Anyone Have Both the Rossi 972 and 461/462 ?

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I looking for a size comparison between the Rossi 972(6" 357) and the Rossi 461/462(2" 357). I am interested in buying the 972. I already own a 462. I am very happy with my 462, and am looking for a 6" 357 that is lighter in weight than my 6" GP100. The 972 lists as 10 oz lighter than the GP100. My question... Is the Rossi 972 the same frame size as the 462, but with a 6" barrel, and a different grip?

 

[Doc Holliday 1950]

Hi Web,
it looks like the 972 and the 462 share the same from. In my opinion, I'd contact Rossi on this.
Try this https://books.google.com/books?id=w...&source=bl&ots=RpkzdHUfQq&sig=izLoC6dmWDQ-19e
as I said from the Rossi guide, they appear to be the same i think.
Doc

 

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Thanks Doc. IF they share the same size frame, and I hope they do, then the 972 would be a small, 6" 357. My 3" GP100 is massive compared to my 2" 462. I think a small frame, 6 shot, 6" 357 would be a great trail gun. I have a 4" SP101-357, and its a nice gun, but a little more barrel, and an extra shot would be perfect, I think.