Rossi Rifleman

I spoke with someone at Braztech last spring who said they should be back in stores this fall. This morning I got someone who clearly had no idea who said distributors have them. I've combed the internet and there are few if any out there. Anyone got any better info.? I'm looking for a 20", blue, .357, but would consider any .357 other than the 16". Also, may consider a .44 Mag. and would appreciate hearing you experience with one. Thanks.

Posted this question on Bud's and was told the factory update would continue throughout 2017 with rifles likely available in the first quarter of 2018. Oh well...

I searched for 2 years for any form of a 92 .357 before I found one on Saturday. I went to every gun store and gun show I could possibly attend and I never so much as heard anyone even mention how to get one.

The only thing I can say is don't give up. The one I just bought has 2017 etched on it so they are being made. The gun store I found it in was in a more urban area and there probably wasn't much demand.

The 44 mag recoils noticeably harder than the 357. I can only shoot the 44 maybe 50-75 times before my shoulder doesn't like me anymore.

I found mine from a guy selling other cals at an outdoor bazaar type sale. He had one stashed at home in my home town.

Problem was I passed on it three years before at $380 because it was a Rossi. Paid a lot more later.

I have noticed that the RossiUSA website has been updated and does a better job of reflecting what is available than does the 2017 catalog. For instance, they only list the various models chambered in 45 Colt. Also the term "Rio Grande" does not exist on their website. Several models of revolvers listed in the catalog are gone.

RickinVA wrote:. . . Also, may consider a .44 Mag. and would appreciate hearing you experience with one. Thanks.

I'm a big fan of the .44 Mag R92. I originally purchased mine as the companion carbine to a revolver, and have been very satisfied. I think part of the reason for my happiness is that I shoot primarily .44 Special. I load for about 900 fps from a 4 inch revolver, and get about 1100 fps from the 16 inch Rossi. It's got plenty of punch, not much recoil, stays subsonic, and makes very tight groups. .44 Mag has more recoil, but a lot more authority. The slow twist rate of the Rossi is a drawback for heavy bullets, but for 240 Gr, it works just fine.

I looked for a model 92 (R) in 357 mag for a long time. Asked about availability on other sites/auctions, no good solutions. Then, recently, one came up on GB (16" 357 mag), new with a buy it now price of $499.99. There were other bids, but I decided to "bite the bullet" and pay the "buy it now" price. Got the rifle and couldn't be happier. A long wait but worth it.

There is one 92 in .357,two in .45lc and I think there are four in .44 mag in Winfield ,Louisiana pawn shop. I looked at them this morning and started to buy one of the .44 mags. I already have a .480 and .357.

Thanks all. Found a .357 SRC on Guns International.

Can't wait for pics.