Rossi model 461

[TnShooter83]

I found a Rossi Model 461 (Made by TAURUS) it's a .357 Mag.
It's a 6 shot, and being a 6 will it still be fine to shoot a steady diet of
.357 Mag, or stick with .38?

I'm not sure how well Taurus does there metal in the cylinder?
As it being a .357 I'd be a little more concerned about the cylinder walls?
Or am I being overly cautious?

 

[Diamondback]

I don't think these are engineered for a steady diet of "full house" magnum loads. I'm sure the "reduced" rounds as loaded by Remington ( 125 gr Golden Saber) and Winchester ( 145 gr. Silver Tip ) would be OK in moderation.

If you want a revolver that can handle an unlimited "diet" of magnum ammo....get a S&W L or N frame, a Ruger GP-100 ( and to a certain extent a SP-101 )......or look at the used market for a Colt Trooper/King Cobra or something from the Ruger "Six" Series ( Security Six. Service Six. or Speed Six ).

I think the Rossies are meant for carry....and to be fired with a "moderate" number of magnum rounds. That does NOT mean I don't think they are well built....I do however believe their intended role is NOT to be used for target practice with an "unlimited" number of full power magnum rounds !

Personally, I like the concept of a small, handy six shot magnum revolver; the Rossi reminds me of the "late" COLT Magnum Carry. While I realize that Rossies are NOT COLTS....I have always had good luck with the Rossi revolvers I have owned.....and while I do not own this particular model you reference, I would consider buying it if I needed to fill it's intended niche.

......my 2 cents.

- regards

 

[Elvishead]

My first Rossi 461 "Broke" the hammer lock with in 300 .38s and the second .357 I shot out of it. Then I had to pay to have it shipped in for warranty work. That made buying this cheap gun a waste of time and money.

The replacement 461 Braztec sent me has shot about 25 .357 and 20-30 .38s with no problems. It now sits in my Lazi-boy style chair arm lid as a back-up for my back-up which is my new S&W 638 or my Ruger SP101 backing up my CZ75 or my S&W 627 V-Comp.

It does seem to be a well made durable gun, but I learn the hard way to not buy cheaper guns the factory won't even pay to have a brand new revolver shipped in for repairs.

It is a comfortable nice shooting gun with a nice smooth short action trigger. I put a lighter spring in the hammer, and made it twice as smooth now.

I will keep it as an expendable gun now.

FYI I keep 3 .38 FHS 2 +P .38s Rem HP and the last is a full .357 DPX.

 

[zinj]

I'm not sure how well Taurus does there metal in the cylinder?
As it being a .357 I'd be a little more concerned about the cylinder walls?
Or am I being overly cautious?

It's generally not the cylinder that is the problem. It is thin forcing cones eroding or cracking or lockwork getting out of time.

 

[TnShooter83]

Thanks guys.....
That helps.....
I guess I'll spend the $200.00 else where.