Lady Rossi

**graywolf** · 10-09-2009, 08:07 PM

I've been looking at possibly getting a Lady Rossi. Has anyone had any experience with it? I read in a review that it's lightweight and handles well.

**canebreaker** · 10-09-2009, 10:18 PM

Lady Rossi, same as the Lady Taurus and Lady S&W.
We looked at it, liked it, but I found a Taurus 605 cheap.

S&W went to Brazil for cheap labor. After the employees learn their jobs the gov. kicked them out. But had to leave all production equipment.
Thus born Taurus and Rossi. A few other names too. All coming off the same production lines.

**PackinMama** · 10-10-2009, 08:04 AM

I agree with Canebreaker. I'd say Rossi, Taurus, or S&W would be just about the same. I'd get the one you like the looks and especially feel of best.

I have a Taurus 85 and an S&W 442.....both are lightweight .38 snubbies. The Taurus has an exposed hammer and the S&W has the shrouded hammer.

If your planning to just carry it for self defense and not do a lot of target shooting, I'd get one with the shrouded hammer. It won't snag on your clothing and you can actually shoot it through your clothing if you have to.....like through your pocket or coat. A revolver with an exposed hammer can snag or hang up in these situations.

Now if you want to do a lot of target shooting, I'd get one with an exposed hammer. That way, you can cock it for better accuracy and a nicer trigger pull.

I got my mom some low recoil Federal Nyclad .38's for her snubby (shrouded hammer). They are nice if the recoil bothers you. My mom has arthritis in her hands and she is fairly weak, but I wanted her to have a decent caliber for self defense......so the low recoil loads work perfectly. Several different companies make low recoil loads in .38 special.

Hope this helps. Good luck on your purchase!

BTW, there's a great deal on an S&W 442 in the classifieds right now.

**graywolf** · 10-10-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks, ladies, some great info! I'm going to take my time and look around before I make a decision, but the info y'all have given helps.

**OhShoot** · 10-11-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by graywolf

Thanks, ladies, some great info! I'm going to take my time and look around before I make a decision, but the info y'all have given helps.

If ya want a purty wheel gun, consider Charter Arms; certainly the equal or better of a Rossi, and American made.

Charter Arms: Products

Lavender Lady, Pink Lady, etc. I kinda like the Goldfinger:

- OS

**PackinMama** · 10-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhShoot

If ya want a purty wheel gun, consider Charter Arms; certainly the equal or better of a Rossi, and American made.

Charter Arms: Products

Lavender Lady, Pink Lady, etc. I kinda like the Goldfinger:

- OS

Just for entertainment value right?!

Dang! That is one ugly gun!!!

**OhShoot** · 10-12-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackinMama

Just for entertainment value right?!

Dang! That is one ugly gun!!!

Maybe the pink one, then?

- OS

**DaveTN** · 10-12-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canebreaker

Lady Rossi, same as the Lady Taurus and Lady S&W.
We looked at it, liked it, but I found a Taurus 605 cheap.

S&W went to Brazil for cheap labor. After the employees learn their jobs the gov. kicked them out. But had to leave all production equipment.
Thus born Taurus and Rossi. A few other names too. All coming off the same production lines.

For what it’s worth….Smith & Wesson never went to Brazil for cheap labor. During the 70’s (70-77) Taurus was owned by Bangor Punta, parent company of S&W (65-84). The machinery you speak of came from Beretta when Taurus bought the San Paulo Berretta facility after Berretta finished a contract for the Brazilian military. The sale included tooling, technical drawings and the work force to make pistols; not revolvers.

You should buy what you want and like. But if you are looking for quality you should compare the revolvers side by side at the same time if possible.

**pwhphd** · 11-03-2009, 10:38 PM

DaveTN is correct about S&W, Beretta, and Taurus. Additionally, when firearm facilities are purchased, it is principally the manufacturing equiptment that is retained. Just because another successor buys it, that does not mean the guns they manufacture will be equal to their predicessor.

**strelcevina** · 11-04-2009, 04:59 PM

i have M88 ss rossi.

it is 10 years old , and has many thousands, and i'm talking 7k or more.

never had a single issue, "knock on the wood".

it is my primary carry gun. still looks and feels brand new.

10-09-2009, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
graywolf TGO Freshman Joined: Jul 2009 Where: South-central Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 7	Lady Rossi I've been looking at possibly getting a Lady Rossi. Has anyone had any experience with it? I read in a review that it's lightweight and handles well.

10-10-2009, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
PackinMama Moderator Moderator Joined: Jan 2008 Where: EAST TN Age: 41 Posts: 897	I agree with Canebreaker. I'd say Rossi, Taurus, or S&W would be just about the same. I'd get the one you like the looks and especially feel of best. I have a Taurus 85 and an S&W 442.....both are lightweight .38 snubbies. The Taurus has an exposed hammer and the S&W has the shrouded hammer. If your planning to just carry it for self defense and not do a lot of target shooting, I'd get one with the shrouded hammer. It won't snag on your clothing and you can actually shoot it through your clothing if you have to.....like through your pocket or coat. A revolver with an exposed hammer can snag or hang up in these situations. Now if you want to do a lot of target shooting, I'd get one with an exposed hammer. That way, you can cock it for better accuracy and a nicer trigger pull. I got my mom some low recoil Federal Nyclad .38's for her snubby (shrouded hammer). They are nice if the recoil bothers you. My mom has arthritis in her hands and she is fairly weak, but I wanted her to have a decent caliber for self defense......so the low recoil loads work perfectly. Several different companies make low recoil loads in .38 special. Hope this helps. Good luck on your purchase! BTW, there's a great deal on an S&W 442 in the classifieds right now. __________________ Also posting at: ChristianGunOwners.org "The Constitutions of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." ----- Thomas Jefferson Moderator: Women and Firearms Forum Last edited by PackinMama; 10-10-2009 at 07:14 PM.. Reason: spelling

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10-09-2009, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
canebreaker TGO Member Joined: Sep 2009 Where: Nashville/Southaven Age: 58 Posts: 52	Lady Rossi, same as the Lady Taurus and Lady S&W. We looked at it, liked it, but I found a Taurus 605 cheap. S&W went to Brazil for cheap labor. After the employees learn their jobs the gov. kicked them out. But had to leave all production equipment. Thus born Taurus and Rossi. A few other names too. All coming off the same production lines.

10-10-2009, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
graywolf TGO Freshman Joined: Jul 2009 Where: South-central Tennessee Age: 54 Posts: 7	Thanks, ladies, some great info! I'm going to take my time and look around before I make a decision, but the info y'all have given helps.

11-03-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
pwhphd TGO Member Joined: Aug 2009 Where: Southeast, TN Age: 63 Posts: 53	DaveTN is correct about S&W, Beretta, and Taurus. Additionally, when firearm facilities are purchased, it is principally the manufacturing equiptment that is retained. Just because another successor buys it, that does not mean the guns they manufacture will be equal to their predicessor.

11-04-2009, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
strelcevina TGO Member Joined: Jan 2008 Where: Nashville Posts: 158	i have M88 ss rossi. it is 10 years old , and has many thousands, and i'm talking 7k or more. never had a single issue, "knock on the wood". it is my primary carry gun. still looks and feels brand new.