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Old 12-06-2010, 04:14 AM
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Went on the Rossi web-site and saw a nice 16 inch BBL 357 magnum carbine with a large lever loop. Anyone here have anything to say about Rossi Firearms?
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Old 12-06-2010, 06:45 AM
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Several years ago before any were offered as a regular catalog item at the time, they made a special run of 2500 .357 saddle guns in stainless.

I bought one and it is a fine rifle. I've owned a couple of the larger caliber model 92 reproductions and shot several belonging to others at SASS matches and found them to be well made, finished, and accurate.

Can't attest to the more recent offerings since the ones I owned were made at least 13-15 years ago.

The ones earlier than mine went under the Puma designation which has come and gone and come and gone, and many of the older ones had a raised relief Puma medallion on the frame which I personally always thought detracted from the look of the gun. Wasn't sorry to see that dropped.

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Old 12-06-2010, 07:52 AM
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I have one in stainless and have had no problems during the relatively short time I have had it.
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Old 12-06-2010, 08:45 AM
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Bought a Rossi M92 SS Carbine last March to have a long gun that shares ammo with the handguns we would take with us when TSHTF.

So far I've only had two issues, wife didn't have any:
1. The loading gate was stiff (Big fingers - small cartridges)
Rather than taking it apart and bending the spring, I've left a round half inserted in the gate and it is getting better.

2. Pull is too short for me (I'm 6' 4" and my knuckles drag), but perfect for my wife.
A lace-up boot with padding solved the problem.

We've ran about a 2K mix of 38s and 357s though it without a misfire or jam and she can hit a tennis ball at 100 yards fairly consistently with the stock iron sights while I can do it only occasionally, but I had cataract surgery in both eyes just before we got the Rossi and I'm still learning how to shoot with clear targets and fuzzy sights.
(Or at least that is my story and I'm sticking to it... )

All things considered, I believe we made a good choice, but YMMV.

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Old 12-06-2010, 08:55 AM
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I've got a stainless .357 and love it, but I did have the sights replaced on it with some Marbles rear and a gold bead front- but it wasn't a straightforward installation- as the dovetail cuts must be metric. Other than that self-inflicted complication- I've never had a hiccup.

The best thing is, you'll save major $$$$ over a stainless Marlin- there is $185 difference between the two at Bud's!
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Old 12-06-2010, 10:58 AM
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I have a stainless Puma {without the above referrenced medallion} and I really like it. It is accurate, reliable and tighter made than an original old Winchester 92. I even shoot alot of lead cast bullets and it doesn't seem to lead up much.
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Old 12-06-2010, 11:03 AM
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A good friend of mine (a retired LEO) and I were discussing different brands of firearms one day and he told me that if I ever bought a Rossi he was going to shoot me with it. I trusted his judgement and have never bought one.
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I bought a blued one before they put the extra safety on top. The only problem that I've encountered was the cartridge guide screws loosened, causing the gun to jam. After an application of Loc-Tite to the screws it's never given a problem with either 38 Special or 357 ammunition. For the price I'm happy with it.
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Old 12-06-2010, 12:25 PM
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I own the model you're talking about. I love it. It's accurate and reliable. And handy!

I contacted Steve at Steve's Gunz in Port Arthur TX, and he sent me a plug for that ugly and unneeded safety on top of the bolt. I also had a Williams peep sight installed, and a big white bead front from Lyman.

I've shot 1" groups regularly at 50 yards with Mag Tech 158's, and handloaded Hornady XTP 158's.

It's the rifle I would part with last.
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I bought this one recently, rossi on the right, 92 browning 44 mag on the left. It gets kind of confuseing, I think rossi bought out tarus. The lop is short and I also put those pads on. They are slick. I notice the rear sight on my is just a tad lop sided. Bugs me but some people might not even notice it.
This guy from steves guns, is the all time guru that slicks them up if needed. He is nate kiowa jones over at the lever gunner site. He will sell you a cd on how to work on them and slick them up. Check out this lead. Rossi 92 Specialist, Nate Kiowa Jones a.k.a. Steve Young - Professional Gunsmith

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A good friend of mine (a retired LEO) and I were discussing different brands of firearms one day and he told me that if I ever bought a Rossi he was going to shoot me with it. I trusted his judgement and have never bought one.

And everybody knows ALL cops are gun experts, right ?

