Interarms Rossi Snubby

[porky]

So I have almost all the guns I need right now so I decided to replace a couple with better quality guns-

I just Drosd a Smith and Wesson 442 thinking it would replace the early eighties Rossi snubby m335 I aquired a while back, but heres the problem...

The Damned Rossi seems to be a lot better than I thought when compared to the Smith-no kidding

Its an old Interarms model that is virtually unfired -It is tight as hell-its super accurate and the fit and finish seems as good or better than some of the newer locking Smiths Ive shot and handled-I even like the quality of the Rossi wood grip-

Although I would never compare the Rossi to Older, classic Smith Snubbies, It holds its own against more modern versions! Now I can't bear to sell the thing, but I don't REALLY need two 38 snubbies do I?

[JAGGUY]

The snobs love to bash Rossi pistols but I love my two. I have found them to be both reliable and show nearly no wear after 15 years of shooting.

[sequoia_nomad]

Now I can't bear to sell the thing, but I don't REALLY need two 38 snubbies do I?

Sure you do, why not? One for every room in the house.

[bsg]

you need them both for educational purposes.

[paul0660]

I have the same impression of the Rossi I bought back in 88 or so. I think it is like the lower one in in Jagguys photo. At least a thousand rounds through it, cleaned once every five years, locks up tighter than any new revolver I have handled, still looks good except for the stripe on the cylinder. Came with wood and rubber grips. For the couple hundred you could get for it, keep it.

[gumby]

I also have 2 Rossi .38 from the 80's and yes, they are great guns.

[otteray]

No, you don't need more snubbies.

I do.
Go ahead and sell me your Rossi.

[Johnny.B.Good]

Although I would never compare the Rossi to Older, classic Smith Snubbies, It holds its own against more modern versions! Now I can't bear to sell the thing, but I don't REALLY need two 38 snubbies do I?

I wouldn't want two of the "same" guns either...but it sounds like if you choose to sell that Rossi you will regret it. What did it ever do to you?

It would annoy me to sell a brand new gun at a loss, but what if you sold them both and bought a pristine "old" Detective Special if that is what you would most like to have?

[k1dude]

Keep both.

I imagine your Rossi has an exposed hammer and is heavy steel. The 442 is lightweight and has an enclosed hammer. They are 2 very different guns.

[porky]

Actually they are two different guns - the 442 definitely is a concealed carry gun, and more in line with what I need for carry purposes-
However on my way to dros the Smitty I was soo sure I would get some money back out of the Rossi, but now I have more guns!

I am going to try to post some really detailed pics tomorrow-
I bought the Rossi early in my gun buying craze and I treated it like its name until I drosed the Smith- When I saw the 442 with its aluminum frame and checked closely, it made me want to go home and take a second look at that "cheap" little snubby I took for granted-

Isn't it funny(but not surprising) that earlier mid range and economy weapons from the 40s -70s always seems to be more well made than their modern counterparts? It is continually surprising how some of the weapons of the eighties hold up VERY well against better quality names of the 2000's however-

I don't know if i'll Ever be able to sell it now- bedside piece!

A) anyone care to post some of the surprising weapons for fit and finish that they own?

B) What about a list of high quality semi autos and revolvers that have defied expectation over the years?

Someone had mentioned that the Norinco 45's were awesome for reliability and also very well made! Any other names or specific weapons?

Anyway lovin this Rossi even more now- and I will compare accuracy when I get the 442 out of jail!

[ojisan]

It is true that many of the older guns are surprisingly well made, even if an off brand.

The one that really stands out for me is a Star PD .45 from the "good years" of production (why oh why did I sell it???)

Mine looked like this...



Now I'm sad...