i have a Rossi 92 in .38/.357 and the marlin in .44. I think they shoot the same. The big factor for me is/was Rossi I paid $175.00 3 years ago Marlin $700.00 1 year ago, it is a J.M. gun. Last week tried to buy a JM marlin in .38/.357 but the guy would not move off $900.00 I don't think you can wrong with either.