I love my Rossi M92's. I have 2 of them, both 20" stainless steel, one in 454 Casull and looking for cheaper fun and less abuse I bought one in 357 Magnum, they look at a glance like a set of twins. What a ball with my hand cast, powder coated Lee 358-125-RNFP bullets pushed by small charges of Red Dot, HP38 or Unique. Less than a Nickle a round, and loaded with Hornady 158 XTP's it makes a great truck gun for whatever. Fit and finish was great on both, functioning is flawless even with 45 Colt or 38 Special and both are very accurate. The only problem I had was not checking over the 357 before purchasing it. The front sight dovetail was to far back and angled, also it was very roughly cut. I returned it and Rossi fitted a new barrel at no cost and everything is great. I load up 500 of those 38 Specials and the grandkids decimate the can population weekends, best $25 I ever spent.
A few months ago I bought the Rossi 92 SS 357 mag with the Stock Finish med in Gray Laminate. First time shooting it the rear site came off. While installing it back I checked the test of the gun. Turns out almost every screw needed tightening. Regardless, the fit and finish was very impressive for the price point. Very fun to shoot.
When I found my .45 Colt Rossi 92, I was actually looking for one in .38/.357. However, the gun store where I was at had a number of 92's in stock (this was nearly 10 years ago) and the little 16" stainless .45 Colt example they showed me had the best trigger by far, so that's the one I bought. The wood was pretty plain and while it didn't have any gaps in the fit, the stock was just a bit "fat" and stood slightly proud of the metal in a few places. Also, the color of the wood was unnaturally orange, but stripping it and staining it darker solved that issue. Overall, it's been a great gun that has functioned flawlessly with everything from mild handloads for target shooting to the heavy 325 grain WFN hunting cartridges made by Buffalo Bore and Underwood. It's just a nice, quick-handling, light-weight, all-round practical rifle for shorter ranges.
Just bought my first Model 92 in .44 Mag. I’m now tricking it out how it works for me (rear pad, rail, red dot, sling), I’ve also smoothed a lot if the sharper areas like the loading gate and wormed the action about 1,000 times. It shoots very nice and I will be taking it into the woods this year for hog and deer hunting. Like you, this isn’t a “wall hanger”, it’s gonna be used as a SHOOTER! I will say the 240 grain ,44s do pack a punch, ergo, the pad! It’s a very light rifle and those big rounds left lasting “impressions” in my shoulder for days later! But I really do enjoy shooting it and hope to have successful hunts this season with it. Thanks for the video it was very informative, especially from a multi year owner of several versions. Valuable content! Thanks!
I came across your video as I was looking for a Rossi 92, found one I liked and did what you showed looking at the sights, the stock wood for cracks and wood to metal line up, screws, cycling action everything good. I bought it thanks for the advice.
Appreciate the information. Good work on the video. I’m looking to purchase my first Rossi lever gun and this is helping me to look out for a few things while I’m purchasing.
👍 Informative video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice. I just ordered a new stainless Rossi 92 in .44 Magnum with a 24 inch barrel. I also ordered a few after-market accessories from Steve’s Gunz. It was sort of a leap of faith for me because while I have handled these rifles in gun stores I have never owned or fired one, your comments about how much you liked your several Rossi 92s was encouraging.
@@Amos_Slade Thank you for asking. It is a little rough out of the box, but with the aftermarket accessories from Steve’s Gunz it functions well. Not an old time Winchester, but very serviceable for a hunting rifle.
My favorite lever action is my Henry Big boy Classic. The fit and finish is second to none, it's absolutely gorgeous. I also hate it, I don't want to scratch it, get it dirty and find my self polishing it all the time. So I asked my wife for a Rossi R92 for my birthday that I can shoot and not worry about tossing it around, well not really tossing but just use it like it was meant to be used.
Well I learn a few things and some surprises. If one wants due to failing eyesight to mount a peep sight, I think it should be going on the receiver if one wants to be traditional. For optics and a cheek riser on the buttstock, go get a semi-auto lol. I have lever guns in 30-30 and would like one in .357 or .44 mag, but just not enough incentive to do so at the moment.
@ 1:30 that shop sure does have a beautiful selection of guns! I used to be blinded when I would find a gun I was looking for. The only thing that cures that is years of fixing things after the purchase. This video is very good for anyone who is planning to buy any rifle. Nice video Mike.
If by chance you ever pass through Utah, you should stop by Gunnies in Orem--they still manage to stay classy with their selection of firearms. Gunnies is where I built up most of my milsurp collection--one of the few stores that would carry the milsurps.
Thanks for the tips on the Rossi 92 I have one of the older ones in the 357 Magnum. And have been looking for the 44 magnum. Now I will be looking for some of the Things that you had mentioned. 👍👍👍👍
I have 5 of them too. The only problem I ever had was my blued 20" 357 mag ejector broke after 5000+ rds. Rossi wouldn't send me one. They wanted me to send them the entire gun and I didn't want to do that so I ordered one for a chaparral 1892 on the numrich site for around 15 bucks. I had to do some filing to get it to fit, but that didn't take long.
Thanks for your post. I'm glad you enjoy your Rossi R92. I have a blued R92 with a 20" barrel in .357 magnum. I must be fortunate. I keep hearing concerns about fit and finish with the Rossi. I have the Rossi 92 and a Winchester Model 94. The fit and finish between my Rossi and the Winchester model 94 is comparable. One other thing. Rather than replacing the rear buckhorn sight, you can purchase a tang sight that mounts behind the hammer on the top of the grip. This gives a much longer sight radius and allows the eye to be in direct contact with the peep sight.
You can also purchase a peep sight from Steve's Gunz that replaces the bolt mounted safety on the rear of the action. I installed one and use it as a ghost ring sight and maybe it's just me but I find it's just as accurate as the semi buckhorn.
