the Demise of Rossi Revolvers

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What happened to the production of Rossi Revolvers?
You can contact Greg at Lionquestfitness@gmail.com
A great comparison of Rossi and Taurus revolvers by GarageGuy 879
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An article about Taurus misadventures in Yemen.
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The Rossi Recall
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@zakkwyldesliver 3 года назад

"People say it's not a fight winning hit. I didn't say it was, but it's a good introduction--'Hi, my name's Faith and it's only gonna go downhill from here.' Shoot 'em in the crotch."--Clint Smith

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

LOL!

@J.P.82 3 месяца назад

I always thought Rossi was a pretty good quality gun for the money

@aamake547 Год назад

Putting rounds in the pelvic area is one of the best failure drills. In situations where aiming for the head is impractical for you, shattering the structure they stand on is a good alternative.

@zatoichi124 2 года назад

I bought my first revolver 30 years ago and it was a Rossi M68, 5 shot, 38spl. It has been very reliable and a great shooter.

@scottkoerner4622 3 года назад

My first firearm was given to me by my father and due to the sentimental value will always be with me. It is a Rossi 38 special made somewhere in the late 1960s. My father bought it to take with him while diving for sunken treasure off the coast of Mexico in the early 1970s. This was before he met my Mom and was doing some awesome bachelor stuff. As his story goes he accidentally forgot to check it on the flight on the way back from Mexico and instead had it on the plane with him. He says he would probably still be in a Mexican prison if they had found it.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

What a cool story! Thanks for sharing!

@bisleyblackhawk1288 Год назад

I remember seeing a Clint Smith interview where he advocated to “shoot ‘em the dick” 👍😅😂🤣👍

@LionquestFitness Год назад

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING - I'm getting a lot of stupid comments on this video ever since Taurus decided to roll the Rossi revolver back into production about how wrong I was about the demise of Rossi revolvers. These people obviously didn't watch the video through. I am personally glad they brought the Rossi brand back, but that doesn't change the fact that Rossi revolvers disappeared from the American market for several years. It doesn't change that Rossi had a massive recall of their revolvers made between 2005 and 2017 because of drop safe issues. It doesn't change the fact that Taurus was sanctioned internationally for selling Rossi revolvers to the wrong side in the Yemeni Civil War. So don't post anymore "gotcha" comments.

@louishuelsman6698 Год назад

Thanks I should have read before I wrote n TY for video.

@mofozi Год назад

😂😂😂

@mkshffr4936 11 месяцев назад

I am just glad they are back.

@LionquestFitness 11 месяцев назад

@@mkshffr4936 I have one of the new ones on layaway.

@stevelewis1221 3 года назад

A friend of mine, who has now passed away, carried that revolver for 30+ years. Even though he owned other handguns, he was very comfortable carrying his Rossi. Thanks Greg, for the good memory of my friend Tom.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

A lot of folks connect their Rossi stories to a dad, a favorite uncle, a grandad or friend. Thanks for being in that number.

@thycrookedking2744 Год назад

I have the same kinda story, where my dad got it from his father, and so it made its way to me, even with the original receipt.

@GunSam 3 года назад

Awe, that revolver is in my oldest video! I miss mine, traded it off 12 years ago.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Hi Sam - I watched it the other day when I was researching this video.

@juliohernandez929 Год назад

I own the same exact gun and out of all my glocks and fns this is and always will be my favorite gun I’ve used it in a self defense situation and it saved my life

@LionquestFitness Год назад

Good job!

@milesian1 3 года назад

I could watch wheelgun videos all day and all night. I always appreciate Greg's knowledge, skill, and clarity.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

LOL - thanks. Like many other RU-vid creators such as my friend Santee from Arizona Ghost Riders, we try to do videos we'd like to see.

@richardcolligon4277 3 года назад

That is one beautiful revolver! The story behind it is really interesting. I've never shot a Rossi revolver. 6 shot's in stead of 5 is always a good thing. It's 20% more firepower. Have a great night! Ruger Rich

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Stiff trigger, but next video is a comparison with some other .357 pocket snubs.

