The Taurus Raging Hunter is a double/single action revolver chambered for .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P. It holds 7 rounds and has an 8.4-inch barrel. Overall length is 15 inches. Weight is 4.4 lbs (59.20 oz). The finish is matte stainless. Height is 6.5 inches and width is 1.8 inches. The grip is rubber with a cushioned insert. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Raging Hunter 
• UPC: 725327617617 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P 
• Action Type: Double/Single Action (DA/SA) 
• Capacity: 7 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 8.4 inches 
• Overall Length: 15 inches 
• Weight: 4.4 lbs (59.20 oz) 
• Height: 6.5 inches 
• Width: 1.8 inches 
• Sights: Fixed front; Adjustable rear 
• Grip Type: Rubber with cushioned insert 
• Finish: Matte Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

The 8.4-inch barrel is the primary differentiator here. Compared to the 6.75-inch version, it adds sight radius and extracts more velocity from .357 Magnum loads, which matters at longer ranges. The adjustable rear sight lets you zero per load, useful given how differently .357 and .38 Special +P perform ballistically. At 59.20 oz this gun absorbs recoil well, and the cushioned rubber grip takes more of the edge off hot loads. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

At 15 inches overall and 4.4 lbs, this is a field gun. It works as a hunting sidearm where the extra barrel length pays off in velocity and sight radius. Bench rest and long-range revolver shooting are natural uses. Home defense staging is practical; everyday carry is not.

The Taurus Raging Hunter in .357 Magnum with the 8.4-inch barrel draws consistent comments about accuracy and build.

The long barrel is the main draw. Owners who use it for hunting or extended-range shooting appreciate the velocity gain and the longer sight radius, and most report solid accuracy. The matte stainless finish is described as durable, and the rubber cushioned grip does its job managing recoil with hot .357 loads.

The weight and size get mentioned in every discussion. At 59.20 oz and 15 inches overall, this is a big gun. Most owners accept that as the cost of what the barrel length provides, but anyone expecting to carry it will be disappointed.

The trigger gets more criticism in this model than the shorter-barreled Raging Hunter variants — some owners find it heavier or less crisp than they'd like, which affects precision at distance. Finding holsters for the 8.4-inch barrel is harder than for standard-length revolvers, a practical inconvenience owners note. Price is generally considered fair for a stainless large-frame .357 revolver.