This guy reminds me of my grandfather so much. Both are strong men who protect and provide for their families. My grandpa according to the government was a gambling czar for the Pittsburgh crime family but he was really just a hardworking businessman and the government stole his wealth and ultimately his business now that the government are the biggest bookies in the world. Funny how that works.
I have both the 2" and 3" Rossi M88 revolvers, last year they imported them. Barrels on mine are not pinned but both have ejector rod shrouds. Super slick actions and accurate. Thanks for the video.
Bom dia meu amigo americano. Agora sim um verdadeiro Rossi, em 1993 comprei o meu ,minha primeira arma ,que carreguei muito tempo,um modelo 941, de quatro polegadas de cano, essa época a Rossi realmente fazia revolveres muito bons, bonitos, ótimo acabamento, eram leves ,bons para se portar. Bom domingo e excelente semana ao Sr e sua família. Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲🙏🏻
Greg, off subject with Rosi and Taurus snubs. I'm considering buying either the S&W 66 2.75 or the Colt King Cobra. What are your thoughts? If I had to buy a 5 shooter. Ruger LCR, S&W 642 w/o lock, #856, Kimber K6s.
Back in 1977 I was just out of the academy, and being assigned to a much more senior officer for my 6 weeks of road training, I became familiar with one of these old Rossi's. My partner, who was actually a little older than my dad, and like my dad, a WW2 vet, carried a very similar model, although it might have had a 2" barrel. After our visit to police range he stuffed the chambers with some of the department's reloaded .38 WCs that he had helped himself to. His logic? He reasoned that iff'n he ever had to use this revolver, the subjects would show up a day later at the county hospital with those 148 grainers about 3" under his skin. Never had the chance to see his plan in motion.
Greg, I've mentioned this before, but for the benefit of watching this video, here's my little story. Had a very bad experience with a Charter Arms 38spl. Went back to the factory for repairs. Got it back and it crapped out within minutes. And after eye surgery, the front sight on a 2" was invisible. Then you spoke of the Taurus 856 3" Defender. I bought black finished 856UL 3" and bingo! Tight groups. Smooth action. Great trigger. And I could see the front sight.👍 And I attribute buying this weapon based solely upon your recommendations. Being an old cop, and longtime gunsmith, my gut instincts told me go for it as Greg knows his business. And especially with snubnose revolvers! I've had this 856 for some time now and it just keeps getting better. And I owe it to your judgment and insight on my buying this weapon. Thanks again!🫡
Over 30 years ago I purchased a beautiful 4 inch, ported, high polish, 357 magnum. There was some questionable machining but it was a very accurate gun with a great trigger. I later traded it to a friend who loved that revolver.
Greg you have a wealth of knowledge and experience and I am always happy when you share it with us. I prefer to carry a revolver, so I really appreciate when you put out a video like this.
Never owned a Rossi I have a j frame smith and a ruger lcr but I recently came across an all steel 1993 Taurus model 85 beautiful bluing beautiful wood grips near mint condition shoots great for $175 I would put it up against the smith or ruger all day
I jave an older interarms import from mid 90s. R971. Flawless I love the firering pin on the hammer. This gun spent most all of its life in a top sock drawer. Its by gar my fav revolver. Strong enough.
I inherited a 1980s Rossi 38 in stainless when Smith and Wesson owned it from my dad after his passing it had never been fired ever and I took it to the range a few months ago and is was so surprisingly accurate it about blew my socks off. I love my Rossi and will never ever sell it.
I like that assertion more than the comment (deleted by the way) where some jackwagon called them trash similar to a Jennings. It is actually a decent gun, and made in a quality you don't see anymore.
Hi Greg, I have never owned a Rossi revolver thanks for the information about them. I am kicking around the idea of getting a 856 Taurus. Thank you for all your hard work and time Sir.🤠🇺🇲
Hi Terry - an 856 snub wouldn't be a bad gun to have. They make three different sights for the gun now. The highest sight will be the one that comes with the gun. The point of aim sight has to be ordered. It is the medium sight. However, there is an advantage with the high sight. If you paint it orange you can easily hold the sight over the trench, and it is easier to get the sight on your target. A new Taurus may need some oiling under the cylinder release, and on the ejector rod. You also need to keep an eye on the cylinder screw becoming loose. It it does, blue loctite will take care of it. Just remember there is a small spring that is easy to get lost under that cylinder screw.
