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I am thinking about getting a 357/38 .
Just for backyard fun shooting, some 357 but more than likely mostly 38 special.

Either a 92 replica or a 73 Replica

Wanting something that is reliable with both the 357 and the 38.

If I go with a 92 which one?

If i go with a 73 will it handle a +p just in case I ever wanted to shoot that ammo?
Also what brand of 1873 ?

Thanks

Miroku 92 would be my choice.

DF

Now, if I was gonna do some cowboy action shooting, I'd go with a '73 like this carbine that was slicked up, short stroked, custom wood fitted and checkered. Slick rig.

'73 is not as strong as a '92, but a good bit faster.

DF

Is there even such a thing a .357 +P?

LilGun will give you top velocities with 158s at much lower pressure than other powders, about 1800 fps with 18gr at 25,800 CUP. It’s Magic Fairy Dust in the .357 (and .22 Hornet). Brian Pearce loads 19gr for around 2000fps, but at an unspecified pressure, so you’re on your own with that.

No to my knowlede there is no +P 357 but there is in 38.
I figured the 92 would handle any 357 or 38 that I could load into it but did not know about the 73 but I suppose that the Makers of them in 357 must use a different type of steel or heat treatments to get the 73 action to be able to Handle it ?

I am just going to use factory Loads to step out in the Backyard every now and then and shoot 10-20 rounds.

I am in my mid 60's and dont really want to reload anymore and dont care too much for recoil anymore.

Just thinking a 357/38 Rifle/Carbine would be a good companion to a 357 revolver shooting 38 specials .

I dont hunt anymore but if I ever decided to start again The 357 would be good enough for deer at woods ranges and they both would be good for home defense and in case of major ammo shortages again would be Fairly easy to find ammo for.

Although I really like the 73 they sure want a pretty penny for them !

The Rossi 92s are a great way to get into a .357. I have a Henry Carbine Big Boy in .357 and absolutely love it. It's made well and is accurate and about as much fun as you have with a lever action. I put a red dot on it's fun for steel plate rack shooting.

I picked up one of the rossi stainless big loop 92's last year



Won't win any beauty contests, including a scope base with a stock with that much drop seems odd and it could use a little slicking up. Other than that, just what I was looking for and can't wait to shoot the heck out of it and find it's favorite cast bullet and load.

One way to get a slicked up Rossi is to buy directly from Steve Jones, '92 gunsmith guru. He'll sell one already slicked up and his prices are pretty good.

https://store.stevesgunz.com/

That beats buying one, then having to send it a smith, as they can be less than stellar regarding slickness, etc. And, he can address that Rossi safety.

DF

I didn’t see any listed on his site

Only a retard would have to send in a Rossi to get slicked up. It’s painfully easy to do yourself. The main culprit is the ejector spring which used to be stupidly over strength and made them a little difficult to close. Replace that and ninety percent is done. I replaced one with the spring from a ball point point pen and it was smooth as silk snd would drop empties right at my feet.

Wow that’s nice. I work on my guns but going straight for retard that’s a great way to keep people in these forums

Hard to understand why some people are such [bleep] when it isn't necessary.

Lighten up Francis. Quit being a retard.

I really like the '73 Winchester carbine repro. in .357. I'd run any factory load thru it. Plus .38+P.
Lotta fun, and nice to look at!

WOW what a great looking rifle. I love the fancy stock and the checkering really set it off.
Who did the up grade and what did the cost?

Hal

Cimarron Firearms has a 73 that I used for SASS. Had it slicked, short stroked, etc. and was a great rig. Had to sell it as I am cutting back but if I were to get into SASS again, this is the rifle I would use.

Just for basic info. I have a Rossi 92 stainless 44 mag that feeds & ejects perfectly. Very accurate. A friend has one also with the same great results. Picked mine up for just a little over $600.

About 5 months ago I bought a 16” stainless Rossi R92 in .45 Colt, considering the price I am impressed.

Enough so that I recently bought it’s twin in .38/.357. Shoots excellent.

Already have several .44 magnum carbines or that would be another I’d grab.

I have an older Rossi 92 SRC. It's stupidly accurate. 357 and 38's no problem. 180 grain hard cast hi power loads are spectacular. I don't have velocities on it, but no signs of pressure, and just penetrates. I'm looking for a hog for that one in order to test it.

I ended up getting a Stainless 38 Special/357 Magnum with 16 inch Barrel.
1776 Liberty Flag Model.