Oh NO! A Rossi R92 Lever Gun

First looks at a 16 inch Rossi R92.
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[@tylermorrison7051]

Getting a weeknight video from Greg is like an early Christmas gift.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Tyler!

[@dano1956]

Amen! MERRY CHRISTMAS Ya"ll

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas Dano!@@dano1956

[@languagesource355]

Greg, do not hesitate to shorten the magazine spring on these! It's trivially easy and has zero downside. The thing is they use the 24" version spring on all, including the 20" and 16" versions. Meaning that you are not merely making loading easier (or actually "reasonable") but also likely gaining capacity of 1 or 2. And a metal mag follower is also a nice easy upgrade while you're at it. Brass and steel are widely available, probably aluminum also. Other than that these are fun!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you for the tips!

[@Nick-wn1xw]

What advantage is a metal magazine follower? It's a non-stressed part.

[@languagesource355]

@@Nick-wn1xw I'm sure there are a few reasons. It's not stressed, but it does rub, which creates plastic dust in there. Also, in a cold environment, when the tube shrinks, the plastic follower could get tighter as it won't shrink as much. Metal on metal is just more... time-tested :)

[@ronnieskaggs8148]

Its made out of plastic from Rossi ​@Nick-wn1xw

[@walkingwolf8072]

In 70's, and 80's I kept a Marlin 336 in the trunk of the squad car, along with an 870.

[@WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns]

I have the Rossi R92 .4 magnum, blue 16" barrel... I kinda wish I got the stainless... But I still love the gun. After a little smoothing of the innards, it runs like buttah.

[@LionquestFitness]

People who have them love them.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Good morning Greg I have several of the Rossi’s lever action rifles. And I’ve had no complaints. I found them to be accurate and dependable lever, action rifles right out of the box. I always enjoy the reviews my friend. You take care and have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year’s. It’s always a pleasure.👍👍👍👍👍🙏💥💥💥💥🎅🏻🎁🎄

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas my friend!

[@666toysoldier]

A few years ago I bought a 16"-barrel blued steel Rossi. Action is smooth, feeding reliable, accuracy (with heavy bullets) is good. I replaced the buckhorn rear sight with a Marble's Bullseye sight---much better for my old eyes. I don't hesitate to "improve" my firearms, but didn't feel the need to mess with this one.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

May I ask where you bought your Marble sight?

[@SaltyCheese7676]

I have the same 92. I changed my front sight to a light weave green fiber optic. I like it a lot better now. The brass bead fell off of mine while shipping to my FFL. Love this lever gun. I smoothed out my receiver side of the loading gate. Not so sharp now. More comfortable to load now. Great video. Thanks again.

[@cmm2017]

Hey Greg! Just wanted to say that I love your quality content. Greetings from Colorado!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@ChristianGrest]

Hard to beat a nice lever rifle. Been considering a Rossi for my next lever gun. Super nice looking rifle!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Congrats Greg! I have the blued version of that 16" in 44 Mag. I actually have a desktop review of it with some modifications I did on my channel. Love your vids and as somebody already said here in the comments, it always improves my day to see you've posted another vid!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you and Merry Christmas! BTW - I'll check out your review. I've been going over as many as I can find.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍Thanks Greg, I’ve always wanted one of those too. Maybe this next year will be the year for me. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hi Lance! It's been on my wish list for a couple of years now. I sold a couple of spare guns I was keeping to help pay for it. Alas, wants are not needs and you have balance out your priorities. Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2024 to you and your family!

[@shanepitzer4126]

Very nice lever rifle! A few months back I bought a Rossi 92, 20" blued 44 Mag. I'm really happy with mine. The action is a lot smoother than I was expecting, considering many of the internet reviews I've seen. Enjoyed the vid, thanks for sharing!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Great looker! 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸 💯 % agree on Henry

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Lever actions are just downright fun. Merry Christmas, Greg.

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas Santee!

[@mikeshuler577]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Greg 🎅..You give me a lot of good info 👍 Be safe and have a blessed year 🙏. 😊

[@LionquestFitness]

You do the same Mike!

[@marcthomas2482]

An excellent addition to the collection!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Marc!

[@dangerman007]

Looks like Santa came a little early this year for you! Congratulations on a nice rifle. I hope the Rossi revolver gets fixed quick. Nice thing about having both revolvers, you still have an excellent one to carry. Merry Christmas and I wish you and your family a very happy New Year!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you and you do the same! Merry Christmas!