@@LionquestFitness I've noticed that was my issue with my 856 I carry daily is the cylinder release screw constantly comes loose and the sight is definitely high but it is by no means a bad revolver at all
I have a Stainless Steel Rossi R92 SRC in 45 Colt. It's stamped Interarms Alexandria, VA. The quality, fit and finish and attention to detail are all excellent. Additionally there is no safety on the receiver. After Interarms went out of business the quality seemed to suffered for a number of years, in my opinion. Today it seems like the quality is coming back. Good video. Thanks.
yeah I remember those old Rossi's. they were well made until Taurus got them. I nice S&W clone for less money. sure they had small differences but the lines were there. I wouldn't refuse one if someone wanted to sell me one. great video Greg, as always.
the old rossis were beautiful. i about bought one once. i'm thinking about a taurue 327 mag. i've never had a problem with any of the 4 tauri i've had, but am hearing that their qc and customer service are having issues.
Well, here is my take on a 327 Mag from Taurus. For a period of time Taurus was doing very well with their small frame revolvers. Post Covid, like a lot of other manufacturers, QC seemed to decline. I had one minor issue with an 856 and a major issue with a new 65. Then a Rossi RP63 turned out to be a total dud and their customer service while cordial (irritatingly so), it left something to be desired. However, the revolver design of the Taurus all steel small frame revolvers I like a lot. I still own an 856, 605 and 85, and all three top my list of favored, dependable guns. So I am buying another concealed hammer 856 to replace the one I foolishly sold despite how good a shooter it was. Give the 327 a go. At worst, you'll have to send it back.
@@LionquestFitness thank you, friend. i'll let you know if i ever get one.i really don't need it, but i think it would give 6 quick, lower recoil, yet potent shots and be fun to shoot..
I just picked up an interarms walther ppk/s in 380acp and much to my surprise it functioned 100% reliably with not only FMJ ammo, but also hirnady critical defense and the real surprise was it also Ean Federal Punch ammo with big faping hollowpoints as well.
Nice shooting Greg, as expected. Waiting for the unlikely day you review a few old RG revolvers. Yes I do, long (old) story. As always enjoy your videos, reviews and opinions. GB
Actually I did one years ago, but it is no longer up. It belonged to the grandfather of a student of mine. We had to keep screwing the barrel back in after shooting six rounds.
My first .38 snub that I bought shortly after turning 21 was Rossi. I forget the model number but essentially it was the blued version of the M88. It shot quite well but no, it was certainly not a S&W (just based on the fact I could afford it back then says it wasn't a Chief Special, LOL). Still, I learned a lot about shooting and carrying snubbies. I wish I still had it but alas, I made an ill-advised trade (young and dumb). Of course, now I have several S&W J-frames so I'm happy.
The Interarms Corp used to be located on the Alexandria, VA waterfront, but that was before city management went completely anti gun in the ‘80s. Good video Greg.
Thank you my friend. It's sad the way the anti-gunners try to control things. FN is moving it's handgun facility to a nearby town, which would be a boost to the local economy; yet you still had a small handful of anti-gunners protesting against the move.
I own 3 Rossi revolvers (two model 461's and one RP63 stainless) and 2 Rossi lever actions. I have had very good luck with the specimens which I bought. That being said, I went into each purchase knowing that Rossi kept their price down by not worrying too terribly much about how well the insides of the weapons were finished. I don't mind seeing tool marks on the inside of an inexpensive firearm because I can either polish them out myself or, in the case of the action, let repeated dry fire practice "wear the parts in" and improve the trigger pull. I also know that 3 inch barrel revolvers are not meant to shoot at 25 yards, but rather are meant for up close, very personal encounters of the worst kind. They are in essence, "belly guns" in that they are meant to be touching the opponent's belly when fired. HOWEVER, while I was still an active duty cop (I'm retired after 40 years of service), I used one of the Rossi 461's as an off duty weapon and had to qualify with it at ranges up to 25 yards. I had no problems qualifying with an above a 90% score. As for the RP63, I too dislike the very wide "target" trigger. So I got out my files and filed it down to something I liked much better. A go-zillion dry firings with dummy rounds vastly improved the feel of the trigger pull, and hopefully helped to keep my shooting skills passable. Just MY experiences and MY opinions of these firearms. Other people are sure to have differing experiences and opinions.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. There are two sides to every coin. In my interactions with Taurus/Rossi customer service, I did get the impression that Rossi products weren't high on the list of importance. That to me is a shame, considering the history of Rossi.
I mis-spoke. That Chief was actually Karlita. Rosie is a little more beat up and is one I often carry. As far as accuracy goes, I'd put Karlita or her twin Rosie against any modern S&W J frame any day.
I wished I'd saved a video from a few years back where I running around shooting a snub from different positions and a rabbit meanders through the video and around me as if nothing were going on.
