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Taurus 444 Raging Bull

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

.44 Remington Magnum.44 Special

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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