[@frankbutta9344]

I’ve had one of these R92’s for several years. It’s pretty nice, but I did refinish the wood with about 6 coats of TruOil. Have a great Christmas!

[@LionquestFitness]

You do the same Frank!

[@tomcarr4630]

Revolvers AND lever action rifles! Can your channel get any better?!😀 Thanks for all of your work on the videos, Greg. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas Tom!

[@MichaelJones-tu9gi]

Thanks for the video Greg. Glad to see you back on the airways. I live in Southeastern Ohio, use my Rossi 92 anytime I'm out on the farm, great little rifle to have around, and as you stated, you wouldn't feel guilty if you would happen to put a mark on the stock. Comes in very handy keeping coyotes away from the livestock.

[@LionquestFitness]

A lot of people like these rifles for such a purpose.

[@aaustria3716]

nice set up with firearms. lever action fun to shoot. always a fan of handgun and rifle being same caliber.

[@SheepDog44]

Thanks for sharing greg. Merry Christmas brother 🇺🇸

[@LionquestFitness]

A belated Merry Christmas!

[@johnelder4273]

Congratulations Greg on your new acquisition! That's a good looking rifle. I don't own a lever gun yet but I definitely think they are cool (like all of us who grew up watching the old westerns). I've always thought a lever gun would make a pretty good truck/trunk gun as you look less like a mass shooter and more like a citizen trying to help stop one. That was not a bad group for a new gun.

[@marie-noellebaechler1433]

Oh YES! A rossi 92! 😊 Thank you for this video. Mine is also a stainless model, but with a 20 inches barrel. I have installed a non magnifying (1x) prismatic sight. Mine works perdectly with .357 cartridges, but has a few problems with .38. It is at least a very fun carbine. And the fact that others consider it as an "old rifle" may be an advantage too. I whish you a lot of fun with yours!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Marie! I decided to start off with . 38 with a longer case. So far, no problems.

[@marie-noellebaechler1433]

Interesting, thank you

[@cecilchristopher5092]

I bought the 20" 357 version back in the summer, had to make a minor adjustment for windage. After making the adjust I had a clover leaf at 25 yards off of my bench using a rest. I can't ask for any better than that. Especially with my 77 year old eyes 😂

[@LionquestFitness]

Good job!

[@CyborgZeta]

I have a blued Rossi 92 in .357 Magnum with a 16" barrel. Accurate, fun and easy to shoot, very light and handy. Probably my favorite rifle I own. I put a Skinner rear peep sight on mine. Merry Christmas, sir!

[@LionquestFitness]

And the same to you!

[@anangryranger]

Glad to see you have a Rossi 357Mag levergun! 👍 It'll smooth out soon, and you'll enjoy it more and more. I'm looking forward to seeing more of you with this weapon in the future. 👍 I've had a 20" octagonal barrel 357Mag R92, with the casehardend frame and hardware with the deep curved buttplate. Supurb accurcy and a great hog killing rifle. I'm told this particular model is no longer produced. Its 10 years old and and still looks brand new. Even though I have a Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt, which is quite nice, my "go to" levergun is the Rossi 357mag. It just flat out shoots like a dream.😁 Of course, the 45 Colt Henry Big Boy is not too shabby itself.😉

[@Nick-wn1xw]

Finally someone who understands that guns break in with use.

[@anangryranger]

@@Nick-wn1xw Yup, you're quite right! I was a professional gunsmith for 30 years, and could easily "go inside" the weapon and smooth everything for a slick action. However, I prefer to simply fire the weapon some, and allow the internal parts to "mate" from use. In doing so, the tolerances will be better, as one can remove a tough too much metal, making for a sloppy result. An unaltered break-in creates results if one is patient. 😏

[@bigal2696]

That's a good looking lever gun, and like you, it's something I like to have. The model 64 I recently acquired will be a concealed carry revolver for me too!

[@LionquestFitness]

Hi Big Al! I've always been a sucker for the Model 10 and it's stainless twin the 64. .38 out of a four inch barrel is nothing to sneeze at, and many in times gone by carried a K frame .38 for concealment. It is just a matter of a sturdy belt and the right holster.

