Rossi .357 Magnum 4" Revolver Review - R97104

Thanks for "LIKING" my videos. I purchased a 6 shot Rossi revolver in .357 Magnum with a 4" barrel as a blem from kygunco and this is it. Capable of firing .38, .38 Long, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum, I used .357 Magnum target loads for this review.
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[@212035720]

Thank you for sharing the video. I also have the Rossi R97104 357 Magnum. I love the revolver for my home protection handgun. I am currently using the Double Tap ammo with a Barns 110 grain bullet. The bullet is a little light for a 357 Magnum, but the ballistics are unbelievable with this load from Double Tap. The grip is perfect for both my wife and I, and is exactly why I use it for home defense. When I am not around, this is the handgun I tell her to use if needed. The 4" barrel is also great for home defense. My longest shot inside would be around 20 feet. Thanks again for posting.

[@gunfzx]

212035720 - it’s a good choice. Glad you both can use it.

[@ratdad48]

Bullet weight is very light for this hand cannon. Can cause cylinder lock.

[@tdrnkr]

The owners manual say don't dry fire it.

[@davidshirley6575]

This idiot doesn't know how to handle a good revolver! Cowboy action...Really!?

[@BreadApologist]

00:40 "Works pretty well to push those spent casings out" Unless you made the mistake of using Tulammo .357 FMJ ......then unless your superman or the hulk you need a rock or a hammer to get them F-ers out. I fired 6 of em 1 time.......now i have a box of 44 .357 magnum paperweights on my desk.

[@johnjimenez5137]

tulammo has some kind of varnish over the casing or something.i had to slam the ejector to get those empties out

[@jmock1026]

@@johnjimenez5137 Its because steel cases do not "shrink" back down after expanding when shot, the way brass cases do. The polymer coating that they put on them is to help rectify this, but its not always successful.

[@jessemerchant988]

Thank you I just took mine out to the gun range aimed for a spinning target darn bullet hit the spinner and bullet came back hit me upside the head glad it was just a 38 special load Whew!!!! But i too like my 357 Rossi it's a keeper.

[@gunfzx]

I got smacked in the belly with a ricochet fragment of a 9mm once. Crazy. Glad you weren’t hurt.

[@tdrnkr]

Also, the owners manual says to let the trigger go all the way forward to reset. This is true of any revolver.

[@gunfzx]

tdrnkr - Did that. With finger out of trigger guard. But I cocked it before the trigger went forward. It did not reset. True about any revolver?

[@Caleb-gb9ym]

You've gotta release the trigger for the cylinder to rotate? Who knew... 😌

[@brianklamer3328]

The 971 with Taurus lock on hammer was probably the worst version of Rossi .357 revolvers. Their best 971 models are marked Interarms on the side plate.

[@throwback742]

Any help ?

[@GBGuns]

I love your commentary.

[@renelopez2244]

Own it, love it. Fantastic handgun

[@billystink4611]

Same here, it’s my daily open carry.

[@ngzcaz]

Does no one teach the double click method of a revolver ? On any revolver I've owned or shot there is a first click then another click jjust before the hammer drops. It sure came in handy in qualifing at 50 yards double action only on an FBI course. Make sure your gun is unloaded and then slowly pull the trigger until you feel and most likely hear a first click, then slowly keep pulling until you hear/feel the second click. When you hear the second click its an easy pull until the hammer drops. Keep practicing, you can do it and save a lot of money from real firing. THEN go to the range..

[@pillclinton1862]

First click locks the cylinder

[@steelgila]

Nice 4" bbl. piece! I could definetly own one.

[@gunfzx]

Once I learn how to shoot it well it’s a good one.

[@fredsalter1915]

This vid is dated. But I have the exact same revolver. It is my wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-and-shoot-an-intruder gun. Hope she never fails me!!! :-)

[@jeffhartwig6280]

bought mine in 1985, still fires hella fine!

[@gunfzx]

Nice!

[@Z3AL316]

TV Joel Miller’s main piece 😎

[@suasponte6230]

Looks good. Would like a transfer bar safety though.

[@ianoconner3051]

You just probably need practice....looks like the pistol is a good shooter.

[@gunfzx]

True. I got better.

[@ianoconner3051]

I bought one about five years ago...shot it the other day for the first time in three years....very accurate and still looks flawless. I like having a 357 around the house.

[@randymccalla9995]

You're just stuck in semiauto trigger mode, no full release habit of trigger, all revolvers need complete return of trigger regardless of single action or double.

[@DieselDog77]

I found 1 in my area for $200, but it's a snubnose. I wanna buy it 5 minutes ago but the S&W 39-2 I bought last night set me back $250. I got 2 revolvers but they're plinkers; both are H&R 732's that shoot .32 s&w long. Anyway, I love the video & I couldn't stop laughing. You sound like Will Ferrel as Ron Burgundy in Anchorman! I was waiting for you to say that you have an armory that smells of rich mahogany and leather bound books, LOL! Take care, thank you for a good video. I love revolvers.