@mikey3800 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness It was one of the few j frame sized that held 6. The Colt Magnum carry was the other choice in the past, now you have the kimber k6. The alternative to the rossi were all way expensive

@markedman3990 3 года назад

Once again...qreat video Greg! My dad had a fondness for Rossi handguns. I miss him...he'd be 99 if he were still with us! Stay safe my friend.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing that memory of your Dad!

@wahivalleys3011 2 года назад

Greg, thanks for enlightening me/us on the Rossi story. I just bought my first Rossi/Interarms M88, and I have not been able to find information on the Rossi company. You helped...a lot! Much appreciation, and all the best to you and yours! Wahi' Valleys

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

Thank you.

@sonnygunz9207 3 года назад

Beautiful!!! I always keep an eye out for one of those, no luck yet. My snubby addiction runs deep.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Nothing better than snub addiction. It is like collecting pretty girls without the headaches, hassles and immoral improprieties!

@sonnygunz9207 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness hahahah! You are definitely right about that!!!

@todddurst53 2 месяца назад

Rossi has made a come back and have new Revolvers they are nice

@rogerdildeau7507 2 года назад

As regards demented people, we need to keep firearms out of the hands of politicians.

@liberaceboiithe3rd5 3 года назад

Lion quest, your well thought out and well put together videos are always a joy to watch. Especially your revolver videos

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thank you.

@Beturiano 4 месяца назад

You are a true teacher. Kind regards‼️

@LionquestFitness 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much.

@lkdonner2087 Год назад

I have that same Rossi snubbie. I use to carry it in a owb holster for a Colt Detective Special. The recoil is harsh firing .357 but the 38 specials shoot just fine. It is basically a S&W J frame size as finding grips to modify for it like I did. The frame size for holsters is a Colt D frame. Unusual and well priced when I bought it, but it is a beautiful little gem. Great review and thank you for it.

@floridadad2817 Год назад

Massad Ayoob did an article on shooting perps in the pelvic joint at one point. If I remember correctly he referred to it as the most effective one shot stop.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

Very possible depending the round.

@Monty-bi6mf 2 года назад

I have one, and it has a recall on it. Have had for many years. Was never notified about recall. Stumbled on to it by mistake.

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

At least you know now that they'll replace it with a Taurus 605 if you have any issues. When I went on the website and entered my serial number it came up that it would still be taken back. Too bad Taurus didn't stay with the Rossi revolvers. They were certainly beautiful guns.

@ronaldarand5085 3 года назад

Thanks for the Rossi history. I have a 971 4” blued version. It’s very accurate and enjoy shooting it. The only Rossi I own but do have a few Taurus

@johnnymccann5607 Год назад

,I have in my collection a Rossi model 720 in 44 special 3 inch barrel ss adj sights, action smooth as glass, extremely accurate. My reloads are equal to the buffalo bore ammunition. 180 gr xtp 1050-1100 fps. I bought it the very first day the Brady bill law came in effect. papa enjoyed the video

@silverhorder1969 Год назад

I did not know that about Rossi. I did however see someone make a 2023 shot show video and I think Rossi is back to making them again. The Firearm Guy recently made a video where he bought a new 3” barrel brushed stainless steel Rossi in .357. It looks really nice!

@garylee9738 Год назад

I seen that video, and bought one myself. It’s a RSomething 63.

@elcheekoful Год назад

I seen that video too. I guess taurus started making rossi revolvers again. They'll be for sale this year in 2023. Supposedly for the 357 stainless there will be a 3inch,4inch and 6 inch barrel.

@OddTimeMan 2 года назад

I bought my Rossi M971 back in 1994. I love that revolver.

@richardkluesek4301 Год назад

Revisiting this video in September 2023 with the advent of the new Rossi RP 63 ,357 3". Hope Greg gets his hands on one to evaluate and review. I always have an interest for 1 more for as many others I have. Cant take 'em with us into the next afterlife so get and enjoy all you can now.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

I've been on the lookout for one.

