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I can see some comments on Rossi and Henry Mares leg lever actions. I am thinking of getting a Chiappa Mares leg .357. I like the side load feature. Anybody have one and how do you like it?
chiappa mares leg .357
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Think "expensive Rossi with European walnut stocks" and you'll be picturing a Chiappa.
I bought 2 Chiappa 92's. Returned both with defects. The fit and finish was nicer than Rossi, but they were actually less functional and needed more internal action work.
I buy only Rossi now. Ymmv.
I bought 2 Chiappa 92's. Returned both with defects. The fit and finish was nicer than Rossi, but they were actually less functional and needed more internal action work.
I buy only Rossi now. Ymmv.
I fired one, but I found it awkward to shoot with any accuracy, which is why I bought a Rossi 92 with a butt stock instead. The Rossi also loads through a side loading gate, and you can replace the factory bolt safety with a Skinner peep.
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Owned a Chiappa. Sold it. The end.
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ok. well thanks. that's three folks that are not too impressed. sounds like I better re think this one. Appreciate the advice!
I own both chiappa and rossi 92s.
I can lever my chiappa 92 44 mag carbine so fast without jamming with the red box federal 240 grain hps that I have 3 shells in the air at once.
The chiappa has a screw on the lower tang to adjust the hammer impact force that the rossi doesn't have.
The rossi 92s are slick now after my brother stripped them down and smoothed them with the steves gunz kits.
The chiappa 92 was much prettier and smoother out of the box.
I can lever my chiappa 92 44 mag carbine so fast without jamming with the red box federal 240 grain hps that I have 3 shells in the air at once.
The chiappa has a screw on the lower tang to adjust the hammer impact force that the rossi doesn't have.
The rossi 92s are slick now after my brother stripped them down and smoothed them with the steves gunz kits.
The chiappa 92 was much prettier and smoother out of the box.
My Chiappa Puma Bounty Hunter is a serious piece in .44Mag. No problem watching three ejected shells airborne at once.
Get ready for the recoil. And the barrel heats to HOT...but an unrivaled Close Encounter piece for those without a Restricted PAL in Canada...
I recently handled a Chiappa .357 mares leg with the octagon barrel and case harden finish. It felt well made however I preferred the ergos with the full-stock model. Unfortunately, the full-stock model was a round barrel only and selling for $950.
If Rossi made a mares leg in .357 with an octagon barrel/full-stock I would seriously consider one. I don't think I could hit the broad side of a barn without the stock….
If Rossi made a mares leg in .357 with an octagon barrel/full-stock I would seriously consider one. I don't think I could hit the broad side of a barn without the stock….
They are well made n the states, but HEAVY. The receivers are large chunks of brass. Also, they load through the mag tube, which is not for everyone.
The action is based on the Marlin 336, but without a loading gate, and made in brass. It's a good design, but not nearly as trim as a 92.
If you bought in person and the fit and finish were bad, why did you buy it? These guns can be all over the map quality-wise, most need some degree of slicking or de-burring to really run right, but for the money - they are hard to beat and have good bones. The fit/finish issues are usually wood-related. Unless I'm re-stocking one (I usually do re-stock the ones I get), then buying in person is how to avoid having a post like yours. Food for thought.
I really didn't expect it to get any better due to reviews I had read. I think I will look for a chiappa, haven't seen any bad reviews on fit or finish there. shot mine to day....lot of fun to shoot. found the front sight loose moves side to side a good 1/8...again expected nothing better.