Just seen the 357 stainless. It was beautiful. Looked at one a couple years ago and he is right the fit and finish wasn’t very good. But the one I seen this afternoon was as nice a lever action as any of them. I have a Henry big boy 45 long colt and and it was as nice as that exept for the walnut on the Henry.
Good tips Taco. The 92 is my favorite action for pistol cals👍🏻. I recommend changing the factory buckhorns as well. Neither of mine had enough tension to hold the elevator in place under recoil, especially with the 44. You’d be own target for the first shot and then low on the follow ups. Took me a minute to figure out what was happening lol
@@FullLeadTaco my 20 inch round 44 was drilled and tapped. I put a Marbles bullseye sight on it with a fiber optic front sight. I also picked up the NOE rail for it but haven’t put in on yet. I put a Marbles semi buckhorn on the 24 inch octagonal 357. I’ve been looking at the new 1-6x24 optic with bdc from skinner sights. Made for lever guns in the USA. Looks pretty nice. Not many reviews on it though.
My Rossi R92 SRC in 45 Colt is stamped Amadeo Rossi, Interarms , Alexandria, VA. There is no tang safety. The quality of the wood and the fit and finish is very good.
I bought an R92 - blued, 20" 45 Colt carbine a couple of months ago. I ordered it from Classic Arms - lucked out because it is fantastic. Really nice - wood, metal, fit and finish - and it seems like they're deburring them now - no sharp edges and the action is smooth. Shoots great too and cycles perfectly. I replaced the wing safety with a button and the plastic follower with a stainless steel one... just pulled this vid up so interested to see what you have here. Prices have gotten stupid = mine was $705 but I do have to say that the wood is fabulous - really nice figure and the finish is great. I'd love to have a .357 and a .44 Mag as well. These are great leverguns.
yeah man, that was super fun and funny at Gunnies. Remember how Nutnfancy showed up and then Willie went over and started talking to him about all of us little YT channels? Nutnfancy had a funny look on his face.
In case you stupidly removed the safety, and were lucky enough to still have the pin, spring and ball bearing as I did without having it launch into another time dimension, you can put it back in if you are careful. Mine did 3 times, but I got lucky 3 times also. That ball bearing is about the diameter of #7 1/2 or #8 shot, in case you need to replace it. Its lead instead of steel, but it should work for a while. The only way to reinstall it without losing that damn ball bearing, is to drill a small hole in a block of wood the diameter and depth of the spring and set it down in it and set the ball bearing on top and add a small drop of super glue first and let it sit there and set up. Then take a small thin bladed screw driver and CAREFULLY push the spring and ball bearing down into its recess in the bolt and quickly reset the retaining pin. I had to drive it back and forth with a piece of wood to get it to free up again, but it finally did. I like the safety. I have a bad habit of leaving the hammer cocked, and the safety gives me another layer of protection against an accidental discharge. YMMV...
Good tips on what to look for when checking out new Rossi lever actions especially the front sight. I wish they were still $400 though lol. I'd like a 45 Colt or 45-70 lever action at some point. I love the Skinner sights, I have the Lo-Pro peep on my Marlin 336, though that model I dont think can work on the Rossi. The Lo-Pro peep screws right into the rear tap hole of a Marlin 336 and aligns perfectly with the front sight. I really cheap sight upgrade when you can use the existing front sight. Skinner is a great company, all made in USA in Montana - buy American!
Love mine. It’s actually a fairly early model, before they added that round safety switch on the top. I like mine old school compared to my friends newer models. The timber is much nicer on the older models too. 44 mag stainless steel 20” barrel.
I also have the dual Rossi 45’s in 16” and like you one stainless and one blued (only there both mine😂) only difference is the blued one came with a large loop. I also change out my sights (on all my levers) but with bullseye sights, like them a lot better than peeps, you have a small peep along with a larger overall view if needed for quick sighting, plus there only $20 and to fit all (a lot) my levels it was the best choice (really no regrets). Love my Rossi’s (over 1/2 dz) all calibers and sizes (12”, 16”, 20” & 24”) mostly stainless, believe they come smoother straight out the box then the blued not to mention sooo much better looking 😊. Thanks 🤙🏼❤️🤠
Great video. Wish I had seen it two days ago. Yesterday I picked up my R92 Gold 20" Gold. Looked over at the store but missed the twisted/bent to the left front sight. Sent RossiUSA a contact email asking them to send me a new front sight. We'll see how that works. New front sight is around $10 plus shipping which would be cheeper than shipping the gun back and forth. I'll let you know what happens.
... I had both & found my Chiappa 92 to be slicker & smoother out of the box than the Rossi 92 with better wood, fit & finish and no silly pigtail safety on the bolt ... it was higher priced but worth it ... sold the Rossi and kept the Chiappa
@@FullLeadTaco... when I buy a gun it's to go shooting not to be a gunsmith apprentice or be stuck with a "project" to fix ... glad to pay the extra $ for a Chiappa that was perfect out of the box without the ridiculous lawyer safeties of the Rossis & Japchesters
First I really liked the video. Second that gun shop sure has a lot of beautiful lever action rifles. I wish my local gun stores had that big of a selection. As for me I really like my Henry Classic in brass with the 20 " octagon barrel in 45 Colt. It practically has no recoil. Like you I changed the rear buck horn sight to a Skinner Peep sight. It was super easy to install and adjust. Now I can actually see my sight. The buck horn sights I just cannot see them nearly as well as the Skinner Peep sights.
I've got a 2019 or 2020 version in 45 Colt. It's smooth as butter, fit and finish is great, and accuracy is great too. It's wearing a Marbles Bullseye sight and will bang steel at 100 all day. I ordered a brass magazine follower, but haven't gotten around to installing it yet.
That is so cool that you are a Utah local! And shop at Gunnies! I am fighting Leukemia (bone /blood cancer) and if I can get past what I'm going through now maybe i could get some help slicking up 2 Rossi 92s in 45 colt, and one 454 Casull
Recently, quite a few of the stainless steel .357 mag R92s have the chamber hogged out at the feed ramp. It creates an unsafe condition where the case head is only partially supported. At best, this results in bulged cases. At worst, you could experience case splitting or separation. The chamber face should be square and shouldn't look like some hack took a dremel tool to it.
