greyling22
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fiber optic sights are easier to see. I can hardly see the sights on my 1906 Winchester to save my life. And for a kid, there is something to be said for the indestructibility of polymer.
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New Rossi Callery Pump .22LR Rifles. Anyone actually seen one for sale?
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fiber optic sights are easier to see. I can hardly see the sights on my 1906 Winchester to save my life. And for a kid, there is something to be said for the indestructibility of polymer.
ShootingIsFun
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Strong statement and I'm sorry to hear it - I thought at first glance that they looked pretty good... Can you elaborate? What caused you to arrive at that opinion?
MacAR
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I'm not Troy, but I'm assuming he's referring to how rough the actions are. Nowhere near as smooth as the lever guns, but serviceable none the less. I had the fortune (good or bad, you be the judge) of shooting a friends Henry pump 22, and it was a workout to use. But I think with time and a bit of tuning, they could be made to run better. I'd still buy it over the Rossi though. And if the truth was known, I'll bet there ain't a nickels worth of difference in the pair of 'em. The way they're made isn't conducive to easy operation.
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troy fairweather
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The Henry is just a converted lever so there no leverage when you pump, you could make the inside like a mirror and it won't help one bit. Plus the lot metal. I don't like saying guns are bad but there pumps are.
Creed Bennett
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When I heard that Taurus and Rossi were in the same bed I knew it was the end for anything they make. I have a older no stupid safety stainless 92 Rossi that is one of my favorite rifles but anything Taurus touches turns to a heaping pile of . The only Taurus that I had that was any good was my first 9mm back in 88 or 89. Their Beretta clone was a great pistol and I’m certainly greatful it turned out to be such a good gun or I might not have had such a lifelong obsession with firearms. I would however had a lot more money in my bank account now. Everything else I’ve had made by Taurus wether it be a revolver or pump 22 has been a big disappointment and I’ve really tried to like there products. When something used of theirs would come into the gunshop I hung out at for 30 years the owner and I would pick a few used firearms out of his inventory and shoot some after they closed in the evening. It was a running joke that at some point I had to find a Taurus that worked. In all those years of trying I never had one that would come close to being reliable and make me happy. Sorry for getting off track!
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Solomonson
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Both true comments, although the fiber sights seem to be overly "tactical looking" and they don't need to be. The polymer is also less expensive at $212.99 vs. $243.99 (the best prices I could find. "Out of stock" of course.)
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Solomonson
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Yeah, and if you're someone like me that actually competes with a pump, the 572 (I have 3) is in a different class than a 62 or 62 clone would be.
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Solomonson
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Yeap. I REALLY WANTED to like the Henry Pump, but it is as you say. The kinematics just aren't there.
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Solomonson
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I understand the Taurus G3 pistol in 9mm is really a wonderful firearm. Inexpensive also.
Creed Bennett
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I'll take your word for it but I'll trust my life to my Glocks.
Poper
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10 years from now it will be one of those collectibles going for mega bucks because nobody bought 'em.I do wish people on this site would stop torturing me with that photo of a aborted mutation of that Mossberg tactikool Winchesterwannabe 1894 .30/30 horror. Blechhh.
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Solomonson
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I didn't ask about what you trust your life to.
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Solomonson
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Actually when I went hunting for the image, there ARE some tactical carbine enthusiast out there. There's gotta be a great backstory to that firearm. One that includes a lot of drugs/alcohol, a road-trip, hookers and possibly a religious experience for all.10 years from now it will be one of those collectibles going for mega bucks because nobody bought 'em.
Poper
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And throw in Las Vegas, too!
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Carl N. Brown
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I bought a Taurus Model 72, pump 22 mag 16.5" barrel, at the gunshow 12 Nov 05 for 204.00
(the dealer knocked $20 off his list price because it looked like someone made a three inch line in the buttstock with a thumbnail).
Looks like a short Winchester. Looks a lot better than what was posted above.
Has worked great. Tis one of my tag alongs for a trip to the mountain.
(the dealer knocked $20 off his list price because it looked like someone made a three inch line in the buttstock with a thumbnail).
Looks like a short Winchester. Looks a lot better than what was posted above.
Has worked great. Tis one of my tag alongs for a trip to the mountain.
Speedo66
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Wonder if the Rossi trigger guard is plastic? Could it be heated with a hair dryer or heat gun and modded into a more attractive shape?
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Solomonson
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And likely a lost wager!And throw in Las Vegas, too!
Gordon
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I would really like to have a Rossi 72 Carbine. They are currently on GunBroker for$700 up. That is half of a Winchester 61 .22 mag. !!!
Poper
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I was thinking more along the lines of some fear and loathing....
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