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Rossi plinker for sister?

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  • rufe-snow
    Although I've haven't had positive results with the Taurus/Rossi revolvers, other folks have. More important nowadays with the gun panic, is availability. If you can get one for her at a reasonable price go for it. Hopefully when things get back to normal and she don't like it, she can trade up to a better quality revolver or pistol.
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  • bigoutside
    Heritage arms.

    Worth every penny.

    But not a lot more.

    Her groups will be comparable to a 38 spcl with a 2" barrel.
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  • tone59
    I bought a new taurus 22magnum snubby 3 or 4 years ago.
    It keyholed ever shot,the adj. rear sight would come loose after just a few shots,and miss fired 10%-20% regardless of ammo type.
    I couldnt get rid of it fast enough.

    I know a guy that claims his new 4" Rossi Plinker is an excellent shooter and has no complaints with it after a full day of shooting.
    I am hoping to get comments from Plinker owners.

    Thank You.
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  • pulsarnc
    I cannot speak to the quality or the Rossi directly .That being said I have one of the TAURUS 1911S going on 4 years old .Never fails to shoot and no problems at all. Son-in-law bought one of the tip-up barrel 22s ,not sure of the model number,which so far is shaping up to be a good gun.
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  • badchris
    I picked up a 4" Plinker a month back, but haven't had a chance to fire it yet. The fit & finish is OK. Trigger doesn't feel bad, a little roughness but will probably smooth out after firing a few cylinders. Everything seems tight on lockup with no wobble. It's a little on the heavy side at 29 oz but that might be good if it matches the weight of her Ruger. The fiber sights are great, and I think I like the Ribber style grip (my first gun with it and it does feel a little odd). I wish I could tell you more about it's accuracy!
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  • asphalt cowboy
    I don't own, and have never shot the Rossi.

    I have shot a few, and even own one, of the High Standard Sentinels and like them.
    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=329650518

    You're quite welcome tone59.
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  • gearheaddad
    How about something like this? I enjoy shooting older H&R's and they keep going up in price. Kind of a "fun investment"[;)]

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330157934
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  • beantownshootah
    What model Ruger does she have?

    If she has a Ruger Sp101 as her carry gun, the best practice gun would be the same gun in .22LR.

    Ruger does make (or has made) a .22LR SP101. They're not cheap, but they'll last forever, and I think that would be a good choice.


    Edit: Looks like price on these is close to $600. That may bust your budget, but IMO its probably worth it.
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  • tone59
    gearheaddad...Im not very familiar with H&R revolvers.
    Are they single action?
    I want to keep things simply for her.
    So far what she has fired is a double action Ruger SP 101.

    beantownshootah...Good suggestion.
    More than I want to pay but it would beat spending 400 for a bad gun.

    Iam still hoping to hear from guys that have put more than a few rounds thru thier Rossi Plinker.

    EDIT:asphaltcowboy...thank you for the high standard option.
    I have a high standard HD military semi but hadnt considered a HS revolver.
    It seems like the best option to me.(reliable,affordable & even somewhat collectable).
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  • gearheaddad
    I would suggest looking at the "999" or the Sportsman. 9 shot revolver and either single or double action. Something like this:

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=329110032
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