The old one I had the front sight was a nice square top and square notch in the rear, lots better than round front bead and round notch on other brands. At least better for me. Like pistol sights.
Thanks for the info. This one is coming from Buds Guns Shop. I missed one over the summer at my LGS. Then I missed one from KyGunCo. I think a new shipment of them just went out because the have been showing up this week online so I got one. I cast the Lee 452-200RF and plan on using Unique. Then I have some 240g Hornady XTP-Mag I’ll load with H110. That’s my plan.
you may want to try out a keith style cast bullet around 250-255gr too at some point. Those 200gr ones make for a nice fun plinking load--we usually use a 200gr for the duels and the 250-255 for when you want to hit something a little farther and hit harder.
people treat different guns differently... some guns are treated like tools that you utilize daily. They get scratches and scrapes through normal use (that doesn't necessarily mean you are treating them wrong). Other guns are show pieces or treated as something nice to touch and look at--and you try to keep them from getting any scratches. My rossi 92's are more like the tools--I shoot them a lot but take good care of them. They do, however, have small scratches and scrapes from all the usage.
@@FullLeadTaco maybe 45 colt, i have a ruger-marlin 1895 sbl on layaway do once i pay that off ill look into the rossi, i really want a lever gun in 41 mag but havent seen any instock
I haven't been into gunnies in almost a year I guess. Looks like their selection of lever guns is back up to normal. I finally found an R92 in 454 Casull and ordered it today. hopefully I get a good example. When you can only find something online, I guess that's the gamble you have to take.
Wowser's! That Utah gun store has a very nice little selection of lever guns just sitting there ready for close inspection. I felt like reaching through the screen.. I have a stainless, "slicked up" Rossi '92 in .44 Mag. What I consider to be the ultimate gun to throw into a canoe for defense against wild animals or canoe hunting. I only like saddle carbines, and my Rossi is perfect in that configuration. I even got a stainless after-market saddle ring. I will buy a new Marlin .357 if Ruger brings out a stainless saddle carbine historically styled. They need to lose the rubber butt and ahem, "unique" barrel band. So I got my Rossi about 13 years ago. Would that be an early one? Anyway, the wood is top notch gorgeous. It looks like some kind of tropical wood, naturally very rich red color. Just amazing and contrast so well with the stainless. Yours are definitely a different wood.
Only things I'd want to do with my 454 casull r92 is switch out the sights with some fiber optic sights. I'd also get rid of that damn safety up top and get in contact with a gunsmith about putting in a winchester 94ae style tang safety. I'd also slick up the action, get a cold hammer forged chrome moly barrel made for it to deal with the 454 casull heat. Also gonna have the barrel threaded for a muzzle brake amd maybe a better butt pad on the stock.
Cool and thanks. I stopped right in the middle of the video to get my Rossi 92 out to check for the drilled/tapped holes in the barrel. I never knew and I like optics on all my guns. However, I am going to try that Skinner sight first. I am not real comfortable with the buck horn rear sight. Mine is a 16" blued .38/357. I got it specifically as a shooter. After one day of walking around with it while looking for wild pigs I decided to put a sling on it. I have a video on it where I have some first shots with it, but I really need to do an update hopefully with the Skinner sight. I just made a video the other day on my new Marlin 45-70 Guide gun. I can't wait to start trying casting and reloading for it. Check that video out if you get a chance. Again, thanks for making this video.
I would like to see a compilation of problems, parts breakage, accuracy of the Rossi 92’s. I have 4 of these rifles. Have seen an ejector that had the “stem” broken from the “head” on an older Interarms import. I repaired this with hi-temp silver brazing as the part is relatively expensive.
First time here love the video. I subscribed cool how you talked and showed clips of shootin. I had a Henry 44 lever beautiful gun but wasn't sold on the action and just didn't enjoy shootin it sold it to a buddy. Really wanted a 357/38 went to my favorite gun store couple months ago he had the stainless Rossi 357 beautiful gun now i get to enjoy it action much better than Henry and personally i think a prettier gun love it and my Heritage 357 revolver and Rossi 22 lever action. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy
Have the Marlin lever in 45LC and love it. Also the 38SP in a Marlin Lever and love that one also. ( COWBOY SHOOTING :-)) ) I guess the Rossi's are up in price like the Marlin's are, but I guess everything is up in price now !!
I have two Rossi 92's, a 20" one in .45 Colt with an octagon barrel, and a 24" one in .44 Mag, also an octagon (can you tell I like octagon barrels?). The .45 has been slicked up with spring replacement and also had the safety removed and a plug installed (I don't have children, a half-cock notch is fine for me). I have shot it in CAS matches and do fine with it. The .44, on the other hand, is a problem. The only rounds it will cycle reliably are those with 240-grain bullets. All rounds with lighter bullets (I prefer 200 grain, as this is my primary competition bullet in CAS matches) will stovepipe on loading, with the bullet sticking up out of the receiver. It does like 240-grain Keith SWC, so that's what I feed it. It's a puzzler, though. But I still like my Rossis. I'd like to have one in .480 Ruger to go with my SBH, but they only made a few thousand of them, and they go for ridiculous prices now.
Both of my Rossi r92 45-colt work flawlessly. My 357magnum 38special has a feed issue with federal ammunition. Now that I have 200 rounds thru it. It is starting to take remington ammo. Thoughts? Should this problem work itself out with use? All.3 Rossis are Davidson exclusive editions The 357magnum is 16 inch, large loop, saddle ring. My 45-colt s stainless is 20 inches and 16 in hes. Love the 45-colt
Big fan of Skinner sights, I believe that even beautiful guns need to be shot scratches happen they are tools I don't get too concerned with little things
Do the Rossi 92s in .38/.357 have any issues stabilizing heavier bullets in the 158-200gr range since they have 1 in 30” twist barrels? I’d like to get one to shoot heavy subsonic loads suppressed, but I’m concerned about baffle strikes.