Thank you for this nice video, as usual, and for these nice revolvers. Testing more affordable revolvers is a real service for people who are not able to buy more recent and much more expensive firearms. And you do this since quite some time. But what do you prefer between one of these new affordable models and a second hand k-frame? It is sometimes possible to get them for a very reasonable price.
Hi Marie-noelle! An old four inch Model 10 or Model 15 are hard to beat for the value. I've also got a couple of K-frame snubs that I carry occasionally. However, like the Chief Special I showed, most of my K frame collection are still in excellent condition and have a collector's value. They don't make guns of that quality anymore. Even though they are very serviceable guns, I tend to save them for shooting and the enjoyment value; although they could easily be put into service.
Those are Safety Snaps sold by Zeta Six. They double as snap caps; as well as letting you know the firearm is empty of ammunition while they are in storage.
@@Carl-b9t I need to check the Taurus. Armed forum to see. But, coming under the Heritage brand, and a one year warranty, I tend to believe quality is less than the Taurus line-up.
I don't know. Most consider anything not made within the last five years as being old. I tend to look at anything earlier than the nineties as being such. If it was around when I was young it is old. But, old doesn't mean bad.
Great information , dress and technique demonstration, as usual Greg. Are you formulating the Grambo Academy of Refined Gentlemen's dress code? A bandanna and sunglasses would complete code. 😊
I found a old interarms rossi 38spl at a police supply shop. its blued 3inch 5 shot. they have 150 on it but will take less. From what I recall the older ones were a bit better. I did buy a 1974 Model 10 nickel snubby for 280.I said the same thing to a officer buying a G43x. He said get a semi dont get a revolver. I stated that if you can shoot you tote a revolver. if you cant you get a semi auto.I know I carried a glock on duty so calm down folks. I can shoot it very well. I prefer revolvers.
Well, that's my sentiments. I have plenty of semi-autos I could carry, but I prefer a revolver. That nickel snubbie was a great find. I've a Model 10 snubbie blued, but it is in such a good condition I very seldom carry it.
@@carloparisi9945 I was 9 feet away so it wasn't that far. And realistically, the rapscallion would have been on top of me for a belly shot. Thanks though.
I avoid the older Rossi's and Taurus. Some of the newer post 2000 Taurus revolvers I h have tried are great. My .44 tracker and modrl 327 snub are great. Triggers don't smooth out as nicely as a Smiths.
@@TheJHMAN1 A lot of the seventies and eighties Taurus and Rossi revolvers weren't too bad, and were about 80 percent of the quality of S&W at the time.
There's nothing wrong with a good .38 with a stiff load. Btw, I've watched a new video recently of some guy that had bought a Taurus 692 Executive Grade revolver (not the standard 692)... It has a (supposedly) hand-tuned trigger and a nice wood grip. It chambers .38 Spl, .357 Mag, and 9mm. I immediately thought: "Greg - from Lionquest Fitness!"... But I think it's way expensive; $900 to over $1000, even (😔)! It would be great for cheaper 9mm range sessions though.
I've shot the 692. It's O.K., but you lose a little accuracy with 9mm, because the barrel has a slightly larger diameter for .357 and .38. The initial run of the S&W 1.0 full size 9mm pistols met mixed results with consumers. Some praising it, others not satisfied with the accuracy. Allegedly, or so I've read, a good many of the barrels had been cut with a .38 caliber broaching tool and that is what caused the problem.
@@LionquestFitness Hmmm... Yeah, that's not the best fit for 9mm. And yes, some people praise it - but it's probably 50/50... And being hand-tuned, nicely finished and with a 7-shot cylinder capacity or not, I personally think it's way too steep of a price anyway - for a Taurus. 🤷🏻♂️
Greg, if you're going to wear the vest and t-shirt, you always break out the bandana. I'm sure Les will come along soon to support my position. Good shooting!
@@lesgillard985 Grambo Academy will have levels for each bandana attained, but we hadn't even considered a vest. Needless to say, new recruits won't start out with one. Les, I'm beginning to sound like you. 😄
@@tylermorrison7051 A vest... I never thought of that. Greg laso recommended moccasins.... things are moving towards the Academy 😀 Thinking like me...mate get to.a doctor quick!!! 🤔
@@lesgillard985 I'll take that under advisement. 😄 Anyway, we should also consider pants, belts, holsters, etc. Basically, a design is needed for Grambo Academy recruits.
