As I said, I have 2 Rossi 357mags I bought NIB back in 2009. Yes, they needed the action slicked up but Steve's Guns $58 kit with DvD was the ticket and the second kit with just the parts was really cheap. Plus, I got 2 safety plugs to lose the stupid bolt safeties they came with. But after I slicked up the actions and lightened the triggers (a super simple task following his DvD) I was really happy with the performance and accuracy of both of mine. Best of all, I had less than $900 total in both of them.
They turned out to be so accurate that I decided I'd like better sights so on my rifle, so I added a Marbles tang, folding rear (added after picture below), and Lyman globe front sight which gives me a 30" sight radius and with the target aperture, I shoot at steel plates at 300yds with it. 6" steel plates at 150yds isn't difficult either and 8" plates at 200yds are a breeze; all with 158grn and Zero JSP bullets pushed by a full load of H110 or Lil'Gun powder out as fast as 1,976fps.
My 20" carbine got a Marbles semi-buckhorn rear sight and 1/16" brass bead front. Just for grins, I found a model 94 saddle ring really cheap (the 92's are stapled into the receiver) and so I d&t a hole and added it on. It's a real joy to shoot 8" steel at 150yds with it as well and with my 158grn full power loads running at 1,941fps. And, as many say, my carbine at only 5lbs 14oz, is a compact, lightweight joy to carry in the woods.
The 357mag is hands down the most efficient, versatile, and just plain fun caliber in a levergun you could come up with. Add a SAA (or in my case a SA Cav length pistol on your hip) and you've got a great field rig. From mouse fart 90grn to heavy hitting 158 or 180grn short range medium game rds you can handload for it, the 357mag is a 'must have' caliber.
My only complaint about mine were the stock finishes. Rossi's 'mystery wood' was finished in a dull, drab brown that cheapened the look of the rifles.
HOWEVER, there is a simple fix that anyone can do to make your stock pop. WATCO Danish Oil, Medium Walnut is a staple around my home. It's great for addressing scratches in the woodwork and I have used it for many projects for decades. I decided that my Rossis could use a bit of it so I just cleaned the stocks of any oil, grease, or wax and then applied a coat right over their original finish. No, I didn't even sand them first as the original finish still left the grain open.
I think you'll agree that the WATCO made a dramatic difference! The color and depth of the wood is now enhanced significantly and once the WATCO cures, it's a very strong and durable finish that resists dents and cleaning solvents.
Now both my Rossis are standing tall, looking good, and shooting straight.
With over 4K rds through each, they have been super reliable, accurate, and just as much fun to shoot as when new. One caution though. Be sure to bring a lot of ammo for them as you'll not want to stop shooting them. Also, all of your friends will want to give them a try as well. In fact, the girls also love shooting them as they are so 'western' looking and so not like an AR.