What’s the bore diameter on the 44 and 45 , thinking about getting one cause I like the 92 action, I’ve got a couple of marlin cowboys but would like a Rossi too , I shoot all lead bullets. .432/ 454, great video
Why did you not buy the other peep sights from Steve's Gunz that replaces the safety? It would give you more sight radius and get rid of that ugly safety.
Thought about it but decided to get these ones. I removed the plastic insert and use them as more of a ghost ring sight. I really like them this way. Agree though that the safety is ugly
I had one of the Orig, it fell apart, 454 casull, would not feed, spring tube would pop out, tube would edge out, barrel and tube brackets would not stay tight, safety was loose, no parts available back then. 1994.. Garbage....
@@descendantofphineas7785Yeah I need to give Henry a call again and see if they can help me with my 45 big boy dark (forget what the model is actually called). Has feeding/cycling issues. Was one of the first where they switched to a loading gate. 😢
different pros and cons--the 92's top eject which means you can't mount any optics on the receiver... but the action can be really smooth. My marlin 1894 in 357 mag/38 special is a hoot to shoot too (pretty smooth & has a threaded barrel for a suppressor). Long and short of it would be that I like both.
@@FullLeadTaco I'm using a Barska 2x20 scope. Been very happy with it, especially the price. Love the concept of target acquisition with both eyes open, very fast., This scope is no longer available. If I had to buy one today it would probably be the Burris 2x20 pistol scope.
They used to cost alot less than 450 bucks. But the old ones had just fugly wood in the stocks. Looked like some generic hardwood with very dark dull stain on. Other than that it shot and worked fine for me. The wood on his looks alot better than mine did.
I like shooting the pistol rack at 30 yards or so on a timer with my 94AE. I shot .44 special because I'm a big sissy. 😂🤣😂 but it's been a great way for me to improve my skills.
I've owed or still have Tree Rossi 92r rifles. The first was a 44 mag ten years ago and it wound not eject. Sent it to Rossi and it took 11 months to get it back. I recently bought a Big loop Rossi 92 in .357 and the front sight was not installed properly every screw on the rifle was loose. I reinstalled the front sight and tightened the screws and surprisingly this rifle shoots very well. So after that I bought a R92 in 44 mag 16" got it home and it would not chamber the first round. Sent it back the very next day that was around November 30th and still today as of March first haven't got it back. Rossi has promised to replace the rifle due to lack of parts but can't give me a date honestly thats BS. I will never ever buy another Rossi again.
Interesting, I've bought several and all have worked great. But yeah, I hear you, that would suck to have 2 bad 44's and a long wait time for service/replacement.
Awesome Collection of 92s. Thanks for sharing!!!! I have only one and really like it.
Which caliber?
I love my Rossi M92's. I have 2 of them, both 20" stainless steel, one in 454 Casull and looking for cheaper fun and less abuse I bought one in 357 Magnum, they look at a glance like a set of twins. What a ball with my hand cast, powder coated Lee 358-125-RNFP bullets pushed by small charges of Red Dot, HP38 or Unique. Less than a Nickle a round, and loaded with Hornady 158 XTP's it makes a great truck gun for whatever. Fit and finish was great on both, functioning is flawless even with 45 Colt or 38 Special and both are very accurate. The only problem I had was not checking over the 357 before purchasing it. The front sight dovetail was to far back and angled, also it was very roughly cut. I returned it and Rossi fitted a new barrel at no cost and everything is great. I load up 500 of those 38 Specials and the grandkids decimate the can population weekends, best $25 I ever spent.
glad to hear they made it right
How does this rifle even reach the consumer without appropriate quality control, especially at the retail end?
A few months ago I bought the Rossi 92 SS 357 mag with the Stock Finish med in Gray Laminate. First time shooting it the rear site came off. While installing it back I checked the test of the gun. Turns out almost every screw needed tightening. Regardless, the fit and finish was very impressive for the price point. Very fun to shoot.
the fit and finish is getting better with the Rossi's but the cost is also going up
First time shooting our R92 the front site came flying off. A little disappointing.
When I found my .45 Colt Rossi 92, I was actually looking for one in .38/.357. However, the gun store where I was at had a number of 92's in stock (this was nearly 10 years ago) and the little 16" stainless .45 Colt example they showed me had the best trigger by far, so that's the one I bought. The wood was pretty plain and while it didn't have any gaps in the fit, the stock was just a bit "fat" and stood slightly proud of the metal in a few places. Also, the color of the wood was unnaturally orange, but stripping it and staining it darker solved that issue. Overall, it's been a great gun that has functioned flawlessly with everything from mild handloads for target shooting to the heavy 325 grain WFN hunting cartridges made by Buffalo Bore and Underwood. It's just a nice, quick-handling, light-weight, all-round practical rifle for shorter ranges.
yeah, I love mine and they seem to have no issues feeding everything I give them.
Wonderful video from some one who uses their Rossi's a lot. Very insightful. Thanks.
Just bought my first Model 92 in .44 Mag. I’m now tricking it out how it works for me (rear pad, rail, red dot, sling), I’ve also smoothed a lot if the sharper areas like the loading gate and wormed the action about 1,000 times. It shoots very nice and I will be taking it into the woods this year for hog and deer hunting. Like you, this isn’t a “wall hanger”, it’s gonna be used as a SHOOTER! I will say the 240 grain ,44s do pack a punch, ergo, the pad! It’s a very light rifle and those big rounds left lasting “impressions” in my shoulder for days later! But I really do enjoy shooting it and hope to have successful hunts this season with it. Thanks for the video it was very informative, especially from a multi year owner of several versions. Valuable content! Thanks!
Thanks for the comment and hope you are successful on your hunts
I came across your video as I was looking for a Rossi 92, found one I liked and did what you showed looking at the sights, the stock wood for cracks and wood to metal line up, screws, cycling action everything good. I bought it thanks for the advice.
