Rossi .357 opinions

[paublo25]

I have an option on purchasing a Rossi .357 6 shot revolver for $220.00 and was wondering if it was a good quality revolver. I know they are now made by Taurus b/c it says it right on the barrel. All I'm wondering is if I should jump on it or spend an little more for a different name brand. Any reviews on it will be greatly appreciated pros and cons.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by paublo25

I have an option on purchasing a Rossi .357 6 shot revolver for $220.00 and was wondering if it was a good quality revolver. I know they are now made by Taurus b/c it says it right on the barrel. All I'm wondering is if I should jump on it or spend an little more for a different name brand. Any reviews on it will be greatly appreciated pros and cons.

For play it's a decent buy, wouldn't trust my life or anyone else's to it though.

[evidrine]

I own a rossi .357 and love it. Its a great solid shooting pistol. Never any problems. Plus it shares the Taurus lifetime warranty.

[Lake Chuck Duck]

good buddy of mine just recently jumped on one for around that same price along with a bunch of ammo. He seems pretty excited about and I didnt hear anything negative about it.

[paublo25]

Originally Posted by Goooh

For play it's a decent buy, wouldn't trust my life or anyone else's to it though.

Can I ask why? Is it with parts, service, or is there a constant problem.

[all star rod]

I have never really heard of any 6 shooter revolver to have issues.....

[Goooh]

I'm of the mentality that its cheaper for a reason, I compete against cheaper products every day and they are cheaper not because I'm greedy, but because their materials and processes are of lesser quality.

I wouldn't buy the cheapest parachute on the market or the cheapest scuba gear either. When it's life on the line, I want to know my firing pin is going to be there, or the mechanism is going to function.

My opinion.

[mriguy]

I hear there is a Ruger .357 for sale in the classifieds.

[evidrine]

Everyone loves to say that if its cheaper, it has to be junk. Make your decision based on opinions by people with actual experience with the gun. I love it and would buy another in a second. But, thats me.

[DA COVE]

Originally Posted by Goooh

I'm of the mentality that its cheaper for a reason, I compete against cheaper products every day and they are cheaper not because I'm greedy, but because their materials and processes are of lesser quality.

I wouldn't buy the cheapest parachute on the market or the cheapest scuba gear either. When it's life on the line, I want to know my firing pin is going to be there, or the mechanism is going to function.

My opinion.

What he said!!! Made in Brazil, I work in Brazil, and the only way we can get anything worth having is to get it from the states.

[southern151]

Originally Posted by mriguy

I hear there is a Ruger .357 for sale in the classifieds.

This.^^ its pretty good deal too. Ruger has proven quality over and over again.

[paublo25]

I like his gun a lot but its a little long, looking for something for the truck and a shorter barrel is more comfortable for the wife.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by evidrine

Everyone loves to say that if its cheaper, it has to be junk. Make your decision based on opinions by people with actual experience with the gun. I love it and would buy another in a second. But, thats me.

I never said it was junk, but I do know it isn't made here, and I do know that the newer versions have a lot of cylinder wobble and timing issues. Then We are talking a magnum round that will magnify any discrepancy in craftsmanship.

You shoot cheap reloads from a crazy uncle for critical defense? Or do you shoot targets and snakes with them?

Ruger and S&W have WAY more track record and credibility in critical environments than Rossi will ever have. So, I stand by the fact that IMHO I would NEVER sacrifice a couple hundred bucks. Heck, that's nothing over the life of the gun.

Check the reviews on their other products too, Rossi and saving $250 isn't worth my life.

[evidrine]

I dont doubt what you stated. I did the research also before i bought mine. Rossie has come a long way from what it used to be. My opinion is from my own experience which is what he was asking for.