Rossi .357 Revolver - Anyone Have One? - Opinions! - The Firearms Forum

JohnnyFlake · 03-11-2012, 03:00 PM

I know there have been many threads about the Carter Revolvers and the Taurus Revolvers in .357/.38 and a whole lot of pros & cons about them.

I had never given much thought to the Rossi line of revolvers but I am aware of the really nice quality of their lever guns, especially the newer ones. Yesterday, I had a chance to handle a 4" blued Rossi .357/38 and I was really impressed. I cannot recall the model number (My Bad) but it was a beauty. It has kind of a medium frame, like a J Frame S&W and holds 6 rounds. It really feels good in my hand and the action is smooth, I really mean smooth. It also locks up tighter than a drum, as the saying goes. DA is kind of rough but SA is very light and smooth, maybe 3lbs. If I recall correctly, it weighs just over two lbs at 33oz. It also carries an adjustable rear sight with a burnt orange frt sight.

Price wise they are about $350 which is half the price of a similar Ruger or S&W.

I'd like to check into the Rossi Rep for their revolvers and get some feedback. I was so impressed that I almost bought it yesterday but I held off, looking for some feedback as I mentioned.

DixieLandMan · 03-12-2012, 09:15 AM

Not a .357 but a .38 Special. It is a fun, easy to carry snub nose. I bought it for my now ex wife and it shoots really well. Great gun in my opinion.

RunningOnMT · 03-12-2012, 01:53 PM

It's a Rossi R97104. It's the only .357 w/4" barrel they make. I've never owned one but just based on the quality of their lever guns, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, especially at that price. The price from Davidsons throuigh my dealer is $375.00. Buds has them I think for $344.00, but with them you have less than great customer service and delivery times I'm told.

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BRAND: Braztech|Rossi # OF MAGS:
MODEL: R97104 SAFETY: Taurus Security System
TYPE: Revolver SIGHTS: Rear: Adjustable Front: Red Inserts
CALIBER: 357 BARREL LENGTH: 4"
FINISH: Blue OVERALL LENGTH: 8.5"
ACTION: Double Action WEIGHT: 32 oz
STOCK: Rubber Grips with Deep Contoured Finger Grooves PACKAGING:
CAPACITY: 6 FEATURES:
CHOKES: FEATURES:
CHAMBER: BUTT PLATE:
MUZZLE: RECEIVER:

JohnnyFlake · 03-12-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RunningOnMT

It's a Rossi R97104. It's the only .357 w/4" barrel they make. I've never owned one but just based on the quality of their lever guns, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, especially at that price. The price from Davidsons throuigh my dealer is $375.00. Buds has them I think for $344.00, but with them you have less than great customer service and delivery times I'm told.

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BRAND: Braztech|Rossi # OF MAGS:
MODEL: R97104 SAFETY: Taurus Security System
TYPE: Revolver SIGHTS: Rear: Adjustable Front: Red Inserts
CALIBER: 357 BARREL LENGTH: 4"
FINISH: Blue OVERALL LENGTH: 8.5"
ACTION: Double Action WEIGHT: 32 oz
STOCK: Rubber Grips with Deep Contoured Finger Grooves PACKAGING:
CAPACITY: 6 FEATURES:
CHOKES: FEATURES:
CHAMBER: BUTT PLATE:
MUZZLE: RECEIVER:

Yes Sir, there she be, and I am telling you, they are dam nice guns!

Clipper · 03-13-2012, 08:38 AM

I have a 2" Rossi .357 in stainless. It is made for Rossi by Taurus, and a very good shooter. It is more accurate than I am, and fun to shoot.

03-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
JohnnyFlake V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Contributor Posts: 152	Rossi .357 Revolver - Anyone Have One? - Opinions! I know there have been many threads about the Carter Revolvers and the Taurus Revolvers in .357/.38 and a whole lot of pros & cons about them. I had never given much thought to the Rossi line of revolvers but I am aware of the really nice quality of their lever guns, especially the newer ones. Yesterday, I had a chance to handle a 4" blued Rossi .357/38 and I was really impressed. I cannot recall the model number (My Bad) but it was a beauty. It has kind of a medium frame, like a J Frame S&W and holds 6 rounds. It really feels good in my hand and the action is smooth, I really mean smooth. It also locks up tighter than a drum, as the saying goes. DA is kind of rough but SA is very light and smooth, maybe 3lbs. If I recall correctly, it weighs just over two lbs at 33oz. It also carries an adjustable rear sight with a burnt orange frt sight. Price wise they are about $350 which is half the price of a similar Ruger or S&W. I'd like to check into the Rossi Rep for their revolvers and get some feedback. I was so impressed that I almost bought it yesterday but I held off, looking for some feedback as I mentioned. __________________ Of All The Things I have Lost During My Life, I Miss My Mind The Most! -->

03-12-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 606	Re: Rossi .357 Revolver - Anyone Have One? - Opinions! Not a .357 but a .38 Special. It is a fun, easy to carry snub nose. I bought it for my now ex wife and it shoots really well. Great gun in my opinion.

03-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#3
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Rossi .357 Revolver - Anyone Have One? - Opinions! It's a Rossi R97104. It's the only .357 w/4" barrel they make. I've never owned one but just based on the quality of their lever guns, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, especially at that price. The price from Davidsons throuigh my dealer is $375.00. Buds has them I think for $344.00, but with them you have less than great customer service and delivery times I'm told. BRAND: Braztech\|Rossi # OF MAGS: MODEL: R97104 SAFETY: Taurus Security System TYPE: Revolver SIGHTS: Rear: Adjustable Front: Red Inserts CALIBER: 357 BARREL LENGTH: 4" FINISH: Blue OVERALL LENGTH: 8.5" ACTION: Double Action WEIGHT: 32 oz STOCK: Rubber Grips with Deep Contoured Finger Grooves PACKAGING: CAPACITY: 6 FEATURES: CHOKES: FEATURES: CHAMBER: BUTT PLATE: MUZZLE: RECEIVER: __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

03-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#5
Clipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 381	Re: Rossi .357 Revolver - Anyone Have One? - Opinions! I have a 2" Rossi .357 in stainless. It is made for Rossi by Taurus, and a very good shooter. It is more accurate than I am, and fun to shoot.