my Rossi M988 "Cylops" arrived.

Mark K · June 27, 2009, 05:41 PM

This should be a fun addition to my collection. Now all I need is a conceal carry holster for it. :~)

Hunley · June 27, 2009, 05:57 PM

Never heard of this gun, but good lord if it doesn't look intimidating.

w_houle · June 27, 2009, 07:14 PM

Impressive

bigghoss · June 27, 2009, 08:33 PM

very nice looking piece

Zilmo · June 27, 2009, 08:53 PM

Do they make a six inch version of that?

Mark K · June 27, 2009, 09:16 PM

I know this model was only imported for a few years 97 98 I think, and they don't offer it anymore. I have been looking for one since I became aware such a beast existed.

OkieCruffler · June 27, 2009, 09:31 PM

That gun has been on my wish list for years. Very nice find.

XpatBubba · June 27, 2009, 10:24 PM

I always thought those were bad boys. I'm jealous.

Elvishead · June 28, 2009, 02:24 AM

Cyclops is a good name. I don't recall seeing one before. Looks cool.

finfanatic · June 28, 2009, 02:47 PM

That long a heavy barrel plus ports? I bet it shoots soft with almost no recoil?

Where did you find it? And do they have anymore?

Jim March · June 28, 2009, 04:51 PM

The BIG question is, what are you going to have engraved in that big blank space under the barrel?

JohnRaven · June 28, 2009, 06:45 PM

Umm, am I the only one that noticed this??? There is a huge crack in picture #3!!!

But yes, very B.A. looking!!!

Mark K · June 28, 2009, 06:54 PM

"Vengeance is mine", actually there is room for the whole preamble to the constitution. :~) I found it on one of the auction sites, I tossed up a bid I was sure would be low, but as it turns out it was not. Got to shoot it today just before it rained, it is well balanced during firing, and it feels comfy in my mongo hands, I think it's a keeper.

Mark K · June 28, 2009, 07:02 PM

:~O

June 27, 2009, 05:41 PM	#1
Mark K Junior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 14	my Rossi M988 "Cylops" arrived. This should be a fun addition to my collection. Now all I need is a conceal carry holster for it. :~)

June 27, 2009, 09:16 PM	#6
Mark K Junior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 14	I think they did make a 6in version............ I know this model was only imported for a few years 97 98 I think, and they don't offer it anymore. I have been looking for one since I became aware such a beast existed.

June 28, 2009, 02:47 PM	#10
finfanatic Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Posts: 136	Recoil? That long a heavy barrel plus ports? I bet it shoots soft with almost no recoil? Where did you find it? And do they have anymore?

June 28, 2009, 04:51 PM	#11
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	The BIG question is, what are you going to have engraved in that big blank space under the barrel? __________________ Jim March

June 28, 2009, 06:54 PM	#13
Mark K Junior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 14	Engraving? Hmmmm?, how about... "Vengeance is mine", actually there is room for the whole preamble to the constitution. :~) I found it on one of the auction sites, I tossed up a bid I was sure would be low, but as it turns out it was not. Got to shoot it today just before it rained, it is well balanced during firing, and it feels comfy in my mongo hands, I think it's a keeper.

June 27, 2009, 05:57 PM	#2
Hunley Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 241	Never heard of this gun, but good lord if it doesn't look intimidating.

June 27, 2009, 07:14 PM	#3
w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	Impressive

June 27, 2009, 08:33 PM	#4
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	very nice looking piece

June 27, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Zilmo Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2009 Location: At home. Posts: 369	Do they make a six inch version of that?

June 27, 2009, 09:31 PM	#7
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	That gun has been on my wish list for years. Very nice find.

June 27, 2009, 10:24 PM	#8
XpatBubba Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: Roatan, Honduras Posts: 114	I always thought those were bad boys. I'm jealous.

June 28, 2009, 02:24 AM	#9
Elvishead Junior member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Las vegas, NV Posts: 3,397	Cyclops is a good name. I don't recall seeing one before. Looks cool.

June 28, 2009, 06:45 PM	#12
JohnRaven Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2008 Location: The Republic Posts: 131	Umm, am I the only one that noticed this??? There is a huge crack in picture #3!!! But yes, very B.A. looking!!!

June 28, 2009, 07:02 PM	#14
Mark K Junior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 14	That's the side plate, the real cracks are in the cylinder. :~) :~O