Rossi Expands Brawler Series with High-Performance Rifle Calibers

2025 Brings Tactical Chamberings to Popular Break-Action Platform

Rossi continues to innovate with its distinctive break-action platform, leveraging the proven single-shot mechanism first introduced in the company's Tuffy shotgun series. This versatile action has since been adapted across an extensive range of rifles, including both traditional and folding-stock configurations. Following the successful 2024 launch of the Brawler utility handgun in .45 Colt/.410 bore, Rossi is significantly expanding the platform's capabilities for 2025.

Enhanced Brawler Models Feature Popular Tactical Calibers

The latest additions to the Brawler lineup introduce two highly sought-after chamberings: 5.56 NATO and .300 Blackout. These new variants maintain the fundamental hammer-fired mechanism that defines the series while incorporating specific enhancements tailored to these rifle cartridges.

Core Construction and Materials

The foundation remains consistent with the original design philosophy. Each pistol features a robust steel receiver enhanced with a polymer overmold system. This construction provides durability while maintaining ergonomic comfort through the integrated push-in action release lever and cross-bolt safety mechanism. The ergonomic rubber grip ensures secure handling, while all exposed metal components receive a professional matte black oxide finish for corrosion resistance and reduced glare.

Key Design Modifications for Rifle Calibers

Several important refinements distinguish these new models from their .45 Colt/.410 predecessor. The 9-inch barrel now features a rounded profile rather than the previous slab-sided configuration, providing improved aesthetics and potentially better heat dissipation.

Suppressor-Ready Features and Optics Compatibility

Threaded Muzzle Configuration

Perhaps the most significant enhancement is the addition of threaded muzzles, enabling compatibility with suppressors and various muzzle devices. The 5.56 NATO version utilizes the standard 1/2x28 TPI threading, while the .300 Blackout model features 5/8x24 TPI threads. Each pistol includes a protective thread protector to maintain muzzle integrity when accessories aren't installed.

Optics-Ready Design

Rather than traditional iron sights, these models feature an aluminum Picatinny rail system mounted directly to the barrel. This configuration provides a stable platform for various optics while maintaining the pistol's compact profile. To accommodate telescopic sights and other optics, the hammer includes a thoughtfully designed screw-in extension, facilitating easy cocking even with low-mounted scopes.

Performance Specifications

Barrel Specifications

The rifling specifications are optimized for each caliber's performance characteristics. The 5.56 NATO version features a 1:7-inch twist rate, ideal for stabilizing heavier projectiles and modern ammunition designs. The .300 Blackout model utilizes a 1:8-inch twist rate, perfectly suited for both subsonic and supersonic loads in this versatile cartridge.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Both new Brawler models maintain compact dimensions with an overall length of 14 inches and a weight of 48.5 ounces. This size makes them highly portable while providing sufficient barrel length for effective ballistic performance from these rifle cartridges.

Pricing and Availability

The Rossi Brawler in either 5.56 NATO or .300 Blackout carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $304, positioning it as an accessible entry point into the break-action pistol category while offering serious performance capabilities.

These new additions demonstrate Rossi's commitment to expanding practical applications for their proven break-action system, bringing tactical rifle performance to an ultra-compact, single-shot platform.