Rossi Ranch Hand, AKA Mare's Leg

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Hi guys,

I am looking for a Mare's Leg in .44 Mag for a bush gun. I see that there are the Puma Bounty Hunter version available in Canada but the near $1600 price tag is VERY beyond my reach.

The new Rossi version has a MSRP of $536 but I have seen them listed for closer to $400. I know that means nothing up here but it should still be closer to half the cost of the Puma.

Rossi seen here. http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1274104586

So I am wondering if anyone knows of a Canadian Dealer planning to stock the new Rossi Ranch Hand?

Thanks.
 
That would be a wonderful zombie fantasy apocalypse movie hero adventure gun. Not much use against real bears or anything else in the bush though. I'm sure it would be the best thing ever for blasting water filled milk jugs at a range, I'd predict that's what most rifles of this design are used for.
I hope nobody buys one for real protection purposes, or if they do they get to "test fire" one - I think they would be fun to fool with, but not the best choice if one's life or supper were on the line.
 
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I don't understand. Are you saying that 44 mag slugs out of a 10+ inch barrel won't kill bears? I think it will. Sure, these guns are not as useful as full size rifle, but that's the trade off. Smaller size for less handling. I see no difference in bringing one of these into the woods than bringing a 10" barrel Ruger Super Redhawk. It's basically an oversized pistol-a pistol you can bring into the bush. I don't think it would be a mistake to bring this into the bush. But I would advise that person to train with it first to be able to use it effectively. Lotsa folks in the US use .44 pistols to hunt plenty of big beasts, because .44 magnums kill em'.
 
Uberfiend said:
I don't understand. Are you saying that 44 mag slugs out of a 10+ inch barrel won't kill bears? I think it will. Sure, these guns are not as useful as full size rifle, but that's the trade off. Smaller size for less handling. I see no difference in bringing one of these into the woods than bringing a 10" barrel Ruger Super Redhawk. It's basically an oversized pistol-a pistol you can bring into the bush. I don't think it would be a mistake to bring this into the bush. But I would advise that person to train with it first to be able to use it effectively. Lotsa folks in the US use .44 pistols to hunt plenty of big beasts, because .44 magnums kill em'.
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A .44 pistol is a great defensive weapon because it's fast and accurate. Can't say the same for the mare's leg.

After some long years playing with guns i have some strong ideas regarding the attributes of a decent defensive weapon:
1. you have to be able to aim the gun at eye level; and
2. be able to easily work the action without lowering it from the sighting plane.

The size of the hole in the barrel, power factor are important but entirely secondary to fast, accurate fire.

Pistol grip shotguns and rifles, and mares legs can be shot fast or accurately, just not both at the same time. They are better than nothing, but not in the same class as a pistol or a short pump shotgun.

I found the mare's legs slow and awkward on follow up shots, and harder to control than either a pistol or short shotgun. With a little practise you can get controlled accurate fire, but it's hell to shoot fast.

But that's just my opinion and i don't actually care what anyone else does. The mare's leg is more effective than a sharp stick and I do believe in giving the Darwin principles free rein. :) Actually i had alot of fun with a mares leg and think everyone needs one, it's just not something that I'll personally consider for defensive use.
 
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jethunter said:
A .44 pistol is a great defensive weapon because it's fast and accurate. Can't say the same for the mare's leg.

After some long years playing with guns i have some strong ideas regarding the attributes of a decent defensive weapon:
1. you have to be able to aim the gun at eye level; and
2. be able to easily work the action without lowering it from the sighting plane.

The size of the hole in the barrel, power factor are important but entirely secondary to fast, accurate fire.

Pistol grip shotguns and rifles, and mares legs can be shot fast or accurately, just not both at the same time. They are better than nothing, but not in the same class as a pistol or a short pump shotgun.

I found the mare's legs slow and awkward on follow up shots, and harder to control than either a pistol or short shotgun. With a little practise you can get controlled accurate fire, but it's hell to shoot fast.

But that's just my opinion and i don't actually care what anyone else does. The mare's leg is more effective than a sharp stick and I do believe in giving the Darwin principles free rein. :) Actually i had alot of fun with a mares leg and think everyone needs one, it's just not something that I'll personally consider for defensive use.
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All the points you make are valid. There are a myriad of things better to take into the bush, I just don't think, that with training, it would be a "mistake" to bring it with you. Especially since we can't bring pistols. It comes down to preference I guess.
 
I think using a 2 handed push pull grip you will be able to aim these very well.

More than that the .44 is a well proven round out of a 6" barrel so a 10-12" barrel will be even better.

this is easier to carry and wield than a full size 12ga and holds more than most shotguns, I think a fast shooting 6+ round .44 mag gun like this will be more than enough for bush use.

Like any gun, practice is key, so if a person gets good at shooting this gun accurately where is the inherent failure of this weapon for bush protection?
 
G.Mitchell said:
I think using a 2 handed push pull grip you will be able to aim these very well.

More than that the .44 is a well proven round out of a 6" barrel so a 10-12" barrel will be even better.

this is easier to carry and wield than a full size 12ga and holds more than most shotguns, I think a fast shooting 6+ round .44 mag gun like this will be more than enough for bush use.

Like any gun, practice is key, so if a person gets good at shooting this gun accurately where is the inherent failure of this weapon for bush protection?
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x2, I agree.
 
This option hasn't been mentioned yet. The same form factor only in a pump action.

http://w ww.awaguns.com/rifles.html

AWA Lightningbolt 2

Price ($1000) appears to be midway between the Rossi Ranch Hand and the Puma Bounty Hunter.
 
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