Rossi Ranch Hand

[Snaquebite]

Practical ????

Cool - Hell yea....

I want one....

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Pistol cartridge lever-actions have had attention of the American public since the days of the Old West when having a rifle and pistol that shoot the same caliber just made sense.

There are numerous variations―rifles, carbines, standard loop, oversized loop—including Rossi’s Model ’92 hybrid—the Ranch Hand. This Mare’s Leg version (think Steve McQueen in “Wanted: Dead or Alive”) is a short, 24-inch carbine, available in three popular pistol rounds— .38 Spl./.357 Mag., .44 Mag. and .45 Colt.

The Ranch Hand’s 12-inch barrel complies with federal regulations, and features a gold-bead front sight with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and an oversized loop lever. MSRP is $536.

Caliber: .38 Spl./.357 Mag., .44 Mag., .45 Colt
Action: lever-action repeating pistol
Receiver: investment cast steel
Finish: matte blue
Magazine Capacity: six rounds
Overall Length: 24”
Barrel Length: 12”
Rifling: six groove, 1:30” RH twist
Weight: 4 lbs.
Sights: adjustable buckhorn rear, milled front post with brass insert
Trigger: non-adjustable single stage; 5 lbs. 7 ozs.
Stock: Brazilian hardwood
Accessories: manual, safety lock
Suggested Retail Price: $536


http://www.americanrifleman.org/Arti...?id=2447&cid=1

While not available until November, I've seen some sites advertising as low as $410.00

[mojaveman]

I bought a Rossi M92 in .38/.357 and have been very happy with it. A .357 Magnum when fired from a 20" barrel becomes something of a different species. I replaced the yellow plastic magazine plunger with a steel one because they are known to break. I also removed the funny and totally unauthentic looking firing pin safety from the top of the bolt and replaced it with a blued steel plug. Thumbing the hammer down to half-cock is ok for someone who is careful. My next project to do with it is to finish the wood with a nice oil.

[cold1]

I am guessing that it is classed as a pistol due to the 12 inch barrel?

The shortened stock will make it hard to cycle the action if used as a rifle.

I have a winchester Trapper Carbine in 44 mag. It handles quick, very compact, and accurate.

[Ret10Echo]

Originally Posted by mojaveman

I bought a Rossi M92 in .357/.38 and I am very happy with it. A .357 Magnum when fired from a 20" barrel becomes something of a different species. I replaced the yellow plastic magazine plunger with a steel one because they are known to break. I also removed the funny and totally unauthentic looking firing pin safety from the top of the receiver and replaced it with a blued steel plug. Thumbing the hammer down is ok for someone who is competent with firearms. My next project to do with it is to finish the wood with a nice oil.

Also have the Rossi in .357. Great shooter out of the box and the large loop lever just looks COOL..

[The Reaper]

Got to be better than the Winchester Trapper in .357.

Less than 50 rounds to break the cartridge stop on the feed ramp.

TR

[rdret1]

Brings back fond childhood memories.

[x SF med]

Originally Posted by rdret1

Brings back fond childhood memories.

Oh yes it does....