Looking to purchase a ranch hand in .45
Is the case hardening worth the extra price?
No one stocks these locally, so I haven't been able to see one in person.
Thanks
Rossi Case hardening
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Re: Rossi Case hardening
The ones that I've seen are quite attractive but I see your dilemma. I used Davidson's Gun Genie and there was a $53 difference in price through my dealer ($477 vs. $530). I have a Winchester M94 that is case hardened which has made me quite fond of it even though I never shoot it. It would be gone without it. I'm not sure I would spend the extra as the receiver on the 92 is quite small. Seems a bit overpriced to me and the Rossi's bluing is very attractive. Still, it is a bit of a fix without being able to see the finish.
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Re: Rossi Case hardening
My 92 has a case hardened receiver with 20" octagonal barrel. I've been looking for a .44 to match it with no luck so far. I really like the looks of them, but you're probably right. They probably aren't worth the extra cost.
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Re: Rossi Case hardening
I agree.rman wrote:My 92 has a case hardened receiver with 20" octagonal barrel. I've been looking for a .44 to match it with no luck so far. I really like the looks of them, but you're probably right. They probably aren't worth the extra cost.
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