Glad you found the video helpful and glad you found a good Rossi
Appreciate the information. Good work on the video. I’m looking to purchase my first Rossi lever gun and this is helping me to look out for a few things while I’m purchasing.
The new ones I've seen lately have been great and have a much nicer fit and finish
👍 Informative video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice.
I just ordered a new stainless Rossi 92 in .44 Magnum with a 24 inch barrel. I also ordered a few after-market accessories from Steve’s Gunz.
It was sort of a leap of faith for me because while I have handled these rifles in gun stores I have never owned or fired one, your comments about how much you liked your several Rossi 92s was encouraging.
After half a year have any insight into the gun?
@@Amos_Slade Thank you for asking. It is a little rough out of the box, but with the aftermarket accessories from Steve’s Gunz it functions well. Not an old time Winchester, but very serviceable for a hunting rifle.
My favorite lever action is my Henry Big boy Classic.
The fit and finish is second to none, it's absolutely gorgeous.
I also hate it, I don't want to scratch it, get it dirty and find my self polishing it all the time.
So I asked my wife for a Rossi R92 for my birthday that I can shoot and not worry about tossing it around, well not really tossing but just use it like it was meant to be used.
Yeah but Henry’s are overpriced considering the MIM parts
@RsFrag3d what are MIM parts thanks
Well I learn a few things and some surprises. If one wants due to failing eyesight to mount a peep sight, I think it should be going on the receiver if one wants to be traditional. For optics and a cheek riser on the buttstock, go get a semi-auto lol.
I have lever guns in 30-30 and would like one in .357 or .44 mag, but just not enough incentive to do so at the moment.
@ 1:30 that shop sure does have a beautiful selection of guns! I used to be blinded when I would find a gun I was looking for. The only thing that cures that is years of fixing things after the purchase. This video is very good for anyone who is planning to buy any rifle. Nice video Mike.
That gun rack caught my eye as well
If by chance you ever pass through Utah, you should stop by Gunnies in Orem--they still manage to stay classy with their selection of firearms. Gunnies is where I built up most of my milsurp collection--one of the few stores that would carry the milsurps.
I bought the Rossi in 454 and love it
Thanks for the tips on the Rossi 92 I have one of the older ones in the 357 Magnum. And have been looking for the 44 magnum. Now I will be looking for some of the Things that you had mentioned. 👍👍👍👍
I have 5 of them too. The only problem I ever had was my blued 20" 357 mag ejector broke after 5000+ rds. Rossi wouldn't send me one. They wanted me to send them the entire gun and I didn't want to do that so I ordered one for a chaparral 1892 on the numrich site for around 15 bucks. I had to do some filing to get it to fit, but that didn't take long.
glad to hear that you were able to get that other ejector to fit and function in your Rossi.
Thanks for your post. I'm glad you enjoy your Rossi R92. I have a blued R92 with a 20" barrel in .357 magnum. I must be fortunate. I keep hearing concerns about fit and finish with the Rossi.
I have the Rossi 92 and a Winchester Model 94. The fit and finish between my Rossi and the Winchester model 94 is comparable.
One other thing. Rather than replacing the rear buckhorn sight, you can purchase a tang sight that mounts behind the hammer on the top of the grip. This gives a much longer sight radius and allows the eye to be in direct contact with the peep sight.
You can also purchase a peep sight from Steve's Gunz that replaces the bolt mounted safety on the rear of the action. I installed one and use it as a ghost ring sight and maybe it's just me but I find it's just as accurate as the semi buckhorn.
Leupold scout scoped both of mine and I absolutely love ‘em!
Just seen the 357 stainless. It was beautiful. Looked at one a couple years ago and he is right the fit and finish wasn’t very good. But the one I seen this afternoon was as nice a lever action as any of them. I have a Henry big boy 45 long colt and and it was as nice as that exept for the walnut on the Henry.
yes, it looks like they have improved their fit/finish process, because the ones I've seen lately have looked great!
Good tips Taco. The 92 is my favorite action for pistol cals👍🏻. I recommend changing the factory buckhorns as well. Neither of mine had enough tension to hold the elevator in place under recoil, especially with the 44. You’d be own target for the first shot and then low on the follow ups. Took me a minute to figure out what was happening lol
Which rear sight did you end up going with? Was your barrel drilled and tapped?
@@FullLeadTaco my 20 inch round 44 was drilled and tapped. I put a Marbles bullseye sight on it with a fiber optic front sight. I also picked up the NOE rail for it but haven’t put in on yet. I put a Marbles semi buckhorn on the 24 inch octagonal 357. I’ve been looking at the new 1-6x24 optic with bdc from skinner sights. Made for lever guns in the USA. Looks pretty nice. Not many reviews on it though.
A strip of friction tape under the elevator bar will probably fix that issue.
Great Show !
Thanks
My Rossi R92 SRC in 45 Colt is stamped Amadeo Rossi, Interarms , Alexandria, VA. There is no tang safety. The quality of the wood and the fit and finish is very good.
I bought an R92 - blued, 20" 45 Colt carbine a couple of months ago. I ordered it from Classic Arms - lucked out because it is fantastic. Really nice - wood, metal, fit and finish - and it seems like they're deburring them now - no sharp edges and the action is smooth. Shoots great too and cycles perfectly. I replaced the wing safety with a button and the plastic follower with a stainless steel one... just pulled this vid up so interested to see what you have here. Prices have gotten stupid = mine was $705 but I do have to say that the wood is fabulous - really nice figure and the finish is great. I'd love to have a .357 and a .44 Mag as well. These are great leverguns.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback on your fine purchase!
Picked up my Rossi 92 on our visit to Gunnies. Love that little 357/38
yeah man, that was super fun and funny at Gunnies. Remember how Nutnfancy showed up and then Willie went over and started talking to him about all of us little YT channels? Nutnfancy had a funny look on his face.