[@gunfzx]

DieselDog77 - thanks, gotta love a good revolver.

[@adame312]

I just bought one of these for $215 otd in san diego CA on consignment, can only do consignment or pot because they are off roster so cant order one or buy it from a dealer here. I got and a MC1911 S girsan made in turkey for $300, $515 total no tax. Sometimes you can find a steal, and if the price is low enough, you have some room to make adjustments to make the gun work better for you wether it has issues or not.

[@mikeflynn1327]

No need to fire single action in a combat situation.

[@gunfzx]

Not close range, you’re right. But for a long range shot with time the SA trigger is far better for me.

[@brianshissler3263]

One time the cylinder jammed and wouldn't come out no matter what I did. Then one day it just came out easy like it was never jammed. Weird.

[@damienrotter491]

maybe you should practice and learn mechanics of a revolver.. if you hold trigger and pull hammer of course cylinder won't turn. nothing wrong with your firearm.. you just don't understand how they work.. corny man

[@kalennussbaumer3515]

Can you get a fiber optic front sight for this gun? Will fiber optics for smith and Wessons work?

[@johnmills837]

These Rossi revolvers are recalled. www.rossisafetynotice.com/

[@roberthoward7526]

@@johnmills837 Thanks, John! I just filed a claim for repair of my revolver thanks to your notice! I'm glad I saw this! The claim period is open until October 2020...

[@johnmills837]

@@roberthoward7526 Don't hold your breath. Taurus is not fixing them. www.taurusarmed.net/forums/rossi-revolvers/407241-has-anyone-actually-gotten-rossi-call-back-repaired.html

[@Digitalcircus24890]

Essa arma é excelente

[@gunfzx]

Sim é excelente. Eu gosto muito.

[@Elsenordeloscerros1981]

2.18.24 😮

[@rkow8508]

Don't dry fire that gun it has a rebounding firing pin.

[@gunfzx]

You think the dry firing I did for this video will cause a problem? If so the manufacturer is stupid and the gun is garbage. You could at least be sensible and recommend snap caps. It’s a modern center fire gun - it’ll be fine.

[@damienrotter491]

looks like a nice revolver.. don't buy it if you don't think it's decent

[@gunfzx]

I really like it.

[@jimpowers338]

Thanks for your video. Where did you pick up the blem and what was the price? Thanks again...

[@stevewilke8524]

This video is from 2018. The R97104 is no longer made. Rossi pistols basically shut down a few years back, and Taurus bought the factory, and started making new Rossi revolvers in 2023; the RP63 and RM66.

[@ratdad48]

Its always amazed me why reviewer thinks the viewer cares that the gun is unloaded. It should be unloaded before you even begin making the video. You cant shoot me with it. Also, not wise to dry snap a spurred hammer.

[@MPGunther1]

They just had to ruin it with that lock

[@gunfzx]

MPGunther1 - better without but more sales with.

[@stevemack389sm]

I hope you didn't pay more than 250$ because u need to HELP OUT with looks and NEEDS work!!!

[@kennethhlavik8155]

Your toy there oh, you must have been shooting powder loads of a 22. No recoil. Impossible, I have a 357 4 inch barrel , and it kicks like a mule. So you little video here is funky and phony!

[@gunfzx]

Jealous? Can’t handle the recoil? Too bad?

[@kennethhlavik8155]

That sissy pistol didn't have recall. You'd have to be a Fool, if you think people really believe that! Go play with your children admonition!

[@gunfzx]

@@kennethhlavik8155 genius speller also I see

[@ismaelluiz4378]

Quero comprar um revólver Rossi 972 Magnum ( Registrado).

[@gunfzx]

Ismael Luiz - Parece una buena idea. En dónde vivís?

[@ramon1930]

Gun Fzx haha, he typed in portuguese, but let me summing, he leaves in Brazil

[@sergio23988]

I had this gun bought it new shot it once and it broke terrible gun in opinion

[@gunfzx]

How many years ago was that? Mine works pretty well.

[@bigwu100]

get out of the bargain bin buy a hi dollar gun and learn how to shoot it. Maybe a 1911, drop some coin it will help motivate you.

[@gunfzx]

Perry Farewell - Highly motivated, learning more every day, and loving this gift of life.

[@bryco32]

Yeah buy a p226 like I did! Then have a ton of issues and have to deal with their worthless Customer service. Meanwhile.....my Old Rossi Junk still works.

[@ratdad48]

Yeah, that 1911 makes one great conceal carry!

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

cringed every time you dropped that hammer on an empty chamber