Description
Some guns try to do everything. The Rossi Brawler does one thing, and it does it well. This break-open single-shot pistol chambers both .45 Colt cartridges and .410 shotshells up to 3 inches, which covers a surprising amount of ground. Snake loads for the garden, buckshot or defensive rounds for the nightstand, and full-power .45 Colt for hogs and deer at woods distances. Press the release, drop in a round, close the action, cock the hammer, and you're in business. There's nothing to jam and nothing to fuss with, which is exactly what you want in a gun that might ride in a pack or behind the truck seat for months at a time.
What Makes the Brawler Tick
The 9-inch alloy steel barrel is rifled with a 1:24 right-hand twist, so .45 Colt loads shoot with real accuracy instead of the lazy patterns you get from smoothbores. Up top, an aluminum Picatinny rail with an integrated rear sight pairs with the fixed front sight out of the box, and the rail makes adding a red dot or pistol scope a two-minute job. The steel receiver wears a polymer overmold that shrugs off weather, and the oversized rubber grip soaks up recoil even with stout 3-inch .410 magnum shells. At 14 inches overall and just over two pounds, it carries easy and points naturally.
A Trail Gun That Earns Its Keep
Owners consistently report the Brawler running hundreds of mixed rounds without a hiccup, and plenty of folks compare it favorably to single-shot pistols costing several times as much. The single-action trigger breaks clean for a working gun, and a cross-bolt safety plus the exposed hammer keep operation straightforward and deliberate. Whether you're after a kit gun for backpacking, a pest solver for the barn, or just a fun range piece that turns heads, the Brawler is one of those firearms that makes a lot of sense the moment you pick it up. Built by CBC Braztech in Brazil and backed by Rossi USA, it's a simple tool done right.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: SSPB9-BK
- UPC: 754908287604
- Caliber/Gauge: .45 Colt / .410 Bore (2.5" and 3" shells)
- Action: Break-Open Single Shot, Single Action
- Barrel Length: 9"
- Barrel Material: Alloy Steel, Matte Black Finish
- Rifling: 6 Grooves, 1:24" RH Twist
- Overall Length: 14"
- Weight: 36.8 oz
- Receiver: Steel with Polymer Overmold
- Grips: Black Textured Rubber
- Sights: Fixed Front, Rail-Integrated Rear
- Optics Mount: Aluminum Picatinny Rail
- Safety: Cross-Bolt Safety with Exposed Hammer
- Capacity: 1 Round
What’s Included
- Rossi Brawler single-shot pistol
- Trigger lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Rossi Brawler fire both .45 Colt and .410 shotshells?
Yes, that's the whole idea. The Brawler has a 3-inch chamber that accepts both 2.5-inch and 3-inch .410 shotshells as well as standard .45 Colt cartridges. Since both rounds share the same bore diameter, the rifled barrel handles either one, giving you a lot of flexibility from a single gun.
Can I mount a red dot or scope on the Brawler?
You sure can. The Brawler comes with an aluminum Picatinny rail machined right into the top of the barrel, with the rear sight built into it. Most owners find a compact red dot pairs really well with this pistol, and a small pistol scope works too if you plan to stretch it out on .45 Colt loads.
Is the Rossi Brawler accurate enough for hunting?
With .45 Colt loads, yes. The 9-inch barrel uses a 1:24 twist with six grooves, and owners report solid accuracy at typical woods hunting distances of 40 to 50 yards, especially with an optic mounted. Heavy hard-cast .45 Colt loads make it a legitimate option for hogs and deer-sized game at close range.
How does the Brawler's action work?
It's a classic break-open design that takes about five seconds to learn. Press the release button next to the hammer, the action tips open, and you load a single round. Close it up, thumb back the hammer, and fire. The ejector kicks the spent case out when you break the action open again, and a cross-bolt safety adds an extra layer of control.




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