@@FullLeadTaco yeah he was bragging how Ruger sent him that 5.7 to test
In case you stupidly removed the safety, and were lucky enough to still have the pin, spring and ball bearing as I did without having it launch into another time dimension, you can put it back in if you are careful. Mine did 3 times, but I got lucky 3 times also. That ball bearing is about the diameter of #7 1/2 or #8 shot, in case you need to replace it. Its lead instead of steel, but it should work for a while. The only way to reinstall it without losing that damn ball bearing, is to drill a small hole in a block of wood the diameter and depth of the spring and set it down in it and set the ball bearing on top and add a small drop of super glue first and let it sit there and set up. Then take a small thin bladed screw driver and CAREFULLY push the spring and ball bearing down into its recess in the bolt and quickly reset the retaining pin. I had to drive it back and forth with a piece of wood to get it to free up again, but it finally did. I like the safety. I have a bad habit of leaving the hammer cocked, and the safety gives me another layer of protection against an accidental discharge. YMMV...
Never had a Rossi. But I did really like my 16" Winchester 94 Trapper 44 mag with a 4X Leupold on it. Very handy.
44 mag does wonders in a carbine or rifle length levergun barrel
Good tips on what to look for when checking out new Rossi lever actions especially the front sight. I wish they were still $400 though lol. I'd like a 45 Colt or 45-70 lever action at some point. I love the Skinner sights, I have the Lo-Pro peep on my Marlin 336, though that model I dont think can work on the Rossi. The Lo-Pro peep screws right into the rear tap hole of a Marlin 336 and aligns perfectly with the front sight. I really cheap sight upgrade when you can use the existing front sight. Skinner is a great company, all made in USA in Montana - buy American!
Love mine. It’s actually a fairly early model, before they added that round safety switch on the top. I like mine old school compared to my friends newer models. The timber is much nicer on the older models too.
44 mag stainless steel 20” barrel.
I also have the dual Rossi 45’s in 16” and like you one stainless and one blued (only there both mine😂) only difference is the blued one came with a large loop. I also change out my sights (on all my levers) but with bullseye sights, like them a lot better than peeps, you have a small peep along with a larger overall view if needed for quick sighting, plus there only $20 and to fit all (a lot) my levels it was the best choice (really no regrets). Love my Rossi’s (over 1/2 dz) all calibers and sizes (12”, 16”, 20” & 24”) mostly stainless, believe they come smoother straight out the box then the blued not to mention sooo much better looking 😊. Thanks 🤙🏼❤️🤠
Thanks for sharing!
Great video. Wish I had seen it two days ago. Yesterday I picked up my R92 Gold 20" Gold. Looked over at the store but missed the twisted/bent to the left front sight. Sent RossiUSA a contact email asking them to send me a new front sight. We'll see how that works. New front sight is around $10 plus shipping which would be cheeper than shipping the gun back and forth. I'll let you know what happens.
... I had both & found my Chiappa 92 to be slicker & smoother out of the box than the Rossi 92 with better wood, fit & finish and no silly pigtail safety on the bolt ... it was higher priced but worth it ... sold the Rossi and kept the Chiappa
I have a chiappa 1886 and love it but spent a lot more on it than the Rossi's
@@FullLeadTaco... when I buy a gun it's to go shooting not to be a gunsmith apprentice or be stuck with a "project" to fix ... glad to pay the extra $ for a Chiappa that was perfect out of the box without the ridiculous lawyer safeties of the Rossis & Japchesters
First I really liked the video. Second that gun shop sure has a lot of beautiful lever action rifles. I wish my local gun stores had that big of a selection. As for me I really like my Henry Classic in brass with the 20 " octagon barrel in 45 Colt. It practically has no recoil. Like you I changed the rear buck horn sight to a Skinner Peep sight. It was super easy to install and adjust. Now I can actually see my sight. The buck horn sights I just cannot see them nearly as well as the Skinner Peep sights.
I love the skinner peep sights, they just work well for me and everyone who uses my rifles seems to enjoy the sights too.
I've got a 2019 or 2020 version in 45 Colt. It's smooth as butter, fit and finish is great, and accuracy is great too. It's wearing a Marbles Bullseye sight and will bang steel at 100 all day. I ordered a brass magazine follower, but haven't gotten around to installing it yet.
I ended up using a steel magazine follower, glad to hear yours is running nice and smooth
I’ve got a marlin 3030 and Rossi 92 357/38. Love ‘em both, but the Rossi shot awesome right out of the box. Had to tweak the marlin just a bit.
That is so cool that you are a Utah local! And shop at Gunnies! I am fighting Leukemia (bone /blood cancer) and if I can get past what I'm going through now maybe i could get some help slicking up 2 Rossi 92s in 45 colt, and one 454 Casull
Oh i got a 16" Winchester 92 from my Dad after he passed away so it's very sentimental and also much smoother than all my Rossis'
Cool, Taco! I* have one in 357. I'll be slicking it up for CAS I hope.
Nice, what you going to use for the revolver portion?
Great video and great podcasts
Thanks man!
I love my 24" SS octagon barrel Rossi 92....the only issue I have is...Its just too PRETTY to shoot 🤔
Ha ha ha ha!
Recently, quite a few of the stainless steel .357 mag R92s have the chamber hogged out at the feed ramp. It creates an unsafe condition where the case head is only partially supported.
At best, this results in bulged cases. At worst, you could experience case splitting or separation.
The chamber face should be square and shouldn't look like some hack took a dremel tool to it.
yeah, would be good to check brass after firing
The old one I had the front sight was a nice square top and square notch in the rear, lots better than round front bead and round notch on other brands. At least better for me. Like pistol sights.
Appreciate the great info on the Rossi👍. Ignore the jerks
thanks, appreciate the comment!
