Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special - The Firearms Forum

tonygrz · 02-02-2011, 10:21 PM

I've purchased a Rossi Model 720 in 44 Special. I haven't gotten it yet but was wondering if these revolvers are any good. Kind of late to ask, but that's life. It looks like a 44 Special in a 357 frame. Is that correct?? Any pros and cons would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tony
Texas

fleetwood1976 · 02-02-2011, 10:31 PM

they are like a rossi 971 357 but 5 shot I believe. I had one with an unfluted cylinder and sold it years ago. I wish I had it back, it is hard to find them under $300 anymore. The one I had shot and handled great. I am sure a smith and wesson would be better quality but also 2 or 3 times more expensive. did you buy the one online for $265? I was seriosly thinking about it myself. but I hate the shipping and ffl hassle of online buying. If you want to fire occasionally and carry it will be fine. I wouldn't shoot a 1000 rounds a month in it.

tonygrz · 02-03-2011, 01:18 AM

Yep, that's the one. I have a friendly FFL dealer near me that only charges me $20 for a transfer. $295 plus transfer fee is still not bad. This will be my first 44 special. I've been told that it's a great round. It will end up being my truck gun.

Tony

fleetwood1976 · 02-03-2011, 09:39 AM

I have been looking at smith and wessons and they start at over $600 used. I don't think you can go wrong at that price. I have been laid off since last march so I ain't buying much of anything right now.

Carne Frio · 02-03-2011, 10:02 AM

I have the Rossi 720 CH. It is a great shooter and fits well into S&W K frame holsters.

carver · 02-03-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fleetwood1976

I have been looking at smith and wessons and they start at over $600 used. I don't think you can go wrong at that price. I have been laid off since last march so I ain't buying much of anything right now.

Where did you find that Smith for $600? I've been looking for one also, and I can't find anything for less than $850.

al45lc · 02-03-2011, 01:50 PM

I sold mine and have been kicking myself ever since. Great trail gun with the 3" barrel and adjustable sights, very accurate.
I bought a S&W titanium to replace it, damn good gun but at nearly 3 times the price!
One of my truly regrettable deals.

02-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
tonygrz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cross Plains, Tx Posts: 90	Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special I've purchased a Rossi Model 720 in 44 Special. I haven't gotten it yet but was wondering if these revolvers are any good. Kind of late to ask, but that's life. It looks like a 44 Special in a 357 frame. Is that correct?? Any pros and cons would be appreciated. Thanks, Tony Texas -->

02-02-2011, 10:31 PM	#2
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,339	Re: Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special they are like a rossi 971 357 but 5 shot I believe. I had one with an unfluted cylinder and sold it years ago. I wish I had it back, it is hard to find them under $300 anymore. The one I had shot and handled great. I am sure a smith and wesson would be better quality but also 2 or 3 times more expensive. did you buy the one online for $265? I was seriosly thinking about it myself. but I hate the shipping and ffl hassle of online buying. If you want to fire occasionally and carry it will be fine. I wouldn't shoot a 1000 rounds a month in it.

02-03-2011, 01:18 AM	#3
tonygrz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cross Plains, Tx Posts: 90	Re: Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special Yep, that's the one. I have a friendly FFL dealer near me that only charges me $20 for a transfer. $295 plus transfer fee is still not bad. This will be my first 44 special. I've been told that it's a great round. It will end up being my truck gun. Tony

02-03-2011, 09:39 AM	#4
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,339	Re: Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special I have been looking at smith and wessons and they start at over $600 used. I don't think you can go wrong at that price. I have been laid off since last march so I ain't buying much of anything right now.

02-03-2011, 10:02 AM	#5
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 701	Re: Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special I have the Rossi 720 CH. It is a great shooter and fits well into S&W K frame holsters.

02-03-2011, 01:50 PM	#7
al45lc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 1,022	Re: Rossi Model 720 - 44 Special I sold mine and have been kicking myself ever since. Great trail gun with the 3" barrel and adjustable sights, very accurate. I bought a S&W titanium to replace it, damn good gun but at nearly 3 times the price! One of my truly regrettable deals.