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Taurus Releases 20th Anniversary Judge Revolver

Taurus Releases 20th Anniversary Judge Revolver

The Taurus 20th Anniversary Judge revolver pays tribute to one of the most popular handguns released in recent decades.

By Hook & Barrel Staff
January 20, 2026
2 minute Read

Twenty years ago, a video of a revolutionary handgun blowing up watermelons became the first gun video to go viral. That gun was the Taurus Judge, and now, on its 20th birthday, Taurus USA is proud to launch a special commemorative edition of its best-selling handgun: the Taurus 20th Anniversary Judge.

The 20th Anniversary Judge is, at its core, still a Judge: 5 shots of .45 Colt or .410 shotshells. This model accepts up to 2.5-inch shells and has a removable fiber-optic front sight. But what really sets this Judge apart from all the rest is the engraving.

Taurus Judge 20th Anniversary Edition engraved barrel and cylinder

Both the stainless steel frame and cylinder are engraved on both sides, with “20th Anniversary” featured on the left side of the barrel, and the gun’s iconic name on the right.

That’s not all, because the presentation grade wood grips are also engraved with an image of a gavel. The 20th Anniversary Judge is a must-have for collectors or for your next BBQ gun.


Taurus 20th Anniversary Judge Specs

Taurus Judge 20th Anniversary Edition with ammo

CALIBER: 45 Colt / 410 gauge
ACTION: DA/SA
BARREL: 3 inches
OA LENGTH: 9.5 inches
WEIGHT: 37 ounces (empty)
GRIPS: Presentation-grade wood
SIGHTS: Brass rod front sight
FINISH: Stainless Steel
CAPACITY: 5
MSRP: $682

right side
Gavel on grip closeup
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