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Taurus Raging Bull
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TaurusRagingBull

Revolvers · Brazil · 1997
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TaurusRagingBull

Taurus Raging Bull
Taurus Raging Bull Photo: Noahsachs · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
60
Durability
90
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Brazil
ManufacturerTaurus
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997–2019
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
73
Revolvers MASS Rating
5/25
Post-Cold War
37/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
60
Durability
90
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Taurus Raging Bull
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–2019
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1997
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • DesignerTaurus International
  • Weight (Empty)1.1 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge* .218 Bee (discontinued) * .22 Hornet (discontinued) * .30 Carbine (discontinued) * .357 Magnum (Raging Hunter only) *
  • Calibre11.18 mm
  • Calibre ClassMagnum
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction7MOD.7
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1997
  • Production End2019
  • Variants12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 2019Production ended
29
years in service
22
years in production
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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