Rossi 357 mares leg

[ArmyScout]

I have 357/38spl revolver and have wanted to buy a Henry 375 steel ever since it came out. But with my retirement income, it is way out of my price range, as is the Henry Mares leg 357. But I may be able to swing a Rossi 357 mares leg and would like any comments about those who own or have owned a Rossi mares leg. Thank you in advance. Also I have seen mares legs called rifles and pistols, which are they?

[North Country Gal]

Can't help on the Rossi questions, but in the U.S., a Mare's Leg is, legally speaking, a handgun. Since this cowgirl is such a handgun nut, I'll likely own one, soon.

[ArmyScout]

Well the subject of a mares leg is moot, the wife said "No, you don't need another gun!!" I just turned 80 and want to see 81, so no mares leg.

[Deadwood Dutch]

Sounds familiar.

[RetiredSeabee]

MY wife has said "No more guns for a while" I respond with "No more shoes and purses for awhile". She looks at me like I am speaking Chinese.
In her heart she knows that if I run across a gun I really want. I will find a way to bring it home.

[RanchRoper]

I hear ya, I just broke the news of the 1860 Cimarron Henry to my wife today. Of course, in hindsight, perhaps Valentines Day was not the best time to let her know I was treating myself to a new rifle this year. But I'm not known for my sound judgement most days, and I'm taking her to IHOP tomorrow for pancakes so I'm sure everything will be ok.

[BigAl52]

Wow pancakes at IHop in trade for a new gun. I need to try that. Thats a heck of deal if you ask me.

[RanchRoper]

Glad you agree, cuz that's what I thought too!

[North Country Gal]

In our house, I'm the gun addict. When we go to any of our local shops, now, and buy a gun, hubby always says something to the effect of no more guns for awhile. When he does, everyone behind the gun counter breaks out in laughter. Can't imagine why.

[clovishound]

Take a close look at the Rossi.

Before I bought my .357 Big Boy steel, I had decided I wanted a lever rifle in .357. The only thing available was the Rossi. I looked at it, and handled it. The machining on the one in the store was atrocious. I hear that they are serviceable rifles, and that with some work on the innards, they are smooth. When the LGS got a Henry .357 in stock and I got a chance to see and handle it, I quickly decided it was well worth the extra $150 - $200 over the Rossi. I made it happen by trading in an older model 10 that was sitting in the safe.

After getting the Henry, Clovispup and I both fell in love with it, and decided it was the best gun purchase I've ever made. The Ruger Mark I target pistol I bought new in 1976 runs a close second, but I still say the Henry would be the first replacement if I lost all my weapons in a tragic boating accident.

[Jdl447]

Rossi has ZERO customer service.

[BigAl52]

Im not a Rossi fan at all I dont care for Braztech. Al