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thoughts on Rossi guns

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Rossi revolvers

Morning,

I have a new Rossi R46102, blued version 38 special/.357.

It's a great revolver, tight lock-up and very accurate. I'm impressed, and I have many S&W and Ruger revolvers.

Take care
 
I've almost bought one of their .357 revolvers a few times but the thought of having to ship one back on a gamble (same thing with Taurus) has kept me from taking the plunge.

There is lots of positive info on their pistols around the web but there are also several "HELP, Rossi .357 locked up" threads abound too.
 
I am a collector of firearms. All types of firearms from pistols, handguns, carbines, rifles, and shotguns. The one that gets to spend the night with me and my wife is a Rossi 461 4" .357 magnum. I trust not only my life with it, but the lives of all my family members. Wouldn't hesitate a second on buying either a Rossi or Taurus revolver. Unlike some big name firearms manufacturer, Taurus realized that their quality was lacking, and addressed its issues. Lots of American gun manufacturers are doing just the opposite. They rely on their big names to carry them through (S&W Sigma anyone). Don't get stuck on a name. Try them all and see which fits you personally. You'll be surprized at which one's feel good and which ones don't. Have fun
Pinstripe
 
Matched pair

I have the Rossi Matched Pair (.22 rifle/.410 shotgun), and if this is any indicator of Rossi quality, I'd buy one of their revolvers in a heartbeat.
 
I bought the model 351 .38 special snubby a couple years back and it easily compares to my model 10 Smith. Finish is actually nicer. Plus P rated too.
 
I've owned several Rossi revolvers through the years, and currently have a 585 in .38 Special. It's a nice revolver, but not of the quality of pinned & recessed Smiths of years gone by, although it's pretty solid and a good deal for the price. I use this one as a carry gun in my truck, where I don't want to risk a high-dollar Smith. All of mine have been very good value for the money spent.
 
Once upon a time,as it goes in fairy tales-I reloaded for my peers 38 Defense Loads posted in the Speer #8 Manual. 110/125gr JHPs over SR4756 powder was HOT! A coworker asked me for some ammo to shoot for a 38 Rossi sale to a friend. I denied him but he took some from my desk at the range. It blew the Rossi up! Same ammo has worked for in S&W 36/15s since 1970. Siera JHC is bullet of choice in 357(140gr), 185gr(45ACP) and 180gr(44 Mag).
 
I bought a Model 461 in .357 because I wanted a 6 shot snub. The gun's fit and finish are good, but not fantastic. I have fired about 400 rounds through it (all .38 SPC and .38 SPC +P) with no problems. The trigger was a little rough, but smoothed out after about 100 rounds. I don't think I'll ever shoot magnum loads out of it as it's fairly lightweight, but it's nice to know it's an option. I think it's a solid investment!
 
Wasn't Rossi bought by Taurus?

I own 3 of their now discontinued .44 Specials and have no complaints.
 
Lifetime warranty on the new revolvers and they're solid guns. The one thing they seem to have had negative over the years is firing pins that will break. Happened on one of mine, an Interarms gun, in the past, but I've heard of it happening on newer guns, too. I fixed mine by fitting a Smith and Wesson K frame firing pin and it fired a few thousand more rounds before I traded it.

I've found them accurate and strong, great bargains. I now own two, a .22 caliber Model 511 and an old (1981) M68 3" five shot .38 that is a remarkably well built gun. Be aware the fit and finish was a little crude in the early 90s in my experience, if you're looking at used ones, but seems to be back to decent again.
 
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