Arktikos wrote:I believe that is right. It will likely always be one of those makes that will be in the category of inspect first before buying, but really I wouldn't want it any other way as that is the very thing that makes these still AFFORDABLE guns, and are, at least with my gun, well made and a great value under the constraints of the money being charged. If I wanted one that was guaranteed perfect, there are alternatives and of course will fully expect to pay more. The older pre Remington Marlins were also a nice balance between QC and price and were also affordable. I have seen their price rise some while the quality dropped on the new ones, maybe a sign of the times...Model 52 wrote:Yes, the problem is not that Rossi makes bad rifles and carbines as on average they do not. Rather the problem is that they do not catch the small number of bad ones at the factory and correct them before they ship. You'll hear about most of those while happy campers won't be as vocal.
Mine was just fine and a pleasure to shoot.
Exactly correct !
I don't expect a perfect, superbly finished rifle for $600 BUT I expect a sound & safe rifle.
By sound & safe I mean that other than for a few burrs or cosmetic furniture fixes I expect the gun mechanism to be basically functional and safe.
I have had no problem over the years tuning up and fixing Rossi rifles that fell short of the fit, finish and polish standard..........to be expected in a $500 - $600 rifle.
Having said that rifles that have "Dremel relieved" chambers and cartridge guides that need to be modified and shimmed do NOT fall within my definition of functional and safe.
If the rifle has major mechanical & safety issues back it goes for a new rifle or a full refund........bin there, dun that.
If you want beautiful and perfect out of the box every time see Doug Turnbull, he will be very willing to accommodate you...........BRING $3500 WITH YOU !