Chiappa LA322 Bandit Boot Leg .22lr 12" Non-Restricted
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The Henry mare's leg might come in 22WMR, The Rossi mare's leg's used to be around $700, I don't think they are up to 2 grand but probably 1 grand used? It feels like it's been a while since I saw some listed somewhere.
The Heritage Arms mare's legs are probably the best deal out there right now and are made by Rossi.
The Heritage Arms mare's legs are probably the best deal out there right now and are made by Rossi.
There's an opportunity for any of the Lever Gun companies to make a 9mm Mares Leg but none of them are taking it. T&C is close with their 9mm (that costs a fortune) and RuMarlin is close-ish with an 1894 in 10mm (that doesnt cycle/isnt recommended you shoot 40S&W out of it) I feel like Rossi/Heritage could pull it off properly
I have a HA lever in 22lr... very nice rifle.
HA is not made by Rossi, but both are owned by Taurus.
I keep getting HA and Herritage Manfacturing mixed up....
Here you can see the stamps on the barrel, Made in Brazil by CBC..... which kind of cracks me up!
I'm pretty sure they are made in the same Rossi factory, but they make some models that Rossi doesn't like this .357 stainless octagon barrelled mare's leg.
CBC seems to be the majority owner of Taurus since 2015 from what I can see, it looks like they have been mostly involved with ammuntion and weapons production for police and millitary since the 1920's and have recently bought up shares of other companies like Taurus.
The Herritage Manfuacturing branded CBC stamped guns sure look like Rossi's in the hand, I'd be surprised if they had two different factories making such similar guns but it's possible for sure.
I have an old single shot 12 g that is also stamped CBC
After a strip down to clean and oil, ran snap caps through it without a hiccup.
Action is still stiff when the hammer is down, hammer spring isn't too stiff, looked at that first, same deal with my full size, seems the bolt/hammer face angle is the issue with these, a little too squared up, or even negative angle there, reminds me of Tokarev and trying to rack those slides with the hammer down.
Action is still stiff when the hammer is down, hammer spring isn't too stiff, looked at that first, same deal with my full size, seems the bolt/hammer face angle is the issue with these, a little too squared up, or even negative angle there, reminds me of Tokarev and trying to rack those slides with the hammer down.
Apologize for the HighJack...
Taurus acquired Rossi in 2008, moved most of their tooling to their facility... 10 mins down the road.
Amadeo Rossi, R. Des 382-416 - Morro do Espelho, São Leopoldo - RS, 93030-220, Brazil
(Rossi's old abandon facility)
Taurus Armas, Av. São Borja, 2181 - Distrito Industrial, São Leopoldo - RS, 93035-411, Brazil
We now return you to the regular program...
Taurus acquired Rossi in 2008, moved most of their tooling to their facility... 10 mins down the road.
Amadeo Rossi, R. Des 382-416 - Morro do Espelho, São Leopoldo - RS, 93030-220, Brazil
(Rossi's old abandon facility)
Taurus Armas, Av. São Borja, 2181 - Distrito Industrial, São Leopoldo - RS, 93035-411, Brazil
We now return you to the regular program...
I got that lever 22 itch, they are starting to pile up lol. Haven't been disappointed yet with the Rossi and Chiappas. The heritage settler compact looks nice, waiting on those Winchester Rangers, the Savage Revel is a toss up for me just with the long LOP, the Derya were not appealing until I got a semi and have all the mags for it, low end Henry's don't appeal much to me, the expensive ones are nice, but then I'd just get the Uberti if I was going to spend $1000 I guess.
I'll throw the full stock on the Booty and take a pic, see what it looks like lol.
I'll throw the full stock on the Booty and take a pic, see what it looks like lol.
I’ve had a Henry .22 mare’s leg- sent it back before firing because the barrel/sights were crooked. I’ve also had a Henry H001L with the 16” barrel and full stock. Action was very smooth, but felt cheap and almost toy-like. Also felt the half-#### safety was fiddly and didn’t engage with authority. Both long gone.
This lil booty Chiappa seems well made - all metal parts with good clean joints between wood and metal components. 20 1/2” OAL. Sights line up perfectly with centre of receiver and easy to adjust.
Cycling definitely rougher than the Henry, but I’m yet to strip it down and deep clean/oil. Will be interested to see if anyone’s polishing jobs make a difference..
‘Pistol grip’ not the most comfortable to hold one handed - requires extending the wrist like you would with a rifle stock.
A screw in pistol brace may remedy this while keeping things small and compact.
Overall it seems a fun little package. Will easily fit under a jacket or in a small rucksack. If it can shoot accurately at 25, it should make a great backup rabbit/grouse gun while out with the shotgun.
Thanks to SFRC for great service and fast shipping
This lil booty Chiappa seems well made - all metal parts with good clean joints between wood and metal components. 20 1/2” OAL. Sights line up perfectly with centre of receiver and easy to adjust.
Cycling definitely rougher than the Henry, but I’m yet to strip it down and deep clean/oil. Will be interested to see if anyone’s polishing jobs make a difference..
‘Pistol grip’ not the most comfortable to hold one handed - requires extending the wrist like you would with a rifle stock.
A screw in pistol brace may remedy this while keeping things small and compact.
Overall it seems a fun little package. Will easily fit under a jacket or in a small rucksack. If it can shoot accurately at 25, it should make a great backup rabbit/grouse gun while out with the shotgun.
Thanks to SFRC for great service and fast shipping
