The Taurus Raging Hunter is a large-frame DA/SA revolver chambered in .500 S&W Magnum. At 59.5 oz unloaded and 11.5 inches overall, this is not a concealment gun — it's built for big game hunting and serious magnum-caliber range work. The 5.12-inch ported barrel reduces muzzle rise to make follow-up shots more manageable given the cartridge's substantial recoil. A Picatinny rail sits under the barrel for scope or optic mounting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Raging Hunter 
• Caliber: .500 S&W Magnum 
• Action: Double/Single Action (DA/SA) 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.12 inches 
• Overall Length: 11.5 inches 
• Weight: 3.7 lbs (59.5 oz unloaded) 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Adjustable Rear 
• Grip Material: Black Rubber 
• Finish: Matte Black Barrel with Stainless Steel Frame 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Ported barrel vents gas upward to counter muzzle climb, which matters when sending full-power .500 S&W loads downrange. 
2. Fixed front sight with adjustable rear lets you tune for ammunition weight and distance. 
3. Picatinny rail accepts standard scope rings for hunting setups. 
4. Black rubber grip absorbs some of the recoil energy and provides secure purchase. 
    

Target Audience 

This revolver is aimed at experienced hunters pursuing large and dangerous game, and at magnum revolver enthusiasts who shoot at the high end of handgun power. Not a first gun, and not a gun for shooters who haven't worked up to powerful revolvers. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Large game hunting where the .500 S&W Magnum's stopping capability is the requirement. 
• Sport shooting and long-range revolver competition. 
• Home defense in situations where maximum stopping power is the priority over capacity.

The Taurus Raging Hunter .500 Magnum draws predictable enthusiasm for the raw power of the cartridge. Owners frequently note its effectiveness on large game and its visual presence, and the grip design receives credit for making a 59.5 oz revolver more shootable than expected. Accuracy gets positive marks from many users.

The weight is the most common complaint — it's a lot to carry in the field for extended periods. Recoil, while managed by the ported barrel and rubber grip, is still substantial and can intimidate less experienced shooters. Some users have noted concerns about trigger pull quality and build relative to higher-priced alternatives. Accessories and aftermarket parts are less abundant than for mainstream revolvers. Overall the gun is understood to occupy a narrow, specific niche, and opinions are generally informed by whether the buyer actually needed that niche filled.