Opinions on Chiappa 1892 in .357 Magmun
- Thread starter Mrd 74
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My chiappa 1892 in 44 has the front and rear sights crooked. Both line up with each other and as long as i tilt the gun a bit all is fine. But considering the $1100 price tag I would expect the sights to be straight. Function and build seems good enough so far. But I personally would not buy another chiappa. Had a little badger as well that was junk from day one so chiappa is a no go for me these days.
I have 3 different Chiappa levers.
All are case hardened blued wood stocked 92s two 357 and one 44
My rifles display amazing fit/finish/wood/bluing/metalwork.
All function/shoot perfectly
The Italian guns in general are notorious for soft screws...well deserved reputation.
I have also seen many of them used in CAS..mostly 1873 versions...and they hold up fine to that abuse...as well as other brands
All are case hardened blued wood stocked 92s two 357 and one 44
My rifles display amazing fit/finish/wood/bluing/metalwork.
All function/shoot perfectly
The Italian guns in general are notorious for soft screws...well deserved reputation.
I have also seen many of them used in CAS..mostly 1873 versions...and they hold up fine to that abuse...as well as other brands
handofzeus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Trout Creekish Ontario.
I can't tell you about the .357 but a buddy went and bought the 1892 in .44 mag a few weeks ago against my advice. I have many levers from Winchester, Marlin, Henry, Savage and Rossi and I have handled some Chiappas and their quality is just sub par IMO. Anyway, I finally went over to see it and being a real newbie (his second gun and he's 51) he was talked into the tactical all black 1892 with the wood stocks painted with rock guard. I had to drag out of him what he paid and he grudgingly said $1100 and admitted he wasn't happy with the quality after getting it home. The action was very sticky and tight which will likely fix itself but the edges on the receiver were quite sharp and the wood to metal fitment was reminiscent of the early Remlins. What really pissed him off was that he managed to scrape off a nice long hunk of the rockguard paint on top of the stock with his fingernail leaving an ugly glaring patch displaying the white garbage wood below. I would save the money or buy a Rossi for around the same amount. I have a stainless Rossi 1892 in .44 with 16" barrel that is one of my "never sell" rifles. And shame on Sail for talking a newbie into such a crap deal!
Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I have a Kodak in 45-70 and it’s pretty good but I’ve heard too many horror stories about the 92’s to want one. I have a couple of Rossi 92’s and they’ve been good, I’d definitely get another one of those.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
As said above. Pass on Chiappa and go Rossi. No duds in the Rossi's I've owned & still have.
I have a Chiappa 1892 in .44 mag, excellent fit and finish and build quality and has been flawless in function. Have handled a few others and they have all appeared to be good as well.
One nice benefit about the Chiappa’s is that they don’t have any additional safeties like are found on the Rossi or (modern) Winchester guns, so are a bit more true to the original design.
My 12” NSR which is a great camping gun
One nice benefit about the Chiappa’s is that they don’t have any additional safeties like are found on the Rossi or (modern) Winchester guns, so are a bit more true to the original design.
My 12” NSR which is a great camping gun
