why is Rossi so underrated

Exactly. Who here would carry a Hi-Point? They have a decent rep and a lifetime warranty!
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I've carried a Hi-Point from time to time. As well as a few Taurus and Charter Arms guns also.

Besides, why is it always about "carry?" I can't speak for anyone else, but "carry" is way down of my list of reasons to own a gun. I've got a dozen or so guns left after selling off my collection. I carry one of them. The rest are just for grins and giggles.
 
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Guess I just feel that every gun I own, regardless of whether I carry it or even intend to carry it, should meet the criteria for carry should the need ever arise. Over the course of a lifetime of owning a gun, 200 bucks more for a higher quality gun is pennies a day. I just don't feel like investing my money in a lower quality weapon with horrible customer support. If something ever goes wrong with one of my smiths or rugers, smith and Ruger will take care of it pronto.
 
Guess I just feel that every gun I own, regardless of whether I carry it or even intend to carry it, should meet the criteria for carry should the need ever arise.
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I can empathise with that perspective: I have full confidence in all the handguns I have: even my Astra snub that some have said is no good in the past. Being limited in purchasing options due to storage limits I cannot afford to buy a gun "just for fun". It has to have a purpose.

So in that respect I'd feel I can carry them all but realistically some are too big for carry: My Redhawk is not a CCW gun. Nor is my SP-01. Some may carry them but I bet they are few and far between.

So if we accept that some guns are simply not realistic carry choices we should probably relieve them of the strict build and performance criteria associated with carry guns.

However, I'll bet you are not limited the way I am, other than by finances. You might find that there are some really fund guns out there that, whilst not good enough for carry are great fun to shoot at the range.

Just a thought.
 
So, to sum up this thread, the only people that have a compliant with a Rossi Revolver are the ones that have never owned a Rossi Revolver. Only heard or assumed something based on what a friend or, some other non Rossi owner said. Kinda sounds like what I said before. There are those that own them and know better and, there are those that have never owned them but, KNOW better based on what somebody else said. Yep, that sums it up rather accurately from all posts here.

I own a lot of guns I don't carry Concealed. I'm rather happy they all don't need to fit that criteria for me and feel sorry for those it does. But, there are no better revolvers made to conceal than a Rossi revolver. Affordable, reliable, chambered in a knock out caliber, and well built. That isn't second hand hear say. That comes from owning as many Rossi's as I own of each of the other, "better" brands cited in this thread. God Bless
 
Should we buy a Rossi hoping it is a fine piece and then if it isn't than sell it for a huge loss and buy a different gun? I'm not willing to take the chance to save a few bucks that means nothing in the lifetime of owning a gun.
 
So, to sum up this thread, the only people that have a compliant with a Rossi Revolver are the ones that have never owned a Rossi Revolver. Only heard or assumed something based on what a friend or, some other non Rossi owner said. Kinda sounds like what I said before. There are those that own them and know better and, there are those that have never owned them but, KNOW better based on what somebody else said. Yep, that sums it up rather accurately from all posts here.

I own a lot of guns I don't carry Concealed. I'm rather happy they all don't need to fit that criteria for me and feel sorry for those it does. But, there are no better revolvers made to conceal than a Rossi revolver. Affordable, reliable, chambered in a knock out caliber, and well built. That isn't second hand hear say. That comes from owning as many Rossi's as I own of each of the other, "better" brands cited in this thread. God Bless
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While I've never owned a Rossi revolver; I do own a Rossi 92 style 44 mag carbine. Unless Rossi revolvers are made at a separate factory from their rifles (I believe they are both made by Taurus at this point) I believe the issues mentioned are accurate. As of last year, Rossi did not offer any direct customer after-market service or parts in the US as far as I know--if anything goes wrong you had to bundle up your weapon for a long trip to Brazil and back with an uncertain turn-around time.

The issues of inconsistent finishing and operation associated with the rifles are well known and documented. Again--this may or not be the case with their revolvers as they may be manufactured at a separate facility--I don't know.

I came very close to heaving my Rossi into the dumpster but toughed it out and eventually was able to make it into a fine and fun shooting rifle. I definitely would not purchase another Rossi product based on the service and parts policies that I encountered when I purchased my rifle and had issues with it. That doesn't mean they can't make a great revolver--but it's still a toss of the dice in my view.
 
I came very close to heaving my Rossi into the dumpster but toughed it out and eventually was able to make it into a fine and fun shooting rifle. I definitely would not purchase another Rossi product based on the service and parts policies that I encountered when I purchased my rifle and had issues with it. That doesn't mean they can't make a great revolver--but it's still a toss of the dice in my view.
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Stagpanther is a Rossi owner and offers the damning critique that I've heard just a few times too often from other Rossi owners: inconsistent fit and finish. I understand that many guns benefit from being broken in or a having a little "fluff and buff", but just how much is a legitimate issue.
 