I have a Rossi that I purchased about 1986 now as I write this in my front jeans' pocket. It is in holster to reside about 9 months out of the year in work jeans when I am working on my place in Florida and it is loaded with fine bird shot for cottonmouth snakes and local pests such as rabbits. Mine has a 3 inch barrel and the rear sights are adjustable. What you have is not a good holster for self defense. I can draw my glock from a kydex inside of waist band appendix carry a lot more smoothly. I do not trust the hammer block safety of my rossi and carry it with hammer down on empty chamber and normally 4 shots is more than enough for a rabbit or pit viper. I still have high a capacity 9 or 40 in a bandoleer holster for 2- and larger 4-legged predators. I like the bird shot since it is much easier to kill a moving snake and bird shot has a very limited range. I am carrying +P+ federal in the 9 mm handgun.
"What you have is not a good holster for self defense. I can draw my glock from a kydex inside of waist band appendix carry a lot more smoothly." That is an understatement. I didn't have time to go into why I wouldn't use that that holster, but you pointed it quite succinctly. I pulled it out of drawer with a lot of other holsters I don't use, and used it for the video since all my other holsters have J frames inside of them.
I have an older Rossi similar to the one you have. I carried for years as a backup/UC gun and an off-duty gun. Mine is very accurate. I used to have to qualify with it twice a year on a course that started at 15 yards and went to 7 yards over 25 rounds I think. I never had a problem and it would make a mostly ragged hole about 3 inches in diameter. I still have it. along with several other stubbies that came along later.
I have a Rossi .38 by Interarms just exactly like this! Same finish, same barrel length, same everything. I think it says M885 on the crane. Can you recommend a good IWB or OWB holster for these Rossis? The ones I have tried seem to not quite cover the trigger guard deep enough in my opinion so I typically carry mine in a belly band. I think mine is like a 2 1/8" barrel.
Well, I don't recommend that Tagua holster I was using. It is supposed to be a thumb break holster, but I have to use my index finger. Simply Rugged's Silver Dollar Pancake holsters would be what I'd recommend. I have one for my S&W 640 and it carries the Rossi well.
Don't know about that, but Burt Reynolds carry gun was a Rossi with a cutdown barrel. He had a concealed weapons permit from the Pasadena Police department.
Interarms stuff may have been good *Agency* connections w things coming You might like "Modern Meat Target" Test 124 gr Fiocchi Defense Dynamics vs Federal punch in both Short & Long Barrels ua-cam.com/video/e22hwbbevgQ/v-deo.html have some Hollows and I ordered some wadcutters too....Food Water batteries etc in case Grid goes down
You are correct. That same Rossi 38 Special was my first gun and still have it today. Thanks
This guy reminds me of my grandfather so much. Both are strong men who protect and provide for their families. My grandpa according to the government was a gambling czar for the Pittsburgh crime family but he was really just a hardworking businessman and the government stole his wealth and ultimately his business now that the government are the biggest bookies in the world. Funny how that works.
I have both the 2" and 3" Rossi M88 revolvers, last year they imported them. Barrels on mine are not pinned but both have ejector rod shrouds. Super slick actions and accurate. Thanks for the video.
That cat behind you sure ran off when you took your first shots!
@@brianklamer3328 Adios El Gato!
Bom dia meu amigo americano. Agora sim um verdadeiro Rossi, em 1993 comprei o meu ,minha primeira arma ,que carreguei muito tempo,um modelo 941, de quatro polegadas de cano, essa época a Rossi realmente fazia revolveres muito bons, bonitos, ótimo acabamento, eram leves ,bons para se portar. Bom domingo e excelente semana ao Sr e sua família. Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲🙏🏻
Bom dia! Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência com os revólveres Rossi originais. Você e sua família tenham um dia abençoado!
@@LionquestFitness 🤝🙏🏻
Greg, off subject with Rosi and Taurus snubs.
I'm considering buying either the S&W 66 2.75 or the Colt King Cobra. What are your thoughts? If I had to buy a 5 shooter. Ruger LCR, S&W 642 w/o lock, #856, Kimber K6s.
I was able to understand that so I have not forgotten everything, É mais fácil ler do que escrever corretamente no seu idioma
@@loquat4440
I have this problem too 😂
Back in 1977 I was just out of the academy, and being assigned to a much more senior officer for my 6 weeks of road training, I became familiar with one of these old Rossi's. My partner, who was actually a little older than my dad, and like my dad, a WW2 vet, carried a very similar model, although it might have had a 2" barrel. After our visit to police range he stuffed the chambers with some of the department's reloaded .38 WCs that he had helped himself to. His logic? He reasoned that iff'n he ever had to use this revolver, the subjects would show up a day later at the county hospital with those 148 grainers about 3" under his skin. Never had the chance to see his plan in motion.
🤣What a plan!
actually wadcutters do about 14 to 16 inches of penetration. so he was well armed.
Greg, I've mentioned this before, but for the benefit of watching this video, here's my little story.
