why is Rossi so underrated

Steel isn't very expensive. I am guessing that they already own the manufacturing equipment, and that Brazilian labor is cheaper than US labor.

They can sell them cheaper than S&W or Ruger and still make a profit.
 
Absolutely super looking. I notice your grips are different from my new one. My 461 is not smooth like yours, but has finger indentations and because I have a smaller hand it really fits me. What's the difference? You can see it in the pic from Buds.
Doc
 
Got it. My grips are a construction of stippled surface, pliable textured outer rubber coating, with hardened polymer interior. They, to me, are very comfortable and absolutely fits my hand.
Doc
 
Rossi judge in 22lr 22mag

I have the rossi judge in .22lr and 22mag. Love it! very accurate and my 9 shot Taurus .22lr speedloader fits it. I hoping Rossi makes a judge in .38/.357mag.:cool:

v-fib
 
Mini Range Report

I got a chance to shoot my 462 today. Nice revolver. Shot perfectly. I was shooting Wolf Gold 158 gr. 357s. Every shot went to point of aim. Fired brass extracted nicely, and showed no bulges, or damage. Primers were hit strongly, but not cratered. The trigger is nice in DA, superb in SA. I did have to take the sharp edges off the hammer spur with a file, but that's a common thing with a new revolver.

I am very pleased with this revolver. I paid just a few dollars less than $300 for my 462, and in my opinion, it could cost another $150 and still be a good deal. Its nicely finished, all edges are smooth, and everything fits nicely. The action is smooth, and its a pleasure to look at. The grip is well done, and I dont feel the urgent need to replace it. I felt no discomfort shooting 357s through this gun, and shooting 38s was a breeze. A+
 
This post assumes that there is an inescapable connection between quality and price. Not to me.

The rossi revolvers I have looked at recently don't seem to be very good. Lockup is poor, and right there, you can extrapolate poor quality pretty much all around. It means that the metal was badly machined. Accuracy will probably be flawed, trigger will probably be sub par, and so forth. I don't believe that the ones I have looked at would hold up for decades of use.

In that case, price doesn't figure. It's not a good gun. Over rated? Some people say that it's a good gun because it is cheap and it works better than the terrible examples of the past. I consider it to still not be good enough to buy, whatever the price.

Of course, once again, based only on the experience of handling a few at gun counters.
 
Man... I dont see what you are seeing with the new Rossi. My 462 is excellent. Lock up is rock solid, trigger is smooth and short. The fit and finish is as good as any other revolver I own. I was looking at the 851 and 972 the other day and they are just as nicely made as mine. Will my 462 hold up for the next 100 years? I dont know. Im going to find out how well it lasts for at least the next 10...
 
Thanks Web,

I realize that this forum is pretty much S&W and Ruger. That's fine with me and If it weren't for these people I would have never bought my a super fine Rugers for myself and my wife. For that I will always thank this forum.

When I put this question to a different forum, I received some very interesting answers that were so very different than that here.

Variety is the Spice Of Life. Viva la difference.

Doc
 
Right, 5-shot. It was an Interarms import, I think from the 90s. I have no idea how it compares to the current Rossi guns.

The longer barrel gives a larger sight radius, and according to BBTI info an increase in velocity of about 150 fps (depending on the ammo).
 
Went to my range today and was shooting next to a ret. Col. who was a Ranger.
He had his Berretta Semi and I had had my 2" Rossi and 4 " GP100.
He put his target out to 5 yds. to warm up and I put mine out to 25 yards as I always do to warm up. I shot my R461 Rossi first and 5 were in the center and 1 in the 9 .
We both brought back our targets and he saw my target and asked, "what are you shooting"? I didn't say a word, just emptied the chamber and handed it to him. The man almost fainted. He asked if I always shot like that and I replied that lately, yes. I told him what it cost and where I got it and he just shook his head.
I'm not advocating for Taurus. I know their CS stinks. It's just that Rossi R461 & 2 models are really good weapons. They're tight and well built and accurate.
Doc
 
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