Rossi 357, model 972, no speed loader - The Firearms Forum

uniqorn51 · 10-25-2008, 11:49 PM

I can't find a speed loader for this 6" 357. All of the loader brands have one for the 971 (4"model) and the Taurus model 65. I believe the body on the 972 is exactly the same as these, minus barrel length. Thanks.

uniqorn51 · 10-26-2008, 12:23 AM

I just discovered that the cylinder release button is the problem. A speed loader site mentioned that the button has to be changed or modified. Where on earth would I find a flatter button? I guess I could make one and drill the same size screw hole in it and cut the screw shorter or find a shorter screw. Any ideas?

300 H&H · 10-26-2008, 07:02 AM

uniqorn51,

Sounds like you might have a good idea, to make your own. Doubt that anyone else is.....If it were me I would be tempted to use brass, as it is easier to work with. If you have a milling machine, use what ever you want! The screw will most likely be metric, so save your origial, and the release. Sounds like a neat weekend project!

Best regards Kirk

10-25-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
uniqorn51 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13	Rossi 357, model 972, no speed loader I can't find a speed loader for this 6" 357. All of the loader brands have one for the 971 (4"model) and the Taurus model 65. I believe the body on the 972 is exactly the same as these, minus barrel length. Thanks. -->

10-26-2008, 12:23 AM	#2
uniqorn51 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13	Re: Rossi 357, model 972, no speed loader I just discovered that the cylinder release button is the problem. A speed loader site mentioned that the button has to be changed or modified. Where on earth would I find a flatter button? I guess I could make one and drill the same size screw hole in it and cut the screw shorter or find a shorter screw. Any ideas?

10-26-2008, 07:02 AM	#3
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: Rossi 357, model 972, no speed loader uniqorn51, Sounds like you might have a good idea, to make your own. Doubt that anyone else is.....If it were me I would be tempted to use brass, as it is easier to work with. If you have a milling machine, use what ever you want! The screw will most likely be metric, so save your origial, and the release. Sounds like a neat weekend project! Best regards Kirk