New For 2025: Rossi R95 Triple Black Pistols

by
posted on June 21, 2025
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Rossi R95 Triple Black Pistols 01
Images courtesy of Rossi USA.

Brazilian manufacturer Rossi has kept traditional lever-actions alive, producing the R92, its version of the venerable Winchester 1892, since the 1970s. The company's lever-action lineup has diversified over recent years, with certain models veering in a direction that your average 19th century cowpoke wouldn’t recognize. One such example is the company’s new-for-2025 R95 Triple Black Pistols.

Rossi re-introduced (it was originally sold as the “Rio Grande”) its R95 lever-action rifle in 2023. The solid-top receiver, side-eject rifle with a hammer-block crossbolt safety, is thoroughly modern and Rossi updated it even further with its “Triple Black” editions. The most visually striking element of these firearms is the black Cerakote finish on all of their metal parts and a matte black paint finish with spider webbing on their wood furniture. To complete the package, they use a lever with a mid-size loop wrapped in black paracord and have their muzzles threaded.

Right side of the Rossi R95 Triple Black Pistol.
R95 Triple Black Pistols take the features of the Triple Black rifles and put them into a pistol form.

The new pistols render the R95 Triple Black rifle in handgun form, “in a size perfect for backpack carry, vehicle storage, or tight maneuvering in dense brush.” They have 13.5” barrels with their muzzles threaded for the attachment of suppressors and other muzzle accessories. A “Shockwave”-style pistol grip has a sling swivel stud, as does the fore-end cap.

Though Triple Black rifles are chambered for traditional rifle cartridges, R95 pistols are offered in .357 Mag. and .44 mag. (six-round capacities), and .454 Casull (five-round capacity). A .45-70 version (four-round capacity) is also available. No sights are provided, but the pistols come with a Picatinny rail installed on the receiver for mounting optics. The Triple Black Pistols have an overall length of 23.15” and weigh 5 lbs., 8 ozs.

Left side of the Rossi R95 Triple Black pistol.
In addition to .45-70, the new R95 Triple Black Pistols are also offered in traditional handgun cartridges, like the .454 Casull.

The Rossi R95 Triple Black Pistols chambered in .357 Mag., .44 Mag., and .454 Casull have an MSRP of $1,276, while the .45-70 Gov’t-chambered pistols retail for $1,322. For more information, see the company’s website.

Latest

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Compact 3.5" AOS black pistol handgun right-side view
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Compact 3.5" AOS black pistol handgun right-side view

Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Prodigy Compact 3.5” AOS

For this episode, we’re on the range with a double-stack, M1911-style handgun that’s more compact and lightweight than we’re used to seeing. This is the Springfield Armory Prodigy Compact 3.5” AOS chambered for 9 mm Luger.

The Armed Citizen® Aug. 1, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Budget Pistol Rigs With AIM Surplus

It's still possible to pull together a budget-friendly, name-brand pistol rig for $300 to $400, if you play your cards right.

Nextorch Celebrating 20th Anniversary—A Timely Preparedness Reminder

Nextorch North America is celebrating the company’s 20 years of providing lighting solutions for consumers, law enforcement professionals and military forces around the world.

Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum

One of Smith & Wesson's recent additions to its M&P handgun line is the M&P 22 Magnum, and there's a lot more going on in this gun, technologically, than it appears at first glance.

New For 2025: Beretta BRX1 Ranch

Beretta has expanded its BRX1 straight-pull action into a "ranch rifle" configuration, providing a handy, lightweight platform that still includes some of the groundbreaking features of the original BRX1 rifle.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.