r/canadaguns • u/brewski_tumble • Mar 02 '26
Buy recommendations Talk me out of a Rossi r95 .357 Trapper
I am this [ ] close to buying one. It is on sale for 1199.99 from 1399.99.
Should I wait and pick up a Henry ? I like the side gate and I am really interested in the 16", and the price difference between the Rossi and the S&W and Marlin is a pretty huge difference.
Are these guns regularly in stock? Regularly on sale? I want 357 to use at the range but also to toss over my shoulder to hunt if need be sub 100yds.
Is it worth the extra $$ for something else? Or would this be a good gun to scratch the cowboy itch. Anyone own Henry's and Rossi's and can attest to owning both?
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u/Weary_OLeary Mar 02 '26
I have experience with a Rossi R95 trapper in 30-30, and have yet to own a model from one of the higher end brands. That being said, I have had a blast shooting my Rossi, just make sure to add a touch of locktite to your screws as they have a tendency to work their way out after sending a few boxes down range. I think that is a reasonable sale price for one at today's cost and I would definitely consider it
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u/ant_accountant Mar 02 '26
The Rossi R95 trappers are things of beauty. Based on the Marlin 1895 with a couple things fine tuned. I have it in 30-30 and I think they're well made.
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u/HappyCan7250 Mar 02 '26
I just bought one in 357. Very happy with it. Have a few hundred rounds through it since buying it about a month ago, been great so far. That deal at Tenda is also where I bought mine.
That said, Henry has an awesome warranty and has been great to deal with on the few issues I've had with my Henry. I think Rossi significantly stepped up the quality on the R95s though vs their R92.
The R95 is very nice, although the trigger pull isn't great but that seems to be common across all 336 clones/originals. The 92s have great light triggers, 95 is significantly heavier, but the R95 is essentially a 336 clone so I believe many 336 parts do fit.
The 357/44mag models do use a slightly smaller receiver though, so not all 336 parts will fit. The 3030 and 4570 R95 uses a standard 336 sized receiver, the 357/44 models use a slightly shorter one. I did put a 336 rail on my .357 R95 and you can see that it is slightly smaller, as the rail hangs over a tiny bit past the receiver which isn't an issue, but I figured it's worth mentioning the receiver is slightly shorter.
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u/Drasselll Mar 02 '26
Those Rossi tend to lift rounds straight up and jam them vertically at the most inopportune times, iirc. Unless they've upped their QC in 9yrs I cannot realistically recommend a Rossi over at SW or Marlin.
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u/FluffyPlays22 Mar 02 '26
rossi r95 is not the same as the r92. The r95s are an 1895/336 clone with improvements over the original action, like an m16 extrator and 1 piece firing pin. The build quality is definitely not as good as ruger marlins, but it's still really good.
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u/NewWatchTime Mar 02 '26
I have the 30-30 trapper. I do love the gun and it functions flawlessly but there are some huge QC issues with it. My gun had a few major blemishes brand new. The screws were also weirdly damaged (this is an issue with all of them to my understanding). My front wood stick is also loose and wobbly. I’m sending it in for warranty soon but I was pretty disappointed with the outcome of box quality. I got a killer deal and still love the gun though.
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u/brewski_tumble Mar 02 '26
What did you pay for yours? I hate hearing about these qc problems though, I don't mind a blemish on the wood if that's the extent but how major is major?
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u/NewWatchTime Mar 02 '26
The most annoying one to me is the front handguard moving but I think they’ll fix that. I think I got it for like $1,000 or something stupid so I’m not that mad. I was pretty pissed that FOC sent me the rifle like that though. Their defence was it was on sale lol. Wouldn’t do anything for me. Luckily there’s warranty.
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u/brewski_tumble Mar 02 '26
I hear nothing but bad things from FOC.
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u/NewWatchTime Mar 02 '26
Yeah, I won’t be shopping there online again unless the deal is too good to pass up.
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u/Emergency_Papaya_351 Mar 05 '26
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u/Omega_Shaman Mar 02 '26
Im not going to talk you out of one. I have one and its great, I like being able to use 38 special at the pistol range hitting steel targets. I've got a Vortex 1-4 on mine. Highly recommend.
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u/brewski_tumble Mar 02 '26
That's what I'm thinking too, I love the idea of being able to use both. Fuck I just might be buying this
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u/Omega_Shaman Mar 02 '26
After I bought it I discovered that .45-70 can be reloaded for about 70 cents a round. This hobby is dangerous to the wallet.
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u/Penguinbotxv Mar 02 '26
Try gunpost I understand it's used but my buddy recently got a Henry model x in .44 from it for 1000
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u/TM7075 Mar 02 '26
I have a R95 Triple Black, Henry, S&W, AND Marlin 😂.
Rossi = cheapest, and the action it's based on is fine, no ejection issues and mechanically great. However, when I bought mine, it was from a run of lemons and the QC was not great (rail fell off, thin paint, etc.). I sent it in for RMA and after a couple months it came back perfect. But do note, it never had mechanical issues, just cosmetic. Functionally it's great.
Henry = you can expect more consistent QC, but need to be careful of jams (especially the shuttle where it lifts the ammo into the chamber). Keep your screws tight. I try to avoid lead nose and stick with 357 (note the length difference vs 38SPL, that's important for levers).
Marlin = top-notch, no issues, excellent quality, no complaints. All around great guns. But pretty expensive.
S&W = also top-notch, excellent quality. Same as Henry, keep it clean, lubed, and screws tight.
Of the bunch, without question, Marlin and S&W are the top for build quality and it's not even close.
If you plan on buying just one lever, buy something nicer.
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u/BSDnumba123 Mar 05 '26 edited Mar 05 '26
What about Winchester? I was considering a Winchester vs Marlin.
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u/TM7075 Mar 05 '26
If you can find a 1873 Winchester, firstly, it will probably be more expensive than all the other ones. Secondly, you can expect it to be top-notch quality. Excellent firearms. There different grades of wood and configurations (octagon barrel, sporter barrel etc.) which may affect the price. The Miroku produced Winchesters are really, really, really good.
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u/BSDnumba123 Mar 05 '26
Thanks for the response. Everyone speaks highly of the Winchester. Only draw back seems to be you can’t put an optic on it. Do you have any thoughts on how big a deal that is?
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u/TM7075 Mar 06 '26
My personal opinion is that a Winchester should be shot with iron / buckhorn sights, traditional way. If you want red dot, go for a more modern, tactical-styled one (like S&W Stealth Hunter)
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u/Massive_Expression_2 Mar 03 '26
I have a Henry Big Boy in .357. Love it. I had a Rossi R92, and only sold it cuz I couldn't mount peep sight on it.
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u/swhissell Mar 03 '26
Rossi has been decent, but Henry is a a safe bet. I say for a couple hundred bucks more get the Henry.
Obviously Marlin would be ideal, but that’s a couple hundred bucks even more. Henry’s are great!
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u/Iokua_CDN Mar 02 '26
I hear hear good things about the r95 and feel there is less problems than with the older rossis.
As someone with a 800 dollar rossi made 92 in 357, I love it. I've looked at the gun you are looking at and wished I had gotten it over the 92. Looks like a better gun. That being said, I'll look for a r95 in 44mag, or the triple black pistol mares leg r95 in 44mag since I already have a 357
I'd say get it! At that price you can't go wrong