Rossi Model 986 Cyclops
Amadeo Rossi & Cia · Revolver · Discontinued · 1992
Also known as: Rossi/Interarms 986, Rossi 986
Overview
The Rossi Model 986 Cyclops is a stainless steel double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, built on a six-shot swing-out cylinder. Imported into the United States by Interarms in the early 1990s, it is distinguished by its heavy full-length barrel underlug, slab-sided 6-inch barrel with integral compensator ports to tame recoil, a ventilated rib, adjustable sights, and classic Coke-bottle style grips. It was a short-lived competitor to full-underlug magnum revolvers such as the Smith & Wesson 686 and Colt Python.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1389 g (49.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Full Length Barrel Underlug, Slab Side Barrel, Integral Compensator Ports, Ventilated Rib, Adjustable Rear Sight, Coke Bottle Grips
Service history
Operators
- Civilian shooters
Production
Production years: 1992-1994
Limited production; imported to the US by Interarms
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 1994
Notes
Produced only for a brief period (circa 1992-1994) and imported by Interarms, making it a relatively uncommon revolver on the used market. Sometimes catalogued as the Rossi/Interarms 986.
Background
Nicknamed the 'Cyclops', the Model 986 was Rossi's bid to muscle into the premium full-underlug magnum revolver market ruled by the S&W 686 and Colt Python, but it vanished from catalogs after only a couple of years, turning it into a sleeper favorite among collectors who prize its heft and build quality.