[@wencroom]

I have two of those guns. One in .357 mag and one in .45 Colt. Both are good shooters.😊

[@garageguy879]

Hey Greg,I'm sure you'll get that Rossi carbine going good soon.You showing that 64 & SP101,,we're on the same page.One of the main reasons I've enjoyed your channel over the years.I hope you & your family have a Very Merry Christmas.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hey Mark - Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@maxmccain8950]

I’ve got three of them and absolutely love mine. One of them is going to be converted to a “tactical” gun. A rail for a red dot up top and a forend I can attach a light to are going to be modifications to one of them. I do dislike the buckhorn sights they come with though. A dremel took care of the ears on them for a sight picture I much prefer. Hope you like yours. They do get slicker the more you use them. Good reason to burn powder!

[@LionquestFitness]

Absolutely!

[@Bonham1911]

Nice rifle Greg. Congrats! I own the blued version in 45LC. They’re a lot of fun. Good shooting at 25 yards. 👍🏻

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks!

[@stevelewis1221]

I've had the blued version of that rifle since the late 80's. I used it as my back up hunting rifle. At 100 yards it was pretty accurate. I've enjoyed it. Nice video.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hi Steve, I'm looking forward to getting it out to the range to see how it performs (actually how I perform at 100 yards! 😒).

[@stevelewis1221]

@@LionquestFitness I'm sure you'll do good

[@terrybarnes0712]

Great video Greg I love a good lever Rifle my first was a 22lr Made by Remington

[@jeffpaul8260]

Sweet greg! I have the stainless in 357 and a stainless in 44 mag.

[@mallninjarising]

cool, I remember handling one in a gun store and thinking how handy it was would be perfect for a truck gun especially if you are partial to 38/357

[@LionquestFitness]

The only drawback in SC is you can't have a loaded long gun in a vehicle which was an old ordinance to prevent night hunting.

[@gunsmackamigos1159]

That’s a nice looking rifle. I’ve seen a few in person and that stainless is a cool look on a levergun.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you my friend.

[@lessage760]

what is that sir hahahaha beautiful it is a great gun thank you for sharing this hope rossi get that little pistol figured out and not much wrong you and the family have a wonderful christmas and new year bless you all

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas and New Year's blessings Les!

[@joep4235]

fantastic !!! ha ha ha.... man I love lever guns. I'm lucky enough to own 3... a Henry in .45 colt, a Marlin in 45-70, and a Chiappa 1892 in .44 mag. I love the Henry, but I bought it about 10 years ago, before they came out with side-gate loading. The Chiappa sees the most use... matte black with coated stock and forend with a red dot sight... rugged, and with a heavily loaded round, super punishing. 🙂

[@LionquestFitness]

Great collection you have there Joe.

[@walterminer4990]

Hi Greg! This is one fifle I really like and have seen them at decent prices. However, lever guns are gaining a huge popularity, so prices are creeping up! I looked at all the videos I could find on the Rossi revolver. It appears, sadly, a Lemon that got by Q.C.! I want this lever gun because I have a multitude of friends that bought them and I have a chance to fire a couple. Yep, loading gate is "Harsh" until that is smoothed down. After that the action on the two I fired was really like a higher priced firearm! Great presentation! Hope You and Your Family enjoy a Very Safe and Merry Christmas! Best to ya',,,,!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Walter and Merry Christmas!

[@michaelmccabe4725]

Very nice rifle. Saw a bunch of those in use during my CAS days. Nice hat, by the way.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hey, the hat is a favorite. I need to find another one.

[@michaelmccabe4725]

@@LionquestFitness There are plenty of those hats here in Myrtle Beach.

[@thebluesrockers]

That's a lovely lookin riffle..

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

Boa noite aqui do Brasil. Oh meu Deus! O Sr me fez voltar a 1992, no curso de formação de soldados da polícia militar do estado de São Paulo, onde atirei pela primeira vez na vida com uma carabina Rossi/Puma, que espetáculo, uma experiência que me fez apaixonar por esse modelo de arma. Parabéns pela aquisição, pelo trabalho. Deus abençoe o Sr e sua família. Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲.

[@LionquestFitness]

Eu estava tentando descobrir as diferenças entre o Puma e o R92, mas não consegui encontrar nada sobre isso. Até o início dos anos oitenta, era comum ver fuzis de ação de alavanca no serviço policial americano; especialmente nas zonas rurais. Deus abençoe você e sua família. Feliz Natal!

