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Title: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: yankee2500 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.
(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/img_1151-tfb-tm.jpg)

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
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains on November 05, 2010, 06:03:09 PM: I've seen this, but just don't like a cylinder in a rifle; just me! ;)
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: yankee2500 on November 05, 2010, 08:33:01 PM: It's a different approach for sure.

John
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains on November 05, 2010, 08:51:09 PM: Exactly; although I'm sure it will get some sales.
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: yankee2500 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
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains 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. ;)
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: yankee2500 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
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains 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. ;)
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: Reinz on November 08, 2010, 06:51:54 PM: Quote
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.
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains on November 08, 2010, 08:25:31 PM: I thought the same thing about the cylinder to close to the face; not good.
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: yankee2500 on November 08, 2010, 08:25:43 PM: Some things were never meant to be, this could be one.

John
Title: Re: Taurus / Rossi Circuit Judge
Post by: kjtrains on November 08, 2010, 08:26:50 PM: I'll second that one as well! :)