Had a very bad experience with a Charter Arms 38spl. Went back to the factory for repairs. Got it back and it crapped out within minutes.
And after eye surgery, the front sight on a 2" was invisible. Then you spoke of the Taurus 856 3" Defender. I bought black finished 856UL 3" and bingo! Tight groups. Smooth action. Great trigger. And I could see the front sight.👍 And I attribute buying this weapon based solely upon your recommendations. Being an old cop, and longtime gunsmith, my gut instincts told me go for it as Greg knows his business. And especially with snubnose revolvers!
I've had this 856 for some time now and it just keeps getting better. And I owe it to your judgment and insight on my buying this weapon. Thanks again!🫡
That means a lot to me coming from you. Thanks.
Over 30 years ago I purchased a beautiful 4 inch, ported, high polish, 357 magnum. There was some questionable machining but it was a very accurate gun with a great trigger. I later traded it to a friend who loved that revolver.
Greg you have a wealth of knowledge and experience and I am always happy when you share it with us. I prefer to carry a revolver, so I really appreciate when you put out a video like this.
Thanks Michael.
Never owned a Rossi I have a j frame smith and a ruger lcr but I recently came across an all steel 1993 Taurus model 85 beautiful bluing beautiful wood grips near mint condition shoots great for $175 I would put it up against the smith or ruger all day
I jave an older interarms import from mid 90s. R971. Flawless
I love the firering pin on the hammer. This gun spent most all of its life in a top sock drawer. Its by gar my fav revolver. Strong enough.
Thank you, Greg for another fine video
Thanks for the great video, Greg!
Cat was part of an evil strike team, providing overwatch until you let loose with the artillery ;)
@@unclenunzie 😂
I inherited a 1980s Rossi 38 in stainless when Smith and Wesson owned it from my dad after his passing it had never been fired ever and I took it to the range a few months ago and is was so surprisingly accurate it about blew my socks off. I love my Rossi and will never ever sell it.
Definitely a keeper.
Those80's Rossi's are Good guns- Agree w/ 100% - They pop up from time to time & are a Good dollar value-
I like that assertion more than the comment (deleted by the way) where some jackwagon called them trash similar to a Jennings. It is actually a decent gun, and made in a quality you don't see anymore.
Awesome video, Greg.
I have zero complaints about my Interarms Rossi 4" 971 357mag.....bought used and zeroed for my shooting style
My first handgun was a Rossi 971 2.5" barrel. Loved that gun.
Hi Greg, I have never owned a Rossi revolver thanks for the information about them. I am kicking around the idea of getting a 856 Taurus. Thank you for all your hard work and time Sir.🤠🇺🇲
Hi Terry - an 856 snub wouldn't be a bad gun to have. They make three different sights for the gun now. The highest sight will be the one that comes with the gun. The point of aim sight has to be ordered. It is the medium sight. However, there is an advantage with the high sight. If you paint it orange you can easily hold the sight over the trench, and it is easier to get the sight on your target. A new Taurus may need some oiling under the cylinder release, and on the ejector rod. You also need to keep an eye on the cylinder screw becoming loose. It it does, blue loctite will take care of it. Just remember there is a small spring that is easy to get lost under that cylinder screw.
@@LionquestFitness thank you Greg for that information I appreciate it. Have a awesome Sunday Sir!
@@LionquestFitness I've noticed that was my issue with my 856 I carry daily is the cylinder release screw constantly comes loose and the sight is definitely high but it is by no means a bad revolver at all
The first thing I noticed was that cat and knew it was gonna bolt!😂😂😂
@@synystur21 It just happened to wander through my yard
I have a Stainless Steel Rossi R92 SRC in 45 Colt. It's stamped Interarms Alexandria, VA. The quality, fit and finish and attention to detail are all excellent. Additionally there is no safety on the receiver. After Interarms went out of business the quality seemed to suffered for a number of years, in my opinion. Today it seems like the quality is coming back. Good video. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing!
yeah I remember those old Rossi's. they were well made until Taurus got them. I nice S&W clone for less money. sure they had small differences but the lines were there. I wouldn't refuse one if someone wanted to sell me one. great video Greg, as always.
Thanks Glenn.
the old rossis were beautiful. i about bought one once. i'm thinking about a taurue 327 mag. i've never had a problem with any of the 4 tauri i've had, but am hearing that their qc and customer service are having issues.
Well, here is my take on a 327 Mag from Taurus. For a period of time Taurus was doing very well with their small frame revolvers. Post Covid, like a lot of other manufacturers, QC seemed to decline. I had one minor issue with an 856 and a major issue with a new 65. Then a Rossi RP63 turned out to be a total dud and their customer service while cordial (irritatingly so), it left something to be desired. However, the revolver design of the Taurus all steel small frame revolvers I like a lot. I still own an 856, 605 and 85, and all three top my list of favored, dependable guns. So I am buying another concealed hammer 856 to replace the one I foolishly sold despite how good a shooter it was. Give the 327 a go. At worst, you'll have to send it back.
