just found this channel, randomly popped up. I am impressed with this video and its detailed breakdown/comparison of each gun. Thanks!
@RangeRoninChronicles
8 ай бұрын
I am very happy that you found it. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I try to bring something a bit different to the table with my reviews. I hope that you will stick with me, as I have many reviews planned for as long as I am able.
@tonyn152
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Very detailed and easy to watch and easy to understand information as are all of your videos. Great video and editing work too, and I don't think you missed anything on either of these guns. Just picked up a RP 63 today and gaining a lot of knowledge of it from your videos. Thanks!
@RangeRoninChronicles
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, commenting, and finding it informative. Enjoy your RP63!
@carl112466
Ай бұрын
I would never pay money for a 38 special when the 357 can fire 38 spl 38 +p and 357.
@frankcastle1183
8 ай бұрын
I’ve had the 605, now the RP63 has replaced it. Way better firearm. Rossi is way more controllable and comfort to shoot .357 through it.
@MikeLarney-p8g
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Range Ronin, for your presentation. My observations on my RP63 - overall, very well made, S&W influence noted. I like the three-inch barrel on any revolver. My concerns are - the grips put the knuckle of the third finger right up against the trigger guard and really "smart" when shooting 38+P's. I haven't shot any 357's, and don't intend to. The fixed sights: the rear sight "notch" is woefully too damn narrow. It could have easily been widened at the factory with their machinery. The wide, "target-trigger" has no place on a revolver meant for CCW/EDC and makes defensive shooting drills just that more difficult. and, lastly, on my particular revolver, the front sight is "wobbly" within its mount. I have the cerakote steel model.
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. The RP63 is a well-built revolver, it seems. Like you, I find no pleasure in firing .357 magnum loads through it. As far as sights, these revolvers were never intended for target shooting except at very close range - bad breath distance.
@rbm6184
8 ай бұрын
A better comparison would be the RP63 and the 605 both being .357Magnum even though the 605 is only a five shot. My 856 Defender three inch does not have a safety lock. Mine came with Hogue grips and the standard small Taurus rubberized grip included. Ameri-Glo front tritium day/night sight with standard front sight included. Yes I do like to stage the trigger from time to time. The problems of shooting .38Spl. in .357Magnums are well documented as long as the shooter knows about them. The .38Spl. lead build up in the chambers of .357Magnums can cause loading problems for the longer .357Mag ammo. So the chambers need cleaning to prevent this. There has also been some talk whether credible or not that .38Spl. can crack weaker forcing cones in some .357Magnums. Although there has been talk of etched .357Mag chambers with .38Spl., I have not heard of it actually happening and it was probably just crud build up. .357Magnum owners just need to be aware of the lead build up in the chambers when shooting .38Spl. and the possibility of weak forcing cone problems.
@RangeRoninChronicles
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. A comparison between the RP63 and the Taurus 605 is in the mill. It's on the schedule; I just have not yet reached that point yet with other reviews in progress. As far as cleaning chambers, I find that most cleaning brushes for the .38/.357 are not thick enough to adequately clean the chambers; they are good for the bore being sized for such, but too small in diameter for the chambers. I use a bore brush for the .40 Smith & Wesson or even a soft nylon bore brush from a .45 ACP to clean the chambers. Flame cutting of the chambers can occur, but it takes a lot of .38 Special/.38 Special +P rounds to accomplish that. Lead deposits will build up, making chambering a .357 magnum cartridge difficult, but again, it takes a lot of .38 Special/.38 Special +P rounds to accomplish that. I use Wilson Combat Carbon Remover to clean the face of the cylinder, the forcing cone area, and the chambers every time I clean my revolvers, accompanied by judicious scrubbing. I have even polished chambers to get extraction as smooth as possible.
@TheLoneRanger745
3 ай бұрын
Great video, very nice job with spec's . Good comparison, very much like S&W 60 series J- frames size . Taurus just came out with a new 1930's detective Model they're calling the "Rosco" in 357 -3" - 6 shot its Modelled after the S&W Patrol/Trooper l-frame and it comes in Blue/blk with small checkered walnut stocks .
@RangeRoninChronicles
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I haven't seen the "Rosco" yet, but it does interest me.
@Bill-jv5eg
8 ай бұрын
Tough to shoot smaller handguns, they really need bright front sights, wood grip looks nice but doesn’t help with recoil. Nice looking guns,I’ve never tried either brand. Thanks for sharing.
@RangeRoninChronicles
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting, Bill. I agree on all counts, especially with shooting small handguns - they can be tough to control, as most folks find out the first time that they shoot one.
@johnlong7504
Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for you very informative effort$, take care & keep shooting safely!
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Thank you.
@johnlong7504
Ай бұрын
I hope that you did receive my fairly long respond which disappeared when I have tried t send it.
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
@@johnlong7504 I scrolled through the comments and, no, it did not make it.
@johnlong7504
Ай бұрын
Sorry about that and, besides thanking you for the effort$ you have put into your video(s) I did not want to be a smarty but have mentioned that I would have taped cheap little paper targets on the many holes in your full-size body-target in order to still see where the bullets hit. Keep shooting safely and take care, Jochen
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
@@johnlong7504 No problem. Had I had "stickeys" I would have done that, but I had to roll without them. The main intent was not to show accuracy, as both guns are more accurate than I am with them, but to show the differences between the muzzle rise between a ported and non-ported barrel. The difference in muzzle rise is really significant with full load .357 magnum ammunition as well as felt recoil - much softer with the ported barrel, although it's hard to tell.
