
Taurus · Pistol
Taurus 444 Raging Bull
.44 Remington Magnum · introduced 1997
Also known as M444
About the Taurus 444 Raging Bull
The Taurus 444 Raging Bull is a large-frame revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, manufactured by Taurus since 1997. Produced at Taurus's modern manufacturing facilities in São Leopoldo, Brazil and their American operations in Bainbridge, Georgia, this firearm reflects Taurus's commitment to delivering reliable firearms at competitive price points. The 6-round cylinder provides an extra round compared to revolvers of this size class, a meaningful advantage in defensive situations. The 6.5-inch barrel provides excellent accuracy potential for target shooting and hunting. At 1814g (64.0 oz) unloaded, this firearm provides a solid shooting platform that helps manage recoil during extended range sessions. Taurus has positioned this model as a high-value option in the competitive handgun market, offering features and reliability that punch above its price point, making it particularly appealing to first-time gun owners and experienced shooters seeking a reliable secondary firearm.
The Taurus Model 44 brought .44 Magnum revolver ownership within reach of everyday shooters, offering the same cartridge made famous by Dirty Harry at a fraction of the S&W Model 29's price.
Taurus 444 Raging Bull specifications
General
- Type
- Pistol
- Firing mechanism
- Double action single action
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 2.0 kg (4.5 lb)
- Calibres
- .44 Remington Magnum, .44 Special
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Rotary magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Overall length
- 305 mm (12.0 in)
- Height
- 158 mm (6.2 in)
- Width
- 45 mm (1.8 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 1.81 kg (4.00 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:19 in (476 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Finish
- matte_stainless
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 450 m/s (1476 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 1574 J (1161 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 75 m
History
- Introduced
- 1997
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- BR
Available calibres
Features
- Adjustable rear sight
- Ported barrel
- Rubber grips
- Full underlug
- Cushioned insert
- Dual lockup
Safety
- Transfer bar
- Taurus security system
The Raging Bull series pioneered Taurus's dual-locking cylinder mechanism, with lockup at both the crane and ejector rod for enhanced strength under magnum pressures. The ported barrel and cushioned grips help manage the substantial recoil from .44 Magnum loads.
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