Rossi M92 45LC Rifle

[Striper69]

I got interested in this gun in the last couple of weeks. I already have the rifle in 44 Mag and 357 Mag but found out that the 45LC can be reloaded to perform as well or better than the 44 Mag so I wanted to have one.

I called around and no one had one. I bought the others at Wal-Mart but they no longer seem to carry the guns. One of the small gun shops I called said that his distributer had told him that Rossi had a flood and decided not to make the gun anymore after they started up again.

Just last week the "American Rifleman" show on the Outdoor Channel had an episode featuring the Taurus company and they were saying that they were still making the M92 right now. So I don't know what's the truth about it.

Anyway...I stopped at a store called "Guns Unlimited" in Omaha, Ne. and they were very busy. I waited around about a half an hour before I was able to talk to a salesman and ask him if they had a Rossi in 45LC there.

To my surprise- they did! I didn't hesitate and told him I wanted it. About 20 minutes later I walked out the door with it.

I loaded some brass with the only load I had data and the right gunpowder/bullets etc. for- 255 grain Hornady "Cowboy" bullets and Win 231 powder. I took it to the range and it shot OK. I have to adjust the rear sight.

No problems with the action or anything to report.

Comments welcome...

 

[Biggfoot44]

Congradulations !

 

[jimbobborg]

What did you pay for it?

 

[WSM]

There were two at my LGS. A full size and carbine. I didn't like either so I bought a Henry. Finding those M92's is not very easy. Give us a range report!

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[iH8DemLibz]

IMR 4198 is a large case rifle powder.

You should be looking at pistol powder suitable for .45 Colt loads. Unique, 231, Trail Boss, Etc.

If you rifle isn't rated for Ruger/Thompson Center (Hot Loads), you should stick to original loads for the .45 Colt revolver.

300 grains is one beefy bullet for a standard Colt load.

 

[Striper69]

IMR 4198 is a large case rifle powder.

You should be looking at pistol powder suitable for .45 Colt loads. Unique, 231, Trail Boss, Etc.

If you rifle isn't rated for Ruger/Thompson Center (Hot Loads), you should stick to original loads for the .45 Colt revolver.

300 grains is one beefy bullet for a standard Colt load.

It was late last night and I posted what I was going to load for my 45-70.

Mistake- sorry.

 

[Striper69]

There were two at my LGS. A full size and carbine. I didn't like either so I bought a Henry. Finding those M92's is not very easy. Give us a range report!

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I took it to the range yesterday and fired the 200 grain plated Ex-treme bullets. The sights were off to the right so I'll tap them to the left and try again today.

I posted the wrong info the other night. Damn vodka martinis...

 

[WSM]

I took it to the range yesterday and fired the 255 grain "Cowboy" bullets. The sights were off to the right so I'll tap them to the left and try again today.

You gonna run 44 mag velocity loads?

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[Striper69]

What did you pay for it?

Around $482.00 before tax.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Decent guns, not near as hard to find as they used to be. This is a working mans gun, built like a tool but functional.

 

[jimbobborg]

Around $482.00 before tax.

Trader Jerry's and Dark Sun used to carry them for $450 before tax.

 

[Striper69]

You gonna run 44 mag velocity loads?

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Eventually. I want to try some Sierra 240 grain HPs first. They're supposed to be one of the fastest loads.

 

[Striper69]

I loaded up 20 rounds with 7.6 grains of Win 231 and the 200 grain plated Ex-treme bullets and shot a few today. They shot better than with 7.0 grains of the same powder. I need to practice with the open sights more.

 

[Clifjr]

I just recently purchased a used Rossi 92 in 454 Casull from a IP here at a good price. I haven't got to go and shoot it yet I'm looking forward to it. So far I'm impressed with the gun. My serial number makes it a 2011 born on date. The safety leaves a lot to be desired and I've already removed mine and put a plug in it.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

Looking for one myself

 

[retafshooter]

Love my Rossi M92 in 45 colt

I have Rossi's in 357, 44 mag, and 45LC. I love shooting the 45 Colt the best.
I'm not a very steady offhand shooter as you can see from the video. But it is a lot of fun to shoot. I think I was shooting some 255 gr Freedom Munitions rounds. I have had good luck buying my Rossi's from Gallery of Guns.

 

[John from MD]

You will find that the .45 Colt does not light real light loads. You can tell this by the soot on the case. I can load my .44 Mag down lower than the .45 Colt for this reason.

My rifle favors Lee 200 RFN in front of 10 grains of Unique. This allows the the case to fully expand and gives great accuracy at 50 yards. It is about 1300 FPS.

 

[provvv]

I don't mean to bump this but I have some helpful information. I've been looking for a Rossi m92 in 357 for awhile and they don't seem to be around how they were only 1 year ago. Finally, I decided to call Rossi and find out what was going on. The customer representative told me that there were 3 factories in Brazil and they recently consolidated to just 1 factory. During that time they halted production so they're still getting caught up. He said they are still making the m92's though. I have no idea how true that is but that's coming from as close to the horses mouth as I've gotten.

 

[John from MD]

Buds gun shop .com is where I have gotten mine and they always seemed to have a good supply.

 

[provvv]

Buds gun shop .com is where I have gotten mine and they always seemed to have a good supply.

Yeah, they're out too. Everyone seems to be dry.