the new Rossi revolvers

[Old Dog]

I hadn't seen, or handled, any Rossi revolver in probably 30 years.

But I looked at a Rossi M-64 today (4" .357, blued). Although I didn't care for the white laser-etched logo on the sideplate, the bluing looked pretty good.

Two things struck me. I asked the counter gal if I could pull the trigger, so I tried it in both modes. Holy cow! Smooth DA and a very crisp SA.

The other thing that struck me was the revolver has an actual hammer-mounted firing pin. Yikes! How'd they sneak this in? I love this feature.

I may buy one (the price is stupid low). Don't know how the internals look, but externally, fit and finish was unexpectedly decent, lock-up not great, but acceptable.

I normally don't get intrigued by any of the budget modern revolvers, but this one seems worth a second look.

Anyone here have one of these critters?

 

[armoredman]

Not yet, but I've heard mostly good. The first series were reported to have long hard DA pulls, but it looks like they might have fixed that.

 

[shoebox1.1]

They need to come up with stuff folks want like wood stocks on a blued 357 snub that looks good. Keep their fit n finish. Not asking for 1970 Roosevelt Avenue…. Make it look good

 

[NorthBorder]

I would love to see a model 720 44 Special. I definitely would be on one of those.

 

[shoebox1.1]

^^^^^ would sell like hotcakes

 

[Tallball]

Okay!

Rossi 720 44 special

• Tallball
• Mar 20, 2020

 

[stonebuster]

Model 63 3" 357 six shot at 27 ounces looks interesting. Like to hear a review on it.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I hadn't seen, or handled, any Rossi revolver in probably 30 years.

But I looked at a Rossi M-64 today (4" .357, blued). Although I didn't care for the white laser-etched logo on the sideplate, the bluing looked pretty good.

Two things struck me. I asked the counter gal if I could pull the trigger, so I tried it in both modes. Holy cow! Smooth DA and a very crisp SA.

The other thing that struck me was the revolver has an actual hammer-mounted firing pin. Yikes! How'd they sneak this in? I love this feature.

I may buy one (the price is stupid low). Don't know how the internals look, but externally, fit and finish was unexpectedly decent, lock-up not great, but acceptable.

I normally don't get intrigued by any of the budget modern revolvers, but this one seems worth a second look.

Anyone here have one of these critters?

They're rebadged pre-lock Taurus Model 66s. All Taurus did was dust off the machinery for their older Model 66 design and are now selling them under the Rossi label.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

I would love to see a model 720 44 Special. I definitely would be on one of those.

+1 on return of a 720 44-spl variant.

 

[shoebox1.1]

Okay!

Rossi 720 44 special

• Tallball
• Mar 20, 2020

I’d take a nice one. Last one my buddy had was a POS. Sights crooked/barrrl canted. Bad trigger. Etc. Weird. Gp100 3 inch 44 is my next gun

 

[Old Dog]

They're rebadged pre-lock Taurus Model 66s. All Taurus did was dust off the machinery for their older Model 66 design and are now selling them under the Rossi label.

Not the same revolver according to Rossi. Different dimensions, different weight, the Taurus 66 still in production and has always had a transfer-bar safety.

 

[fxvr5]

I have the RP63. Seems like a solid gun.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Not the same revolver according to Rossi. Different dimensions, different weight, the Taurus 66 still in production and has always had a transfer-bar safety.

When I spoke to them, they told me it was the older M66 tooling. And it is a pre-locl design, meaning no stupid key. Not the transfer bar safety. That's been around for a while.

The Rossi guns don't come with this.

 

[357smallbore]

I would love to see a model 720 44 Special. I definitely would be on one of those.

Here ya go. 1994 Rossi 720c. Best damn revolver Rossi made. I also say this is the best CCW 44 Specials as well.

 

[NorthBorder]

Exactly

 

[shoebox1.1]

The 720 has a cult following! Bring it back! Bring it back!!

 

[Mark_Mark]

Remember the Old Rossi’s! I want one of them! My buddy after High School got one and I thought it was the most BAD BUTT! thing ever, had but of a kick too and was perfect paired with a 1996 Eclipse with Tri-Star rims & 2 12” Kickers!

would pick one of these in a heartbeat!