Thanks for the info. This one is coming from Buds Guns Shop. I missed one over the summer at my LGS. Then I missed one from KyGunCo. I think a new shipment of them just went out because the have been showing up this week online so I got one. I cast the Lee 452-200RF and plan on using Unique. Then I have some 240g Hornady XTP-Mag I’ll load with H110. That’s my plan.
you may want to try out a keith style cast bullet around 250-255gr too at some point. Those 200gr ones make for a nice fun plinking load--we usually use a 200gr for the duels and the 250-255 for when you want to hit something a little farther and hit harder.
That 92 Rossi works good classic rifle take care of it! Man don’t treat it wrong
people treat different guns differently... some guns are treated like tools that you utilize daily. They get scratches and scrapes through normal use (that doesn't necessarily mean you are treating them wrong). Other guns are show pieces or treated as something nice to touch and look at--and you try to keep them from getting any scratches. My rossi 92's are more like the tools--I shoot them a lot but take good care of them. They do, however, have small scratches and scrapes from all the usage.
Those are nice guns, i play with them at work all the time, i should pick one up
what caliber would you get if you did?
@@FullLeadTaco maybe 45 colt, i have a ruger-marlin 1895 sbl on layaway do once i pay that off ill look into the rossi, i really want a lever gun in 41 mag but havent seen any instock
I haven't been into gunnies in almost a year I guess. Looks like their selection of lever guns is back up to normal. I finally found an R92 in 454 Casull and ordered it today. hopefully I get a good example. When you can only find something online, I guess that's the gamble you have to take.
You found one in 454 casull!?
I’m surprised that there was no mention of the dreaded rear barrel band screw
The skinner peep sight sounds like an interesting option.
Yeah, I love mine
Wowser's! That Utah gun store has a very nice little selection of lever guns just sitting there ready for close inspection. I felt like reaching through the screen..
I have a stainless, "slicked up" Rossi '92 in .44 Mag. What I consider to be the ultimate gun to throw into a canoe for defense against wild animals or canoe hunting. I only like saddle carbines, and my Rossi is perfect in that configuration. I even got a stainless after-market saddle ring. I will buy a new Marlin .357 if Ruger brings out a stainless saddle carbine historically styled. They need to lose the rubber butt and ahem, "unique" barrel band. So I got my Rossi about 13 years ago. Would that be an early one? Anyway, the wood is top notch gorgeous. It looks like some kind of tropical wood, naturally very rich red color. Just amazing and contrast so well with the stainless. Yours are definitely a different wood.
Yeah, Gunnies is a great gunship, if you ever pass through Utah, you should take a look. The Rossi's are totally fun guns and practical.
Only things I'd want to do with my 454 casull r92 is switch out the sights with some fiber optic sights. I'd also get rid of that damn safety up top and get in contact with a gunsmith about putting in a winchester 94ae style tang safety. I'd also slick up the action, get a cold hammer forged chrome moly barrel made for it to deal with the 454 casull heat. Also gonna have the barrel threaded for a muzzle brake amd maybe a better butt pad on the stock.
Cool and thanks. I stopped right in the middle of the video to get my Rossi 92 out to check for the drilled/tapped holes in the barrel. I never knew and I like optics on all my guns. However, I am going to try that Skinner sight first. I am not real comfortable with the buck horn rear sight. Mine is a 16" blued .38/357. I got it specifically as a shooter. After one day of walking around with it while looking for wild pigs I decided to put a sling on it. I have a video on it where I have some first shots with it, but I really need to do an update hopefully with the Skinner sight. I just made a video the other day on my new Marlin 45-70 Guide gun. I can't wait to start trying casting and reloading for it. Check that video out if you get a chance. Again, thanks for making this video.
I would like to see a compilation of problems, parts breakage, accuracy of the Rossi 92’s. I have 4 of these rifles. Have seen an ejector that had the “stem” broken from the “head” on an older Interarms import. I repaired this with hi-temp silver brazing as the part is relatively expensive.
First time here love the video. I subscribed cool how you talked and showed clips of shootin. I had a Henry 44 lever beautiful gun but wasn't sold on the action and just didn't enjoy shootin it sold it to a buddy. Really wanted a 357/38 went to my favorite gun store couple months ago he had the stainless Rossi 357 beautiful gun now i get to enjoy it action much better than Henry and personally i think a prettier gun love it and my Heritage 357 revolver and Rossi 22 lever action. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy
Thanks for the sub and comment. I have a special spot in my heart for leverguns from watching all those westerns growing up.
Good info👍🍻 love mine in 44mag
yeah, the 44 mag cartridge in that longer barrel becomes a very potent cartridge too.
Have the Marlin lever in 45LC and love it. Also the 38SP in a Marlin Lever and love that one
also. ( COWBOY SHOOTING :-)) ) I guess the Rossi's are up in price like the Marlin's are, but
I guess everything is up in price now !!
yeah, I think all the "metal" guns have gone up in price quite a bit. I love my marlins too!
Gunnies, I walked there and purchased my new SS R92 the other day.
@@B.Murphy favorite local gun store
What about the 357 bulging the casing
Good job and info
Thanks man!
A good lever love video . 😀😀
Yeah man, gotta love the leverguns
I have two Rossi 92's, a 20" one in .45 Colt with an octagon barrel, and a 24" one in .44 Mag, also an octagon (can you tell I like octagon barrels?). The .45 has been slicked up with spring replacement and also had the safety removed and a plug installed (I don't have children, a half-cock notch is fine for me). I have shot it in CAS matches and do fine with it. The .44, on the other hand, is a problem. The only rounds it will cycle reliably are those with 240-grain bullets. All rounds with lighter bullets (I prefer 200 grain, as this is my primary competition bullet in CAS matches) will stovepipe on loading, with the bullet sticking up out of the receiver. It does like 240-grain Keith SWC, so that's what I feed it. It's a puzzler, though. But I still like my Rossis. I'd like to have one in .480 Ruger to go with my SBH, but they only made a few thousand of them, and they go for ridiculous prices now.
I wish I'd bought one of the old 454 casual leverguns
Better check the chamber! Mine was out of spec and bulging cases really bad.
