I have a Rossi in .357. I have never thought of it as a home SD gun for various reasons. Although the gun is accurate and simple to use, it can not be used with one hand, it is very slow to load, and it doesn't hold very many rounds. I rely on my handguns for my first choice of home defense, then my Mossi 12 gauge, followed by my AR. My last choice would be the Rossi. Even my Remington Nylon 66 in 22LR would see use before the Rossi.

My Rossi is fun to shoot, dependable, very accurate and has it's place as a range and hunting rifle, but not as a home SD weapon. Just my $0.02....