Rossi’s Beefed-Up Brawler Now Comes in .223 and 300 Blackout

You don’t need a wild imagination to have questions the first time you see the Rossi Brawler. It looks like it wandered off the set of a sci-fi movie or maybe out of an old sea chest alongside a cutlass and some powder horns. But beneath the comic book silhouette is a surprisingly capable, practical handgun with real utility for range shooters, hunters and anyone who appreciates a little personality in their firearms. 

The Rossi Brawler is a break-action single-shot pistol, and the latest version chambered in serious centerfire calibers like .223 Remington and .300 Blackout. That alone makes it an outlier in a market dominated by striker-fired polymer semi-autos. But the Brawler isn’t chasing trends—it’s offering something else entirely: a no-nonsense, budget-friendly handgun that punches above its price tag.

Big-bore attitude with rimfire simplicity

There’s beauty in simplicity, and the Brawler leans all the way in. Pop the action open, drop in a round, snap it closed and fire. The crisp trigger and ergonomic polymer grip make it intuitive to run and easier to handle than the Brawler’s aggressive profile might suggest. Even with supersonic .300 Blackout, recoil is controlled and manageable thanks to the cushioned grip and ample frame.

The fixed barrel means you get consistent accuracy out of a platform that’s practically immune to mechanical hiccups. Whether shooting from a bench or offhand with a red dot, the Brawler delivers better-than-expected groups and an easygoing shooting experience.

Suppressor ready and field friendly

Both the .223 and .300 Blackout versions feature 1/2×28 threaded barrels, making the Rossi Brawler suppressor ready out of the box. In .300 BLK, especially with subsonic loads, the result is a quiet, clean-shooting platform without the complications of a gas system. No adjustment, no blowback—just a simple shot and a quiet report.

That kind of setup has practical value for small game hunters, varminters and anyone trying to stay courteous at the range. The Brawler’s design lends itself to low-maintenance field use, making it a solid choice for the ATV or the truck console.

Practical fun at a price that makes sense

At an MSRP of around $300, or less for the .45 Colt/.410 version, the Brawler is one of the most affordable suppressor-ready handguns available in rifle calibers. It ships optic-ready with a top rail, leaving plenty of room in the budget for a red dot or scout scope. When compared to the cost of AR pistols or large-frame hunting revolvers, the value proposition becomes clear. This is an entry-level tool with enough capability to serve experienced shooters.

No, it won’t replace an AR, and it isn’t trying to. It’s offering a unique blend of affordability, utility and fun in a package that looks like it came from either the future or the past, depending on who’s holding it.

Should You Buy a Rossi Brawler?

If you like minimalist firearms, want a suppressor host without breaking the bank or just enjoy showing up to the range with something that gets people talking, the Rossi Brawler belongs in your lineup. It’s a capable oddball with practical strengths—and that’s not something you find every day.

It might look like it belongs in a comic book, but it runs like a workhorse. And if that doesn’t make you smile, maybe the pirate jokes will.

Rossi Brawler Specs

• Caliber: .300 Blackout (Also in .223, .45 Colt/.410)
• Barrel Length: 9”
• Overall Length: 14”
• Weight: 48.5 ozs. 
• Twist: 1:8” RH
• Sight: Optics Rail
• MSRP: 303.99
• UPC: 754908366705; 754908366903