@richardkluesek4301 Год назад

@@LionquestFitnessGreg, I had a Taurus 94 about 15 years ago and I and sevearl other gun club members who bought these at the same time had nothing but grief with mechanical issues with them back and forth to Taurus with no remedy. The frames, barrels, and cylinders were outstanding but the internals would not keep timing and lost lockup with bullet shaving and floppy cylinders, Wary of the Bull Brand ever since.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

I'd be too.@@richardkluesek4301

@richardkluesek4301 Год назад

@@LionquestFitness Thank you for kindly noticing, the RP63 is interesting and something S%W should have done. Withouut the hillary hole lock defacement.

@WallaceFitzwater Месяц назад

I've owned a few Rossi revolvers. One of which was an Interars M68 38 special. I carried that little weapon for many years in all weather and carrying situations. I shot every type ammo available through it. The only failure I ever had was bad ammo. I recently purchased another Interarms M68 in new unfired condition . That will be my new carrier.

@LionquestFitness Месяц назад

Good find.

@UncleDanBand64 3 года назад

My first revolver that I bought brand new when I turned 21 was a Rossi 22LR in SS with a 4" Barrel it is still working. Uncle Don has it now.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

That says a lot for the Rossi's from that time period.

@MadMarlo13 3 года назад

I always thought that Rossi was a great looking carry gun. Almost purchased one in 2015 in Florence, SC. I think the lgs had it priced at 260.00. I loved the grip, six shot capacity, and magnum capabilities. Unfortunately, I didn't purchase it but to this day I still think how comfy the grip was. Marlo Sr

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

I'm a big rubber grip person, but those bird's head grips fit my hand just right. Taurus needs to consider going to those with their current production.

@red9man2130 3 года назад

I have a stainless Rossi .32 S&W long with a 3 inch barrel. I LOVE that Revolver.

@selfresponder6043 2 года назад

I recently bought a blued Rossi..32Long 2 inch snubby, love it.

@jtns2845 2 года назад

nice explanation of rossi revolvers, thank you. i have two from gunbroker. 32long 3” j frame came to me out of time despite seller’s ultimately false assurances all fine. local gunsmith doesn’t want to try fixing it so it sits in safe waiting for a gun buyback. sad. 38sp 3” j frame is a polished stainless interarms product, so old there is no model # on it. decent little piece, shoots just fine. loaded with softer wadcutters it’s my bedside piece at home. god forbid, if it disappears into a police evidence locker i won’t sob too much.

@YellowHammer26 3 года назад

Thanks Greg, I love the history you bring along with the guns you shoot. Always very interesting. Hope you have a great day. 👍👍

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

You do the same Lance!

@oldcop18 3 года назад

Interarms was in my city, on the waterfront, and I purchased my stainless PPK from them. Great company to deal with.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Like a lot of good firearms companies I hate they've gone by the wayside. Both my Star BM9 and my FEG Hi Power clone came from Interarms.

@oldcop18 2 года назад

@@LionquestFitness Our department authorized the PPK as a back up. Interarms did a fluff & buff job on every PPK they sold to an LEO.

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

@@oldcop18 Even cops can get suckered by bling. To this day I still love a nickel plated gun.

@cleondubois1270 3 года назад

Thanks for the Rossi history lesson Greg. Never knew all that.....Your tactic for dealing with an active shooter makes a lot of sense. For years as part of our qualification course we trained with 2 to the torso & one to the cranial region ("failure drill" & no further than 7 yds.). Incapacitating at the very least with the lower shot(s) is a good start against an active shooter. ..Email to follow later in/re/to a real situation.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thanks for chiming in Cleon. I know sometimes we have talk about these things tongue in cheek and drape it in humor, but the reality is very serious.

@JoshBenware 3 года назад

Hold on to her

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Hi Josh! Good advice.

@bobhartman2571 3 года назад

Thanks, Greg. I learned something about Rossi I didn't know.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Hi Bob! Good to have you drop in.

@ArizonaGhostriders 3 года назад

I didn't know all the Rossi history. THanks, man!!

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

BTW - good video on Wild West holsters this morning!

