I got a R92 30 years ago in 357/38 for under $300, here in California. Mine is blued and works really well. Trigger is fine, action works smooth. The stock is satin finished and plain wood. It's not a real pretty gun, but I like using it.
I hate when I buy something new and it’s already banged up. Shop owners will dismiss it as not a big deal. But when paying almost $1,000 it’s a big deal to me 👍👍 great review
Wrong attitude! :) If you scratch it yourself you will be blaming yourself and be upset for a time - no good. But if it is already scratched from the factory - non of your fault, you're good! :)
@@LexsLavrov1I rather scratch it myself....I won't pay full.price for a firearm already scratched up....just like u wouldn't pay full price for a car/truck with a big dent in it..... I have no problem using a firearm and getting it scratched up....but I don't wanna see scratches on the gun shop shelf
I have that same carbine with a 20" barrel. Adjusted the front sight for windage, smoothed out the front of the loading gate so it wouldn't cut my finger anymore, replaced the ugly plastic follower with a stainless, and changed out the springs for lighter ones from Palo Verde so the casings dont fly so far away upon ejection. Butter smooth and surprisingly accurate. Now i want one in 44mag with an octagonal barrel
Yeah if you're willing to put the time in it's a terrific platform. I still need to do my mag tube spring and follower but they're on the list. Glad to hear it's worth it to address them.
Mine had a few surface scratches on the reciever, but they buffed right out in less than 10 seconds with 0000 steel wool, thats what is nice about stanless. You can not see where there was ever any scratches, looks flawless
I use Synthetic Motor Oil to slick up a action.. I have some in a old school oil can .. and I will put on a pair of brown jersey cloth gloves squirt some oil on the bolt and work it .. and repeat.. and repeat sometimes through a movie on TV or a football game .. a few games or movies and it is slicked up some .. at least, good enough for me
As long as the blued firearms are not scratched, I don't mind stainless. They will not rust and 320, 400 and 600 grit paper will hide the scratch with some work. As long as you go along with the machined pattern.
@@TATVCanada it’s a super sweet rifle but it definitely has more weight to it for sure! Besides my Mauser, it’s the heaviest rifle I own but still absolutely love it!
Hey TATV.. great to see another video from you! Any word on when you will be getting any 12ga slug moulds back in stock? - I have about 4 of them on my wishlist.. and I keep checking to see if they are back in stock but they are always sold out. Please let me know brother.. I need some of your slug moulds!.. anyways.. about the Rossi 92.. I bought my Rossi M92 Puma back in the early 80's.. and it still functions just like brand spanking new today! Mine has the original Puma head emblem on the receiver as well as the saddle ring.. and it is the 20" barrel in 44 Magnum. A few years back I installed an Uncle Mikes hammer extension and a Pearsons tactical rail on it to run optics and red dots.. and I wish I had done that sooner as it has made the rifle even more of a pleasure to shoot. The original Rossi Puma lever actions came out in 1976 and back then they were of a different quality than these newer R92 models - the original Rossi Puma was made in Brazil before Taurus got involved with the Rossi company in 1995.. and that is when things started going down hill for Rossi from there. I also have a Henry in .22 Mag but I still think about getting a lever action in 357 Magnum - just not sure I want to pay what they are asking these days for a new R92.. I have considered the Henry X series or the Marlin Dark series.. but whatever I decide on it absolutely MUST have a side loading gate.. as that is what I prefer. I would eventually also like to one day get a lever gun in 30-30 and 45-70 and maybe even 45LC.. and one of those newer 410ga lever actions look like a lot of fun too. I am not sure if you are familiar.. but Rustywood.ca in Canada is a great place for all of your cowboy action shooting needs.. and even for parts and upgrade kits. My Rossi M92 Puma is one rifle in my collection that I will never ever part with. Salute!
For the moulds, I stopped doing any business with Russian companies the same day Putin invaded Ukraine. I know that's frustrating for a lot of people, but I can't in good conscience contribute money that I know will find its way into the pockets of the Russian war machine. If and when Russia exits Ukraine I will resume importing Russian made products again. In the mean time I've prioritized work on my own designs. I'm currently demoing some prototypes of my slug mould designs which will be available in a month or two. Glad to hear you've enjoyed your R92. I hear you on the loading gate issue; I really agonized over whether I wanted a Rossi or a Henry but as soon as I saw the mag tube loading process for the Henry, it left the list. Fantastic quality firearms but that was a hard 'No' for me. I've heard Henry is looking to release a new side load model down the road. Yes indeed I'm familiar with Rusty Wood Trading. I actually ordered a spring kit for the R92 from them the same day I bought the gun; it's arriving today!
