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Rossi Circuit Judge Firearm

Item # GM436481
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Key Features

  • Revolving Rifle

  • Single/Double Action Design

  • Transfer Bar Safety

  • Red Fiber-Optic Front Sight

  • Fires .45 LC Rounds & .410 Bore Shells


Our Price   $599.99

Availability: In Stock

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Product Description
rossi Made in a cooperative effort between Rossi and Taurus, the Circuit Judge starts the most overwhelmingly successful revolver in recent history and has extended its range for incredible hunting and target shooting. The Circuit Judge delivers amazing versatility, accuracy and simplicity. It includes the latest in modern features like a a single-action/double-action trigger, a red fiber-optic front sight, a yoke detent, a transfer bar, a cushioned recoil pad. All Rossi firearms also incorporate a transfer bar mechanism and a manual safety on a single shot, break-open design in which the breech cannot be closed or opened if the hammer is cocked. The incorporated Taurus Security System utilizes a key to lock the firearm and offers additional safety for youth.
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Specifications
Model Circuit Judge
Type Centerfire Rifle
Action Revolver
Caliber .45 LC/.410 Bore
Barrel Length 18-1/2"
Weight 4.45 Lbs.
Sights Fiber-Optic Front
Finish: Stock Wood
Finish : Barrel & Receiver Blued
Safety Transfer Bar
Capacity 5
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Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle
 
3.8

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (12)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Easy maintenance (8)
  • Accuracy (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home protection (10)
    • Short range (10)
    • Hunting (8)
    • Shooting ranges (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Home owner (12), Enthusiast (11), Hunter / fisherman (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Don't judge a book by it's cover

    I was not interested in buying gun. I was looking for my neighbor on a trip to NY and OH. They are very hard to find in Western NC. I found one in Ohio...Read complete review

    I was not interested in buying gun. I was looking for my neighbor on a trip to NY and OH. They are very hard to find in Western NC. I found one in Ohio, cuddled it and loved it, especially the TruGlo sights, although, I put a TruGlo Reddot on it. We finally got the guns at Gander MT in Knoxville. I love it, I don't like the idea of screwing out the 410 choke for a thread protector to fire the 45. We shot ours together, I was jusing the choke with 410 and keeping a tight pattern at 51 ft. He was shooting 410/45 with the thread protector and his 410 was all over the woods. I would not wanted to be on the receiving end. So I guess is best for home defense to leave the thread protector in and shoot the combo, anyway, you are going to hurt someone. The finish on the gun is extemely nice, I am very proud of it. I was shooting [...]anmnmo with no gliches, highly recommended.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Circuit Judge

    Only good for close range The .45 Colt at 25 yrds starts to tumble and goes thru tagets side ways (key hole)

    Only good for close range The .45 Colt at 25 yrds starts to tumble and goes thru tagets side ways (key hole)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    3/15/2013
     
    5.0

    Light gun to hold and no recoil.

    By Seabee

    from Frankfort, NY

    About Me Casual/ Recreational, Enthusiast, Home Owner, Hunter

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Accuracy
    • Compact Design
    • Ease Of Trigger
    • Easy Maintenance
    • Easy To See The Sights
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Protection
      • Hunting
      • Shooting Ranges

      Comments about Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle:

      I was looking for a remington shotgun but after looking at 6 different guns on the shelf I was shown this beauty and fell in love with it. It's very diiferent than your regular rife for game hunting and defense.If you can't wait for your pistol permit this maybe your closest choice to a pistol with the 45 long colts. The girl behind the counter was very helpful in helping me chosing this gun as well. She really knows her stuff.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      2/6/2013
       
      4.0

      Fine Carbine

      By Prep Now

      from So. Florida

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Home Owner, Hunter

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy Maintenance
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Protection
        • Hunting
        • Short Range

        Comments about Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle:

        Low recoil. The wife loves it for balance and weight. I have put maybe 200 rounds of 45LC and 410 through it.My son's hunting buddy dropped a 150 lb hog at 45 yrds with the 45LC. He liked it enough to buy his own with a scope.Easy to carry all day. Finish on the stock, not the best. Some of the shot shells get sticky to eject, most are fine. No "keyhole" rounds out to 50 yards.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        2/1/2013

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent Gun, Excellent Service

        By Mike

        from Rochester, NY

        About Me Enthusiast, Home Owner

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accuracy
        • Compact Design
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home Protection
          • Shooting Ranges

          Comments about Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle:

          An excellent choice for .410/.45LC shooting; I purchased it for home protection and target shooting and am very happy with it.

