So I finally got my first gun, a Rossi 92 in .357 mag /.38 spl. It is blued with a 20" barrel. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but the action is super smooth. Since it was used, it didn't have a manual or anything, is there anything I need to do to it before I try to fire it? Is there a website I can find to get a specific date of manufacture. I know its not old, but I'm just curious.
The stock is the customary dark, dark brown, but the forearm looks like the previous owner tried to remove the stain, thus making it much lighter and worn looking. What could I do to try to match up the two pieces, I prefer a dark brown walnut.
Hopefully, I can get out and shoot tomorrow, I plan on trying out some .38 spl 130 gr. and some heavy .357s maybe 158 gr. Any advice for a new M92 owner?

Thanks,

Patrick

I would clean it good before shooting it. Look it over for any worn or broken parts when you do, and if everything looks good, go shoot it!

Any advice for a new M92 owner?


Sure...have fun!! I have several firearms, and my '92 is my favorie for fun shooting. Mine's a Winchester in .45 Colt, but the brand won't make any difference in how fun it is!

Good luck,
Drifter

So I finally got my first gun, a Rossi 92 in .357 mag /.38 spl. It is blued with a 20" barrel. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but the action is super smooth. Since it was used, it didn't have a manual or anything, is there anything I need to do to it before I try to fire it? Is there a website I can find to get a specific date of manufacture. I know its not old, but I'm just curious.
The stock is the customary dark, dark brown, but the forearm looks like the previous owner tried to remove the stain, thus making it much lighter and worn looking. What could I do to try to match up the two pieces, I prefer a dark brown walnut.
Hopefully, I can get out and shoot tomorrow, I plan on trying out some .38 spl 130 gr. and some heavy .357s maybe 158 gr. Any advice for a new M92 owner?

Thanks,

Patrick

Congratulations Patrick :) I myself just bought my first lever action 92 in .38/.357, just have you’ve described, except for the furniture.

Have not had a chance to shoot it, but feel secure in my purchase. Not a gunsmith and do not act like one on TV, so no answers to your questions. Sorry.

I do have a case of old model Win .357 just begging to be opened up.

Good luck and good shootn, ;)

crash65

So I was able to shoot my rifle today. I really enjoyed it. It was a little weird at first not ever having shot a gun before, but I warmed up to it. The .38 spls chambered perfectly and were a breeze to shoot. The .357 mags had more umph and took some getting used to. In all I shot about 50 rounds of the .38s and about 35 of the .357s. The good news was I was able to keep 4" groups at 20 meters my first time. Hopefully I can maintain groups like that at 100 meters when I get more practice.

Has anyone had issues with the crescent butt stock compared to a flat one like on M94s? I think I'm a little off with my shouldering technique because my shoulder is a little sore.

So far so good, awesome little rifle!

Patrick

Patrick,

On the older style guns, including muzzleloaders, with the cresent shape butt plates, you put the butt plate on your upper arm above your bicep, not on your shoulder. That's why the butt plate has the tighter curve so it fits there. Once you get used to it, it seems quite natural. Just practice mounting your rifle that way until you get used to it, then try shooting.

Enjoy your new gun!

Greetings from across the pond.
I too bought a rossi 92 in 357 to replace the handgun stolen! sorry, confiscated by our dear government.
I got it second hand, and had no idea what loads to use. I don't know whether you handload, Patrick. But the best handload I found (for 25 yard target work) was 3.8gn Bullseye with a 158rn cast bullet. or 4gn Bullseye with a 140gn cast Lee swc. Both loads are capable of 1in groups at 25 and not much larger at 50.(but a bit lower). For heavier stuff I use 14.5gn Vhitavouri N110 behind a 180gn speer tmj flatpoint. (WARNING watch that curved butplate with this one)
I don't know why, my old gun seems to shoot better than the brand new ones, much to the annoyance of one of my collegue who bought one at the same time as I got mine.
Good shooting, and enjoy it.
Regards. Peter C