@ArizonaGhostriders 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness Thank you, Greg

@340wbymag 4 месяца назад

I have owned one of the old (Interarms) Rossi .357 revolvers, the model 971. It has a non-fluted cylinder, the barrel is slightly different, and the grips are different from the revolver you are holding, but it is pretty much the same revolver as you have. It has been my carry gun for more than twenty years. It has served me well over the years and has handled a fair number of magnum loads without fail.

@LionquestFitness 4 месяца назад

Excellent!

@erolkavlakverizon6112 3 года назад

Wife still has my stainless steel Rossi .38 snub nose..I think she loves it more than me sometimes.😄😄

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

LOL!

@tomcarr4630 3 года назад

Fascinating info, Greg! And…fantastic shooting!!!

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thank you Sir Thomas!

@mikey3800 3 года назад

could not believe the recall. They used 2 safeties(hammer block and rebound slide) that have been used for decades. They could not make them right resulting in 2 cases of safety malfunction and injury. I guess the corners were cut in quality control

@sebastiaojardim7956 3 года назад

Dear friend, good afternoon! I have a ROSSI revolver, manufactured in 1984, 4 inch barrel and six shots, oxidized blue. It's an excellent weapon. It is a shame that TAURUS, after buying ROSSI, has stopped manufacturing this weapon here in Brazil. Thanks for another great video and stay with God!

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing Sebastiao!

@Icarryone 3 года назад

Interesting discussion Greg. 👍

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thank you my friend!

@Wildwestwrangler 8 месяцев назад

Rossi revolvers are back, and awesome!!!

@N9752X 2 месяца назад

Our Rossi 462 (same as the one in this video) serial number wasn’t in the series that were recalled…

@LionquestFitness 2 месяца назад

I'd say you've got quite a nice keeper then.

@scotttilson8876 Год назад

There’s no demise for Rossi. They were just bought out by taurus.

@leonardpiskacsr.7111 Год назад

1989 3 inch blued Rossi 5 shot revolver was my 1st...To this day i regret selling it!!!😥

@scarpia519 2 года назад

I have four Rossi wheel guns. My first was a model 88, 5 round, stainless 38spl. Next came an older 1960's vintage "J-frame" which I acquired from a widowed lady friend. This gun was her husbands, but she said no guns in her house, so I gave her a fair price for the gun. It had a problem indexing but I was able to fix that and still have the gun. It was clearly patterned after the S&W J-frame when Rossi and S&W were both owned by Bangor-Punta. Legend has it that Bangor-Punta sent S&W engineers to Brazil to help Rossi with upgrading their wheel guns thus the similarity in those models. It is not a S&W J-frame clone, parts are not interchangeable, but they do look identical, it does not have a model number. Next came the Rossi model 461, a blue 6 round 357 magnum. I got this gun because it was 6 rounds, not because it was a 357. In fact, after shooting ONE commercial 357 load, I swore I'd never shoot that gun as a 357. The gun almost flew out of my hand and nearly knocked me over. As a very hot 38spl shooter, it was really a sweet, super accurate carry gun. Impressed with it and having six rounds, I then got the 462 in bright polished stainless steel, the gun in this video. I load it with super-hot 38 +p hand loads which are at the low end of the 357-magnum scale. It is very comfortable to shoot with these loads, very accurate. When I carry a wheel gun, this is my fav. I also had a model 68, 5 round blue version of the model 88. It was a new unfired gun sitting in my gun locker for years until I gave it to my daughter's husband. I don't know what he did with it, and I won't ask.

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

I got a laugh about the recoil in the snub .357. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

@theroller5673 Год назад

My wife's .38 Special Rossi revolver sleeps closer to her at night than I do.

@lylesmith5079 9 месяцев назад

Good to know. I had not heard of this. Thanks

@la_old_salt2241 2 года назад

I have a 1980s Interarms Rossi myself. Has been carried often in the past. Wondered what happened to Rossi, bummer. Good stuff Greg.

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

I appreciate those comments.

@lessage760 3 года назад

great vidio sir and thats one good looking revolver thanks for the history lesson have a great holiday sir

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

You enjoy your days off Les!

