Rossi RP63, 357 Magnum, Notes, Thoughts, Basic Tuning and Grip Options

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Since modding to take the nifty 856 grip...

It looked a bit over balanced and didn't fit my 856 holster. (The RP63 stuck out the bottom and the front sight would catch on the draw.

So....shortened and profiled the barrel to 2 7/16 inches, saving all the markings.

Reprofiled the Ameriglo orange/tritium to face up a bit and catch the light better. Made room in the bottom of the original sight slot for the now smaller foot of the Ameriglo.

Gave the muzzle a recessed 11 degree crown as the factory profile has no crown at all.

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Before and after...

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Shot both today. Rp63 with it's barrel now bobbed to 2.4 inches and the King Cobra.

I really like both with a nod to the Colt, because it's a Colt.

The now RP62.4 carries and balances better and has the lighter DA trigger pull, plenty smooth and easier to point.

The King Cobra feels smoother and has a much more visible fiber optic sight but does not point or balance as well as the Rossi.

At 7 to 10 yds both easily ring the 4x6 steel with doubles and it's easy to break clays and all the chunks quickly and easily.

Overall, really happy with both.

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