The Rossi turned out to be very reliable and provided for everything I needed from a centerfire handgun at that particular time, (or at least while staying in our budget). I wore the Rossi in a pancake holster at four o’clock carrying it nearly everywhere, all the time. The little H&R was in the wife’s jean, coverall, or housecoat pocket nearly as often, (though it was always under her control as we had two children/toddlers at the time). And the 20 gauge was at home “out of sight” in a corner with several loaded mags nearby, but separate. As we lived in a mostly rural environment, the three guns did get used fairly regularly, if not actually frequently. And an additional amount of time was spent informally range shooting, and “fields/woods” plinking also a very common occurrence. The constant use and handling of those three firearms made their use very second nature, so frequent safety reminders were covered and constantly practiced. As familiarity so often breeds contempt!

But, my original point was how handy, reliable, and capable that little 3” Rossi .38 Special turned out to be. Providing usefulness out of proportion to its paltry price. Because many of us have tight financial purse strings at various points in our lives, and still desire and deserve financial access to important tools. It’s often in these financially difficult times we find ourselves at our most vulnerable. And an affordable, reliable, handgun can very often be one such tool we might need.

Like you, I also would like to find these new Rossi revolvers as useful and reliable as I did in the past. And though my financial status may be improved, I’d like to believe my wisdom and discretion have improved as well. And this new Rossi looks like it might well be a smart buy. It’s now a six shot .357 Magnum offering even more flexibly while only very modestly expanding in size and weight. And as I’ve always liked and thought well of the D-frame Colts in its various iterations, this Rossi also might have a bit uniqueness in today’s market place, for both its size and price.

Off to the range with it again tomorrow to see how it shoots after installing a green XS big dot night sight
that is made for the Taurus 856.

Pete

*Does Wilson…..

It is possible we are brothers from different mothers.
I have long appreciated your articles.
SWFL guy myself, not withstanding.

The picture of the internals did it for me. Nice touch.
One can easily do a polish job on the internals and elevate trigger feel & response.
Doe Wilson make spring for Rossi?!

Keep up the good work !