Seriously, as far as the Rossi revolvers go, I'd have to agree with your buddy. The lever rifles are another animal altogether.
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I bought a Rossi carbine used around 16 years ago and it gets shot regularly. If I'd had any trouble at all with it I'd of sold it 15 years ago. I'll spend a lot of time getting a sxs I like or American made firearms working just right. Won't spend more than an hour on most imports.
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I have one that is about 21 to 23 years old. I bought it new. It has a deep, smooth and shiney blueing (kind of like the old S&W or Browing blueing). The rifle has a saddle ring and it is a tack driver. It feeds .357 better than .38's. I take it deer hunting a couple of times per year (usually hunt with a .30-06) it is light and easy to carry and handle. I reqally like mine.
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The only negative I have heard is that a lot of them have really ugly stained Brazilian hardwood stocks. They look like they were stained with chewing tobacco, however, some of the newer ones look like they have nicely stained walnut stocks. Does anyone know if the factory has switched to walnut stocks?
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This guy from steves guns, is the all time guru that slicks them up if needed. He is nate kiowa jones over at the lever gunner site. He will sell you a cd on how to work on them and slick them up. Check out this lead. Rossi 92 Specialist, Nate Kiowa Jones a.k.a. Steve Young - Professional Gunsmith
That's TWO, FM, That's Two!!!!!!

1. My Rossi 92 has a lace-up boot for a longer LOP, thanks to you.

2. Now I've just ordered a Rossi 92 kit (Metal Mag follower, spring and DVD) from Steve Young's Web-store, also thanks to you.

I don't know if I'll be able to afford to read any more of your posts.

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Taurus bought out Rossi.

And I'm in the market for lever-action carbines in .357 and .22.
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Golly! I havent even ordered my cd yet, but I mean to! I like spending other peoples money!
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NFrameFred;And everybody knows ALL cops are gun experts, right ?

Seriously, as far as the Rossi revolvers go, I'd have to agree with your buddy. The lever rifles are another animal altogether.
I gotta go with E Z MUNNY on this one. I had one that I got a "deal" on. There was a problem with the feed/lifter. area. Seems that it is a regular problem with Rossi's, as I took it to two extremely experienced gunsmiths with a ton of that experience being with leverguns. We all shoot CAS matches together. Both agreed that it would require shims to get it working somewhat reliably, but the fix wouldn't last long, and one of them outright refused the work stating that he won't work on them when they develop that problem (and most do).

The other gunsmith suggested that I disclose what was wrong with it and sell it. He had done the same with a Rossi .38 levergun he had originally bought for his daughter. It developed the same problem. I sold it at a loss, so my "deal" wasn't so good afterall!


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Shhh! Somebody will try to get you to run for office.
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Having listened to what Feralmerrill has had to say here for quite some time now, I would vote for him!


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Rossi 92 Winchester copies are entirely different things than Rossi revolvers. I know of 7 or 8 of their 92s (some .357 and some .44 mag) that get shot regularly and they are solid, reliable well made guns (not the same level of fit and finish as you would likely get on a Winchester or Browning made 92 though). They are all mid - late '90s vintage. One of the .44 mags is finicky about .44 spl ammo, but other than they they just run.
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Rossi revolvers seem to be held in low esteem around here, but I don't.

My wife has had a 2" Rossi 351 over two years, has put a lot of lead downrange with it and without any hiccups, and I've fired it quite a few times also.

I'm very satisfied with both the Rossi 92 and 351, but consider them tools rather than art objects.

Granted, S&W, Colt, Browning and others do make prettier guns, but for shooting instead of looking, I think you get more bang for the buck with Rossi's.

It could also be true that Rossi may have in the past, and might still be, putting out some dogs and I've just never ran across one yet.

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My .02 cents is:

Pony up the extra coin and buy either a Marlin or a Winchester. I (personally) have not seen Rossi's fair very well. The Marlin's will always work!

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The pre-Taurus aged Rossis are usually pretty good. In addition to the .357 lever action carbine, I have a.38 Sp. snubby"J" frame Rossi and a.357 with a 4" barrel. The to handguns are stainless steel. All are 20 to 25 years old and are vurtually flawless. They have each eaten many many rounds.
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I have a EMF model 92 saddle ring carbine with case hardened finish. (EMF 92's are made by Rossi to a nice fit and finish). Mine has worked flawlessly through hundreds of rounds of both .38 and .357 magnums an my youngest son and I have taken several whitetails with it. Based on my experiance, (rather than the hearsay of the milkman's brother in law who used to own one but never fired it because he heard on the internet it wasn't very good), I would heartily recommend one.

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I own and enjoy an early version in 357. Mine has the medalion that Fred disdains. It functions perfectly and is surprisingly accurate. Bought it new and have less than $200 invested. The fit and finish are at least as good as my Marlin lever gun.

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