First Look: New Caliber Options For The Rossi Brawler

.300 BLK and 5.56 NATO are now available for this break-action pistol.

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posted on May 7, 2025
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Rossi Brawler

Rossi USA is expanding its fan-favorite Brawler lineup with two new calibers: 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK. These new options take the proven Brawler platform and push it into new territory, making it more capable, more customizable and more ready for action than before. 

Originally chambered in .45 Colt/.410-bore, the Rossi Brawler built its reputation as a single-shot utility gun, a minimalist workhorse built for the backcountry, ranch or bug-out bag. With the addition of 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK, the Brawler is evolving into a firearm that’s handy in many different situations. 

The options for 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK make it ideal for shooters seeking modern-ammunition compatibility in a single-shot format. The Brawler was created as a compact, do-it-all, single-shot pistol means it has a simple and reliable break-action design, making it easy to use and maintain. The integrated Picatinny rail allows you to mount red dots, scopes or magnifiers to suit your shooting style. The single-action trigger has a cross-bolt safety combined with a cock-the-hammer-and-fire system that offers straightforward operation, and the cross-bolt safety adds a layer of security when you’re on the move. The heavy-duty rubber grip is designed to absorb recoil and provide a confident hold, even with higher-powered loads or wet conditions.

“The Brawler was already the go-to single-shot for hard-use simplicity and adaptability,” said Grant Nasser, marketing manager at Rossi USA. “Now, with 5.56 and .300 Blackout options, we're giving shooters more ways to customize their setup, without sacrificing the durability or dependability that already made the Brawler a hit.”

Rossi Brawler Specifications

  • Height: 5.9 inches
  • Width: 1.3 inches 
  • Barrel Length: 9 inches
  • Length: 14 inches
  • Weight: 48.5 ounces 
  • Grooves: 6
  • Twist Rate (.300 BLK): 1:8-inch right hand
  • Twist Rate (5.56 NATO): 1:7-inch right hand

MSRP for either the 5.56 NATO is $302.99, and the .300BLK version has an MSRP of $303.99. More information on these pistols and other products from Rossi USA is available at rossiusa.com.

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