just saw this on my latest issue of american rifleman,steve mcqueen as josh randel in wanted dead or alive was one of my favorite shows back when we ruled the world anyhow rossi's take on the mares leg is interesting and for me a bit nostalgic,could'nt find it in the rossi lineup but lipsy's has it so here it is
So why doesn't anyone think this is a practical gun? I keep reading about how many people think it is a novelty but why can't it be practical? I think that it is a great idea, it can be soldered and because of the barrel length it should be more accurate then a standard handgun. I feel that this would give the Ranch Hand an edge in many situations.
I will be buying one and taking it with me when I am backpacking and camping. I feel that this will be a much easier firearm to carry then a revolver and I also think that this added accuracy of this would help me neutralise a situation at a farther distance then a standard revolver.
On a more far-fetched note, I also think it could be a great SHTF gun. If you think about it if something happened you could not carry a rifle with out being noticed and this would give you an edge against people armed with standard Handguns.
I guess overall I just think it can be practical in some situations. I do understand that it is not for everyone and that Zombieland and other films have given them a bad name and made them look like a toy but I think they are more practical then you guys are giving them credit for.
I tend to agree with your philosophy. I also think it could be a good hog gun for use in thick cover. As far as being heavy, I believe the weight is right at 4lbs. I have a Ruger .44 mag Redhawk with a 4 in. barrel which weighs the abt the same. I went ahead and pre-ordered one.
ergonomics + experance with a pistol version of a handgun.
an AK pistol sounds like it would have all the advantages you listed above, BUT the reality of it is that it takes the worst of both worlds and combines them. too heavy / unwieldy to shoot one handed, bending the strong arm makes it hard to keep it steady.
If you think about it if something happened you could not carry a rifle with out being noticed and this would give you an edge against people armed with standard Handguns.
ergonomics + experance with a pistol version of a handgun.
an AK pistol sounds like it would have all the advantages you listed above, BUT the reality of it is that it takes the worst of both worlds and combines them. too heavy / unwieldy to shoot one handed, bending the strong arm makes it hard to keep it steady.
get a trench coat, or poncho. cheaper and more useful.
good for use in a vehicle.
by all means get one, then come back and tell me where i am wrong.
I am getting one (44 Mag).I called Rossi,and they will be shipping them the last quarter of this year. If any thing,it will make a great house gun. I cant wait.
Looks like it got pushed, when I called it was supposed to be mid-3rd Quarter.
I am betting that you will not see them readily available before next year. They still don't have them on the website the last time I checked. Always a bad sign.
My FFL received my Rossi "Mare's Leg" yesterday (in .44), so I'll post how it shoots once I get the chance. Already bought the holster from Legacy Sports.
As a field pistol it has its points. No gas blowby at the cylinder. A goodly length of barrel, so you'll get good velocity. It makes a fantastic club, and the loop protects your knuckles while you club with it.
I would prefer one in .45-70. It would have the same range of usefulness as a Sawed-Off Shotgun; with none of the NFA hassles.
That is: it would be [Mostly] for firing two-handed from the hip--or a slightly modified "Under Arm Assault Position". It would be handy for people who have to do room entry--Swat Teams today--Many a scavenging survivalist in the future [Although the survivalist would be checking out rooms that he Thought were Probably empty.]
Another thought: 12" Barrel; 24" overall. If you don't get around to getting a Rossi--or if you want one in .30-30; .35 Remington; .45-70--not to mention Rimfire.....
Get you a good used Marlin; have your Gunsmith cut the stock off like the Bushwhacker; and shorten the barrel to about 16 1/4". That gives you a legal barrel. At 28 1/4" long, it will be more than long enough.
It won't be quite as compact, nor quite as fast handling--But another 4 1/4" of barrel ought to give you a noticeably quieter and more powerful Gun.
[I'm planning on having a long-barreled "Road Warrior" made as soon as I come across a nice cheap double barrel 12 Gauge.....
In Canada these are sold as non restricted rifles, not handguns as we have none of the SBR BS that our southern nieghbors have to suffer. As long as said firearm is about 26.5" long and not semi automatic you're good to go.
The Ranch Hand is an amazing camp gun once that goofy sawed off buttstock is replaced with a full size one, legal for deer and everything else.
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