[dblcrona]

Originally Posted by HockaLouis

I didn't like them once upon a time. However...

...a coupla decades ago they really stepped up their game including offering lifetime warranty and the quality was surprisingly good. If you think the price is good and the piece looks well made then it probably is and I would not hesitate. I carried one of their .357's and still rely on it for the lower 48 as a camping gun.

What is with the ported barrel extension? I have never seen anything like this on a revolver before.

[txpossum]

I'm a little old fashioned when it comes to gun prices, and am sorta startled when I walk into a gun store and see what prices are now, but $370 for a Rossi seems a little high to me. You ought to be able to get a used Ruger or even a Smith if you're a little lucky.

However, you know what the prices are like in your area, but check around before you buy it.

[Jerrysriggs]

I have a 720 in 44spl. Wouldn't part with it for anything.

[dblcrona]

Here it is. I picked it up tonight. I was wrong about one thing. It is a new gun, not used.

http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86167&stc=1&d=13612339 07

[AR10]

Originally Posted by Jerrysriggs

I have a 720 in 44spl. Wouldn't part with it for anything.

I have that same revolver, and it is made well. As I recall, they purchased some tooling from Smith & Wesson some years back, so some of their handguns have a Smith feel to them.

I have a Ruger 44 mag that I think is better made, but it needs to be as it is a mag.

[AR10]

Originally Posted by dblcrona

Here it is. I picked it up tonight. I was wrong about one thing. It is a new gun, not used.

http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86167&stc=1&d=13612339 07

I like the snub nose of that! Mine is a little longer.

[txpossum]

Nice little gun.

[ninjatoth]

Originally Posted by dblcrona

Here it is. I picked it up tonight. I was wrong about one thing. It is a new gun, not used.

http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86167&stc=1&d=13612339 07

That's what I used to have,if you paid $370 that's not bad,I paid $325 for mine new in 2009.

[danolator]

I have a pre-Taurus Rossi 38 special. Best revolver I own.

[Jerrysriggs]

Originally Posted by AR10

I have that same revolver, and it is made well. As I recall, they purchased some tooling from Smith & Wesson some years back, so some of their handguns have a Smith feel to them.

I have a Ruger 44 mag that I think is better made, but it needs to be as it is a mag.

Yes, Rossi and Taurus both were out source parts suppliers for S&W back in late 50's and early 60's. Then somewhere about 64 or 65 they acquired license to manufacture fire arms under their own brands.