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

@@LionquestFitness foi uma nominação dada as carabinas Rossi, na época que ela não havia sido comprada pela Taurus, acredito que foi somente um nome ao acaso, não sei dizer se a Rossi quis homenagiar o felino Puma, acredito que sim. Um feliz Natal ao Sr e família, Deus abençoe 🙏🏼

[@LionquestFitness]

Obrigado meu Amigo!@@marciocumpiancumpian2075

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

@@LionquestFitness 🙏🏼🤝

[@redesert_boy8202]

Congratulations Greg! Those R92s are very good guns. The 1892 they are based on to me seem very well balanced and the slimmer forestock can be nice compared to the robustness of the Henry. I have a Henry Big Boy carbine in .357/.38 and it is heavier than my R92 rifle in the same caliber. The Rossis are nicely lighter. Great you got the stainless. I have 3 Rossis .44 Mag, .45 Colt, and the .357/.38 which I have yet to take to the range. Yes sir, Mr. Leverguns50 is the one for lever guns. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you and your family Greg!

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas Robert!

[@Fudmottin]

Normally I'm on top of videos the day they release. But it seems I'm busy this time of year. I'm not complaining mind you. When the muse speaks, you listen! Anyway, that seems like a decent lever gun. I'd like to see how you progress with it. My first lever gun was a Henry 22. You had to pull out the spring thing and load it through the tube. Well that sucker likes to fall out! I'll take a proper loading gate any day. For polishing those sharp edges, go with as fine a set of jewelers stones as possible. No Dremel! ;-). Then go with a decent polishing compound to clean up. Less is more.

[@joegilbert7661]

Nice looking firearm Greg. It should serve you well.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Joe.

[@fbweaver63]

thank you for the video. i've always wanted a plstol caltber (or even a 22) lever gun. i do have a marlib 30-30 that i've had sice the late 70's. i believe rossi still makes their rifles. they supposedly sold their revolver line to taurus in order to focus on their long guns. i hope your revolver gets fixed right. i hope you have a Merry Christmas! oh yeah, i like your cap. it reminds me of the beach, which is a good thought now as cold as it is.

[@LionquestFitness]

Probably chilly at Myrtle Beach this time of year, but that is my favorite time for the beach. My wife has relatives in Savannah, and we like staying on Tybee Island during the winter months. BTW - my stepdad showed his Marlin 30-30 and his Marlin .22 in the same lever gun configuration that he'd bought in 1969. They don't make firearms of that quality anymore. I was awestruck at the fit, finish and overall quality of the guns.

[@edwardpetty5401]

Nice lever gun, enjoy!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Edward!

[@BrianBeeby]

Since the pandemic ended, these Rossi 92s are about the only lever guns I've seen for sale, at least for .357/.38, .44 Mag and .45 Colt. The consensus seems to be that these guns can be upgraded later since they're based on the classic Winchester design. There are a 16" and 20" in .357/.38 at a local store, and they're a lot cheaper than an equivalent from Henry, Uberti or Winchester.

[@LionquestFitness]

This one has smoothed up very quickly. I also have a blued 20 inch on layaway right now.

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Nice, I really like my Rossi's.

[@czyhorse482]

I recommend replacing all the springs. I replaced the stock magazine spring in my new 24" SS Oct barrel Rossi R92 with an after market Cowboy Action Stainless Steel spring. Spring was ordered by barrel length and is 'finished' on both ends< the last 2-3 turns are nice and close forming a flat contact surface with the magazine follower. The stock spring was not 'finished' on either end, so it left a nice sharp pointy end pushing on the plastic magazine follower. Dooming the plastic follower to failure down the road. With the aftermarket mag spring installed, loading magazine with 10 is a way easier. I haven't bothered to try loading 12 - 357Mag or 38Spl's yet, screws up my ammo box. . lol. I've installed 3 of 4 pieces of a Cowboy Action receiver spring set. The trigger, hammer & lever plunger springs were no problem, I just can't get the ejector spring stay in place during reassembly, I have a Winchester 92 ejector spring on order. ATM the stock ejector spring is launching the brass into a low earth orbit, makes it hard to recover the brass. For hunting, my bullet of choice in my carbine is Hornadys 158gr FN-XTP #35780. I'm pushing them around 1800fps in my 18.5" Marlin 1894c, should be around 1875-1900fps in the new longer 24" Rossi R92. I've got a Marble Tang Peep, Marble Folding Rear sights and 200 pieces of 357 StarLine Brass, 'In the Mail'. Plan is to 'zero' the Folding Rear @ 75yds & Tang Peep @ 150yds. Can't wait for some warm weather gong ringing.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks for the input.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Just got rid of my 16 inch R92 in 44 magnum…I’m moving away from 44 mag and concentrating on 38/357. I removed the rear sight and put a safety delete/peep sight on it from Stevesgunz and also replaced the plastic mag follower with a stainless one. I smoothed it up a bit too but it just never did it for me. I would like a Marlin 1894 357/38 someday. Thanks for sharing with us

