Rossi 92, .38 Special cases.

Scribe · January 7, 2024, 11:29 AM

Hi all, I’m thinking of getting a Rossi 92 in .38/357. Has anyone who hand loads for one of these ever had problems using .38 Special cases?

Bill DeShivs · January 7, 2024, 05:34 PM

I don't hand load, but I believe they handle .38 Special with no problems. Mine won't feed full wadcutters, but shoots everything else fine.

AlaskaMike · January 7, 2024, 07:47 PM

Mine feeds .38s just fine, but I haven't tried full wadcutters. Semi wadcutters are no problem.

It's worth pointing out that there are at least 3 generations of "Rossi" model 92s, and all were different manufacturers. Currently manufactured Rossi 92s are much better quality than early ones. So if you're looking at buying a used one, that's worth consideration.

Tazman1602 · January 13, 2024, 04:34 PM

I have several Rossi’s. I did have problems feeding 38 special at first but a website ( stevesgunz .com )and their spring kits etc absolutely cured those issues. Steves Gunz has a TON of Rossi info too.

Art

Scribe · January 16, 2024, 12:17 PM

Many thanks to all.

January 7, 2024, 11:29 AM	#1
Scribe Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: England Posts: 249	Rossi 92, .38 Special cases. Hi all, I’m thinking of getting a Rossi 92 in .38/357. Has anyone who hand loads for one of these ever had problems using .38 Special cases?

January 7, 2024, 05:34 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,987	I don't hand load, but I believe they handle .38 Special with no problems. Mine won't feed full wadcutters, but shoots everything else fine. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 7, 2024, 07:47 PM	#3
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 943	Mine feeds .38s just fine, but I haven't tried full wadcutters. Semi wadcutters are no problem. It's worth pointing out that there are at least 3 generations of "Rossi" model 92s, and all were different manufacturers. Currently manufactured Rossi 92s are much better quality than early ones. So if you're looking at buying a used one, that's worth consideration.

January 13, 2024, 04:34 PM	#4
Tazman1602 Junior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	I have several Rossi’s. I did have problems feeding 38 special at first but a website ( stevesgunz .com )and their spring kits etc absolutely cured those issues. Steves Gunz has a TON of Rossi info too. Art

January 16, 2024, 12:17 PM	#5
Scribe Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: England Posts: 249	Many thanks to all.