rossi model 68 ,38spec ?

ddhotbot

June 10, 2005 10:20

would like too know about the quality of these revolvers.will they handle +p loads? going too be shot a little at the range for practice but will be used mainly as a bedside gun.any comments are welcome,thanks don

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  cntrmass

  June 10, 2005 10:36

  I had a Rossi .357 for alittle while and it was a very nice revolver actually especially for what it cost me.As far as I know all of the new Rossi revolvers will handle +p loads.If in doubt though just get the .357 version and be able to shoot +p or +p+ .38 specials and load up full house .357Magnums if you decide you want to.I think the snub .357 model is the 342,I had the 4" 971 model and the snub .38 is the 88 I beleive.For a little more you could get a Taurus which is basically the same gun just with a little better quality and control.Either is a good revolver though.

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  nmyers

  June 10, 2005 12:22

  For folks on a tight budget, a Rossi .38 is minimally adequate, on about the same level as Charter Arms. If you feel that you need a +P load, then you should look at a higher quality gun.
  
  Neal

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  forthhorseman

  June 10, 2005 16:28

  I'd rather have a used Smith & Wesson.

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  dbarale

  June 11, 2005 05:04

  I have a 2" stainless 88 and it's a nice little gun. Won't win any bullseye's match but it was cheap and it's tight and reliable. I got it as a kayak/trail gun and it's fine for it's intended purpose.
  For a bed side gun I would much rather have a used model 10 with a 4" barrel and an additional round.
  My night stand resident is a Ruger Security Six, you might want to look at one too....
  
  
  Daniel.

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  rsnyder55

  June 11, 2005 12:18

  When I was working at gun store in L.A., some of the 38 special Rossi models had a tag attached to the trigger guards that stated 'not for use with jacketed or P+ loads'.
  
  I do not remember if the Model 68 was one of them, however just passing this bit of information along.

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  Billsdadandson

  June 11, 2005 16:06

  Buy a Smith and Wesson. I had a Rossi in 357 and it worked OK, but it was not what you want in the trigger/accuracy dept. If you get it dirt cheap then you could trade for a good revolver and perhaps get your money back....
  
  257 fan

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