All my chambers are good
This is keeping me from buying one..
Both of my Rossi r92 45-colt work flawlessly. My 357magnum 38special has a feed issue with federal ammunition.
Now that I have 200 rounds thru it. It is starting to take remington ammo.
Thoughts? Should this problem work itself out with use?
All.3 Rossis are Davidson exclusive editions
The 357magnum is 16 inch, large loop, saddle ring. My 45-colt s stainless is 20 inches and 16 in hes. Love the 45-colt
Big fan of Skinner sights, I believe that even beautiful guns need to be shot scratches happen they are tools I don't get too concerned with little things
lol yeah, I hear you. I like to shoot even the beautiful guns--the rossi's just make it easier to relax and enjoy them.
Nice rifles 👍👍
AND Make sure you shoot Black Powder rounds. The 45 Colt was a Black Powder round.
Do the Rossi 92s in .38/.357 have any issues stabilizing heavier bullets in the 158-200gr range since they have 1 in 30” twist barrels? I’d like to get one to shoot heavy subsonic loads suppressed, but I’m concerned about baffle strikes.
I've shot the 158 gr just fine
@@FullLeadTaco Thanks for the info.
What’s the bore diameter on the 44 and 45 , thinking about getting one cause I like the 92 action, I’ve got a couple of marlin cowboys but would like a Rossi too , I shoot all lead bullets. .432/ 454, great video
The model 92 is the strongest action of all lever actions due to the dual parallel locking lugs
it's a nice strong action and smooth too
i had a rossi 92 in .44 magnum new but the bore was oversize, so ive sold it
That's a bummer, but you could always cast oversized bullets if needed.
If your wife wants your ss 16", then you give it to her!
Great video where did u find the scope rail.and how hard is it to install
Tell me about the Peep Sights?
Skinner?
Have a link, getting a 92 in 357/38 SS
Yes the skinner sights
skinnersights.com/rossi_firearms_23.html the cheaper dovetail ones
Can you order the bigger loop in ss for the 16 inch ss Rossi?
I don't think you can. It's hard to get spare parts from Rossi.
Great video Sir. I have a question. When you put the Skinner peep sight on did you have to replace your front blade sight?
Why did you not buy the other peep sights from Steve's Gunz that replaces the safety? It would give you more sight radius and get rid of that ugly safety.
Thought about it but decided to get these ones. I removed the plastic insert and use them as more of a ghost ring sight. I really like them this way. Agree though that the safety is ugly
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Lol that was a fun time at UJ's place
@@FullLeadTaco one of the best times of my life
Yeah, I hear you. It was the first time I met all you guys (in person) and got to see Willie too. Miss that guy.
I had one of the Orig, it fell apart, 454 casull, would not feed, spring tube would pop out, tube would edge out, barrel and tube brackets would not stay tight, safety was loose, no parts available back then. 1994..
Garbage....
Quality has greatly increased since then
@@FullLeadTaco I just bought a Henry big boy steel 45 a week ago, looked at the 92 briefly, reminded me of my first one, went with the Henry. Cheers..
@@descendantofphineas7785Yeah I need to give Henry a call again and see if they can help me with my 45 big boy dark (forget what the model is actually called). Has feeding/cycling issues. Was one of the first where they switched to a loading gate. 😢
I'd like to get one someday myself... Do you like em better than the 94?
different pros and cons--the 92's top eject which means you can't mount any optics on the receiver... but the action can be really smooth. My marlin 1894 in 357 mag/38 special is a hoot to shoot too (pretty smooth & has a threaded barrel for a suppressor). Long and short of it would be that I like both.
@@FullLeadTacoI have a pistol scope mounted on my 92. Works great with a skinner scope mount.
Which scope are you using?
@@FullLeadTaco I'm using a Barska 2x20 scope. Been very happy with it, especially the price. Love the concept of target acquisition with both eyes open, very fast., This scope is no longer available. If I had to buy one today it would probably be the Burris 2x20 pistol scope.
They used to cost alot less than 450 bucks. But the old ones had just fugly wood in the stocks. Looked like some generic hardwood with very dark dull stain on. Other than that it shot and worked fine for me. The wood on his looks alot better than mine did.
Yeah, the wood on mine don't look super pretty or anything, just a basic wood stock look
Tax stamp is paying taxes for a constitutional right
just get a henry, or a marlin. something US made.
I still need to send my Henry 45LC w/ loading gate back--it hasn't worked right from the start. 🥲
I cant believe you outed yourself for buying a USED present for the boss?!!
Lol, she didn't want me to spend a ton of money and she wanted something pretty specific... Goal accomplished ha ha
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I like shooting the pistol rack at 30 yards or so on a timer with my 94AE. I shot .44 special because I'm a big sissy. 😂🤣😂 but it's been a great way for me to improve my skills.
Hey, what's fun is fun, right?
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Elvis shooter?
I've owed or still have Tree Rossi 92r rifles. The first was a 44 mag ten years ago and it wound not eject. Sent it to Rossi and it took 11 months to get it back. I recently bought a Big loop Rossi 92 in .357 and the front sight was not installed properly every screw on the rifle was loose. I reinstalled the front sight and tightened the screws and surprisingly this rifle shoots very well. So after that I bought a R92 in 44 mag 16" got it home and it would not chamber the first round. Sent it back the very next day that was around November 30th and still today as of March first haven't got it back. Rossi has promised to replace the rifle due to lack of parts but can't give me a date
honestly thats BS. I will never ever buy another Rossi again.
Interesting, I've bought several and all have worked great. But yeah, I hear you, that would suck to have 2 bad 44's and a long wait time for service/replacement.
WTF…
Need to work on your presentation pal.A lot of speech but very little content.Not easy to listen to.However they are great guns.👍
glad you got your money's worth--maybe you can make a video without getting paid for it and show me how to do it properly.
Theres 15 mins of my life wasted.
glad you got your money's worth