@tranger4579 Год назад

I have a Rossi Braztech .357 revolver. It's a beast.

@johnroberts6695 3 месяца назад

The Rossi M88 is a wonderful little revolver. If you're expecting a running gun battle, it's probably not for you. And if you have to use a rest stop at night, I'd probably want more than a small revolver. But if you just want a small gun for everyday carry, this might be your ticket. The Rossi is great for discreet carry, but this model sports an under-lug barrel, and I'm not a huge fan of those. Still, it's only two inches. But I'd look for a Rossi M88 or find a S&W 36/60 .38 models. If you want a .357 powerhouse, find a used Ruger 2.75-inch Security-Six/Speed-Six 6-shot or SP-101 5-shot. The Security-Six revolvers wedded strength and (less) weight and, in my view, are much better guns than the GP-100 (which packs extra steel every place it's _not_ needed).

@zito34 2 года назад

I bought a Rossi in 1996. Beautiful blue finish. I sold it in 2004. Still looking for a suitable snub nose 38 special.

@bobbytarte2299 3 года назад

I'm a God fearing church going man. I train for this scenario often in hopes that it won't happen. Thats why I practice head shots just in case. Most of the cowards who commit these crimes don't want to die themselves. As always God bless you for another great video.

@georgemcmillan9172 3 года назад

I have two Brasstech Rossi revolvers. A 6", slabside .357 magnum with a non fluted cylinder, and a "3 .357 snubnose revolver. I love to shoot both of them on a regular basis. They are definately two that will never leave my collection.

@thomasosteen6027 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video. Take care

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thanks Thomas!

@Carl-b9t 6 месяцев назад

Have a m88 from 1996. Not rated for +p ammo. And i guess the firing pin on hammer is not the best way to go. Keeping it anyway. Any idea why most have dropped the firing pin on hammer? New Rossi still has it on hammer.

@LionquestFitness 5 месяцев назад

I'm assuming it's because everyone went to a transfer bar safety.

@TexHoss1 2 года назад

Well being an old man, my Dad taught me many years ago when I was a kid not to ever drop my gun cause it could go off. I guess I have been lucky for the last 65 years that I have never dropped a gun. Some people say to carry 5 rounds instead of 6 but I always carry 6 in my revolver. My Rossi ( Interarms ) is not on the recall list. I always carry it in a holster that has a keeper strap so it ain't just going to get bounced out of the holster. I usually carry it in a chest carry holster I custom made for it.

@MyselfDieElenden 5 месяцев назад

Rossi has always had a better fame in South America than Taurus after the 80s or so, there was a time Taurus got a bigger share of the market and bought the competition, Rossi budget lines were good for their buck and their more premium line such as the Cyclops can go for up to 2k USD these days

@redesert_boy8202 3 года назад

Very interesting history on Rossi and on the revolver....pretty fine looking revolver to me and nice collector/conversation piece. Boy those Interarms catalogs in the 70s, had a friend who got them and I wanted the Mauser .380 semi-auto so bad some day.....who knows maybe I will find one one day. Great sharing time Greg! Useful tactical lesson as well. Thanks, sir!

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Hi Robert - if you don't already subscribe, i think you'd enjoy the Legacy collectables channel.

@redesert_boy8202 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness Thanks for the that tip.....I did not know about it and have gone ahead and subbed. By the way when I was a young lad here in Las Vegas, there was a gun shop here that had all kinds of WWII and older memorabilia and guns and the owner actually had a licensed half track with the rubber treads/ inserts to drive around town with. Thanks again Greg!

@Graydog-sx6le 3 года назад

It’s a very nice looking revolver. Super nice finish. It’s definitely a keeper.

