Rossi Rifleman

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.

Before and after...

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.