The Taurus Raging Hunter is a .44 Magnum revolver with an 8.4-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, and matte black anodized finish. It runs single/double action and weighs 6.6 lbs. The rubber grip has an integrated red cushion insert. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model Name: Raging Hunter 
• Caliber: .44 Magnum 
• Action Type: Single/Double Action Revolver 
• Barrel Length: 8.4 inches (213 mm) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg) 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Adjustable Rear 
• Finish: Matte Black Anodized 
   

Features 

 
The 8.4-inch barrel helps manage recoil from the .44 Magnum chambering and gives a longer sight radius for accuracy at distance. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation. A transfer bar safety prevents discharge if the gun is dropped. The matte finish cuts down on glare in the field. 
 

Usage 

 
The barrel length and caliber make it a natural fit for handgun hunting of larger game. It's also used for range work where the long barrel aids accuracy. At 6.6 lbs it's not a light carry, so it's better thought of as a field or bench gun than an everyday carry option.

The Raging Hunter gets solid marks from hunters and .44 Magnum enthusiasts, though a few practical issues come up consistently.

Owners who bought it for hunting praise the power and accuracy at distance, and most find the rubber grip with cushion insert keeps recoil manageable given the caliber. Build quality generally draws positive comments, and the adjustable rear sight is appreciated for dialing in loads at different distances.

The weight, 6.6 lbs, is the most common gripe. It's not a problem at the range or carried in a chest holster while hunting, but it draws complaints from anyone who expected something easier to pack. Recoil is real with full-power .44 Magnum loads; shooters new to the caliber sometimes find it more than expected. A recurring quality-control concern involves cylinder alignment and trigger pull consistency, not universal, but it shows up often enough in owner discussions to be worth noting when buying. Long-term durability questions come up alongside those reports.

This revolver is a beast and seems to favor Hornady 300-grain XTP after about 75 rounds. The trigger feels much like a mil-spec AR trigger, though, and mine also arrived without the red grip cushion. Those two issues keep it from a top score.