The Model 92 Ranch Hand is a lever-action pistol chambered in .357 Mag / .38 Special +P, with a 12-inch barrel and 24-inch overall length. It holds 6 rounds and weighs 82 oz unloaded. The frame and barrel are polished stainless steel; the stock is wood. Twist rate is 1:30 RH with 6 grooves. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Model 92 Ranch Hand 
• Caliber: .357 Mag / .38 Special +P 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 12.00 In. 
• Overall Length: 24.00 In. 
• Overall Height: 6.54 In. 
• Overall Width: 1.35 In. 
• Weight (Unloaded): 82.00 Oz. 
• Twist Rate: 1:30 RH 
• Grooves: 6 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Frame Finish: Polished 
• Barrel Material: Stainless Steel 
• Barrel Finish: Polished 
• Stock Material: Wood 
   
  The drift-adjustable front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight let you tune for different loads. The lever action cycles smoothly and the pistol-length form factor makes it easy to handle in confined spaces. Accepting both .357 Magnum and .38 Special is useful for anyone who already runs revolvers in those calibers. You can train with .38 and carry .357 without juggling different ammunition stockpiles.

The Ranch Hand 92 in .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P gets generally positive reviews, though with a few recurring criticisms.

Owners like the compact lever-action format. It handles comfortably, cycles reliably, and the ability to use common revolver ammunition makes it practical for people who already have a .357 or .38 in their collection. Recoil with .357 Magnum is manageable at this weight, and .38 Special loads are easy to shoot for extended sessions. The nostalgic character of a short lever-action is something many users mention appreciating.

Critical feedback tends to land in a few areas. Build quality and finish consistency get called out occasionally. Some buyers report minor cosmetic or mechanical issues that vary between units. The pistol-length stock (no traditional buttstock) is comfortable for some and awkward for others, particularly during longer range sessions. Capacity at 6 rounds is the other common complaint for a gun marketed toward home defense or ranch use, where people often want more rounds. Optics mounting is also limited, which matters to shooters who want to run a red dot or scope.