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What is the scoop on the TAURUS Judge in 28 GAGE.

http://www.taurususa.com/2011newcatalog/?catalog_page=6

How is this not a Short Barrel Shotgun ?
The 410 model has a shade of rifling for the 45 round, so it does not fall into the category of a S.B.S.

How does that work in 28 Gage hand piece ?
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  • tsr1965
    All it gas to have is obe groove that slightly spirals in the barrel, and it is a rifled barrel. It goes by the barrel configuration, not the chambering, and what it's OEM registers it as. It is only in the USA that a barrel has to have rifling in if it is under 18 inches.

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  • beantownshootah
    Wake me up when Taurus makes one in 12 gauge. [;)]
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  • Nwcid
    The .410 makes sense as it is under 0.50" bore.

    With anything over 0.50" bore it becomes a DD. The exemption is for "sporting shotguns" so apparently Taurus got the ATF to ok this as sporting.

    http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

    2.1.8.2 Large caliber weapons. The second section of the definition states that any type of weapon by whatever name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore diameter of more than one-half inch in diameter is a destructive device. This portion of the definition specifically excludes a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Attorney General finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes. ATF has issued rulings classifying specific shotguns as destructive devices because they have a bore of more than one half inch in diameter and were found to not be particularly suitable forfor sporting purposes.19
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    Just heard that this got cancelled. [:(]

    I seriously wanted one too!

    Jon
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  • tsr1965
    quote:Originally posted by Nwcid
    The .410 makes sense as it is under 0.50" bore.

    With anything over 0.50" bore it becomes a DD. The exemption is for "sporting shotguns" so apparently Taurus got the ATF to ok this as sporting.

    http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

    2.1.8.2 Large caliber weapons. The second section of the definition states that any type of weapon by whatever name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore diameter of more than one-half inch in diameter is a destructive device. This portion of the definition specifically excludes a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Attorney General finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes. ATF has issued rulings classifying specific shotguns as destructive devices because they have a bore of more than one half inch in diameter and were found to not be particularly suitable forfor sporting purposes.19






    So the 505 Gibbs, and the 600, and 700 Nitro's are DD's?
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