[@carlosmorris4510]

Why the move from .44 Mag?

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@carlosmorris4510 ammo availability,ammo cost , size of revolvers , amount of ammo you can carry. Mostly the size and weight thing but also 38s are everywhere. And les recoil. If I need to shoot big game I have plenty of rifles for that.. and bear protection I have 357 ,9mm and 10mm, all lighter than a 44 mag that I can shoot accurately. 15 rnds of 9mm+p hardcast in my G19 is all I really need anywhere in North America. I could go on but yeah , that’s it.

[@robinthornton2480]

Love mine

[@languagesource355]

Yes, the Rossi/Taurus/Braztech customer service are very cordial. And that's about where it ends. Had a missing front sight brass bead on brand new R92 and was promised a replacement several times and nothing. Finally they told me they "don't have any". There are certainly some good values to be picked up with Taurus/Rossi, but just think of them as buying used out-of-production guns where you'll be on your own. That way - no disappointment and no surprises. Still, R92 are a great option for the poors to have a lever gun in 357, 44mag and 45C. Although with current pricing I think that Henry is starting to make more sense with their side gate models.

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

Yea my friend sent a rossi in for repair and they sent the rifle back missing parts. They claimed it was out of spec and they don't have/make replacement parts. Wtf is he supposed to do with a incomplete rifle now?

[@Steve-1955]

My father taught me how to shoot with a Model 39 I still have it If the target is moving I always do better with a leaver action rifle Also for me you can’t beat the look of wood and blued steel

[@LionquestFitness]

Good times.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

When loading a lever action rifle only insert the first cartridge up to the edge of the loading gate. Use succeeding cartridges to push the cartridge in front of it the remainder of the way into the loading gate. That way you only have to get your thumb dragged over those sharp edges one time.

[@LionquestFitness]

Good advice.

[@hrfunk]

Pretty rifle Greg. A good levergun chambered in .357 Magnum is an extremely handy firearm. I hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas.

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas HR!

[@mrbottomfeeder]

Merry Christmas 🙏🙏

[@LionquestFitness]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@arthurbradshaw7035]

Beautiful rifle, I have a blued 20" version. I had my gunsmith put a sling on it. He's a young man, and likes his tactical guns. When I picked it up, he said "BTW, if you ever want to sell this, let me know first. 😊

[@LionquestFitness]

What an endorsement!

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Bought a gorgeous 20" stainless with nice grey striped stock and pic rail back in April. Didn't get to shoot it until Thanksgiving. 10 rds with no problem. Then it stopped feeding rounds into the chamber. Hope to contact Rossi tomorrow. Where the heck do I find a box big enough to ship it??!! Took me years to get one. LOVE Lever Rifles.

[@LionquestFitness]

So far I've been impressed with Rossi customer service. Good luck with yours

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

Be careful. My friend sent in his levergun and they returned it with missing parts and said that they were out of spec but couldn't fix it because they didn't have the replacement parts. What the heck is he supposed to do with an incomplete rifle that he can't source parts for? Just give him all the parts back and maybe he'd be able to do some gunsmithing to get it to work.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Give him the parts and the $$ if it was new. I've heard their C.S. was hit or miss. My fingers are crossed. Will come back to this video with the results.@@Swishersweetcigarilo

[@TARandFEATHERS]

@@Swishersweetcigarilo Your friend and I have belong to the same club....The Rossi F'd me Club.