@@LionquestFitness thank you, friend. i'll let you know if i ever get one.i really don't need it, but i think it would give 6 quick, lower recoil, yet potent shots and be fun to shoot..
My chief's special model 36 no dash has superb trigger action Greg and very accurate. Good video.
I'm not surprised.
Fine looking firearm there Greg. Thanks so much for sharing once again.
Hi Robert!
I just picked up an interarms walther ppk/s in 380acp and much to my surprise it functioned 100% reliably with not only FMJ ammo, but also hirnady critical defense and the real surprise was it also Ean Federal Punch ammo with big faping hollowpoints as well.
Classic look. 👍😎
If the cat had any bad intentions you changed its mind. 😁
That is one rapscallion cat that learned it's lesson!
Good video, thanks Greg. Have a safe week. Dano
You have a blessed week as well Dano!
Nice shooting Greg, as expected. Waiting for the unlikely day you review a few old RG revolvers. Yes I do, long (old) story. As always enjoy your videos, reviews and opinions.
GB
Actually I did one years ago, but it is no longer up. It belonged to the grandfather of a student of mine. We had to keep screwing the barrel back in after shooting six rounds.
@@LionquestFitness do you remember the model number?
@@LionquestFitness have a 14 38 and a 66
My first .38 snub that I bought shortly after turning 21 was Rossi. I forget the model number but essentially it was the blued version of the M88. It shot quite well but no, it was certainly not a S&W (just based on the fact I could afford it back then says it wasn't a Chief Special, LOL). Still, I learned a lot about shooting and carrying snubbies. I wish I still had it but alas, I made an ill-advised trade (young and dumb). Of course, now I have several S&W J-frames so I'm happy.
Thanks for keeping us S&W and Colt snobs grounded.
@@sombra6153 😆
I like your style. Subbed.
@@OOICU812 Thanks!
Greg is one of the best. You won't be disappointed.
Your cat took off. Cheers Gregg!
@@jonyoung6405 Not my cat.
@@LionquestFitness Even better!
The “new” heritage roscoe is nice. Basically a polished blues taurus 85
Great conversation
When you fired that cat took off.
Adios el gato cobarde!
@@LionquestFitness Hoew are the older 605s made in Miami? I found one in a police supply shop for 180
I had an old 3 in Rossi 357 magnum that I purchased used. Heavy trigger but accurate and dependable. Wish I hadn’t traded it.
Ah, the guns we've let get away...
No you did a great job explaining it thank you for the information!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
Thank you Jeffry!
Good stuff, Greg!
The Interarms Corp used to be located on the Alexandria, VA waterfront, but that was before city management went completely anti gun in the ‘80s. Good video Greg.
Thank you my friend. It's sad the way the anti-gunners try to control things. FN is moving it's handgun facility to a nearby town, which would be a boost to the local economy; yet you still had a small handful of anti-gunners protesting against the move.
No surprise . . .
Cat: Who's he fighting? BANG! I don't care!
Practice makes perfect ❤
I own 3 Rossi revolvers (two model 461's and one RP63 stainless) and 2 Rossi lever actions. I have had very good luck with the specimens which I bought.
That being said, I went into each purchase knowing that Rossi kept their price down by not worrying too terribly much about how well the insides of the weapons were finished. I don't mind seeing tool marks on the inside of an inexpensive firearm because I can either polish them out myself or, in the case of the action, let repeated dry fire practice "wear the parts in" and improve the trigger pull.
I also know that 3 inch barrel revolvers are not meant to shoot at 25 yards, but rather are meant for up close, very personal encounters of the worst kind. They are in essence, "belly guns" in that they are meant to be touching the opponent's belly when fired. HOWEVER, while I was still an active duty cop (I'm retired after 40 years of service), I used one of the Rossi 461's as an off duty weapon and had to qualify with it at ranges up to 25 yards. I had no problems qualifying with an above a 90% score.
As for the RP63, I too dislike the very wide "target" trigger. So I got out my files and filed it down to something I liked much better. A go-zillion dry firings with dummy rounds vastly improved the feel of the trigger pull, and hopefully helped to keep my shooting skills passable.
Just MY experiences and MY opinions of these firearms. Other people are sure to have differing experiences and opinions.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. There are two sides to every coin. In my interactions with Taurus/Rossi customer service, I did get the impression that Rossi products weren't high on the list of importance. That to me is a shame, considering the history of Rossi.
