Thought I'd try and get the party started on the big bores!
I recently picked up a pair of nickel 4 3/4" Rough Riders to work as my backup and guest guns for CAS. They aren't my main match guns 'cause I have a pair of Long Hunter USFA Rodeo's that are just plain too hard to beat ;) A feller needs a pair of guest guns for when family is in town or when new shooters are introduced to the sport. Criteria for a guest gun: Reliable; Accurate; Inexpensive; Sturdy finish (in that order). Basically, you want something that works well, won't break the bank, or make you wince too bad when somebody mars the cylinder or accidentally drops the gun in the dirt.
I thought I'd try my luck with a couple of Rough Riders for the following reasons:
1) Price: Hard to beat a Case Hardened finish for $350 or Nickel for $370
2) Company: While the parts are not manufactured in the US (Pietta of Italy), the assembly is done here and I'd rather help out a US owned and operated company when I can.
3) Unique: Everyone shoots Vaqueros or Ubertis or Gauchos or Colts (if they can afford 'em). I haven't met anyone else shooting Rough Riders and it's fun to be unique.
Fit and Finish
I'll be honest. The Rough Rider is no USFA, Colt, or High-end Uberti Type when it comes to fit and finish. But then again, you don't pay $1000 for one either ;) For a third of the price, you get more than what you pay for IMO. The nickel is decent and cleans up nice. The cocobolo grips, while plain, are a nice touch. I like to see a manufacturer logo's on a grip, but that's just me. What I don't like to see is all of the warning verbiage stamped all over the barrel. On the left side the words "Rough Rider Single Action Cal .357 Mag" are stamped above the phrase "Keep Empty Chamber Under Hammer" despite the fact this has a transfer bar safety. On the right side of the barrel "FLLI Pietta - Made in Italy" is stamped right above the words "Read Owners Manual Before Use."
The good news is that is about the worst thing I can find about the gun. There are places where the grip could be a little more flush and where the fit isn't as tight as the high end revolvers, but for the price, I think the finish of the Rough Rider beats out other low end Italian and Eastern European guns.
Performance
Both of mine were accurate right out of the box. This is a joy to a cowboy! And mechanically sound after 100 rounds through each. Certainly more time is needed, but often when a gun has mechanical issues, it's evident fairly soon. The action is solid and sound. By no means are they race ready out of the box, but a cowboy smith can change that if desired. Neither are they too stiff. Just about right IMO for someone trying to get the hang of centerfire single action six guns. The design lacks the full authenticity of the Colt and USFA firearms, but remember what these are for and how much you paid.
Accessories
The cardboard box was nothing special and the foam was cut for a 5 1/2" barrel. An obligatory trigger lock and test fired casing was included along with a small manual and warranty insert.
Overall Opinion
I am VERY pleased with the centerfire Rough Riders. They meet several needs and would be the perfect guns for somebody just getting started into the sport of CAS or just wanting a solid performer that provides high value for the dollar. If you want a pair and are having trouble finding some, pm me and I'll see if I can wrangle up a couple for you! (I am a very small time FFL dealer -- not trying to drum up business with this post -- just willing to provide a service to the forum members if requested.)
And now that I have a Heritage and a Phoenix I even have some KT guys scoffing at me. lol Must be the teenager in me that likes it when people don't approve? You'd think at 42 that would go away?!?!? LMAO 
