Rossi Rifleman

Anyone here own a Rossi 971? I bought my 4" barrel example new back in 1992 for $225.99 at the local Sports Authority. It's based on the S&W K-frame so similar in weight and size. I found it very well balanced and comfortable on the hip. In 2005 my friend who lived out in the boonies off the grid in Kaupo, Maui his house burned down while he was at work along with his whole collection of firearms including many family heirlooms. He needed a firearm bad so since I also had a Blackhawk in 357 magnum I sold him my Rossi for $200.00 He is a good friend so anything to help. He has hounds so right away he used his new Rossi to collect some wild pigs for the smoker. He has been very happy with it ever since. I'd like to find another but this time with a 6" barrel since a 4" is illegal to hunt with on public lands the minimum barrel length being 4.5". 5 inches would be ideal but who makes a 5" 357 mag anymore?