Questions for the pros

[Steelbanger]

OK Fellows,

Over the coming weekend I may get to visit a new to me gunshop about 1.5 hours from my home. I see where they're advertising some BZT M92 rifles and I assume these are Rossi's. Is that correct?

Now for the prices. A new blue 38/357, 20" for $410. and a 22" octagon SS M92 for $485. Are these prices in the ballpark? I am mostly interested in the 20" blue 92 so we'll see what happens.

Thanks for any input you can provide.

[akuser47]

That is in the ballpark. Just really look it over to try and be sure it is a good one.

[Ranch Dog]

I agree that the price would be fair. I've ended up with two. One with a Skinner sight and another last week as a scout rifle.

Oh Frank, congrats on the promotion!

[Deleted User 327]

If those are NIB rifles made after 2000 (no black stocks), then the price is fair to good. If they are used, then I suggest you look at Bud's Guns where they list an IN STOCK, NIB Rossi 20" Carbine in 357mag for $414 delivered!

[Ranch Dog]

I visited the gunshop today but am still without a M92. I couldn't quite warm up to either of two in-stock 357s there. One had screws all buggered but maybe they're just soft metal. The second rifle was just slightly rough when opening & closing the action so I passed on both. One of these days I'll find one. It sure was nice being able to handle and compare two together. Also, the prices were marked $10 higher than when I visited their site two days ago. Not enough to stop the dealing but aggravating. Probably due to the election.

I brought this from another topic...

These were new guns? The slightly rough is easy to deal with but the screws should not have been buggered. That is for the owner to goof up!

[pricedo]

but maybe they're just soft metal. but the screws should not have been buggered. That is for the owner to goof up!

More than likely this is the result of a "rush job" without taking the time to find & use the correct type and/or size of screwdriver tip.
The usual household Handy Andy tool kit with a coupla screwdrivers, a hammer and an adjustable wrench makes for botch jobs for gun work.
A good set of gunsmith screwdrivers with all the appropriate tips is not an option for obsessive tinkerers like us .........it's a must have.
Torx is the only way to go for scope bases & rings.
Take the time to find the exact tip to use for a particular screw or you're going to wind up with a mess.
The right tip screw tip is the correct length & thickness so that there is no wiggle or play when it is inserted and turned.
Badly buggered screws are easily replaced and for me are leverage to talk the asking price down.