Rossi Revolvers

Dallas · 10-24-2007, 11:04 AM

Hey all,
Does anybody on the boards own or used a Rossi revolver. I am looking at getting a small frame (5 Round) pistol. I am on a budget so I can't go for the big brand names. Or does anybody have any suggestions? I'm not sure if I want to get a .357 or a .38 that can fire +P ammo.

Triggerjerk · 10-24-2007, 11:14 AM

I buy used Smiths. They are not all that easy to find...but they ARE out there. Be patient and you will find a good deal on a used S&W snubby. Hit the gun shops and shows.

Do not get a Charter Arms. I have experience with these...sevaral over the years. They are marginal/poor in quality.

I shoot regular .38's out of my snubby. That's enough power to satisfy me in a small handgun.

I personally would not shoot a J-Frame Smith in .357. I'd go with a Ruger SP-101. But then you're getting into a heavier gun.

By the way...I recently paid $289 for a really nice Model 36 with a square butt. There is a Model 37 Airweight in my dealer's case right now for $299. So the deals are out there.

Dallas · 10-24-2007, 11:53 AM

I've been thinking about the recoil and I will pass on the .357. Although if I find a good deal on a .357 I may get it and just shoot .38 or .38 +P.

toolman · 10-24-2007, 01:10 PM

Every review @ HandgunReview - Home has been very positive on the Rossi's. I'm thinking of getting one for the wife to play with.

Dallas · 10-24-2007, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the link.

preceptor · 10-30-2007, 02:44 PM

i just managed to pick up a used Rossi .38 special at gander for $125. just one small nick on the outside of the barrel. everything else was super clean. going to go shoot it this evening. Been shopping around and am having some trouble finding dealers for holsters though.

Triggerjerk · 10-30-2007, 03:07 PM

Ask your dealers if they have a used holster box. Mine keeps his in the back room. I never would have known if I had not asked. If these are basically the same size as a S&W, one of those holsters may fit. Or...an Uncle Mike's ballistic nylon hloster.

Dallas · 10-30-2007, 04:19 PM

Used holster box, I never would have thought of it. I'll have to ask.

Triggerjerk · 10-30-2007, 04:47 PM

Yep...and I went to a gun show recently where a fella had about 5 boxes of them!

gunney_m · 11-25-2007, 04:55 AM

I found one for $250 im thinking about getting.

billy · 11-25-2007, 05:04 AM

pawn shops are a great place for used holsters.
everytime i go to my favorite one i root through the magazine/holster/doodad box!

gunney_m · 11-25-2007, 07:28 AM

Does anyone know about how much one is new?

10-24-2007, 11:04 AM	#1
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Rossi Revolvers Hey all, Does anybody on the boards own or used a Rossi revolver. I am looking at getting a small frame (5 Round) pistol. I am on a budget so I can't go for the big brand names. Or does anybody have any suggestions? I'm not sure if I want to get a .357 or a .38 that can fire +P ammo. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it. Last edited by Dallas; 10-24-2007 at 11:51 AM.

10-24-2007, 11:14 AM	#2
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978 Trader Rating: (0)	I buy used Smiths. They are not all that easy to find...but they ARE out there. Be patient and you will find a good deal on a used S&W snubby. Hit the gun shops and shows. Do not get a Charter Arms. I have experience with these...sevaral over the years. They are marginal/poor in quality. I shoot regular .38's out of my snubby. That's enough power to satisfy me in a small handgun. I personally would not shoot a J-Frame Smith in .357. I'd go with a Ruger SP-101. But then you're getting into a heavier gun. By the way...I recently paid $289 for a really nice Model 36 with a square butt. There is a Model 37 Airweight in my dealer's case right now for $299. So the deals are out there. __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ Last edited by Triggerjerk; 10-24-2007 at 11:24 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-24-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been thinking about the recoil and I will pass on the .357. Although if I find a good deal on a .357 I may get it and just shoot .38 or .38 +P. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-24-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,288 Trader Rating: (0)	Every review @ HandgunReview - Home has been very positive on the Rossi's. I'm thinking of getting one for the wife to play with. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-24-2007, 01:30 PM	#5
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the link. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-30-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
preceptor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	i just managed to pick up a used Rossi .38 special at gander for $125. just one small nick on the outside of the barrel. everything else was super clean. going to go shoot it this evening. Been shopping around and am having some trouble finding dealers for holsters though.

10-30-2007, 03:07 PM	#7
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978 Trader Rating: (0)	Ask your dealers if they have a used holster box. Mine keeps his in the back room. I never would have known if I had not asked. If these are basically the same size as a S&W, one of those holsters may fit. Or...an Uncle Mike's ballistic nylon hloster. __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

10-30-2007, 04:19 PM	#8
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Used holster box, I never would have thought of it. I'll have to ask. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-30-2007, 04:47 PM	#9
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep...and I went to a gun show recently where a fella had about 5 boxes of them! __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

11-25-2007, 04:55 AM	#10
gunney_m Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Muskogee,Ok Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0)	I found one for $250 im thinking about getting.

11-25-2007, 05:04 AM	#11
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,617 Trader Rating: (0)	pawn shops are a great place for used holsters. everytime i go to my favorite one i root through the magazine/holster/doodad box! __________________ to the man with a hammer everything looks like a nail

11-25-2007, 07:28 AM	#12
gunney_m Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Muskogee,Ok Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0)	Does anyone know about how much one is new?

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