have rossi revolvers gone up, down, or stayed same? (quality)

I've had a few Rossi's and my only complaint was the heavy trigger. But, in comparison to Taurus's, not much different.
I had a Rossi 851 .38 special with 4 inch vent rib barrel, adjustable sights, finger groove grips, GREAT gun. Reliable and accurate. I paid around $300 out the door a couple of years ago. I think now they're around $350 or so. Worth every penny.
I've had some older Rossi's, no problems with them other than the heavy-to-me trigger that most people don't even care about. The only Rossi's I'm staying away from are the InterArms ones. Not because there's anything wrong with them. most of them are very nice, reliable guns. I'm just concerned that if I need a part, it won't be available. So I was stciking with the MADE BY TAURUS models.
 
I have a Rossi Rio Grand Lever Action and it has been great. I also own several Taurus' and they have been great as well. I know there is a lot of hate for them, but my experience has been different. But hey, your mileage may vary, or it may not. Inspect the actual gun you will buy, if the cylinder seems loose, or too tight on some chambers, ask to see a different gun. Personally, I would buy one (Taurus / Rossi) again.
 
I have owned Rossi's. I have seen many at the range, and IMHO I would avoid them. I have seen to many problems with Rossi.

Pay the extra $$$ and go Ruger, Colt, or S&W.
 
I have a Rossi (pre-Taurus)720 chambered in .44 Special and have owned a few of their J frame knock offs. They were well made reliable little guns.

The Taurus manufactured Rossi handguns I've seen and shot were not up to the same standards in the fit and finish dept. as the older Rossi's, IMO.

They only offer a few models now, in .357 and .38Spc. If they were to bring out the 720 .44 Special with the same fit and finish as the older ones in todays market they would have a hit.
 
I saw a Rossi in 44mag on the Academy web site recently. I would think that would be pretty sweet firing 44 specials. Sure isn't a pocket pistol though.

I don't recall the model number. Do you think the 44 is out of production?

I have an older model 88 Rossi snub in 38 sp, stainless. Patterned after the S&B model 65 I believe. I have never had any problems with it, but admit it has only had maybe 150 rounds fired through it. I put Hogue slim grips on it for better control. Mostly kept handy by my wife. She likes the size and the looks of it.
 
I owned a Rossi .357 snub for a while. It was a solid gun and I didn't have any issues with it. I can't speak to its accuracy since I didn't keep it very long. I say they are worth a shot if you are on a budget.
 
I love mine. I have the super rare Rossi Cyclops 8" .357 stainless beast!

I would buy a rossi in a second. Lifetime warranty. Try that with a Ruger or smith...

(Ps I own all three brands and shoot the Rossi 10 to 1 over the other guns)
 
I have a Rossi 462. I installed wolff springs for a J frame. The gun is very accurate and fun to shoot. I don't really carry it much since I bought a Taurus 650 CAI, though.
 
Every time I ever bought a Rossi or Taurus, after the new wore off I thought every time to myself; "Why didn't I put the money I spent on this towards a S&W? I would have a lot more pride of ownership and it would bring a premium anywhere, anytime a wanted to get rid of it.?
 
I own two Rossi revolvers, a new 4" R98 22lr and my step dads old 3" Model 68 .38. The fit and finish on the newer R98 is better than the Model 68, but neither one is up to the level of my S&W revolvers. That being said, neither me nor my step dad paid S&W dollars for our revolvers;) Both of them go bang every time the trigger is pulled, so I'm happy with them.
 
Charter Arms.

I've had the Rossi's, and I've had S&W's and right now, I own Charter Arms.
The Charco's and Charter 2000's are junk. But the older Charters, made in 60,70, and 80's in either Bridgeport or Stratford are fine little guns. I paid around $200 each for the two used ones I have. They spent their lives sitting in the bottom of someones sock drawer and look great. Triggers aren't real heavy like the Rossi or Taurus and they've been accurate enough for me.
I recently picked up a S&W Model 36, most would say is far and away a much better gun than the Charter Arms. But, just sold it. Trigger was sharp, hammer spur was sharp, trigger was no better than my Charter Arms, and the S&W just didn't point naturally for my while the Charters do, at half the price. They've been reliable, and I carry one every day So, maybe you should think about a CHarter instead of a Rossi. By the way, I have a brand new Charter as well, very good gun, original owners are back at the helm of the company and quality control seems to be pretty good with the guns I've seen.
Give one a try.
 
I know the haters will never cut Taurus a break, but I'm told they are now inspecting everything imported when it gets to Miami. The new president and CEO is taking many steps to improve on the very things that the forum dwellers complain about. There are accounts in the Taurus community of him personally responding via letter when something catches his attention.

Again, I've never had a problem with those that I have owned, same goes for Smith and Ruger.

Kudos to the guy who says he likes his Charter better than the Smith 36, I applaud you for your opinion. I would not hesitate to buy a Charter or a Rossi, I may just do it soon.
 
At what I have seen of the Rossi quality, I would like to see them add some weight to their products. Perhaps about 20 lbs. each so they could serve as a proper boat anchor.
 
I'd skip it. You might get one that works okay or one that isn't so good. I'd save up a bit and look for a Ruger. They are well made and stand behind their guns.
 
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