Back in May of last year we brought you news of the Rossi LWC. Dubbed the Lightweight Carbine, the single-shot rifle available in multiple calibers presented a tough, affordable everyman rifle. From hunting to first shots, the LWC deliver real value. Now Rossi adds a folding-stock variant, and we see this as a wonderful upgrade for survival, hiking, deer camp and more.
Rossi LWC Adds Folding Stock
Better still, for those who already bought the LWC, the folding stock is available as a separate aftermarket component. So you can upgrade your own LWC to a folder. Unlike the full line, the folding variant only comes chambered in .300 BLK and 5.56mm. So prior owners get a bit more versatility, or you can double down and buy both. All versions come suppressor-ready.
Key Features
- Folding Stock for Maximum Portability: Easy to deploy and lock, with a rugged build made for real-world use.
- Available in .300 BLK and 5.56: Choose your folding-stock LWC in two of the most sought-after calibers.
- Accessory for Existing LWCs: Retrofit any current LWC model—regardless of caliber—with the folding stock accessory, available now on www.shoprossi.com.
- Threaded Barrel Standard: Every LWC remains suppressor-ready right out of the box.
On May 15, 2024, Tactical Life reported:
Rossi LWC: The Single-Shot, Lightweight Carbine for Hunting Camp
Let’s be honest here–more is usually better. More power, more magazine capacity, more features: we shooters usually love more. But Rossi is banking there’s still plenty of shooters that can appreciate that sometimes less is actually more. Enter the Rossi LWC.
Lightweight Carbine Details
The Lightweight Carbine debuts the next single-shot rifle line from Rossi. But the “less” on this line really doesn’t describe this modern take on the classic break-open, single-shot rifle. Instead, it comes packed with a smart collection of features and components likely to grab the attention of the contemporary hunter.
The LWC features a threaded barrel across the entire family of variants. Built to add a suppressor, the selection of cartridge chamberings include .350 Legend, .300 Blackout, 5.56, 6.5 Creedmoor, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and 8.6 Blackout.
A polymer stock, Picatinny rail and 16.5-inch hammer-forged barrel provide a solid backbone. A crossbolt safety and transfer bar safety make the package safe and user-friendly. Complete with sling mounts and topped with a red dot and suppressor-ready, the LWC should find use in hunting camp, as a truck gun, or anywhere a dependable rifle is used.
For more info, visit rossiusa.com.
Rossi LWC Features
- Polymer Furniture
- Single-Shot, Break-Action
- Picatinny Rail, with Red Dot
- 16.5-inch Rifled Barrel
- Threaded Barrel, 1/2×28
- Sling Mounts
- Hammer-Forged Barrel
- Cross-Bolt Safety
- Transfer BarSteel Receiver
- MSRP: $389.99
Editor’s Note:
A lot of experienced shooters started out with a trusty single-shot rifle or shotgun in the stable. It made for easy learning and memorable first trips afield. But for the modern shooter, a lot of those ol’ trusty single-shots fall a little short. The Rossi LWC seems to do a great job of incorporating what today’s younger shooters desire, including a red dot and a can. With an assortment of cartridges capable of taking down game without punishing the shooter, these rifles promise to be fun on the range as well.