@@TATVCanada Hey man.. I totally understand about the mould situation.. and I can respect that. I will be looking so forward to seeing your new design prototype slug moulds when you introduce and release them and I am sure to be one of your very first customers.. as I truly believe that you know exactly what us shotgun reloaders are looking for in a slug and slug mould. Personally, I would love to see you come out with a big heavy wadcutter type slug something similar to the Lyman 525.. as well as those moulds that can use the various pins.. but I am not really a fan of those slugs that MUST be used with a proprietary stabilizing wad.. as Im one of those guys who has stockpiles of various wads and gas seals that I would much rather put to good use.. and not have to buy any "special wads" every time I want to reload a certain kind of slug - but it is what it is.. for the right slug I would not hesitate to buy a few more bags of wads if I have to. I hope you continue to enjoy the Rossi R92 and I will definitely keep monitoring the website for when you release your new moulds! Thanks for the heads up! Salute!
A longer barrel will almost always yield higher velocities and greater accuracy. In my case I'm shooting at short ranges where response time (bringing the rifle to bear) is more critical so I went with the shorter version.
Rossi used to be a good bargain for the money but their prices have risen dramatically over the last few years and the quality has suffered. We used to bring them in at $500 and now they're pushing $1250 in some shops.
I can't really complain; it just a little over half the price of a Henry. Rossi was also one of the only manufacturers I could find offering an 1892 in stainless.
@@cecilchristopher5092 Damn, where are you guys buying Rossis that they're just "a little over half the price of a Henry." I haven't seen them go for less than $1100 anywhere, and people are selling them used for 1000
I also like that Rossi 92 lever rifle in 45 Colt but I am no Chuck Connors, just a lousy rifleman. Lucky me, a really wonderful friend gifted me with a Uberti 1875 Outlaw in 45 Colt! I just feel good having a cowboy gun around while watching old western films. 😊 Nice video sir.
Just got one .. a little disappointed the finish on the loading gate showed ware marks with just doing dry runs on the rifle ... and it is a little stiff ..but I bought it for range gun and hunting so that isn't a major issue
I had the same issue with wear on the loading gate. You'll actually see different points in the video where scratches are apparent after feeding just a few rounds. To some extent I suppose it's inevitable; no matter what finish you put on there, metal-on-metal will wear it down. You're right though, it's frustrating to see.
You need the 20" barrel 10+1 version for cowboy action. Also, a '73 rifle is a way better choice, honestly. I really like the Rossi '92, but it's not a race gun.
You must be like me. I love CAS but I'm just not a "gamer". If I were, I would have insisted on a 1873 model with a short stroke. Never mind that there was no such thing back in the day... I use a 20" blued carbine in 45 Colt for CAS. My pistols are Cimarron Frontier 4 3/4" models. Stoeger double barrel 12 gauge to round it out. I replaced the plastic magazine follower with a stainless steel one and the flip safety is now a button.
I assume your pistols are 45LC as well? I love the historic quality of 45 but I'm not a big guy and 38s just makes more sense for me. I love my DA revolvers as well, so it's a natural fit. How do you like the stoeger? I've got a Nickle 20g stoeger coach on order right now. Can't wait to get it.
@@TATVCanadayes my Cimarrons are 45 Colts. You will love the Stoeger. I have a 20 gauge double trigger model that I gave to my son as he used to shoot with that back when he was a kid and we shot CAS together. Yeah, I've been at it for quite a while lol You might want to check out the vids on making mods to your Stoeger so it will work better for CAS.
I don't have a ton of experience with them yet but it seems to depend which league/club you join. Not sure where you're from; Canada's idiot Prime Minister has banned all handgun sales-- you can keep what you own (so far) but can't buy/sell/trade. That has had a massive impact on cowboy action shooting as you can imagine, so a lot of rules are being reconsidered or changed to accommodate. I wouldn't be surprised if that may have had an impact on other elements of the sport such as rifle mag size.
@@TATVCanada I’m in Canada too. I have one pair of revolvers for cowboy action. I was trying to find second set when they announced the freeze, but I’m sure you know what that buying environment was like.
