Anyone know any good or bad about Rossi Guns?

Answer 1

I had a Rossi snub nose 357 magum, biggest piece of crap i ever owned! WSouldn't cycle, the cylinder would LOCK after each shot, but if I shot 38spl in it, it would function just fine, if I wanted a 38 I would have bought a 38, I bought a 357 that wouldnt shoot anything but 38's and still cycle. I've fired a few of the Puma rifles (another rossi product) and they seem to be a little better, the lever action is still rough, gritty, not smooth at all.Accuracy is ok tho, just the action sucks. Their single shots are probably the best bang for the buck, there's virtually nothing to go wrong, they're accurate, dependable, and mildly aesthetic.

Answer 2

Rossi handguns have improved in quality a lot over the last 20 years or so. I still don't care for them. There is something about the grip design that puts me off.

I do know quite a few people who think well of them. But I'm not one of them. If I needed a double-action revolver, I'd go with an S&W, Ruger, or Taurus before I'd go with a Rossi.

However, I do really like their M-92 SRC leveraction short rifles. They are the next best thing to a Browning/Winchester M-1892.

The Rossi M-92's are hell for stout, they even offer them in .454 Cassull, which is something you won't find in other lever-actions.

My Social Rifle is a Rossi M-92 chambered in .357 Magnum.

Doc

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Answer 4

Not the best quality or designs in my experience, but then again they are lower budget.

I would not trust a Rossi revolver at all, however I've been mildly impressed with a friend's single shot rifle. Since there's little mechanics involved, the only thing that you really care about is does the barrel shoot true and his sure does. It's a .270 and he has a Tasco scope on it. I produced a respectable little group with it at 200 meters so it's more than adequate for hunting.

While many gun snobs will turn up their noses at these, they have a place in the world for those who don't have the budget for a $600 hunting rifle or shotgun.

Consider it a starting piece or a good backup or "buddy" gun.

Answer 5

Rossi revolvers are now produced by Taurus (since 1997), and sold by BrazTech International L.C. (the exclusive importer) since the same year. They are decent guns for substantially less than Smith & Wesson, and a hair under the price line of their Taurus counterparts. While not the perfectly-machined beauties that Smith & Wesson sells (might I add American Made), they are amazingly similar. Taurus actually manufactured Smith & Wesson look-a-likes under license from S&W, and now manufacture a number of other decent pistols and revolvers of their own design. I own a Taurus M85, which is nearly identical to some of the newer Rossi's out there, and know a few people who own Rossi's in 357/38 spl. They are all good guns from what I've seen/experienced. Keep in mind, however, that the older guns are not manufactured by the same people, with the same standard of quality. Always check for wiggle room in revolvers. You need the cylinder to lock up tight when the hammer is pulled back, but also need the gun to advance from round to round. The good news is that wheel guns are much easier to check for wear/brokenness than semiautomatics. If you are going to bet your life on this gun (as most of Rossi's handguns are for defensive purposes) you will definitely want to test it thoroughly, used or not. One last note, current production .38 spl Rossi's will all accept +P ammunition, while older models may not (likely won't). I would recomend a newer Rossi, but would shy away from some of the older models out there IMHO.

Answer 6

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This is just *my* personal experience and thoughts about the Rossi's. I don't like them. The fit and finish does not do it for me. For a budget gun they are just OK. But if my life depended on it I would not go Rossi if there was any way at all I could afford another brand such as S&W or Ruger. There are lots of folks that really like them however. FWIW - I don't know what it is but I have seen some really good deals locally on S&W guns. But these have all been .38 Specials not .357 Magnum.

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Answer 9

I had the opposite experience them most of the replies. I have had great luck with Rossi firearms and I am a Rossi fan.

Lots of people feel like talking trash about Rossi guns because they shoot as good as the expensive guns and they cost a lot less. I guess if you blow two weeks pay on a revolver and your buddy buys a Rossi for less then half of that and the Rossi shoots as good or better then the Brand X gun you have to talk a little smack to make yourself feel better.

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Answer 10

I have a 6" 357 SS Rossi and it has about 2000 rounds through it - both .357 and 38 Special. I have never had a problem with it. Good solid gun and it feels good in the hand and looks great.