The Chief’s Special stole the show! However, they’re all good for self defense. 👍👍👍💥
I mis-spoke. That Chief was actually Karlita. Rosie is a little more beat up and is one I often carry. As far as accuracy goes, I'd put Karlita or her twin Rosie against any modern S&W J frame any day.
Wow did you see that cat take off!😂 Beautiful guns!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
I wished I'd saved a video from a few years back where I running around shooting a snub from different positions and a rabbit meanders through the video and around me as if nothing were going on.
@@LionquestFitnessI believe i remember that!😃🤣😂
Thank you for this nice video, as usual, and for these nice revolvers. Testing more affordable revolvers is a real service for people who are not able to buy more recent and much more expensive firearms. And you do this since quite some time. But what do you prefer between one of these new affordable models and a second hand k-frame? It is sometimes possible to get them for a very reasonable price.
Hi Marie-noelle! An old four inch Model 10 or Model 15 are hard to beat for the value. I've also got a couple of K-frame snubs that I carry occasionally. However, like the Chief Special I showed, most of my K frame collection are still in excellent condition and have a collector's value. They don't make guns of that quality anymore. Even though they are very serviceable guns, I tend to save them for shooting and the enjoyment value; although they could easily be put into service.
@@LionquestFitness I understand. I recently found a model 19, 2.5" from 1972
Thanks for sharing Greg. You and your family take care. 🇺🇲🌲🔥🔪
Thank you Jason!
great vidio sir thank you for sharing all this beauty
I've had Interarms Rossi revolvers before. They weren't bad; I only got rid of the ones I had because I no longer needed them.
It is kind of a nice collector's item now.
Very informative video, as usual. I noticed all your revolvers have a yellow insert on the cylinder. Could you please tell me where you obtained them?
Those are Safety Snaps sold by Zeta Six. They double as snap caps; as well as letting you know the firearm is empty of ammunition while they are in storage.
@@LionquestFitness Thank you.
Rossi. Never had one of their products that failed me.
Thanks Santee!
They must have had trouble with the Roscoe revolver haven't seen anything of them lately
@@Carl-b9t I need to check the Taurus. Armed forum to see. But, coming under the Heritage brand, and a one year warranty, I tend to believe quality is less than the Taurus line-up.
How far back would you have to go in years for a pistol to be declared old ????
I don't know. Most consider anything not made within the last five years as being old. I tend to look at anything earlier than the nineties as being such. If it was around when I was young it is old. But, old doesn't mean bad.
@@LionquestFitnessAppreciate your opinion and watch every time you roll one out 👍
Great information , dress and technique demonstration, as usual Greg.
Are you formulating the Grambo Academy of Refined Gentlemen's dress code?
A bandanna and sunglasses would complete code. 😊
@@lesgillard985 Don't forget the Minnetonka moccasins.
@@LionquestFitness Grambo I an Aussie... I have no idea what they.are 🙄
@@LionquestFitness I google them 😃
Very nice good looking and apparently comfortable 👌
There's a lot of flash at the cylinder gap. It appears to be excessive, watch your fingers.
The cylinder is gap is tight. The flash is more of a product of the lighting available at dusk.
nice gun. cat got scared😅.
Bueno
I found a old interarms rossi 38spl at a police supply shop. its blued 3inch 5 shot. they have 150 on it but will take less. From what I recall the older ones were a bit better.
I did buy a 1974 Model 10 nickel snubby for 280.I said the same thing to a officer buying a G43x. He said get a semi dont get a revolver. I stated that if you can shoot you tote a revolver. if you cant you get a semi auto.I know I carried a glock on duty so calm down folks. I can shoot it very well. I prefer revolvers.
Well, that's my sentiments. I have plenty of semi-autos I could carry, but I prefer a revolver. That nickel snubbie was a great find. I've a Model 10 snubbie blued, but it is in such a good condition I very seldom carry it.
@@LionquestFitness I got this one to tote and keep my nice nickel model 10 snub put up
Well Greg, you don't see every day somebody hip shooting in the nine ring.
@@carloparisi9945 I was 9 feet away so it wasn't that far. And realistically, the rapscallion would have been on top of me for a belly shot. Thanks though.
I avoid the older Rossi's and Taurus. Some of the newer post 2000 Taurus revolvers I h have tried are great. My .44 tracker and modrl 327 snub are great. Triggers don't smooth out as nicely as a Smiths.
@@TheJHMAN1 A lot of the seventies and eighties Taurus and Rossi revolvers weren't too bad, and were about 80 percent of the quality of S&W at the time.
There's nothing wrong with a good .38 with a stiff load.
