Taurus Judge Magnum Black 45 Colt/410 3in 5rd — Superb Revolver

Description

The Taurus Judge Magnum Black is the matte black oxide version of the long-chambered Judge, catalogued as 2-441031MAG. Five rounds, a 3-inch barrel, and a cylinder cut to take 3-inch 410 magnum shells as well as 2-1/2 inch loads and 45 Colt, all on a steel barrel, cylinder and frame.

The magnum cylinder is the reason to pick this one over a standard Judge. A 3-inch 410 shell carries more shot than the short version, and out of a barrel this length every pellet counts. If the 410 side of the Judge is what interests you rather than the 45 Colt, the Taurus Judge Magnum Black is the one that makes the most of it.

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

Black oxide, and why it matters here

• Matte black oxide over steel gives no reflection at all, which is the right finish on a gun kept for the dark.
• It is a conversion of the steel surface rather than a coating, so there is no layer to chip at the cylinder mouth or the muzzle.
• The Taurus Judge Magnum Black is the same gun as the stainless Judge Magnum underneath, so nothing is given up mechanically.
• Black hides a working gun’s marks in a way bright stainless does not.
• Steel construction throughout keeps the recoil of a 45 Colt manageable in a revolver this size.

Cylinder, sights and action

• The cylinder chambers 3-inch 410, 2-1/2 inch 410 and 45 Colt from the same five chambers, with no adapter of any kind.
• Fiber optic front sight, bright enough to pick up indoors and in shade.
• Ribbed black rubber grip that spreads recoil across the whole palm.
• Exposed hammer, so the Taurus Judge Magnum Black can be cocked for a light single-action press or fired double action.
• Transfer bar safety blocks the firing pin mechanically until the trigger is fully pressed.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 2-441031MAG
• Model: Judge Magnum, compact frame
• Chambering: 45 Colt and 410 bore, up to 3 inch shells
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel: 3 in
• Finish: matte black oxide
• Barrel, cylinder and frame: steel
• Grip: black ribbed rubber
• Action: single and double action, exposed hammer
• Safety: transfer bar
• Front sight: fiber optic

Both chamberings are loaded to the dimensional and pressure standards published by SAAMI, so factory ammunition from any reputable maker is appropriate. Be realistic about the 410 side: a rifled barrel spins the shot column and the pattern opens quickly, so this is a close-quarters proposition whatever shell you load. We stock Sellier & Bellot 410 3-inch 00 buckshot and Remington Performance WheelGun 45 Colt.

The same revolver in stainless is the Judge Magnum. If you do not need the long chamber, the Judge Compact costs less, and the Judge TORO adds a factory optic mount. Browse our other revolvers as well.

Why this Judge earns its place

• The Taurus Judge Magnum Black takes the longest 410 shell the platform allows, which is the whole point of the design.
• Matte black oxide is the most practical finish on a revolver kept for defensive use.
• Five rounds of 45 Colt is a serious payload from a handgun you can still carry on a belt.
• No magazine to seat and no slide to work, so it functions after years in a drawer.
• Taurus backs it with a limited lifetime repair policy that follows the firearm rather than the first owner.

This suits an owner who wants the Judge for what the 410 chambering offers and prefers a gun that does not catch the light. The Taurus Judge Magnum Black works as a nightstand revolver, a truck gun or a farm gun, and the ability to load shot or a large-bore cartridge from the same cylinder is genuinely useful around outbuildings and water.

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.