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rossi 92 question
i am a bit confused, some people say the rossi is poor ie: unreiability, if you own one whats your opinion i had mine shot 160+ rounds been good, now im wondering if i should keep it
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If you are asking wether it will hold up to use or not - if its shooting and cycling well for you now, then it will do fine! They are well made firearms composed of good steels and such.
If you want to spiff it up, you might consider sending it to Steve's Gunz - http://www.stevesgunz.com/
Steve is a member here and a wizz with Rossi's.
Also, if you are handy with wood, you might consider replacing the wood with some nice walnut pieces = available at places like http://www.brownells.com for example. Steve does that kinda thing too if I'm not mistaken...
If you want to spiff it up, you might consider sending it to Steve's Gunz - http://www.stevesgunz.com/
Steve is a member here and a wizz with Rossi's.
Also, if you are handy with wood, you might consider replacing the wood with some nice walnut pieces = available at places like http://www.brownells.com for example. Steve does that kinda thing too if I'm not mistaken...
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Re: rossi 92 question
Sometimes the wood underneath the factory gunk they call a finish is quite nice looking although not walnut. I have seen some stock that were stripped and refinished and looked quite nice. If you are going to shoot some 180 gr loads at max velocity a good recoil pad is never a bad idea. Either is having it drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. My Puma in 480 Ruger is light and handy and the fiberoptic front sight although not very traditional is very easy to pick up against a dark colored target.
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"They" say that Rolex is the only watch, BMW is the only automobile, and Leupold is the only scope.
If it works for YOU, then it works enough.
I'm not a professional guide, target shooter, or other type of 'expert' (including gunwriters paid by magazines which advertise certain brands and might not be inclined to 'glow' about their competitors), but I've had pretty much NO problems with any Rossis (our family collectively has owned seven) and maybe we've shot 2-3,000 rounds out of them totally.
I'm sure the Winchesters have a better name, and I'm sure the OLD ones were more 'hand-fitted', but mine have been about as serviceable as for instance, my new Marlins - all have some minor fitting issues, but all of them seem to work reasonably well for contemporary standards of manufacturing.
If the choice were to get a $800 Winchester, or a $400 Rossi and $400 of ammo, or get TWO $400 Rossis, I'd not be a Winchester owner.
Sorry if that upsets the traditionalists or Winchester fans. THEY are probably more discerning than I am, and that is good - it would be unfair of me (who just wants a 'shooter') to buy the Winchester they would better appreciate.
Still, I wish Winchester had stayed in business, and continued to make the fine quality products they used to make in the mid-20th century. If they had, no doubt I'd now own several.
If it works for YOU, then it works enough.
I'm not a professional guide, target shooter, or other type of 'expert' (including gunwriters paid by magazines which advertise certain brands and might not be inclined to 'glow' about their competitors), but I've had pretty much NO problems with any Rossis (our family collectively has owned seven) and maybe we've shot 2-3,000 rounds out of them totally.
I'm sure the Winchesters have a better name, and I'm sure the OLD ones were more 'hand-fitted', but mine have been about as serviceable as for instance, my new Marlins - all have some minor fitting issues, but all of them seem to work reasonably well for contemporary standards of manufacturing.
If the choice were to get a $800 Winchester, or a $400 Rossi and $400 of ammo, or get TWO $400 Rossis, I'd not be a Winchester owner.
Sorry if that upsets the traditionalists or Winchester fans. THEY are probably more discerning than I am, and that is good - it would be unfair of me (who just wants a 'shooter') to buy the Winchester they would better appreciate.
Still, I wish Winchester had stayed in business, and continued to make the fine quality products they used to make in the mid-20th century. If they had, no doubt I'd now own several.
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Hmmm.... I wonder... my wife used one for almost 8 years of competition in cowboy action shooting... my son used one for about 10 years of competition, including category wins at EOT, Raton, & Dallas and two OVERALL wins at Raton when he was 14 & 15!
Nope, they ain't any good at all!
2004 EMF/Rossi Hartford Model in .45 Colt:
Got that one for the boy now that's he's grown up, and for my pig huntin'...
