Chiappa Rhino, why?

[Fred Ward]

The fellow who designed the Mateba had a hand in producing the Rhino. And, of course, we all buy guns that we find attractive, functionality doesn't matter, right? These guns shoot very well. The 2 inch carries and conceals in the provided holster very well. (I am going to replace the grips with wooden ones.) The newer models are cut for moon clips and they are provided, and they make .40 caliber versions. I can get 2 inch groups with my six inch model at 20 yards with full house 158 grain .357 ammo and it doesn't hurt my old, arthritic hand. But, it's ugly.

 

[silentflyer]

Only it's mother could like the lines of that thing....

 

[Erich]

Oh look - zombie thread!

Mine still works for me - it's turned into a "house gun" for my wife's easy access while I'm at work (because of the low recoil and easy point-and-click interface). I have it with the rubber stocks to minimize the already minimal recoil with the .357 Magnum "minus-P" 135-grain short barrel Gold Dot handloads I have in the thing (they do right at 1100 fps from this particular gun's 2" tube), but here's a picture of it with the wood stocks.

 

[Rpg]

I won't hunt with a gun that embarrasses my dog.

'Nuf said.

 

[JaPes]

Yeah, I'll pass on this one. Now if somebody starts importing the Mateba...OH YEAH! Dale

Agreed. A Mateba auto revolver would be an awesome thing to own.

 

[ladder13]

Oh look - zombie thread!

Mine still works for me - it's turned into a "house gun" for my wife's easy access while I'm at work (because of the low recoil and easy point-and-click interface). I have it with the rubber stocks to minimize the already minimal recoil with the .357 Magnum "minus-P" 135-grain short barrel Gold Dot handloads I have in the thing (they do right at 1100 fps from this particular gun's 2" tube), but here's a picture of it with the wood stocks.

That's what I call in your face.

 

[eveled]

I kind of liked it, until I saw a picture of the trigger hammer linkage. Pretty complex, a lot of moving parts to foul up. The flats on the cylinder are brilliant IMHO, number it carries nice.

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

The Yankee Marshal seems to love the Chiappa Rhinos he owns...

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[Warren Sear]

They still aren't as ugly as a Ruger!

 

[Arik]

I won't hunt with a gun that embarrasses my dog.

'Nuf said.

Cause that's what matters! The dog and the deer first look at the lines of then give the approval. Especially the deer

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[AlHunt]

Bryan, you sold me!

Well, so what's the report? Does the low bore axis reduce muzzle flip? I'd think it would.

 

[Erich]

Well, so what's the report? Does the low bore axis reduce muzzle flip? I'd think it would.

Yes. My report is available here in great detail, back about 6 years ago.

Oh, and because someone mentioned Ruger . . .

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I wouldn't buy a Chiappa Rhino, but I wouldn't mind accepting one as a gift. I also wouldn't mind carrying one.

Bud's has a 200DS for $748. To me, I rather drop that kind of money on something else...such as a CZ 75BD, some kind of Beretta 92, HK VP9, or a Glock 17 Gen 4 with some upgrades.

 

[rilkil23]

I like the fact that it lessens recoil. Every time I put rounds through my 642 it makes me want a Rhino more and more.

 

[Donn]

I handled one at a gun show. It's not as cumbersome as it looks, actually feels OK. Down side? FWIW, the owner of my LGS won't handle them. Quality control issues he says. That's good enough for me to cross it off my list.

 

[Thuer]

Never gonna trade my Webley Fosbery for a Rhino. No way.

 

[Protected One]

If you are a fan of the .357 for CCW, and you prioritize practicality and function over "looks", then you would probably like this firearm.
I have handled them at my LGS and gun shows, and it feels surprisingly good in the hand. The flat cylinder makes for easier concealment, and a nice leather holster is provided with the gun.