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Lately I had the nice pleasure to evaluation probably the most enjoyable weapons I’ve ever reviewed. This in fact was the brand new Rossi Brawler 45/410. To take a look at that evaluation ensure you comply with this hyperlink. Other than some enjoyable occasions on the vary, I had my annual grouse hunt/deer stand fixup journey in northern Minnesota. I figured I’d take the Rossi Brawler out and see if it packed sufficient punch to down a chook. Let’s fly proper in!

Be aware: I did triple-check with the DNR and made positive that my state didn’t have a regulation in opposition to utilizing a 410 and or a handgun to hunt grouse. I used to be principally advised that in Minnesota you should utilize nearly any cartridge you need.

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Specs: Rossi Brawler

The Rossi Brawler is a pistol chambered for the 45 Colt cartridge however may accommodate 410 shotgun shells as much as 3”. It comes inventory with iron sights (entrance mounted and rear adjustable constructed into the rail) but additionally has a rail for any given optic you deem needed. I used a holster to lug this dangerous boy round so a crimson dot was sadly out of the query.

Caliber: 45 Colt/.410 Bore (2.5” & 3”)
Capability: 1 Spherical
Entrance Sight: Mounted
Rear Sight: Serrated, Mounted within the rail, Elevation Adjustable
Motion: Single Motion
Barrel Size: 9 Inches
Total Size: 14 Inches
Total Peak: 5.90 Inches
Total Width: 1.30 Inches
Total Weight: 36.80 oz (Unloaded)
Twist Price: 1:24 RH
Grooves: 6
Body Materials: Polymer
Body End: Black
Barrel Materials: Alloy Metal
Barrel End: Matte Black
Security: Thumb Security, Switch Bar

Preparation: Grouse Looking with The Rossi Brawler

So far as any preparation goes I ready by trying into holster choices. I actually thought there can be subsequent to nothing however the form of us at Rossi knowledgeable me that they make one! Good for them for supporting their product proper off the bat. Genuinely that could be a breath of contemporary air. It’s a very primary and inexpensive holster. They make a hip or chest possibility.

The nylon chest holster featured on Rossi’s website

I purchased the chest model for $40. It comes with six cartridge loops on the strap which work for 45 or 410 with out challenge. So far as the cartridges I introduced with was some Herters 45 Colt simply in case I noticed a pesky crimson squirrel asking for some overkill and a few Federal 8 shot for the grouse in query.

The Hunt: Grouse Looking with The Rossi Brawler

In order I said proper off the cuff this journey was not solely to grumble hunt but additionally to check out deer stands and trails and such on the household land by the cabin. Years of latest previous have seen a resurgence of grouse a lot in order that they’re much more findable than they have been once I was a child. It’s good to see these foolish birds again and thriving regardless of the inflow of vacationers on this explicit a part of Minnesota. I say foolish birds as a result of, properly, generally they’ll come off as a bit clever.

Whatever the inflow of chook inhabitants round camp most of our group had not noticed or kicked up a lot of something whereas engaged on stands and re-clearing trails. So, on day one I noticed nothing BUT I did put on the chest holster and Brawler all day whereas working. Observations from that will be that the holster tends to drag up in your shirt so I might suggest tucking your shirt in or sporting an over shirt. The straps felt pretty snug and didn’t dig into me in order that was good. The holster itself tended to slouch ahead away from me and irrespective of the quantity of adjusting I attempted this continued to be the case. It was not unforgivable simply barely annoying.

Quick forwarding to a day the place searching was the one bullet on the record I used to be strolling trails as regular till I kicked one up. To these of you on the market who are usually not acquainted with grouse or how they act, they’re principally a camouflaged rooster that may thump their wings on the bottom as they fly away. When this occurs and you’re shut by it’ll usually make you leap.

So I kicked up a grouse and unholstered the Brawler however this was too gradual for such impromptu motion. I continued my stroll towards the place my chook flew with the Brawler unholstered, on fireplace, and with the hammer ahead. Cocking the hammer again is far quicker than altering my grip for the protection on the fly.

Talking of on the fly it was not lengthy earlier than I got here to an open space full of pine bushes subsequent to a small lake. Moreover the gorgeous view of the lake and a beaver rattling shut by it was truly fairly shady and creepy however I knew my chook was in there and I used to be decided to provide the Brawler an opportunity at being a brand new grouse gun.

Finally pacing again in forth probing to kick the chook up, it did simply that. It was about 30ish yards away and flying parallel to me. I lifted the Brawler and cocked it in the identical motion and with a fight maintain led it considerably then fired off some 8 shot. To my sincere shock the chook tumbled beak over tail feathers to the bottom.

Skipping ahead to the cleansing portion and with out the gory particulars, I used to be unsurprised to have the ability to report that the one proof of the grouse taking up some lead weight was a gap within the neck. The breast was as clear as could be and I want I may say my fortunate shot (as a result of that’s what it was) made it style higher but it surely doesn’t get significantly better than grouse.

Conclusion: Grouse Looking with The Rossi Brawler

That ended up being the one grouse I hit with the Brawler that day. I did chase and shoot at some extra with some confidence however solely left the woods with the primary chook and a few ringing in my ears from the blast of a 410 pistol. So my conclusion can be that it might make an okay backup gun or 4-wheeler/path gun in a searching setting. It undoubtedly isn’t what its meant for however it’s succesful. For me personally I’ll proceed having enjoyable with it as a novelty and go away the searching to the larger weapons.

In closing, I need to say thanks once more to Rossi for permitting AllOutdoor and myself the chance to check out one among their Brawler pistols! That’s significantly appreciated. Additionally, we wish to know what all of you guys and gals assume? Do you consider that this pistol is one thing price spending your cash on? Would you run to the vary with this inexpensive enjoyable? Would this be your go-to enjoyable gun on the vary? Tell us your whole ideas within the feedback under! We at all times admire your suggestions.