I have the 20 inch barrel, and I love mine. Although the sights were DEAD ON PERFECT out of the box, I replaced the buckhorn with the peep long bullseye sights. Easier to put a circle on that front bead than putting it in the buckhorn. Loading was stiff, but I cut the magazine spring a bit and bent the loading plate JUST a touch and now it loads just fine. A little sand paper to the loading port edges too. Why Rossi doesn't already have that smoothed out is beyond me. But it's not a deal breaker. I have the same version Henry gun, but I like the Rossi better. My Henry false to load and or eject sometimes, my Rossi does not. I got mine at a good price a few years ago, and with the way Henry has jacked up THEIR prices, this is a MUCH better choice.
I got a R92 30 years ago in 357/38 for under $300, here in California. Mine is blued and works really well. Trigger is fine, action works smooth. The stock is satin finished and plain wood. It's not a real pretty gun, but I like using it.
I really like mine, too. Ironically I'm currently editing a video on how to slick it up and replace the springs with a reduced tension set.
I hate when I buy something new and it’s already banged up. Shop owners will dismiss it as not a big deal. But when paying almost $1,000 it’s a big deal to me 👍👍 great review
Amen, friend.
Wrong attitude! :) If you scratch it yourself you will be blaming yourself and be upset for a time - no good. But if it is already scratched from the factory - non of your fault, you're good! :)
@@LexsLavrov1I rather scratch it myself....I won't pay full.price for a firearm already scratched up....just like u wouldn't pay full price for a car/truck with a big dent in it..... I have no problem using a firearm and getting it scratched up....but I don't wanna see scratches on the gun shop shelf
I love my Rossi’s. They do slick out after a while. I’m surprised you can still own them in Canada.
You're not wrong on either account, friend.
I bought this gun loop 12 years ago My favorite rifle of all times. I've been Winchester you birdie Marlin Henry none of them compare
That's interesting to hear. I've always been told Winchester and marlin were the Cadillacs of lever-guns. Appreciate you sharing your experiences.
I have that same carbine with a 20" barrel. Adjusted the front sight for windage, smoothed out the front of the loading gate so it wouldn't cut my finger anymore, replaced the ugly plastic follower with a stainless, and changed out the springs for lighter ones from Palo Verde so the casings dont fly so far away upon ejection. Butter smooth and surprisingly accurate. Now i want one in 44mag with an octagonal barrel
Yeah if you're willing to put the time in it's a terrific platform. I still need to do my mag tube spring and follower but they're on the list. Glad to hear it's worth it to address them.
Mine had a few surface scratches on the reciever, but they buffed right out in less than 10 seconds with 0000 steel wool, thats what is nice about stanless. You can not see where there was ever any scratches, looks flawless
I might give that a try; thanks for the suggestion.
I use Synthetic Motor Oil to slick up a action.. I have some in a old school oil can .. and I will put on a pair of brown jersey cloth gloves squirt some oil on the bolt and work it .. and repeat.. and repeat sometimes through a movie on TV or a football game .. a few games or movies and it is slicked up some .. at least, good enough for me
As long as the blued firearms are not scratched, I don't mind stainless. They will not rust and 320, 400 and 600 grit paper will hide the scratch with some work.
As long as you go along with the machined pattern.
Nice, thanks for the quick review.
Thanks very much.
Love mine so much I bought a second one.
Glad to hear that. Really looking forward to some serious range time with mine.
I have one in 38/357mag with the 24inch octagon barrel. It’s a beautiful rifle!
I agonized over whether or not to go with an octagon for that truly classic feel. Nothing like it.
@@TATVCanada it’s a super sweet rifle but it definitely has more weight to it for sure! Besides my Mauser, it’s the heaviest rifle I own but still absolutely love it!
Hey TATV.. great to see another video from you!
Any word on when you will be getting any 12ga slug moulds back in stock? - I have about 4 of them on my wishlist.. and I keep checking to see if they are back in stock but they are always sold out.
Please let me know brother.. I need some of your slug moulds!.. anyways.. about the Rossi 92..
I bought my Rossi M92 Puma back in the early 80's.. and it still functions just like brand spanking new today!
Mine has the original Puma head emblem on the receiver as well as the saddle ring.. and it is the 20" barrel in 44 Magnum.
A few years back I installed an Uncle Mikes hammer extension and a Pearsons tactical rail on it to run optics and red dots.. and I wish I had done that sooner as it has made the rifle even more of a pleasure to shoot.
