Which Win92

[Dunkelheit]

I am considering to replace my Rossi67 with a Winchester92 because i wanted one for years and now they are avaible in my area.

Winchester 1892 Short .357 mag or Winchester 1892 Carbine .357 mag

The main difference seems to be the rear sight, the saddle ring and the steel fore end cap / barrel band.

Is there a reason not to buy one of the these models looking at durability and reliability ?

 

[BCRider]

The 16" model's mag tube won't hold 10 rounds of .357. So if you even THINK that it MIGHT be used in some cowboy action shooting at some point this is something to consider.

Others discussing the options between the 16 and 20 inch barrels have also suggested that the 20 has a natural balance when held around the action for carrying in the woods or around the back 40. The 16's shorter barrel would likely see your fingers placed over or through the trigger guard and lever loop for it to balance. Not the most comfortable spot to hold onto the rifle for a longer time. Never mind the handling etiquette and proper safety protocol for not having fingers in the trigger guard.

On the other hand the 16 would fit in places that the others would not. But something tells me you're not planning on this being a rough and tumble "truck gun"....

Finally it may just be my time with my own 20 inch Rossi but I do find that it shoulders and balances very nicely for my usual standing freestyle shooting position. So I suspect that the lighter 16 inch barrel and magazine would make the short version feel a little back heavy.

 

[Dunkelheit]

You are right, but the listed models on their website both have a 20" barrel.

 

[K1500]

Saddle rings are always cool.

 

[Dunkelheit]

Is the saddle ring removable?

 

[BCRider]

On a friend's Rossi 92 that I recently slicked up for her cowboy action shooting the gun came with a saddle ring. For her use it was just a jingley bit that might have got in the way.

The stud for the ring is staked in place from the inside so removing it would have been a major bit of work. Instead I had her hubby hold the rifle over my vise while I clamped and spread the ring slightly to allow it to come free. If it ever needs to be re-set I'll simply reverse the process.

So they ARE removable. Just not in a "I think I'll put it back on for today" sort of way.

If I thought I'd find the ring useful I think I'd just keep it on and wrap it with a leather lace to avoid marking the receiver. But if there's no real need for a saddle ring I'd be tempted to get a gun without it or simply remove it as described.