The wife's" .38/.357 Mag from about 1987:
The boy's original Rossi M92 is the in the middle:
They're all about to exit... NOT!!!!
Like the other guys said, if it works, it's good. There might be more expensive, prettier, and those with more history... but... what is it you're lookin' for?
Nope, they ain't any good at all!
2004 EMF/Rossi Hartford Model in .45 Colt:
Got that one for the boy now that's he's grown up, and for my pig huntin'...
The wife's" .38/.357 Mag from about 1987:
The boy's original Rossi M92 is the in the middle:
They're all about to exit... NOT!!!!
Like the other guys said, if it works, it's good. There might be more expensive, prettier, and those with more history... but... what is it you're lookin' for?
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Re: rossi 92 question
Steve aka NKJ, worked mine and I love it
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Re: rossi 92 question
My Rossi .45 short rifle is sort of rough... Well rather rough in its workings. I will fix that when I get time. It is very accurate after installing a Marbles tang sight and throwing away the thing factory rear. That front sight will be replaced also.
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I have 2 of them, a 454 Casull and a 357 octagon. I like mine, although both have been worked over according to the DVD by Steves Gunz!!
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Re: rossi 92 question
a357lever wrote:i am a bit confused, some people say the rossi is poor ie: unreiability, if you own one whats your opinion i had mine shot 160+ rounds been good, now im wondering if i should keep it
I think the confusion comes from folks that owned or tried the older Rossi 92's. The Rossi's made up to about the late 90's were very stiff and over sprung because of poorly fitted part. They generally made the parts slightly oversize then spent the least amount of time fitting them only getting them close enough so a really heavy spring would make it work. They did this in order to save man-hours. When you tried the action at the gun store you knew it was stiff and it only got worse when you loaded it. By the late 90's Rossi had re-tooled to the more precise CNC equipment and that greatly improved the fit and finish. The current guns feel really good out of the box but you will still feel some bumps once they are loaded. They still don't fit the extractor and ejectors as well as they could but that has to do with machining speeds. In order to make a lighter feeing extractor they would have to slow the machines down to prevent heat warpage.
As for the strength, the Rossi 92 is a stronger action than the marlin 94 and even the 336/95. Rossi sells their 92's chambered in the high pressure 454 casull. You won't see that in a marlin or even a Winchester 94.
Click here Rossi in action for a short video of how a 92 should work.
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Re: rossi 92 question
Here is a Rossi made EMF brand .357 M92 that Steve worked over. It is sweet. Not one complaint. Great Lever and a favorite.
Another pic, with its' sidekick S&W .357..
Another pic, with its' sidekick S&W .357..
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Re: rossi 92 question
I had a .357 SS carbine that just got better and better the more I shot it! It was a little on the stiff side when I bought it but never had a problem with reliability.
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Re: rossi 92 question
[i had mine shot 160+ rounds been good, now im wondering if i should keep it ]
NP ! - Give 'er here ! - What chambering didja say it is ?
I've only put about 1,000 rounds through my two, in the three months since I boughten them - soooo, they might be junk too, right ?
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NP ! - Give 'er here ! - What chambering didja say it is ?
I've only put about 1,000 rounds through my two, in the three months since I boughten them - soooo, they might be junk too, right ?
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Re: rossi 92 question
As mentioned in an earlier thread, I really like my 16" Rossi/Taurus .357 Mdl. 92. I had a Puma 20" stainless in .44 Mag. that I bought about three years ago, but I traded it. It suffered from the notorious overbore and was not very accurate. I cleaned it once after cycling the action a few times before the cleaning to make sure it was empty. While cleaning it, I noticed a round still in the tube I cleaned the magazine, spring and follower, but never trusted it again. Traded it shortly thereafter.
I liked the way it handled, which is what prompted me to get the 16" .357. The new Rossi/Taurus has been trouble free with about 500 rounds through it and is extremely accurate.
I liked the way it handled, which is what prompted me to get the 16" .357. The new Rossi/Taurus has been trouble free with about 500 rounds through it and is extremely accurate.
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Mine so far is great.....Keep your's and maybe another ?