The original Rossi Puma lever actions came out in 1976 and back then they were of a different quality than these newer R92 models - the original Rossi Puma was made in Brazil before Taurus got involved with the Rossi company in 1995.. and that is when things started going down hill for Rossi from there.
I also have a Henry in .22 Mag but I still think about getting a lever action in 357 Magnum - just not sure I want to pay what they are asking these days for a new R92..
I have considered the Henry X series or the Marlin Dark series.. but whatever I decide on it absolutely MUST have a side loading gate.. as that is what I prefer.
I would eventually also like to one day get a lever gun in 30-30 and 45-70 and maybe even 45LC.. and one of those newer 410ga lever actions look like a lot of fun too.
I am not sure if you are familiar.. but Rustywood.ca in Canada is a great place for all of your cowboy action shooting needs.. and even for parts and upgrade kits.
My Rossi M92 Puma is one rifle in my collection that I will never ever part with.
Salute!
For the moulds, I stopped doing any business with Russian companies the same day Putin invaded Ukraine. I know that's frustrating for a lot of people, but I can't in good conscience contribute money that I know will find its way into the pockets of the Russian war machine. If and when Russia exits Ukraine I will resume importing Russian made products again.
In the mean time I've prioritized work on my own designs. I'm currently demoing some prototypes of my slug mould designs which will be available in a month or two.
Glad to hear you've enjoyed your R92. I hear you on the loading gate issue; I really agonized over whether I wanted a Rossi or a Henry but as soon as I saw the mag tube loading process for the Henry, it left the list. Fantastic quality firearms but that was a hard 'No' for me. I've heard Henry is looking to release a new side load model down the road.
Yes indeed I'm familiar with Rusty Wood Trading. I actually ordered a spring kit for the R92 from them the same day I bought the gun; it's arriving today!
@@TATVCanada Hey man.. I totally understand about the mould situation.. and I can respect that.
I will be looking so forward to seeing your new design prototype slug moulds when you introduce and release them and I am sure to be one of your very first customers.. as I truly believe that you know exactly what us shotgun reloaders are looking for in a slug and slug mould.
Personally, I would love to see you come out with a big heavy wadcutter type slug something similar to the Lyman 525.. as well as those moulds that can use the various pins.. but I am not really a fan of those slugs that MUST be used with a proprietary stabilizing wad.. as Im one of those guys who has stockpiles of various wads and gas seals that I would much rather put to good use.. and not have to buy any "special wads" every time I want to reload a certain kind of slug - but it is what it is.. for the right slug I would not hesitate to buy a few more bags of wads if I have to.
I hope you continue to enjoy the Rossi R92 and I will definitely keep monitoring the website for when you release your new moulds!
Thanks for the heads up!
Salute!
I have one and that i got a few years ago and that I had to have some work done it , now that it is fixed , it shoot the same ammo as the BH
I recently bought a 44 mag in 16in stainless. I got lucky, it's flawless, and I'm picky.
Sweet deal.
me too . and my action is very smooth too. my only complaint is the sharp loading gate . but thats a easy fix !!
I just bought one chambered 454 Casull.
Have you tried it yet? I have zero recoil on my 357 and I'm curious if your experience is similar with a more powerful cartridge.
Do you have any information or opinion on whether a 16 inch barrel or a 20 inch (or 24) is better in actual use?
A longer barrel will almost always yield higher velocities and greater accuracy. In my case I'm shooting at short ranges where response time (bringing the rifle to bear) is more critical so I went with the shorter version.
How you like 7 months later? I'm between the henry big boy and the rossi 92.
Honestly I love it. I've done a lot of work and upgraded a few parts, and it really feels about as close to perfect as any rifle I've owned.
@@TATVCanada if you don't mind mr asking what'd you upgrade?
Rossi used to be a good bargain for the money but their prices have risen dramatically over the last few years and the quality has suffered. We used to bring them in at $500 and now they're pushing $1250 in some shops.
I can't really complain; it just a little over half the price of a Henry. Rossi was also one of the only manufacturers I could find offering an 1892 in stainless.
I bought one in January from a locL gun store for 650.00 sounds like you are shopping uin the wrong places
@@cecilchristopher5092 Damn, where are you guys buying Rossis that they're just "a little over half the price of a Henry." I haven't seen them go for less than $1100 anywhere, and people are selling them used for 1000
@@jarvy251 I just found a brand new 16" .357 Stainless at a local gun shop for $699. I jumped on it.
