Rossi .357

[olgeorge]

Can anyone tell me what springs will fit a Rossi 971? I called Wolff and the person answering the phone didn't know and Braztech won't sell springs. I'm not afraid to experiment, but would like to have a spare or two in case anything goes wrong.

 

[Dan-O]

J frame springs work in both my 461 and 462. In fact, after swapping them out for wolff reduced power j frame springs, the trigger is better than a few of my pc tuned revolvers.

 

[Haywood]

On the outside my Interarms 971 Rossi 2" was a twin to the S&W 66. Maybe the inside is close. Anyone know? I by far am no Gun Smith.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm surprised Wolff didn't know which springs to sell you. I would write them and see if someone with more knowledge gets back to you. They have more time to research than the person on the phone.

 

[olgeorge]

Rossi spring kit

After much searching and asking questions with little result, I ordered a S&W j-frame spring kit from Wolff's to try in the Rossi. It fit and functioned perfectly. Someone had suggested that it might and I decided to try it. The Rossi 971 is about the same size as a K-frame Smith in the main part of the frame, but the grip area is more like a J-frame and the mainspring is a coil. After trying the springs, I called Wolff's and let them know that it worked. They seemed to be glad to find it out, as they had never tried them in a Rossi. Probably a low-demand item, but good to know if a customer asks. I did some other light stoning on the internals and ended up with a much improved DA pull. I still have to do a check to see if it will reliably ignite the primers. I don't anticipate any problems, but need to be sure. L. O. G.

 

[Dan-O]

Glad it worked out for you.