I have some news for you: Brazil has the seventh largest economy in the world. Larger than, say, Canada, Russia or Austraila.
China is way bigger and look at the crap they produce. Size isn't a guarantee of quality.
I have some news for you: Brazil has the seventh largest economy in the world. Larger than, say, Canada, Russia or Austraila.
I have some news for you: Brazil has the seventh largest economy in the world. Larger than, say, Canada, Russia or Austraila.
China is way bigger and look at the crap they produce. Size isn't a guarantee of quality.
China is way bigger and look at the crap they produce. Size isn't a guarantee of quality.
Some people would say the exact same thing about stuff made in this country.
weblance said:Why does only one revolver manufacturer offer a small 6 shot 357 ?
lee n. field said:One? Look again.
Accurately and succinctly nails the "the deal with Rossi's" right on the head--+1One can banter the good and bad of Rossi products all day however i have had the misfortune of many friends bringing their revolvers and lever rifles to me to " just make it work". The machine work on the interior is poorly done ( if they now use CNC equipment i have not seen it) and requires much time to smooth and polish parts and frames. Some of the rifle feed rails were the most poorly made parts and as a result feeding was "iffy" much of the time, metal was also very soft on many firearms. On the exterior the Rossi team must have hired the buffers from hell to do their polishing resulting in wavy metal rounded corners and dished out screw holes.
All of my observations may not apply to current production as i would not accept another ""just make it work" project from friend or foe. I purchased one of the Braztech Rossi 92's about five years ago and after replacing the idiot safety with a plug and the plastic follower with a Winchester steel part and finally stoning the interior parts the rifle performs well for the plinking i do with it. Exterior fit and finish is much improved on this vintage rifle so maybe there is hope, but I would not take on another "make it work" project.
Idek nailed it. It can take a long time to overcome a poor reputation.
I really can't comment on Rossi. But, a friend had a Tarus and a Charter Arms. Neither gun was nearly as well made as a S&W or Ruger. When I purchase a gun, I expect it to last without having to fix it(springs ect, are normal wear parts) or deal with problems that should not exist in a gun that is for sale new. I understand every manufacturer has issues and occasionally a lemon gets through QC. I do a lot of research before putting out money for a gun. Rossi is a brand I will not be purchasing, this is due to the problems associated with them, some people like them. That's fine, personally I will buy what I feel I can trust.