@mikeellis4158 3 года назад

Rossi should have told the UN stuff it. As for the revolver I always wanted one in blue. As for still making long guns they were making their version of the Winchester 92 under the Puma name, but I have not really seen those in even ads in years. Taurus/Rossi for a few years around 2014 or so put out a really nice catalog/ magazine. But like most other catalogs went away because of web sites. If I recall right they also made this with a 4 and 6 inch barrel.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Hi Mike - The parent company of Taurus and Rossi is huge. They also own Mag Tech and Sellier and Bellot ammo brands among other. It is an international company that sells more revolvers in America than any other gun company. It is very elusive finding out info on these companies and why certain decisions were made on what products are continued or changed. For example, about four years ago I was in a Cabella's and they had a Taurus 605 and a 85 not in matte black or stainless, but PARKERIZED! A year later I ran into two new Taurus revolvers in the traditional bluing that had long since been abandoned (or at least we thought). It just like the three inch versions of their snubs (pre-Defender) would show up sporadically on American FFL's shelves. So any, it is kind of neat finding the occasional rarity among what they make or have recalled.

@thewarden9454 2 года назад

Hello Greg, I have a friend with a 4" 38special rossi I have considered buying... but I have a 856 with a nice set of pachmire renegade grips I carry every day so I haven't in this economy I can't justify it. But I've shot it and I like it !

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

I've got a couple of the 856's. It's a good snub.

@rkow8508 2 года назад

I kept mine the recall didn't bother me. If I was worried about it I would carry with the hammer on a empty chamber. Good video.

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

A lot of people regret turning their Rossi revolvers in. I had some issues with one of the chambers not wanting to eject .357 shells, so I traded it for another gun, but also made sure the FFL knew about the about the recall.

@Dastardly_X 3 года назад

I like your target/ shooting !!!

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

A great comparison of Rossi and Taurus revolvers by GarageGuy 879 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKvaR... An article about Taurus misadventures in Yemen. www.reuters.com/article/us-br... The Rossi Recall www.academy.com/content/dam/a...

@abnrgr7569 Год назад

Have a Rossi built by Tarus .357 2inch it is awesome. Had it about 25 years. It is the home defense gun.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

A good gun to have by your nightstand.

@fbweaver63 3 года назад

thank you for the info. i never knew about the sales to yemen or the recall. i twice almost bought a pre-braztech revolver. both were beautiful, and one was like new although old. the bluing was stunning. i just couldn't as all my revolvers, except two, have transfer bars, which i trust to carry. the two are in 22 and 32. i have always wanted a rossi lever action.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

That is something I'm going to be looking at towards Christmas - a lever gun by either Rossi or Henry.

@fbweaver63 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness yeah, a henry would be nice, too.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

@@fbweaver63 I missed out on a Rossi .357 back in June. I came back in the following day to buy it and they had already sold it.

@fbweaver63 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness that sucks. if you ever run across an astra revolver, if it is in good shape, lay it away. i have a 960 in 38 but want one w/ 3 inch in 357.

@liveitfree950 Год назад

I just found your revolver videos. I’m late to the party. Great information. How about some new videos on the new Rossi Revolvers?

@LionquestFitness Год назад

I'm not sure what is going on with Rossi, but they're a bit hard to locate. I'm interested in the the three inch model, but I am not seeing them locally.

@oldguyBMX 2 года назад

How can I tell what erra is my .38 ROSSI? Any help would be appreciated

@LionquestFitness 2 года назад

Go on the Taurus website and enter the serial number. Also the ones before Taurus will be marked Interarms.

@randymccalla9995 Год назад

The thing to check on your Rossi is the hammer block, there were some with thicker blocks and some with less blocking ability. My self I believe the rulings in the suits were not sustained, however Braztech had not enough backing to win. So they had to bow out. It should have been If you drop a loaded gun, Its your own fault. Some S&W have also discharged when dropped. And Even had the same assembly type. Crazy that the Rossi was manufactured by TAURUS.

@rafaelmadrigal9038 Год назад

I bought mine in 2010 357 and plan to keep it. Something about it that makes it special.

