deliberately rather than just point.
• Stainless throughout suits a gun that lives in a truck, a boat or a tackle box.
• Five rounds of 45 Colt at close to what the cartridge is actually capable of.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the original buyer.

This is a property gun rather than a carry gun. The Taurus Judge 6.5 Stainless belongs on a farm, a trapline or a boat, where snakes and vermin are a working problem and the 45 Colt side gives real capability on larger animals at short range. Owners who found a short Judge disappointing with 410 generally find the long barrel answers the complaint.

Ordering is simple. Choose it, tell us which FFL should receive it, and we handle the dealer side. If you have not picked a transfer dealer, call us and we will help you find one nearby.