Opinions on this revolver

[jason867]

TheGunSource: Rossi-Braztech Snub Nosed Revolver, Model R461, R46102,

I'm looking for a cheap .357 snubnose revolver for cc and home.

I've had recommendations here that Rossi and Taurus are good brands for a "cheap" revolver.

$300 is the most I feel I can afford at this point. I'm not wanting a really nice revolver, just something I can rely on in my time of need...

So knowing my needs, what are your guys opinions of this particular model and it's price?

 

[KRBushee]

A .357 can also shoot a .38 special round, but the .357 round will be more accurate. Another thing is that a snub nosed revolver is a close up gun. I know a few of people, that have replaced their snubby with a revolver with a 4 to 5 inch barrel, just for more accurate shots. Don't know much about Rossi-Braztech, but Taurus makes some fine hand guns, for the price.

 

[G McBride]

Seems priced low enough and it's a revolver, what could go wrong.

 

[techres]

I have had an older Rossi, and it was fine. A .38 is a decent self defense round and there is some good ammo choices today that make it a good choice.

.38 is just as accurate as .357 to my knowledge and is faster with the followup shots as well. Additionally, .38 is more fun to shoot and will make you more likely to actually practice.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If it's what you can afford... Then buy it!

If it were mine, though, I'd not feed it a steady diet of .357. .38Special and .38 Special +p would be the main fodder.

-J-

 

[DIESELTUNDRAXD]

i just traded in my xd for a taurus 66 with a 4inch barrel, i really like this gun so far also picked up a branchi fitted holster

 

[sparkyfender]

I think you could defend yourself with a Rossi revolver.

My first handgun was a Rossi in .38 special that was my house protecter.

It worked just fine.

 

[Colt]

The link below leads to a lengthy article on personal defense ammunition. 38 and 357 calibers are addressed about half way down. The trades between stopping power, recoil, reliable expansion, accuracy, recovery time, etc. are discussed. There are a lot of specific recommendations. However these days, you might end up buying the only available box of personal defense ammo that you were lucky enough to find (that will work in your gun).

Ammunition For The Self-Defense Firearm

 

[jason867]

If it were mine, though, I'd not feed it a steady diet of .357. .38Special and .38 Special +p would be the main fodder.

-J-

That's the plan, 38s for practice, 357s for emergency's and occasional practice (so I'm not surprised by the extra power)

 

[Boz]

Rossi is decent. Taurus is a little better IMO and usually not a whole lot more money-wise.

 

[CSK22]

I had a Rossie 357 snub, I liked it, bulky but i liked it

to my knowledge Rossi/Taurus are the same and use the same equipment

Rossi USA - History

At the same time, Forjas Taurus, S.A. purchased the rights and the equipment to manufacture Rossi handguns. Taurus manufactures three models of .38 Special revolvers and four models of .357 Magnum revolvers under contract with Rossi. Revolvers sold by BrazTech with the Rossi name are manufactured in a brand new facility owned by Taurus in SaoLeopoldo, Brazil. Much of the tooling and many of the machines were acquired from Rossi during negotiations between the companies.

 

[stoyan79]

A Ruger SP-101 snubbie for $450 NIB is hard to beat deal.

TheGunSource: Rossi-Braztech Snub Nosed Revolver, Model R461, R46102,

I'm looking for a cheap .357 snubnose revolver for cc and home.

I've had recommendations here that Rossi and Taurus are good brands for a "cheap" revolver.

$300 is the most I feel I can afford at this point. I'm not wanting a really nice revolver, just something I can rely on in my time of need...

So knowing my needs, what are your guys opinions of this particular model and it's price?

 

[jason867]

That does seem a great deal, but unfortunately it is out of my price range at this time.

 

[insomnitec]

If you really want to carry it, due to the difference in weight (26oz vs 17oz), you may want to consider the Taurus Ultra-Lite.

 

[jason867]

I don't think I'm too concerned about the weight, I might rather have the weight to absorb the recoil, especially with 357s

 

[jason867]

Actually, at this point I'm not too concerned about carrying it. I'll most likely keep it at home or in my vehicle. I would probably not be too comfortable carrying it much. Maybe just for certain situations...

 

[jason867]

After doing some more reading, I'm starting to think I should get a taurus instead of a rossi.

Here is one that is similiarly priced and featured, except it carries 5 rounds instead of the rossi's 6. But that might relate to better carrying...

Taurus 605 .357mag 2" Blue for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $327.00

Opinions?

 

[sparkyfender]

After doing some more reading, I'm starting to think I should get a taurus instead of a rossi.

Here is one that is similiarly priced and featured, except it carries 5 rounds instead of the rossi's 6. But that might relate to better carrying...

Taurus 605 .357mag 2" Blue for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $327.00

Opinions?

They are both in the same league, in my humble opinion.
Servicable, but not top shelf.
They will either serve your purpose..............

 

[rcflyer]

Taurus 689 .357, 6" Revolver. On my night stand every night. Paid $327 for it. Excellent gun. Shoots very accurate. .38 to practice, .357 in the house. Wont ever sell it.

 

[FreeLand]

I have a Taurus .38 SPL snub nose that is a handful w/ +P loads. .357 Mag would be tough to shoot in that size frame. Which is more important: the size of the gun or the caliber? If snub nose, then .38 SPL seems the way to go. If .357 Mag, then I think you'll want a larger and heaver gun!