@brianklamer3328
4 ай бұрын
I have always been a fan of Rossi revolvers. The ones imported from Interarms during the mid to late 1990's seemed to be of their best quality. Now I'm wanting the RP63 but with Taurus having their fingers in them I've been a little skeptical. Thanks for a great video.
@RangeRoninChronicles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't be too skeptical. The RP63 seems to be a fine revolver. As I stated, and you may have seen in the review, I would be hesitant about firing full-load .357 magnum ammunition in the RP63 - for longevity sake. Now that they are being manufactured in a Taurus facility, I believe that the quality has increased, as the now quality of Taurus firearms seems to have improved.
@HighStrangeDrifter
6 ай бұрын
It’s funny, I haven’t seen a Rossi for sale in a store in years. I see them at gun shows, but never in retail stores. I see Taurus everywhere.
@danielnichols8720
6 ай бұрын
I just brought a brand new Rossi 357 mag 6 shot & I love it!
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Rossi revolvers are returning after somewhat of a hiatus. Now being manufactured under a Taurus license, they might start popping up in retailers. Obviously, Taurus is going to put their line of revolvers first. If Taurus improves their quality, there should be an increase in Rossi's quality, one would think, since they are co-joined at the hip, so to speak.
@bassman6619
6 ай бұрын
I like the rossi .
@IronGunner10
2 ай бұрын
Great content. New sub
@RangeRoninChronicles
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, and especially for your sub. I hope that you can continue being with me.
@alanlerner2354
Ай бұрын
Sure hope the gun snobs in our midst get over the Taurus phobia. True they’ve had their issues in the past but have really cleaned up their act, producing some fine hardware. As for the RP63, better than my 605 which will be retired soon for the 63. Fine review and honest. Thanks.
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate both. I agree with you regarding Taurus. The 856 Defender, M66, and 627 Tracker are all now part of the family.
@Aspen7780
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been interested in getting a 3” revolver in 357 in order to shoot Buffalo bore 38 sp+p outdoorsman’s rounds for my outdoor adventures. Something a little heavier and robust, but is a 6 shot preferably. I have a 856 2” lite weight and it’s great to carry but sucks to shoot +p in. Not interested in actual 357 though. Also, something that won’t break the bank. I have to answer to my other half. Plus with 38 in a heavier frame I figure maybe she can shoot it too as a home protection gun with lighter rounds. Been debating on a 605 defender but really want that 6th round. Maybe this is the way to go. Thanks!
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. I think that you would be happy with the 856. Do some shopping, as there are a few different models to choose from.
@originallonewolf6643
6 ай бұрын
As the cylinders turn. That's hilarious it'll make a good man opera!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your comment. I was thinking of one of those daytime soap operas when I thought about this title.
@Jim-oo7dk
Ай бұрын
So did one end up better than the other?
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and for your question. To me, the Taurus 856 Defender was a clear winner. Although chambered for .38 Special and .38 Special +P, the 856 Defender was much milder of the two when shooting +P ammunition. The Rossi RP63 is not as friendly to the hand, especially when shooting .357 Magnum ammunition. I traded in the RP63 for another gun to review; the 856 Defender stayed in the stable.
@oo7-ro6bu
6 ай бұрын
The taurus seems to keyhole. Thanks for the review.
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. It's not the gun - it's the ammunition. I have since fired some quality defensive loads through it with no key-holing.
@oo7-ro6bu
6 ай бұрын
@@RangeRoninChronicles good to know. Thanks.
@randyreynolds1045
Ай бұрын
Rossi is much better made❤
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. Both Rossi and Taurus are now made in the same factory. Both have stepped up their quality in recent years.
@johnnymccann5607
Ай бұрын
a interesting fact most people don't know. so far here in 2024 Ross is owned by Taurus. Papa wishing you well 😊
@RangeRoninChronicles
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. That is a fact, for sure. And Rossi is being manufactured in the Taurus plant.
@johnelder4273
16 күн бұрын
This is nothing but AI instructed to use the voice of "an old man". Complete garbage.
@RangeRoninChronicles
16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your comment - although total BS. There is nothing AI about my voice.That is me and yes I am an old man. If you bother yourself with watching any of my other videos, you will hear the same voice, except where I may use a third-party voice for quotes.
@RangeRoninChronicles
16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting - although the comment is complete male bovine fecal matter. That is my voice and, yes, I am an old man. If you bothered yourself with watching any of my other reviews, you hear the same voice, unless I am using a third-party voice for quotes. I would suggest that before you criticize others, you do some work on your own channel; create a few videos with your narration.
@user-pg5yy5he9m
6 ай бұрын
Go buy a few guns and then make a video.
@RangeRoninChronicles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. I just don't buy guns to make videos. I have firearms and create intellectual, informative productions about those firearms, thank you.
@EdwardTillotson-hj5pk
4 ай бұрын
Wouldn't a comparison between the RP 63 and the Taurus 605 in the 3 inch barrel configuration be a better comparison? Just Saying
@RangeRoninChronicles
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. My answer? It might , could, yes. I review what I have and I did not have a 605. If I get a spare $450 or so, I may invest in a 605 Defender, but one is not in my bucket list. The last I counted, their were 12 review videos on various versions of the 605. For me to add one more...
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