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Re: rossi 92 question
I really like my dad's Rossi '92. I like it because it is very smooth, accurate, and handy to carry around. I think that they are just about as good as the Winchesters (if not better do to high-quality, modern-day steel.)
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Re: rossi 92 question
I just purchased one of the Braztech Rossi's in .357 about 3 months ago, the base model 20 inch gun. It fed and functioned just fine out of the box but I changed the ejector spring and trigger return spring when I did a trigger job on it to smooth things up. I have a little over 1000 rds through it so far with no problems, great little gun!
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I have had several. Never a problem. Regards, 1886.
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I have two Rossi 92 carbines that are every bit as fine as my 1892 Winchester 32wcf rifle. I think maybe your confusion might have come from reading the replies by one man here that feels they are very inferior rifles.My .357 is an Interarms Rossi and the .45 Colt is a Hartford, no safeties, just fine dependable guns. If I was you I would take Nate's word on this.
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Re: rossi 92 question
mines been ok pretty smoth i hear the plastic mag folowers fail but, can i just buy one thats metal? i don't want to send it away for four months. my extractor ejector flings brass 6 ft but i lever fast and hard. iguess they smooth out. i wanted to hear what others with the same gun are saying thanks all.
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[the plastic mag folowers fail but, can i just buy one thats metal?]
I made my own, but Kiowa has them: http://www.stevesgunz.com/
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I made my own, but Kiowa has them: http://www.stevesgunz.com/
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How'd you make them...?Pete44ru wrote:I made my own.
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You could just bore and turn one out of a small section of rod.
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[How'd you make them...? ]
I made my .357 follower from a brass BP measure, Doc - but one can also be made somewhat easier from a fired .40S&W case by bumping up the case mouth.
Here's my "how-to" thread/tutorial:
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... er#p212753
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I made my .357 follower from a brass BP measure, Doc - but one can also be made somewhat easier from a fired .40S&W case by bumping up the case mouth.
Here's my "how-to" thread/tutorial:
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... er#p212753
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...if you're a slight built hemophiliac 9 year old girl.NonPCnraRN wrote:Sometimes the wood underneath the factory gunk they call a finish is quite nice looking although not walnut. I have seen some stock that were stripped and refinished and looked quite nice. If you are going to shoot some 180 gr loads at max velocity a good recoil pad is never a bad idea.
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Or a 58 y/o with both shoulders rebuilt because they disintegrated related to the medicine taken for rejection for a kidney transplant received in 1970.Travis Morgan wrote:...if you're a slight built hemophiliac 9 year old girl.NonPCnraRN wrote:Sometimes the wood underneath the factory gunk they call a finish is quite nice looking although not walnut. I have seen some stock that were stripped and refinished and looked quite nice. If you are going to shoot some 180 gr loads at max velocity a good recoil pad is never a bad idea.
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i guess no one sells the magazine followers, i don't have the tools to make parts, so if its going to fail i have the soloution to my question, i'll sell it. This kind of like is like the kel tec site oh, they are great guns........ if you fix this, and make that, and polish the other thing and replace the springstop etc. etc. etc. i would just like a gun off the shelf gun that gives a long life of dependable service they could charge more just make one right!. as a vet and former LEO why take chances but i think its getting harder to find such firearms, in general. maybe i'll just go back to a mauser tanker bolt action
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[i guess no one sells the magazine followers, ]
You might want to reconsider re-reading my post - fellow levergunner/gunsmith Steve/Kiowa has them.
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You might want to reconsider re-reading my post - fellow levergunner/gunsmith Steve/Kiowa has them.
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Before you decide in your mind there is no fix for something that has not happened look over the post on this subject, call Steve Nate Kiowa Jones Young, He does sell the part if yours fails.
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Re: rossi 92 question
My Puma in .480 has worked perfectly each and every time. Strangely enough, a magnet told me that my magazine follower is steel. That is factory. The .480 and .454 Pumas have screw out tubes, and I guess that the time mine was made that Rossi was putting steel followers in some of the rifles. All I know is that mine is steel from the factory. As far as looks, like Forrest Gump said, pretty is as pretty does. My Puma is my favorite rifle.
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