Rossi 357 2"
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I considered one too until I picked up a Ruger SP101 2.25 inch .357 mag. To me there was no comparison. As the saying goes “you get what you pay for”. It kinda depends on what you want the gun for. If it is a carry piece you might want to consider “Do I want to skimp on something I might have to rely on to protect my life?” If it is a piece you are going to shoot a lot then look at something better made. If it is something you will only use a couple of times a year to shoot for fun then you could probably save some money buying it over a better and/or more expensive gun.
AdamGrier_atc
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Rossi 357
I have a Rossi 971 (.357 mag 2'), and I love it. I have put abour 1900 rounds through it with no problems. Rossi is made by Taurus now, and have the same Customer Service Center. I think it is a great gun, and one that has flown under the radar. It handles 357 loads very well. But as always, I suggest shooting one prior to buying.
Be safe,
Adam
I have a Rossi 971 (.357 mag 2'), and I love it. I have put abour 1900 rounds through it with no problems. Rossi is made by Taurus now, and have the same Customer Service Center. I think it is a great gun, and one that has flown under the radar. It handles 357 loads very well. But as always, I suggest shooting one prior to buying.
Be safe,
Adam
I have one
I own and carry a Rossi .357 6-shot 2" revolver, despite the fact that mine got into a "situation" after less than 500 rounds; the cylinder stopped responding to trigger pulls. I sent it back to Rossi (the Taurus service center) and received prompt and courteous service (different from my experience with the much higher priced S & W). The comfortable little gun has been working fine since. Hit the POA several times at 7 yards (self defense distance).
I fail to see how a mechanical device could be judged superior simply because it inflicts a heavier price! I know of SP 101's that have disappointed their owners. Did someone once say, "A fool and his money are soon separated"?
I own and carry a Rossi .357 6-shot 2" revolver, despite the fact that mine got into a "situation" after less than 500 rounds; the cylinder stopped responding to trigger pulls. I sent it back to Rossi (the Taurus service center) and received prompt and courteous service (different from my experience with the much higher priced S & W). The comfortable little gun has been working fine since. Hit the POA several times at 7 yards (self defense distance).
I fail to see how a mechanical device could be judged superior simply because it inflicts a heavier price! I know of SP 101's that have disappointed their owners. Did someone once say, "A fool and his money are soon separated"?
I have heard good things about the Rossi from a local cop buddy of mine but have never fired one.
On the other hand, in the same price range, is my new Taurus 651 (357, fully lugged barrel, shrouded hammer) and I love it. Fit and finish is excellent and fits the hand very well. A big bonus is the wife loves it too
On the other hand, in the same price range, is my new Taurus 651 (357, fully lugged barrel, shrouded hammer) and I love it. Fit and finish is excellent and fits the hand very well. A big bonus is the wife loves it too
Benzene; I know that there are always some bad machines produced when mass production is involved. Like I said, I considered a Rossi before getting the SP. I handled a Rossi in a gun store. I was surprised by the amount of end play and rotation still in the cylinder when in full lock up. I was able to turn the cylinder where I could see shadowing down the barrel during lock up. Not good! The dealer then got a NIB out and it really wasn’t any better (although I was not able to see shadowing, the amount of rotation and end slop was still unacceptable). In these two cases I thought “a fool and his money might get some lead where he doesn’t want it”! Picked up a SP101 and never even considered the Rossi again. I shoot a lot and I decided the Ruger was the gun for me.
Rossi
Rossi's are make in Brazil using tooling "nationalized" by the gov't from Smith and Wesson. The cutting tools are not always up to the QA standards of S&W. Take a look at a .38 Rossi and compare to a Smith. Virtually identical, and parts interchange. Don't know about their heat treatment of critical parts.
Rossi's are make in Brazil using tooling "nationalized" by the gov't from Smith and Wesson. The cutting tools are not always up to the QA standards of S&W. Take a look at a .38 Rossi and compare to a Smith. Virtually identical, and parts interchange. Don't know about their heat treatment of critical parts.