[@christopherbishop4927]

Merry Christmas Lefty About 4 years ago I traded for a Rossi 92 just like yours. Mine would not reliably feed rounds whatsoever. So I traded in for a Henry Golden Boy But yeah I know exactly what you mean about beating up a beauty

[@christopherbishop4927]

I'm not bashing Rossi I own a beautiful 62 octagon pump. A 971 .357 4" revolver I'm also waiting for my FFL to receive a new rp63 Tungsten

[@LionquestFitness]

No problem. People have had bad experiences with Rossi, Taurus and RIA firearms. It goes with the territory. On the other hand some have issues with S&W, Colt, Ruger and other higher dollar brands. Often it goes unreported for fear of being shamed by the fan boys. Too, no one likes to admit they paid mucho dinero for an expensive gun and it wasn't up to snuff. Poor QC goes across the board these days. But, I feel less agreaved at a less expensive gun that takes a hike, as opposed to a more expensive gun that does. @@christopherbishop4927

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Nothing wrong with that right there 😎🤠🇺🇸

[@LionquestFitness]

Heck yeah!

[@prepperstate9505]

I have a rifle very similar. I bought it years ago. The only markings on it are ".38 - .357 Mag" on barrel and the rear most receiver (top) where it's affixed to stock "Puma M92 Imported by LSI Alexandria, Virginia". Anyway, great job as usual, Happy New Year.

[@LionquestFitness]

According to one of my Brazilian friends the Rossi Lever actions went under the Puma label a few decades ago.

[@Moss500.]

I forgot Cochise is RB Kframe.

[@LionquestFitness]

Yep - his brother is Geronimo, a square butt Model 10, circa 1977, with faux ivory Altamont grips.

[@davidphillips6189]

I bought one several years ago 16" blued. It was fairly stiff so I took it apart and cleaned all of the factory grease out. I don't know what kind of grease they used but, it was more like sticky wax. I re greased everything my self with gun grease. It worked much smoother. Even though it's not a Henry it looks good. Nice gun!

[@3Pillers]

👍 I want one.

[@LionquestFitness]

It's a lot of fun!

[@CWR66]

Doggone-it Greg I have been trying to resist the urge to buy one of those rifles and you ain't helping.😂 My wife would probably say I really don't need another levergun since I already have 7 but I would have to disagree because I don't have one in 357. My experience with Rossi has been sketchy. I have the R92 24" octagonal barrel rifle in 44 that I had to send back twice but they eventually sent me a new one that seems good so far and I have a Rio Bravo 22lr which is a very accurate little rifle but it has feeding issues. I will be interested to hear your opinion after you put some more rounds down range. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@LionquestFitness]

Ah - the addiction of gun ownership! I've been saying no to this for over two years, but eventually you can justify it.

[@paulstoyek381]

A left-handed man in a right-handed world..

[@LionquestFitness]

And two left feet to go with it!

[@EricDaMAJ]

At a certain age men mature and stop dismissing lever guns as quaint, or even goofy, antiques and comes to appreciate them for what they are. They're not as optimal as an AR in some situations but they fulfill a lot of applications. I'm fond of the Henry X series that look like space cowboy tactical rifles. They're not as handsome but I won't feel like I might scuff a bronze and wood display piece using it. Plus I can put a red dot on it and a flashlight if necessary. Good to hear the Rossi might be an easy fix.

[@LionquestFitness]

Good observations!

[@bcj128]

I just got the blued version

[@LionquestFitness]

Cool! It was a tough choice between the two.

[@bcj128]

@@LionquestFitness in my case it was the only one they had - I lucked out though - blueing is gorgeous and it great furniture. I look forward to seeing how yours goes on the channel. Here in CA this is my AR.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

How’s the action on that Rossi?

[@LionquestFitness]

A little stiff for now.

[@originallonewolf6643]

Is that a ambidextrous rifle or right hand?

[@LionquestFitness]

I'd say fairly ambidextrous other than loading from the right.

[@originallonewolf6643]

Oh OK I've always held off on buying one because I'm left handed

[@jasonbuck489]

Get them sights dialed in, and it would probably be pretty handy... I might be interested in one like that in 44 Special/44 Magnum Lever Gun.... I'll have to look into them... Just as long as they don't have them all "Lawyered Up" with Cross Bolt Safety's and that kinda junk..... I would go with a Blued Version... Unless the "Shiney Ones" are Stainless... I'm not into Chrome and Nickel Finishes on new guns... In my experience it don't last... Always chips and peels... Anyhow, Good Video!

[@Nick-wn1xw]

It's stainless, not chrome.

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

There is another channel with the new Rossi revolver having the lock up problem. So disappointed with Rossi.