 

[CajunBass]

I had a Rossi some years ago. I forget the Model number, but it was a copy of a Colt Diamondback 38. Vent rib and everything. Good little gun. Like a lot of guns, I kept it a while, enjoyed shooting it, then sold/traded it off for the next bright shiny thing I saw.

I've slowed down my gun chasing now, but I might consider one. Heck, I've got my eye out for a Heritage/Taurus 38 in spite of swearing off J-frame size 38's,,,again. Hopefully it will turn out to be a piece of junk I wouldn't use for a paperweight.

 

[Pat Riot]

I have never owned or shot a Rossi, but I must admit I do like the looks of that RP63 model. I do wish it had a square butt like the bigger model RM66.
I agree with @shoebox1.1 that a blued/wood model would be really cool. I have to admit that Rossi’s ad folks sure did find a way to make a stainless matte finished gun look sexy.

Rossi USA – Revolvers, Rifles & Shotguns

Firearms bearing the Rossi name have led the way in design & quality performance, satisfying customers for over 130 years.

rossiusa.com

Sorry stainless guys. In my opinion matte stainless steel is about as sexy as latex paint.

 

[Tallball]

There were three versions of the 720: adjustable sights and hammer, fixed sights and hammer, fixed sights and no hammer.

We haven't seen a picture of the third kind. Here's mine.

The older model 66's tended to be good. I have two nice ones,

Rossi720 44 Spcl

• Tallball
• Dec 27, 2016

 

[Agsalaska]

This is just a completely meaningless post.

But I moved to Houston in 2000 from the country at 23 and got a job at a pawn shop. I remember that store had two Rossi .38 J frame style revolvers, exposed hammer, and maybe a 2.1 inch barrels, with consecutive serial numbers. There was nothing special about them other than they were in 100% condition, NOT +p rated, probably born around 1980. We sold them as a pair to a boss, or jefe.

They were rock solid handguns. If I had to guess they are still in north central Houston protecting some older folks.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have never owned or shot a Rossi, but I must admit I do like the looks of that RP63 model. I do wish it had a square butt like the bigger model RM66.
I agree with @shoebox1.1 that a blued/wood model would be really cool. I have to admit that Rossi’s ad folks sure did find a way to make a stainless matte finished gun look sexy.

Rossi USA – Revolvers, Rifles & Shotguns

Firearms bearing the Rossi name have led the way in design & quality performance, satisfying customers for over 130 years.

rossiusa.com

Sorry stainless guys. In my opinion matte stainless steel is about as sexy as latex paint.

My Smith X-Frame matt stainless has the factory pre-scuffed look! I feel the latex pain

 

[Pat Riot]

I decided to check out the 3” RP63 a bit more and I came across them on Midway USA.
They look pretty sassy with the laminate grip, though I dislike smooth revolver and pistol grips it sure does look nice…even stainless.

Rossi RP63 357 Mag Revolver 3 Stainless Barrel 6 Round Black Grip

The Rossi RP63 is a reliable 6-shot, 357 Magnum revolver that features soft rubber grips-making it comfortable to shoot at the range while the...

www.midwayusa.com

And I think I just got my first lesson in what it would be like to own a Rossi RP63. No other grips available using Rossi RP63 as the search criteria.
Would these revolvers take a Taurus or S&W grip?

 

[bangswitch]

I have a Rossi from back in the 1970's that belonged to my Dad. 3" barrel, 5-shot .38 Spl. I haven't shot it in 30+ years. Can anyone tell me what the model number is?

 

[Mark_Mark]

I decided to check out the 3” RP63 a bit more and I came across them on Midway USA.
They look pretty sassy with the laminate grip, though I dislike smooth revolver and pistol grips it sure does look nice…even stainless.

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Rossi RP63 357 Mag Revolver 3 Stainless Barrel 6 Round Black Grip

The Rossi RP63 is a reliable 6-shot, 357 Magnum revolver that features soft rubber grips-making it comfortable to shoot at the range while the...

www.midwayusa.com

And I think I just got my first lesson in what it would be like to own a Rossi RP63. No other grips available using Rossi RP63 as the search criteria.
Would these revolvers take a Taurus or S&W grip?

Not a fan of too much lug, prefer pencil barrel & a nice Pac grip