I have read on many boards about rossi handguns being unsafe and in one post even blowing up. I don't take everything i read or hear as the "truth" but i don't want to lose life or limb either. I have a 971 in SS and a 3 1/4 comp barrel and it is the best shooting little gun and perfect for backpacking,home defence,and a blast to plink with but am now a little bothered. I know they are cheap and i never expected it to last as long as a ruger or smith but i would really like input as to there safety and expected round count. If they are really that bad i will personally destroy it so as not to hurt someone but really hate to lose such a fun pistol.thank you in advance and all help appreciated. wp