@lord_vader87 3 года назад

The guy I went through for firearms training he teaches low light tactics for shooting and his includes two shots of the growing for reasons that you said mainly which is the pelvic bone if it gets shattered they're not staying in so they can't chase you. Second of all I was involved in a paintball shootout where the guy was engaging me from probably 10 to 15 yards out he started hitting me a couple times in the growing and I just gave up I wasn't about to let that keep happening. As far as having a six shot revolver if you like tours they just come out with a six shot revolver as well

@revelstoke6565 Год назад

I was at the range one day and there was a lady who had the same Rossi (blued version). She let me shoot it and I was amazed at how accurate it was. I was at a gun show a year later and saw the exact same Rossi model (blued) for sale. Remembering how accurate the lady’s was I bought it. unfortunately mine was not nearly as accurate. I later had timing issues with it and found out it was on the recall list. Now it is a figit spinner/paper weight.

@jackbauer9077 3 года назад

Nice gun! Thanks for telling us the history of them.

@lens7859 3 года назад

Love it! Interesting to hear about firearms history, thanks!

@xtreme4stringbass 3 года назад

I purchased a 4 inch high polish 357 Rossi prior to the Taurus purchase. It was beautiful on the outside and one on the most accurate revolvers I ever owned. It was also very poorly machined around the cylinder and internally and had some funtion issues that I was able to solve with file, stone and general clean up. Sold it to a friend to purchase a SW 640-1 sometime in the 90s.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

I looked at a couple of those last year. Close examination of the machining is what dissuading me. However, like the Taurus revolvers that were 80-85% of the S&W's sold in the eighties, those were still very usable firearms. I wish now I had bought them.

@louishuelsman6698 Год назад

Gr8 video n Thanks for the facts and history them. I thought they just came out with a Rossi revolvers??.?

@LionquestFitness Год назад

They've been around since at least the 1970's if not before.

@MPGunther1 3 года назад

Had a 4" Model 971, Very nice revolver

@michael_alan 3 года назад

Thanks Greg. I did not know either point of the end of the Rossi revolver. My nephew has the 3" ported version the the 357 in this video. I will see if he will trade it.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Taurus is still honoring the recall. From what I have researched and experienced, function, durability and safety wise the Taurus revolvers are better than the Rossi revolvers. Aesthetically they aren't as beautiful of guns though.

@mikey3800 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness The matte black I heard is thin and wears fast

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

@@mikey3800 It does. I'm not a fan of that finish.

@royseleech3524 3 года назад

Nice looking Rossi

@bradslone8511 3 года назад

My grandfather had a stainless steel 357 with a 6 inch barrel and my grandmother had a rossi with I believe a 4 inch rossi. They are good guns.

@ChiefX07 Год назад

Thanks for the education.. I never knew.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

Hi Chief, that was an interesting video to research.

@TRONMAGNUM2099 3 года назад

Thanks for the information. That is a sweet looking revolver. I still a own a circuit judge from them. I can't ever recall seeing a Revolver by them for sale at my local gun shops. I don't think I'd carry it. It would be more of a range gun. Where I live 5 shots is perfectly adequate for daily protection.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Good comments.

@marie-noellebaechler1433 3 года назад

Thank you for this video If I understand you well, Rossi revolvers disappeared because of Taurus's poor management. That's really sad. It seems that there is less and less revolver making compagnies currently. This is bad news for me and for quite a few people.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Yes, that would be a sad day.

@cacioenandrobarbozacardoso4529 Год назад

Boa noite amigo sou aqui do Rio Grande do Sul, tenho um Rossi igual a esse porém é no calibre 38, porque aqui não era permitido 357 na época, o meu 38 é inox duas polegadas igual a esse, sou o segundo dono dele, está no meu CR.

@LionquestFitness Год назад

It is probably a very fine revolver.

@jmac6782 3 года назад

My local gun shop had a Rossi Model 687 blue .38 with rubber Rossi grips. Other than my Smith and Wesson model 36’s and Smith and Wesson Nickel model 38 light weight I’ve never drooled over a pistol more. I didn’t have the ok from my money manager (spouse) at the time. Went back a few days later and it was gone. It was an older one imported by Interams. It was in 99 percent with only slight drag mark around the cylinder. I’ve researched the Model 687 and couldn’t really specific to it. O well guess I’ll look for years for the next one.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

The day I put down half the price on that 462 I had to go to an ATM so to pay cash. There was another customer waiting to see if I was going to come back and he was going to buy it. I appreciate the shop holding it for me, but I've also been a good customer and have bought many guns from them. The Rossi's don't sit long.