I also like that Rossi 92 lever rifle in 45 Colt but I am no Chuck Connors, just a lousy rifleman.
Lucky me, a really wonderful friend gifted me with a Uberti 1875 Outlaw in 45 Colt!
I just feel good having a cowboy gun around while watching old western films. 😊 Nice video sir.
Just got one .. a little disappointed the finish on the loading gate showed ware marks with just doing dry runs on the rifle ... and it is a little stiff ..but I bought it for range gun and hunting so that isn't a major issue
I had the same issue with wear on the loading gate. You'll actually see different points in the video where scratches are apparent after feeding just a few rounds. To some extent I suppose it's inevitable; no matter what finish you put on there, metal-on-metal will wear it down. You're right though, it's frustrating to see.
You need the 20" barrel 10+1 version for cowboy action. Also, a '73 rifle is a way better choice, honestly. I really like the Rossi '92, but it's not a race gun.
It's not a requirement in my area but I'm sure there are different rules in different places.
You must be like me. I love CAS but I'm just not a "gamer". If I were, I would have insisted on a 1873 model with a short stroke. Never mind that there was no such thing back in the day... I use a 20" blued carbine in 45 Colt for CAS. My pistols are Cimarron Frontier 4 3/4" models. Stoeger double barrel 12 gauge to round it out. I replaced the plastic magazine follower with a stainless steel one and the flip safety is now a button.
I assume your pistols are 45LC as well? I love the historic quality of 45 but I'm not a big guy and 38s just makes more sense for me. I love my DA revolvers as well, so it's a natural fit. How do you like the stoeger? I've got a Nickle 20g stoeger coach on order right now. Can't wait to get it.
@@TATVCanadayes my Cimarrons are 45 Colts. You will love the Stoeger. I have a 20 gauge double trigger model that I gave to my son as he used to shoot with that back when he was a kid and we shot CAS together. Yeah, I've been at it for quite a while lol You might want to check out the vids on making mods to your Stoeger so it will work better for CAS.
I thought SASS competition rifles required a 10 round magazine.
I don't have a ton of experience with them yet but it seems to depend which league/club you join. Not sure where you're from; Canada's idiot Prime Minister has banned all handgun sales-- you can keep what you own (so far) but can't buy/sell/trade. That has had a massive impact on cowboy action shooting as you can imagine, so a lot of rules are being reconsidered or changed to accommodate. I wouldn't be surprised if that may have had an impact on other elements of the sport such as rifle mag size.
@@TATVCanada I’m in Canada too. I have one pair of revolvers for cowboy action. I was trying to find second set when they announced the freeze, but I’m sure you know what that buying environment was like.
I just got one in 45 colt and yuor rite that loading gate is so tight it makes me want to git a hammer to drive the ammo in...
Mine has loosened up a *bit* with use, but not a lot.
Walnut stock ? I doubt it!
'Brazilian hardwood, whatever that is.
I have the same gun, very nice but after drilling to mount the sling it is obvious that it is not hard wood.
What type of wood do you think it is ?
??TANG SAFETY??
I caught that too. Not
I was beginning to think nobody caught that🥲
You get what you pay for!
Compared to the Henry the quality is lacking
I had a 12 ga it was a pice of shit
You had a 12g lever action rifle made by Rossi?
@@TATVCanada😂
The machining on that bolt is laughable. You can't "wear-in" horrible craftsmanship. Thanks for the video.
The gun is no good.
I quite like mine.
A couple hours with a honing stone and some polishing compound, it's slicker than snot. I like mine. Shoots darn good.
I have the 20 inch barrel, and I love mine. Although the sights were DEAD ON PERFECT out of the box, I replaced the buckhorn with the peep long bullseye sights. Easier to put a circle on that front bead than putting it in the buckhorn. Loading was stiff, but I cut the magazine spring a bit and bent the loading plate JUST a touch and now it loads just fine. A little sand paper to the loading port edges too. Why Rossi doesn't already have that smoothed out is beyond me. But it's not a deal breaker. I have the same version Henry gun, but I like the Rossi better. My Henry false to load and or eject sometimes, my Rossi does not. I got mine at a good price a few years ago, and with the way Henry has jacked up THEIR prices, this is a MUCH better choice.