ozarkhillbilly
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I have had a Rossi 461 for several years now and while it's not equal to my S&Ws but they are great little guns, I have never had problem mine.
Rossi Revolver-Yes or No ?
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MCgunner
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When I see a snob post, I just take it for what it's worth. 
nothing cheaply made on a Rossi that I've ever owned. They all fired reliably and accurately. The only problem I ever had was on the M971 I had that snapped a couple of improperly fitted firing pins off the hammer. A good gunsmith fixed it up, though. he told me it just needed fitting. I'm not sure how you fit a firing pin, but hey, it never broke again. I sorta want another 971 stainless, but would like a 3" barrel. That gun was light and easy to tote. It was more accurate with .38s than my previous Security Six and M19, but a little less accurate with .357s, still put 'em in around 2" at 25 yards, though with both .38s and .357s and that was acceptable for an outdoor revolver, which is what I was using it for. I traded it on a Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk which I really, really wanted and didn't quite have the cash for.
That Rossi was easy to carry, sort of midway between a J and a K frame, and only a tick over 30 ounces in stainless. That's why I'd like another one, another IWB carry option. At this point, I have all the handguns I "need", just hard to quit wanting more. And, I'm partially retired, work out of my shop here for chump change and have retirement income, so I like quality affordable firearms and I've owned 7 Rossis and that's how I'd describe 'em. If you've never owned one and trash 'em as "cheap", then what's your opinion worth, anyway? That sorta defines a gun snob, to me. Ravens are "cheap", Rossis are "affordable".
nothing cheaply made on a Rossi that I've ever owned. They all fired reliably and accurately. The only problem I ever had was on the M971 I had that snapped a couple of improperly fitted firing pins off the hammer. A good gunsmith fixed it up, though. he told me it just needed fitting. I'm not sure how you fit a firing pin, but hey, it never broke again. I sorta want another 971 stainless, but would like a 3" barrel. That gun was light and easy to tote. It was more accurate with .38s than my previous Security Six and M19, but a little less accurate with .357s, still put 'em in around 2" at 25 yards, though with both .38s and .357s and that was acceptable for an outdoor revolver, which is what I was using it for. I traded it on a Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk which I really, really wanted and didn't quite have the cash for. That Rossi was easy to carry, sort of midway between a J and a K frame, and only a tick over 30 ounces in stainless. That's why I'd like another one, another IWB carry option. At this point, I have all the handguns I "need", just hard to quit wanting more.
And, I'm partially retired, work out of my shop here for chump change and have retirement income, so I like quality affordable firearms and I've owned 7 Rossis and that's how I'd describe 'em. If you've never owned one and trash 'em as "cheap", then what's your opinion worth, anyway? That sorta defines a gun snob, to me. Ravens are "cheap", Rossis are "affordable". jad0110
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Like any manufacturer (Taurus, S&W, Ruger, Colt, Charter Arms, etc), Rossi churns out their turds now and then. But by and large, it seems most people have good experiences with them.
I would say that it never hurts to keep your eyes open on the used market. To me personally, I would love to receive a used, mint condition Ruger Single Six, S&W M66 2.5", or S&W M&P!
I would say that it never hurts to keep your eyes open on the used market. To me personally, I would love to receive a used, mint condition Ruger Single Six, S&W M66 2.5", or S&W M&P!
AJMBLAZER
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My sig line on another forum is, "Gun snobs purposely blind themselves."
My only large calibre handgun right now is a Rock Island Armory M1911A1 .45 clone. GREAT GUN. Especially considering I paid $330 for it including state and transfer fees. It's been reliable and shoots better than I can. The 1911 forum I read is full of people with custom 1911's and big name 1911's and some of them will bash my gun right off the bat for any number of reasons. It's just stupidity and/or ignorance. If you read the different manufacturor forums you see that they all have issues...but don't tell the snobs that.
I've heard of Les Baurer custom 1911's that go for more than a perfectly good working vehicle having problems and having to be sent back. That doesn't mean I bash them every time I see a post about them.
Sorry, off my soap box now.
My only large calibre handgun right now is a Rock Island Armory M1911A1 .45 clone. GREAT GUN. Especially considering I paid $330 for it including state and transfer fees. It's been reliable and shoots better than I can. The 1911 forum I read is full of people with custom 1911's and big name 1911's and some of them will bash my gun right off the bat for any number of reasons. It's just stupidity and/or ignorance. If you read the different manufacturor forums you see that they all have issues...but don't tell the snobs that.
I've heard of Les Baurer custom 1911's that go for more than a perfectly good working vehicle having problems and having to be sent back. That doesn't mean I bash them every time I see a post about them.
Sorry, off my soap box now.
I picked up a Rossi 461 (blued 2" 6 shot .357) awhile back to add to my snubby collection. I was suprised at how good the fit and finish was. The S/A trigger pull wasn't to bad but the D/A was kind of gritty and fairly heavy. After about 500 rounds and lots of dry firing (1,000 times) it smoothed up quit a bit. It's still a little heavy but nothing i can't live with. I bobbed the hammer, converted it to D/A A only and added Pachmayer grips.
It's alot of gun for the price. I wouldn't hesitate to depend on it if it was the only gun close at hand.
It's alot of gun for the price. I wouldn't hesitate to depend on it if it was the only gun close at hand.
philbo
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If it fills their need and fits their budget, nothing wrong w/a Rossi. Bought a stainless 5 shot for my little sister over 23 years ago for about $115. It's been shot a little, and carried a lot. It's been utterly reliable, more than accurate enough at defense distances, easy to maintain, and has suited her needs for the entire period. What more could you ask for?
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