Low-cost Revolvers (Armscor, Rossi, EAA, Charter Arms)

[MCgunner]

Mine has about 500 rounds (mostly .357's) through it without any issues. I don't know how it'll hold up under heavy useage (mine is a range toy because i collect snubbies) but for a lightly used just in case gun, it's a great buy.

I had between 3 and 4K in my M971, probably 1/3 of that heavy magnum loads, and it was still tight and accurate when I traded it. My M88 had a couple thousand more through it, mostly mild +P handloads even though it was not rated for +P. This was 5.0 grains Unique behind a 158 grain SWC which puts up about 220 ft lbs from that 2" barrel, so it's not really THAT hot. I sold that gun to a friend because I just simply didn't have a need for it anymore since I got my Taurus M85UL, a more desirable carry gun with a much better trigger. But, both of these Rossis were quite durable. I have no qualms about recommending or buying Rossis, just know that the DA trigger ain't gonna be up to the Taurus or a Smith. But, they're durable and danged useful firearms and quite affordable.

 

[hornsmoker]

Found one review of the Windicator here: http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=22


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What's the skinny on these EAA Windicator's? Anyone seen one up close? Handled it? Shot one? Supposed to German made - seems to reason the machining, fit and tolerances should be pretty good.

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