My .357 levergun had to go to Miami to be fixed, and came back with a very loose and light action. I've shot it about 100 rounds or so with no incident, and it's more fun than ever.
I attempted to put a rail mounted sight on it, but it just took away the fun factor so I put the buckhorns back on, with little white dots painted on them so my ageing eyes could see them. The more I shoot this gun the more I like it.
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My first one went to Miami for some sun and relaxation, it came back in perfect shape and ready to go.
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Another 50 rounds today, this time .38 Special. Recoil seems less than a .22. Just a sweet, fun shooter!
Makes me want to check out other lever guns. .44 maybe, .22, Mare's Leg (did Rossi discontinue the Ranch Hand?). Are those as much fun? Or have I already hit the sweet spot for fun with a 10-round .357?
Makes me want to check out other lever guns. .44 maybe, .22, Mare's Leg (did Rossi discontinue the Ranch Hand?). Are those as much fun? Or have I already hit the sweet spot for fun with a 10-round .357?
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Different strokes.
I find the Mare's Leg concept to be less useful than a good revolver.
There are folks who like it just fine but to me it's a two hand required handgun that holds no more rounds than the revolver and is slower to reload than a double action revolver.
The 16" can be nice, particularly as another member mentioned to me if you are getting into or out of a vehicle say a tractor cab to shoot a deer or other pest in the field.
I find the 20" to be the SWEET spot for me on most handgun caliber lever actions.
I like the 24" guns as well and love the octagonal and half octagonal barrels BUT that adds weight and is somewhat slower to bring on target. Not a deal breaker but something to keep in mind. I have a Winchester 94 .44 Mag 24" round barreled Legacy model and a 24" SS octagonal Rossi 92 also in .44 Mag plus the 20" round barreled .44 Rossi. Love all of them but the 20" RB is handier.
I find the Mare's Leg concept to be less useful than a good revolver.
There are folks who like it just fine but to me it's a two hand required handgun that holds no more rounds than the revolver and is slower to reload than a double action revolver.
The 16" can be nice, particularly as another member mentioned to me if you are getting into or out of a vehicle say a tractor cab to shoot a deer or other pest in the field.
I find the 20" to be the SWEET spot for me on most handgun caliber lever actions.
I like the 24" guns as well and love the octagonal and half octagonal barrels BUT that adds weight and is somewhat slower to bring on target. Not a deal breaker but something to keep in mind. I have a Winchester 94 .44 Mag 24" round barreled Legacy model and a 24" SS octagonal Rossi 92 also in .44 Mag plus the 20" round barreled .44 Rossi. Love all of them but the 20" RB is handier.
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What was wrong with your Rossi if I might ask? And what kind of paint did you use on your sights? Most of the paints I have tried rub off if the sight drags something like a gun case. Likely not a problem with a buckhorn sight since if it snags, there is a problem that needs to be fixed. I like the idea of painting my Rossi 357. I already have the gold bead front sight. Like Archer, I really like the 20" round barrel as a fast and fun gun to shoot. A 16" is very nice too, but I prefer the extra 4" and don't find it gets in the way. I am not sure you can go wrong with any pistol caliber and a lever gun. They are all versatile and fun guns.