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Offline yankee2500

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Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« on: November 05, 2010, 05:17:51 PM »
Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
The November issue of Shooting Illustrated published a letter from a reader who suggested Taurus make a carbine version of their Judge revolver and name it the "Supreme Court Judge". Gary from Oklahoma has had his wish come true. The new Taurus Circuit Judge is a revolver carbine that can chamber .410 shotshells (2.5" and 3") and .45 Long Colt.
 
 
The design is very similar to the Russian KBP MTs 225 revolver shotgun. The Circuit has a very attractive Monte Carlo stock (I guess a synthetic stock will be introduced at a later date). A cylinder guard on the left side of the gun prevents gas and flames from scorching your arm.
 
Specifications      
Caliber      .45 Long Colt, .410 2.5" and 3" shells
Capacity      5 rounds
Action      SA/DA
Finish      Wood / Blue
Barrel      18.5"
Overall Length      38"
Weight      4.75 lbs
Front Sight      Fiber optics
Rear Sight      Fiber optic
MSRP (Price)      Not yet announced.
The Circut Judge will be avalible with either a rifled barrel or a smoothbore barrel. The smoothbore version will only be able to fire .410 rounds.

John
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2010, 06:03:09 PM »
I've seen this, but just don't like a cylinder in a rifle; just me!    ;)
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2010, 08:33:01 PM »
It's a different approach for sure.

John
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2010, 08:51:09 PM »
Exactly; although I'm sure it will get some sales.
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2010, 11:28:43 PM »
I was on another forum and there was more than one guy who wanted to get one. It would seem that some who own a Judge in 45/410 may like the common ammo aspect of it.

John
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2010, 11:31:48 PM »
I think they will get some sales, as said, but don't know if it will be popular.     ;)
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2010, 11:08:45 AM »
I think it's safe to say it won't sell like the Ruger LCP did. ;D ;D

John
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2010, 11:15:51 AM »
You nailed it; however I'll keep it open, though.  It just doesn't have that instant want, so to speak.    ;)
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2010, 06:51:54 PM »
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I've seen this, but just don't like a cylinder in a rifle; just me!    ;)


I'm with you on this.

I once had a 44 mag revolver rifle.  The blast from cyl went straight to your face.

No fun at all!    Got rid of it even though it looked cool.
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2010, 08:25:31 PM »
I thought the same thing about the cylinder to close to the face; not good.
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2010, 08:25:43 PM »
Some things were never meant to be, this could be one.

John
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Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2010, 08:26:50 PM »
I'll second that one as well!    :)
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.  Abraham Lincoln