[@LionquestFitness]

Which one?

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

Wesley Mills 37 channel

[@LionquestFitness]

I pinned a link to the video where he discussed the problem and a potential fix on my video.@@JackSmith-fj6sn

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

Sadly I grew up too late for Kmart winchester

[@markstine781]

I have a Rossi in 454 Casull and the action sucks. Locks up all the time.

[@LionquestFitness]

With that round, that doesn't surprise me.

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

DO NOT BUY A ROSSI! They have terrible customer service. My friend had a model 92 that was out of spec and wouldnt chamber a round correctly. So he sent them the rifle and they kept it for 6 months and returned it without the bolt. They said the gun was out of spec and they dont make the replacement part anymore and they couldnt return a defective rifle due to liability. They didnt fix or replace the rifle AND returned it with missing parts! Thats bullshit. At least return the complete rifle and make you sign a waiver so you cant sue them. What is he supposed to do with an incomplete rifle now? If rossi cant source the replacement parts what makes them think that he will be able to!?

[@LionquestFitness]

Thank you for sharing. Some folks seem to the get the worst out of their firearms purchases.

[@languagesource355]

I concur. Similar experience with their support, albeit not as outrageous. I have more good than bad experience with Taurus/Rossi, but I won't be buying them ever again, unless used at good price and with full understanding that I'm "on my own". That price better be worth it. The new batches of Rossi leverguns are not as affordable as they used to be, making Henry side gates look all that more attractive. And with Henry you can get the all-weather polymer furniture or their wood models are American walnut and extremely nice. And no stupid external safeties, not even half-cock, just something like a transfer bar on a modern revolver, so a hammer can safely rest on a chambered round AND you can't even have an unintended discharge if the hammer slips while cocking - only if you intentionally press the trigger. Rossis do look like Winchester 92, while Henry look like Henry (well, somewhat like a Marlin, but not exactly).

[@Sweatypractical]

Too late, love mine...

[@markstine781]

Rossi bullet feed is horrible.

[@LionquestFitness]

It probably does in 454 Casull.

[@tbcoachniblick1208]

Put a plug in that worthless top bolt cheesy safety... the import lawyer safety totally sucks.... just click the hammer one click and you have your safety..

[@LionquestFitness]

Yeah, it is kind of cheesy, but it is kind of like the S&W Hillary hole. You just ignore it.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

WARNING !! Stay away from ROSSI/TAURUS !! Save the few extra hundred and get a Henry. Rossi turned my LifeTime dream of owning a '92 into a Nightmare. Taurus will NEVER get another $$ from me. You've been warned...my conscience is clear.

[@LionquestFitness]

Sharing a bad experience is legitimate. Emotional outbursts aimed at a brand aren't. I've had crappy experiences with Taurus, but I could also say the same about S&W, Ruger and Rock Island Armory. But there again, I have had good examples of all four brands. Currently I own two of the 92's. Neither are Henrys, and definitely not the quality of an old school Marlin, but so far they've proved to be decent guns. Like anything else in life you take your chances.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

​@@LionquestFitness I paid $1000+ for a rifle that didn't work and got treated like dirt, I think my "emotional out burst" is legitimate. Not to warn my fellow gun lovers would be illegitimate. If my comment might cause you blowback from a sponsor or something you can delete it I assume.

[@LionquestFitness]

@@TARandFEATHERS A sponsor? That's a laugh. I don't know where you live, over a $1000 for a Rossi is a bit high and several hundred dollars over MSRP.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

@@LionquestFitness I bought it during the big "C" when the shelves were pretty bare and I kept seeing the ones I was looking at go out of stock, got scared I might miss out and not be able to get one for a long time. My health is iffy and I really wanted one. It was the last one Bud's had in stock . The stainless with the grey laminated stocks and pic rail with peep sight. I knew I was giving too much, but I had saved up the $$ and holding onto it in my situation isn't easy. Now I don't see me ever being able to save that money again. As I said, it's been a life time dream of mine to own that gun. I grew up watching the westerns with that rifle kicking those shells up into the air. I paid for a rifle that I didn't get.

[@LionquestFitness]

@@TARandFEATHERS What actually was wrong with the gun?

[@TinMan0555]

I really enjoy my Rossi 92 rifles. Use em and they will smooth out nicely.🫡

[@LionquestFitness]

This one is smoothing out well after only a few times at the range.