Status of Taurus 28 Ga Revolver?

Locoweed · May 8, 2011, 11:26 AM

What's the current status of the Taurus 28 ga revolver? I know there was a big flap with the ATF at the Shot Show and was this ever resolved?

**Tom Servo** · May 8, 2011, 06:43 PM

Ain't gonna happen. Two words: "destructive device."

bigghoss · May 8, 2011, 09:16 PM

yup, ATF said it's a no-go. funny because I've read the second amendment a few times and I don't recall anything about "sporting purposes" and minimum barrel lengths.

Sevens · May 8, 2011, 10:05 PM

Official word from inside the office of the BATFE:

"We simply couldn't bear the onslaught of the negative discussion on all the big gun forums over the release of yet another version of the Taurus Judge and it's inability to fill any role well, so rather than allowing Taurus to release a larger version of this atrocity, we have elected to classify it is a destructive device.

As such, it is destructive to the internet gun discussion community at large and has thus been halted."

**Tom Servo** · May 9, 2011, 12:48 AM

I still wonder what happened to the sample Taurus was showing at the SHOT Show back in January. Was it confiscated?

kozak6 · May 9, 2011, 02:29 AM

It doesn't appear to have been confiscated, but that's just what some random gunblogger said.

In fact, that's the problem. There is no information out there from an authoritative source. All you will find is a mountain of blog entries, most of which say entirely different things.

Taurus doesn't have an email address, or I would have contacted them already for an update.

I'm still trying to figure out if I care enough to give them a phone call.

foochacho · May 10, 2011, 12:02 AM

http://crossoutdoors.com/products.html

Thease loadings are interesting, cannot wait for a report with penetration results. 1.5 inch diameter hollowpoint when opened. I am sure a .454 casull loading could be hot rodded for plenty of penetration.

The 28 gauge judge won't interest me unless they make specific loadings for it (like they did with the regular judge). Seems like these guys would be up to the challenge of developing a great load for it. Can't wait to see what happens in the future.

kozak6 · May 11, 2011, 01:06 AM

Found an interesting link.

http://www.americanrifleman.org/blog...-judge-rumors/

RimfireChris · May 11, 2011, 05:32 PM

Hmmmm, I wonder if the modifications mean some form of shallow rifling?

Bill DeShivs · May 11, 2011, 05:41 PM

They already had rifling.

kozak6 · May 11, 2011, 11:24 PM

Correct. An unrifled pistol is an AOW.

8shot357 · May 12, 2011, 01:45 AM

Never heard of a 28 gauge, but I like it. I'd, might, consider getting one, but....

Cool looking concept though, but we can only dream.

I have to take my hat off to Taurus for making such a dream gun. May the 28 gauge live long and prosper in do time.

Terry A · May 12, 2011, 07:36 PM

Kudos to Taurus for trying & being, or trying to be, innovative.

May 8, 2011, 11:26 AM	#1
Locoweed Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Status of Taurus 28 Ga Revolver? What's the current status of the Taurus 28 ga revolver? I know there was a big flap with the ATF at the Shot Show and was this ever resolved?

May 8, 2011, 06:43 PM	#2
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,061	Ain't gonna happen. Two words: "destructive device." __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

May 8, 2011, 10:05 PM	#4
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,758	Official word from inside the office of the BATFE: "We simply couldn't bear the onslaught of the negative discussion on all the big gun forums over the release of yet another version of the Taurus Judge and it's inability to fill any role well, so rather than allowing Taurus to release a larger version of this atrocity, we have elected to classify it is a destructive device. As such, it is destructive to the internet gun discussion community at large and has thus been halted." __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

May 9, 2011, 12:48 AM	#5
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,061	I still wonder what happened to the sample Taurus was showing at the SHOT Show back in January. Was it confiscated? __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

May 11, 2011, 05:41 PM	#10
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,997	They already had rifling. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 8, 2011, 09:16 PM	#3
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	yup, ATF said it's a no-go. funny because I've read the second amendment a few times and I don't recall anything about "sporting purposes" and minimum barrel lengths.

May 9, 2011, 02:29 AM	#6
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	It doesn't appear to have been confiscated, but that's just what some random gunblogger said. In fact, that's the problem. There is no information out there from an authoritative source. All you will find is a mountain of blog entries, most of which say entirely different things. Taurus doesn't have an email address, or I would have contacted them already for an update. I'm still trying to figure out if I care enough to give them a phone call.

May 10, 2011, 12:02 AM	#7
foochacho Member Join Date: January 21, 2011 Posts: 43	http://crossoutdoors.com/products.html Thease loadings are interesting, cannot wait for a report with penetration results. 1.5 inch diameter hollowpoint when opened. I am sure a .454 casull loading could be hot rodded for plenty of penetration. The 28 gauge judge won't interest me unless they make specific loadings for it (like they did with the regular judge). Seems like these guys would be up to the challenge of developing a great load for it. Can't wait to see what happens in the future.

May 11, 2011, 01:06 AM	#8
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	Found an interesting link. http://www.americanrifleman.org/blog...-judge-rumors/

May 11, 2011, 05:32 PM	#9
RimfireChris Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 421	Hmmmm, I wonder if the modifications mean some form of shallow rifling?

May 11, 2011, 11:24 PM	#11
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	Correct. An unrifled pistol is an AOW.

May 12, 2011, 01:45 AM	#12
8shot357 Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2010 Posts: 1,740	Never heard of a 28 gauge, but I like it. I'd, might, consider getting one, but.... Cool looking concept though, but we can only dream. I have to take my hat off to Taurus for making such a dream gun. May the 28 gauge live long and prosper in do time.

May 12, 2011, 07:36 PM	#13
Terry A Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Washington, Pa Posts: 764	Kudos to Taurus for trying & being, or trying to be, innovative.