          Also pleased with Gander Mountain's pick-up/background check. Being in NY, I wasn't sure what to expect regarding the background check but it was no problem; 15 minutes or so and the gun was in my hands. Please don't let worries about the new gun laws dissuade you from buying this gun; if you're one of the "good guys" it's still no problem.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          1/23/2013
           
          3.0

          EAR PROTECTION A MUST!

          By GunnerO

          from Jacksonville, NC

          About Me Home Owner, Hunter

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Protection
            • Hunting
            • Short Range

            Comments about Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle:

            First off, this is a fun weapon to shoot. With the proper choke in, .410 shot (3") patterns very well inside of 25 yards. Would be absolutely fine for hunting if your shots were within that distance. Haven't been able to put any 45 rounds through it due to the 45/.410 slug choke being broke off in the barrel upon purchase. Naturally didn't know this until I got home. Had to return the weapon to Gander Mountain - they extracted the broken choke and I had to order another. I should mention that I hadn't fired the weapon - just discovered the issue while I was cleaning/getting familar with it prior to shooting. Poor factory QC in my opinion. If you do get a Circut Judge, WEAR EAR PROTECTION!!! The design puts the chamber close to your face when firing - closer than a pistol. One shot had my ears ringing and me reaching for the earplugs. The overall "jury" is still out on this "judge" until I get a new choke and am able to fire some 45 rounds through it.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            4/9/2012

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Terrible service from Braz Tech!

            By Doug

            from Illinois

            About Me Casual/ Recreational, Enthusiast, Home Owner

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Compact Design
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Protection
              • Short Range

              Comments about Rossi® Circuit Judge Centerfire Rifle:

              I bought this firearm for the novelty of it. I love the idea of a revolving rifle/shotgun. PDX1 Personal Protection rounds are great. I have not fired any .45LC rounds yet. After just a week or two with this gun, the front lanyard pin fell out and was lost. I ordered one from Braz Tech, the company that services this firearm, in August of 2011. It is now April of 2012, and I still do not have a replacement part. It doesn't matter if I try to pay for it or not, they just keep on telling me they are on back order. I have never received any courtesy of a follow-up call or email despite calling them 6 different times, each time weeks apart. The part couldn't cost more than $10. I have no choice but to draw the conclusion that the manufacturer has no intention of servicing their firearms. This is absolutely ridiculous. This is an embarrassment for the company. I would stay far away from Rossi/Taurus. Very cool design and concept, just absolutely no follow through when it comes to taking care of existing customers.If you want this firearm, you can get mine for little money!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              • Q:

                What is the effective range of this firearm in a hunting situation?
                Asked on 11/29/2010 by Cowboy.Pirate from Atlanta

                2 answers

                • A:

                  That's tough to answer because it depends on which model you get, but overall, I'd say that the effective range of the current offerings will be short. The smoothbore version is bored out to .45 caliber rather than .41, so .410 shot loads wont make a good seal with the bore, causing gas blow by and a loss in power. .410 slugs wont make proper contact with the bore leading to poor accuracy. The barrel isn't rifled, so 45LC loads will also have poor accuracy past a few yards.

                  If you get the model with a rifled barrel, then .45LC carts should be good to about 50 yards or so on big game. The downside however, is that shot patters will spread so quickly that your maximum range with a shot load will be less than ten yards. .410 slugs still wont make proper contact with the bore so their accuracy will suffer.

                  There's a .410 only variant that will handle shot shells much better, and a .44mag version was introduced at shot show this year, if you plan on doing any big game hunting.

                  Answered on 2/13/2011 by Aaron from Michigan

                • A:

                  range testing was done at 25 yards shooting #6 SHOT which performed well.
                  45 long colt and 410 slugs are effective at 50 yards

                  Answered on 2/13/2011 by jspbeef from Tucson, AZ

              • Q:

                IS THE CIRCUIT JUDGE DRILLED FOR A SCOPE MOUNT?
                Asked on 11/25/2010 by OLIE from KINGSLAND, GA.

                2 answers

                • A:

                  It is drilled with scope mount attached.

                  Answered on 2/13/2011 by jspbeef from Tucson, AZ

                • A:

                  Has a picatinny rail on top, ahead of the back sights. I'm thinking of dropping a red-dot on it for easy eye relief.

                  Answered on 2/17/2011 by 45 in the Chamber from Buffalo, NY
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