Rossi double action 357

[hittman]

I know it's not a Security Six or Redhawk but .... I'm gonna have a chance to trade into a snubbie 6 shot 357 for little money. Don't know yet the model or finish.

Never had this brand, believe they're owned by Taurus now ~ any particular models to avoid or get?

 

[pisgah]

I have had Rossi revolvers of several generations, and my experience is that they are decent, serviceable guns. If I could get another one cheap and in good condition, I would.

 

[WAYNO]

We're already split 50/50 on this issue.

I will not own any Taurus or Rossi. And believe me...I've got enough experience with them to have such a bias.

I know, I know...Some folks love them. Even if you get one that works as its supposed to, there's more to it than that.

Finished rougher than a cob. And if that still doesn't deter you, try using the warranty that they spend so much money bragging about.

WAYNO.

 

[hittman]

Seems like Taurus and Rossi are kinda like Glock in that folks either really like them, or really hate them.

Me ...... I've never had a problem with a Taurus but seem to have traded or sold every one I ever owned. That says something for sure.

 

[WAYNO]

Seems like Taurus and Rossi are kinda like Glock in that folks either really like them, or really hate them.

But for completely different reasons...

There is no comparison between any Glock and any Rossi/Taurus. I will not own any Glock, either. Not because it's not a decent firearm, as it's obvious that the Glocks are pretty well refined. I wont own a Glock because I refuse to be included in the Glock culture.

WAYNO.

 

[pisgah]

And if that still doesn't deter you, try using the warranty that they spend so much money bragging about.

WAYNO.

I have used their warranty service twice for guns I bought broken, second-hand, for next to nothing. Both times, service was prompt, proper, and free. One of these had a barrel severely bulged and split from a shot fired after a squib got stuck and the other a broken firing pin. Excellent service both times. Just lucky, I guess...

 

[Meeko]

I bought a Rossi 711 around 1990. It was stainless and had an unfluted cylmder. It was a nise looking and shooting revolver but I will never have another one. It started misfiring at less than a year old. On double action you would pull the trigger the cylnder rotated but the hammer did not move at all. When you tried to thumb cock it the hammer would not stay back. I had it looked at by a couple different smiths and finally the 3rd Smith fixed it. I ended up selling it to a guy for a parts gun.

 

[sourdough44]

I don't own one & wouldn't seek a Rossi out. That said it depends on the price & what you plan to do with it? If you got it for a great price & didn't plan it to be your weekly, high round range gun, I'd think it may do O.K.. Just some test firing, then have it available if needed.

If one came by me at the 'right price', I'd have to consider it. Maybe try to test fire the gun before purchase if able.

 

[GasGuzzler]

The older ones are more than fine. Fit and finish 90% or better compared to the Smith copied after. Snub .38SP works perfectly.

 

[5of7]

I have a Rossi 720 .44 Special and find it to be a good serviceable gun. It is a much better .44 Special than the Taurus that I had in .44 Special.

The taurus revolvers used to be better guns than the modern ones are....at least in the rimfire versions. The older 941 with the short barrel lug was a far better .22 than the more modern full lug guns are. I don't know what happened at Taurus, but whatever it was, was not good. 8)

 

[WAYNO]

When asked for opinions, it's difficult to not turn it into a bash-fest.

Although there are far better choices than any Rossi, I also understand that it may be all that a feller can afford, so they do fill a niche.

The price difference between the Taurus/Rossi, and accepted quality firearms is getting smaller however.

WAYNO.