rossi .38 model 351

**yldwill** · February 8th, 2009, 11:08 AM

My NEW, only fired 30 rounds with it, Rossi seems to have cracks around the wheel. Has anyone ever had or heard about this happening. I am going back to where I purchased it tomorrow. I have had it for only 20 days! Very very disappointed!

Today, 2/9/2009, I exchanged my Rossi for a S&W Model 642. Thanks to all who responded. Cabella's gave me no problem with the exchange. I can't wait to shoot it!

**nhughesmd** · February 8th, 2009, 04:22 PM

I can't say that I blame you! I would be quite upset to say the least. I was under the impression that Rossi guns were pretty decent, but I guess not. Maybe you just got an unlucky one. I would take it back too. Hope it all works out for you.

**Defender** · February 8th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Sorry to hear that. I have had a Rossi .38 for many years now and no problems whatsoever. Lot's of rounds thru it too. Hey, any gun could have a problem. As long as you can get satisfaction in one way or another, that's what counts. Let us know what happens.

**Brown-Bear** · February 8th, 2009, 10:37 PM

I was at the range last summer and listening to a guy complaining about the problems he had been having with his gun, he had it at a gunsmith for the past few weeks and blah, blah, blah. After a few minutes it was clear he was talking about his 2K dollar custom Kimber 1911. So I guess, it can happen to any gun at anytime. Certainly hope you get your issue resolved though.

**diesel** · February 13th, 2009, 02:37 AM

just had my(new to me) .38 4 in. SS Rossi 851 (intrearms)to the range the other day. last 6 rounds from sand bags in 3 in at 20 yds. now thats not a real tack driver, but for 77 year old eyes looking over open sights, it's certinaly minit of bad guy. 158 gr lrn. just now checked the cyl. it's fine.

**indianjack** · February 13th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by diesel

just had my(new to me) .38 4 in. SS Rossi 851 (intrearms)to the range the other day. last 6 rounds from sand bags in 3 in at 20 yds. now thats not a real tack driver, but for 77 year old eyes looking over open sights, it's certinaly minit of bad guy. 158 gr lrn. just now checked the cyl. it's fine.

excellent shooting hope I can do that well at 77