My view of Rossi firearms is based on owning an older model revolver. Manufactured when it was still Interarms Rossi and not Taurus. I know the trigger is smoother, lighter and breaks cleaner than my much much newer Ruger SP-101, and that's after a fluff and buff / spring kit. I don't know if the new Taurus Rossi's are any good, but I would be willing to buy one based on my experience.
 
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I came very close to heaving my Rossi into the dumpster but toughed it out and eventually was able to make it into a fine and fun shooting rifle. I definitely would not purchase another Rossi product based on the service and parts policies that I encountered when I purchased my rifle and had issues with it. That doesn't mean they can't make a great revolver--but it's still a toss of the dice in my view.
Stagpanther is a Rossi owner and offers the damning critique that I've heard just a few times too often from other Rossi owners: inconsistent fit and finish. I understand that many guns benefit from being broken in or a having a little "fluff and buff", but just how much is a legitimate issue.
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I wouldn't exactly call it a damning critique--just a reminder to go into it "with eyes open" as to what might be in store in case you have to roll up your sleeves and do some work. I've also said that once I fixed it the little lever is one of the most fun to shoot firearms I have. If someone asked me--"can I expect off-the-shelf no problems with Rossi's most of the time"--my answer would have to be "no."
 
I might have posted this on this thread since I've responded to a few Ruger customer service threads, but let me just repeat it if I hadn't.

A good friend of mine inherited his father's Security Six .357 revolver. That gun was bought new sometime in the late 70's. Had probably 20,000 rounds through it, mostly .357 since his dad reloaded. That was the first .357 I ever shot.

When he inherited the gun, it was a bit loose. 20,000 hot .357 loads will do that. He called Ruger, who said send it in. (free shipping) So he did.

Less than 4 weeks later, he got the gun back. Totally refurbished. Even reblued it (what's that cost? $200?) Came back in a factory hard case. Shipped back to him free of charge.Cost him nothing for all that work. Ready for another 20,000 rounds.

So when Rossi or Taurus do that, I'll be interested. And the extra $200 at the time of purchase is worth that peace of mind.
 
Rossi, Charter and Taurus pretty much fall into the same catch-all tub. At one time, I would have bought a Rossi just to try it out. I have no need or compulsion to do that anymore since I have plenty of S&W, Colt, and Ruger handguns. I am interested in their 22 revolvers; all three companies. But not enough to buy one that I have no earthly need for.
 
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Rossi, Charter and Taurus pretty much fall into the same catch-all tub.
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Just so were clear on this... there are many, many happy owners of Charter Arms, and Taurus revolvers. I am one of the many. All three have a lifetime warranty, but Charter Arms has an excellent Customer Service department, and they repair, quickly, and correctly, and return in under 21 days. That is their goal
 
I've been following this topic for a spell, had to know what the deal is. I ordered a model 851 the other day thinking I'll use it for shooting 38 spec lead only. Well, it arrived today, I was taken aback....the fit and, finish is excellent, lockup is tight, grips are very comfortable, front and rear sights are superb. Trigger in single action matches some of my S&W revolvers. Off to the range I went, I was impressed to say the least, on target right out of the box, I was using 148 gr hbwc and, it just nailed it every time @ 15 yards. Let me tell you, I think this revolver is a great bargain and, under priced for the time being. I'm very happy with it thus far, time will tell.

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I could say exactly the same thing about the one I pictured above Vette66. I had it out yesterday, and was impressed by how well it shot, and felt. Only 50 rounds of my 125 gr reloads, but they won't be the last.

Did a light Flitz job to mine the other evening, and got some better pictures in the subdued light the next morning. The fit and finish on this one impress me.





It's not a Model 67...but then it didn't cost anywhere near as much.

BTW. I like the blue one. :D
 
CajunBass, that's a real nice one you have there. I'm partial to SS myself. I find it peculiar that people are downing the Rossi who never owned them. No problem, more for us, prices will jump, glad I'm in early on. Great quality for the price.
 
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Mine does. If I could figure out how to post the pics I would.
Vet66 perfectly describes my R46201
2" 357 mag. Methinks something has changed in the World
Of Rossi.
As someone posted before, Ruger had a similar reputation
Quite a few years ago. Now look what
People think of Ruger.
 
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Time changes things. In the 80s, I had many Rossi guns come across my bench with various problems. In general, I found them to be crudely machined and fitted and some parts improperly hardened or over hardened. This is experience of 30 years ago or so. As one poster said, it takes a long time to overcome a bad reputation.

Based on my work experiences, I have always shied away from both Taurus and Rossi firearms, and have stuck to well-known brands with long time reputations.

As always, YMMV.
 
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