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Post by don on Jan 8, 2024 21:13:31 GMT -5
That’s the original Colt-style firing pin. Older S&Ws have the same system, but Smith calls it a “hammer nose.” The original Colt firing pin is pinned into the hammer face. It does not have the safety mechanism that Uberti is putting in a lot of their single actions. I would just as soon have the simpler original as shown below:  |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 8, 2024 21:31:30 GMT -5
Thanks. I didn’t know they had messed with it. A solution nobody asked for. (Except maybe their legal beagles.)
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Post by don on Jan 10, 2024 23:25:21 GMT -5
Thanks. I didn’t know they had messed with it. A solution nobody asked for. (Except maybe their legal beagles.) Very true. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 10, 2024 23:59:15 GMT -5
I'm thinking about getting a Rossi RP63. I don't have a 357, even though I have a ton of reloading stuff for it. It's getting rave reviews and I like it. I had a 3" Rossi 38 Special that was excellent and I kick myself for selling it. This is the same size but in the magnum. Stainless too.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 11, 2024 9:32:30 GMT -5
Don, what’s the yoke stamp on your .22?
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Post by urbino on Jan 11, 2024 15:22:12 GMT -5
I'm thinking about getting a Rossi RP63. I don't have a 357, even though I have a ton of reloading stuff for it. It's getting rave reviews and I like it. I had a 3" Rossi 38 Special that was excellent and I kick myself for selling it. This is the same size but in the magnum. Stainless too. I haven't owned anything from Rossi, but I've read good things about them. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 11, 2024 15:45:52 GMT -5
Rossi has been thought to be “cheaper Taurus.” I bought one for my dad and found it to be a very good little 38. Very well made. It was a pleasant surprise.
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Post by toshtego on Jan 11, 2024 17:54:08 GMT -5
I read Rossi makes a quality firearm at a price which is affordable.
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Post by don on Jan 11, 2024 19:52:25 GMT -5
Don, what’s the yoke stamp on your .22? It is a pre-model number made in 1956. Serial number is on the base of the butt. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 11, 2024 20:02:23 GMT -5
Thanks, Don. I was wondering if it were model-marked. Mine’s an M18 “Combat Masterpiece.”
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Post by Gypo on Jan 11, 2024 22:16:44 GMT -5
Thanks, Don. I was wondering if it were model-marked. Mine’s an M18 “Combat Masterpiece.” I believe the Combat Masterpiece has a wider trigger than the one in the photo. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 11, 2024 22:23:33 GMT -5
It could be had with several different widths.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 11, 2024 23:38:26 GMT -5
I read Rossi makes a quality firearm at a price which is affordable. I've just had the 3 so far. I never stressed them with a lot of shooting. My nephew has 4 Taurus revolvers that have many hundreds of rounds through them and he hasn't had any issues. They are the Tracker series. My Rossi 44 Magnum is exactly the same except for a shorter barrel. I've put 2 50 round boxes of 44 Magnum and 3 50 round boxes of 44 Special through the Rossi 44. It's so much fun, it hurts so good. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 12, 2024 9:38:41 GMT -5
I read Rossi makes a quality firearm at a price which is affordable. I've just had the 3 so far. I never stressed them with a lot of shooting. My nephew has 4 Taurus revolvers that have many hundreds of rounds through them and he hasn't had any issues. They are the Tracker series. My Rossi 44 Magnum is exactly the same except for a shorter barrel. I've put 2 50 round boxes of 44 Magnum and 3 50 round boxes of 44 Special through the Rossi 44. It's so much fun, it hurts so good. I looked at their new .357s on their website. I liked the three inch model. Appears rock solid and a good carry piece. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 12, 2024 13:32:46 GMT -5
I've just had the 3 so far. I never stressed them with a lot of shooting. My nephew has 4 Taurus revolvers that have many hundreds of rounds through them and he hasn't had any issues. They are the Tracker series. My Rossi 44 Magnum is exactly the same except for a shorter barrel. I've put 2 50 round boxes of 44 Magnum and 3 50 round boxes of 44 Special through the Rossi 44. It's so much fun, it hurts so good. I looked at their new .357s on their website. I liked the three inch model. Appears rock solid and a good carry piece. That RP63 looks solid and it's getting good reviews. I like it. I'm just going to wait for the best price to show up. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 12, 2024 15:01:47 GMT -5
I looked at their new .357s on their website. I liked the three inch model. Appears rock solid and a good carry piece. That RP63 looks solid and it's getting good reviews. I like it. I'm just going to wait for the best price to show up. I imagine it will be cheaper than the Colt Python 3 inch barrel at the gun store in Taos. The $12,500 or so model. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 12, 2024 16:00:20 GMT -5
That RP63 looks solid and it's getting good reviews. I like it. I'm just going to wait for the best price to show up. I imagine it will be cheaper than the Colt Python 3 inch barrel at the gun store in Taos. The $12,500 or so model. If it isn't, Ron, my advice is to just get the Colt. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 12, 2024 16:16:09 GMT -5
Pythons could be free and I still wouldn’t be interested in them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 12, 2024 17:21:53 GMT -5
That RP63 looks solid and it's getting good reviews. I like it. I'm just going to wait for the best price to show up. I imagine it will be cheaper than the Colt Python 3 inch barrel at the gun store in Taos. The $12,500 or so model. Not as pretty or accurate though. Different tool. I have a barbecue gun. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 12, 2024 17:22:30 GMT -5
I imagine it will be cheaper than the Colt Python 3 inch barrel at the gun store in Taos. The $12,500 or so model. If it isn't, Ron, my advice is to just get the Colt. 😂 |
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Post by don on Jan 12, 2024 19:33:00 GMT -5
Pythons could be free and I still wouldn’t be interested in them. I only turn down freeloaders. Free Pythons? Yes please! |
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 12, 2024 19:36:49 GMT -5
Don, if I get a free one I’ll send it right on to you.😋
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Post by don on Jan 12, 2024 20:26:43 GMT -5
Don, if I get a free one I’ll send it right on to you.😋 Thanks Bob! Very generous! |
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Post by Gypo on Jan 13, 2024 21:08:24 GMT -5
Pythons could be free and I still wouldn’t be interested in them. Does that mean your a Smith & Wesson 5 screw fellow? |
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Post by lizardonarock on Jan 13, 2024 21:36:44 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 15, 2024 14:28:20 GMT -5
 I just placed an order for a Rossi RM64 357. I just like that pistol and the NFA dealer is a friend. They are getting great reviews and people are saying they the finish puts their new Smiths to shame. $470 out the door. |
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Post by toshtego on Jan 15, 2024 14:56:40 GMT -5
I looked at that one on the Rossi website and was impressed.
Let us know what you think of the DA trigger.
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Post by Plainsman on Jan 15, 2024 15:10:01 GMT -5
I have been very disappointed in new Smiths.
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Post by urbino on Jan 15, 2024 15:52:14 GMT -5
Nice looking shooter, Ron. Congrats! Look like comfy grips, too.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 15, 2024 18:52:32 GMT -5
I looked at that one on the Rossi website and was impressed. Let us know what you think of the DA trigger. The double action is getting good reviews, smooth and 10-12 pounds. Single is 2 pounds. You know why I bought this? I had those 2 boxes of 38 Special +P with the 158 grain Keith's at 1250 fps, and I don't want to shoot them in the 38. Plus, everyone needs a 357. And I have components for a thousand rounds. 😁 |
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