Btw, I've watched a new video recently of some guy that had bought a Taurus 692 Executive Grade revolver (not the standard 692)... It has a (supposedly) hand-tuned trigger and a nice wood grip. It chambers .38 Spl, .357 Mag, and 9mm. I immediately thought: "Greg - from Lionquest Fitness!"... But I think it's way expensive; $900 to over $1000, even (😔)! It would be great for cheaper 9mm range sessions though.
I've shot the 692. It's O.K., but you lose a little accuracy with 9mm, because the barrel has a slightly larger diameter for .357 and .38. The initial run of the S&W 1.0 full size 9mm pistols met mixed results with consumers. Some praising it, others not satisfied with the accuracy. Allegedly, or so I've read, a good many of the barrels had been cut with a .38 caliber broaching tool and that is what caused the problem.
@@LionquestFitness Hmmm... Yeah, that's not the best fit for 9mm. And yes, some people praise it - but it's probably 50/50... And being hand-tuned, nicely finished and with a 7-shot cylinder capacity or not, I personally think it's way too steep of a price anyway - for a Taurus. 🤷🏻♂️
Hello Cat 0:10.
I would just stay with the S&W.
@@edwardpetty5401 Hi Edward! That was actually my safe queen Karlita. Rosie is the nickel Chief a little less for wear that I often carry.
Greg, if you're going to wear the vest and t-shirt, you always break out the bandana. I'm sure Les will come along soon to support my position. Good shooting!
😅 your not wrong mate.
Looks like The Grambo Dress Code is evolving. Nice neat functional that goes great with a bandana 😊
@@lesgillard985 Grambo Academy will have levels for each bandana attained, but we hadn't even considered a vest. Needless to say, new recruits won't start out with one. Les, I'm beginning to sound like you. 😄
@@tylermorrison7051 A vest... I never thought of that. Greg laso recommended moccasins.... things are moving towards the Academy 😀
Thinking like me...mate get to.a doctor quick!!! 🤔
@@lesgillard985 I'll take that under advisement. 😄 Anyway, we should also consider pants, belts, holsters, etc. Basically, a design is needed for Grambo Academy recruits.
I have a Rossi that I purchased about 1986 now as I write this in my front jeans' pocket. It is in holster to reside about 9 months out of the year in work jeans when I am working on my place in Florida and it is loaded with fine bird shot for cottonmouth snakes and local pests such as rabbits.
Mine has a 3 inch barrel and the rear sights are adjustable.
What you have is not a good holster for self defense. I can draw my glock from a kydex inside of waist band appendix carry a lot more smoothly.
I do not trust the hammer block safety of my rossi and carry it with hammer down on empty chamber and normally 4 shots is more than enough for a rabbit or pit viper. I still have high a capacity 9 or 40 in a bandoleer holster for 2- and larger 4-legged predators. I like the bird shot since it is much easier to kill a moving snake and bird shot has a very limited range. I am carrying +P+ federal in the 9 mm handgun.
"What you have is not a good holster for self defense. I can draw my glock from a kydex inside of waist band appendix carry a lot more smoothly." That is an understatement. I didn't have time to go into why I wouldn't use that that holster, but you pointed it quite succinctly. I pulled it out of drawer with a lot of other holsters I don't use, and used it for the video since all my other holsters have J frames inside of them.
My rossi dont even have a culinder drag mark
I have an older Rossi similar to the one you have. I carried for years as a backup/UC gun and an off-duty gun. Mine is very accurate. I used to have to qualify with it twice a year on a course that started at 15 yards and went to 7 yards over 25 rounds I think. I never had a problem and it would make a mostly ragged hole about 3 inches in diameter. I still have it. along with several other stubbies that came along later.
They're Good guns. Better than they are given credit for.
👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
I have a Rossi .38 by Interarms just exactly like this! Same finish, same barrel length, same everything. I think it says M885 on the crane.
Can you recommend a good IWB or OWB holster for these Rossis? The ones I have tried seem to not quite cover the trigger guard deep enough in my opinion so I typically carry mine in a belly band. I think mine is like a 2 1/8" barrel.
Well, I don't recommend that Tagua holster I was using. It is supposed to be a thumb break holster, but I have to use my index finger. Simply Rugged's Silver Dollar Pancake holsters would be what I'd recommend. I have one for my S&W 640 and it carries the Rossi well.
Aliexpress has some Taurus 85 kydex iwb that fit well. Must just tighten the adjustable screws on them
I heard Elvis had a Rossi
Don't know about that, but Burt Reynolds carry gun was a Rossi with a cutdown barrel. He had a concealed weapons permit from the Pasadena Police department.
Taurus quality has gone into the toilet.
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