@April-tm7uv 3 года назад

Yes, I have the blued version and mine also was on the recall list but I still have it it's locked up I take it out shoot it every once in a while I'm happy with it

@michaelhobaugh3302 Год назад

Braztech simply stole mine from me (mod. 692 I think) on the false pretense of inspection and repair. They replaced it with a choice of a 2" Taurus 5 shot 605 mat finished SS .357 or a 2" Taurus 6 shot 856 mat finished SS 38 spl. MY Rossi was a beautifully high polished 2" 6 shot SS .357 magnum. If they would have been honest about their intent I would have never let go of my Rossi. They are back in the market place now and I want one of the new 3 or 4 inch SS .357 magnums but how can I trust them now? Do they deserve my business again? Did they really change anything to make them safer? They still have an ancient hammer mounted firing pin instead of a modern transfer bar design. I even offered to add cash to the deal to upgrade to something so I would not feel that had been dumped on. They rudely rejected the idea. Robbed and Cheated in IN.

@christopherbishop4927 3 года назад

Nice Rossi Greg, I had known about the old S&W tooling/manufacturing, I did not know about Yemen. I love my 971 4" stainless beauty, Rossi/Interarms have well a founded following, IMHO rightly so.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

I'll talk about it more next video, but they aren't bad guns.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

I'm not sure why the article you sent isn't showing up other than on my feed. This is a very good article on Taurus and has some very good insights on the American gun buying public. www.forbes.com/sites/frankminiter/2015/11/19/how-a-gun-maker-got-off-the-canvas-to-become-an-overnight-market-leader/?sh=9cf437f26098

@christopherbishop4927 3 года назад

@@LionquestFitness yes Sir, I thought so as well

@WeSRT4 Год назад

Rossi Revolvers are back!

@thebluesrockers 2 года назад

what's the major differences between the Rossi and the Taurus? were Rossi's more like the old Colt revolvers? I don't know if you've ever done a video on comparing the two but that would make for a very interesting video. I hope you consider that. Peace..

@LionquestFitness Год назад

I did a sequel shooting and comparing the Taurus, the Rossi, an SP101 and a S&W 640. I don't remember what I called it. You actually have Rossi as imported by Interarms and then Rossi as owned by Taurus. The Taurus Rossi's were blued or highly polished stainless. They were closer to the S&W design than Colt. Meanwhile Taurus was moving in a different direction from being Smith clones. The Rossi revolvers had a rep for firing pins breaking and not being drop safe. After the massive recall and then getting sanctioned for selling Rossi revolvers to the wrong side in the Yemen civil war Taurus pulled the plug on Rossi handguns. Weak metallurgy and less than stellar QC on the old Rossi machines spelled the demise of Rossi under Taurus.

@jamesunderwood1710 3 года назад

I had one of those Rossi 357 . I sold it and have regretted every since

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

At least you were in good company. Many people have said same.

@dangerman007 3 года назад

Good tactical advise! Hard to focus on bad acts when you are worried about the family jewels...Never owned a Rossi, but everything I heard about them was positive.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

LOL - I had to laugh about the family jewels!

@3Pillers 3 года назад

👍 Greg, good shooting and thanks for the history lesson.

@LionquestFitness 3 года назад

Thanks GB. The gun is a good shooter. I need to try it out at 25 yards.

@jar6588 3 года назад

Its a work of art ✌

@totizabayle377 3 года назад

Too bad I missed out on the Rossi revolver. It 's a nice looking stainless steel handgun.

@TexHoss1 2 года назад

I have a stainless 6" Rossi 357 magnum 6 shot revolver for Interarms. I bought it used about 14 years ago from the original owner that had only shot 6 rounds through it. I made a custom leather chest carry holster for it & carry it when I am out in the woods. I also made a custom holster to carry on my hip, but it is just too heavy to carry on a belt. In the chest rig you don't even know it there. All in all, the gun may have had 75 to 100 rounds of ammo shot through it. It is very accurate too.