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Bill Mitchell · March 21, 1999, 11:45 AM

Howdy Shooter,

Greg gave you info on what you can expect to pay for a Rossi 92. They are decent,reliable guns that are quite popular with CAS shooters. When new,they can be a little rough action-wise,but a good gunsmith can slicken them up for a nominal fee,or just using it can smooth it up. Taurus is now importing the Rossi,and,while I'm pretty sure that they will continue to produce the 92,they will be adding a crossbolt safety to it. If you can find one without the crossbolt,buy it. I own a Rossi carbine,and it is a good,accurate shooter,but the rifle I prefer is a Marlin Cowboy. It is a great shooter,smooth out of the box, has excellent sights and is also popular with CAS shooters. It does have a crossbolt safety,but that's not a big deal to me. If possible,shoot as many of the rifles as you can before you buy.

Bellicose Bill

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March 21, 1999, 11:45 AM	#3
Bill Mitchell Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Roswell,GA Posts: 433	Howdy Shooter, Greg gave you info on what you can expect to pay for a Rossi 92. They are decent,reliable guns that are quite popular with CAS shooters. When new,they can be a little rough action-wise,but a good gunsmith can slicken them up for a nominal fee,or just using it can smooth it up. Taurus is now importing the Rossi,and,while I'm pretty sure that they will continue to produce the 92,they will be adding a crossbolt safety to it. If you can find one without the crossbolt,buy it. I own a Rossi carbine,and it is a good,accurate shooter,but the rifle I prefer is a Marlin Cowboy. It is a great shooter,smooth out of the box, has excellent sights and is also popular with CAS shooters. It does have a crossbolt safety,but that's not a big deal to me. If possible,shoot as many of the rifles as you can before you buy. Bellicose Bill [This message has been edited by Bill Mitchell (edited March 21, 1999).]