I think Rossi/Taurus went through some times where quality was up and down over the years, might depend some on that. I notice other gun companies went through similar ups and downs in quality over some years. I don't have hardly any experience with Rossi/Taurus revolvers, only two Rossi's, one was made in the 80's 3" j frame size, it worked so well a good friend wanted it, and has it now. I have an old 44 spl model 720 that I have no complaints on, replaced the front sight with a carbon steel blade cause didn't like the plastic one on there, but that is a tight revolver and shoots nice. Only one Taurus...old beat up one with a lanyard ring, it works and shoots straight is about all I can say about it. I think before buying them you need to inspect them a lot and get a decent price on them after inspection. I would not buy one without being able to really check it out close. If the Taurus ever breaks I may destroy it, I won't spend much money on it, but if the Rossi 720 breaks I'll get it fixed, it's a pretty decent 5 shot 44 spl.
