Chiappa Rhino = WOW

[LVSteve]

Along those lines...."eager beats pretty"

When you have a face that resembles a bag of spanners like me, eager is essential.

 

[Echo40]

People that own them seem to really love them. I suppose I will try one eventually..but lordy lord..that is one UGLY slab of iron.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, ever since I first laid eyes upon the monstrosity that is the LeMat Cartridge Revolver, my definition of an ugly revolver has changed drastically...

Compare the Chiappa Rhino, Ruger LCR, Taurus Judge, and any other of the so-called "ugly" revolvers by today's standards to that. Suddenly they seem a lot less ugly, no?

 

[ladder13]

WTH is that????

 

[BB57]

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. :-D

Shouldn't that be "clear to the frame"?

 

[BB57]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, ever since I first laid eyes upon the monstrosity that is the LeMat Cartridge Revolver, my definition of an ugly revolver has changed drastically...

Compare the Chiappa Rhino, Ruger LCR, Taurus Judge, and any other of the so-called "ugly" revolvers by today's standards to that. Suddenly they seem a lot less ugly, no?

In addition to having the world heaviest trigger pull, the 1895 Nagant revolver also has more than it's fair share of 'ugly.'

 

[OLDSTER]

Chiappa

I've always felt that when it comes to ugly, the long barrel Chiappa was right up there with Hi-Point. But I have to admit , in the short barreled version, it really is a nasty and serious looking blaster, and not as ugly as the long barreled version. Pretty cool actually

 

[one eye joe]

THE 2" DS, IN .357 MAGNUM WOULD BE MY CHOICE FOR CCW, IF I WAS TO PURCHASE ONE......

THERE ARE SEVERAL CLIPS ON THE INTERNET, ILLUSTRATING THE CONTROLLED RAPID FIRE, THAT IS AFFORDED BY THIS REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN......

 

[gman51]

I have to say they named it well. I am surprised they didn't name it the block, but that would mess with the Glock's description.

Like the song goes...marry yourself an ugly woman and be happy for the rest of your life.

I noticed in this video that the Rhino had what appeared to be a much lower recoil.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc2wDyMbh0o[/ame]

 

[Buford57]

My son tried to talk me into buying one when they first appeared so we (he) could try it out. I declined and told him if we waited a few years they would either have been pulled from the market because they didn't work or would be available used from guys who couldn't stand the sight of them in their safe. Neither of us ever got back to it. Nice to hear a review.

 

[Racer X]

On the TV show Covert Affairs, the lead, a female, carried one. I assume because she was of slight build and it packed a big punch. And it stood out. Hers was a 3" or 4" model I believe.

Doesn't the odd cylinder actually make it thinner?

 

[CH4]

Yep. Looks like a staple gun with tape dispenser.

Similarly, and to my eye almost as homely, is the HK P7 squeeze cock. Always reminded me of a Dymo label maker. The Chiappa is kinda Capt. Kirk meets Josey Wales. Nonetheless, the more choices, the better.

 

[dr. mordo]

On the TV show Covert Affairs, the lead, a female, carried one. I assume because she was of slight build and it packed a big punch. And it stood out. Hers was a 3" or 4" model I believe.

Doesn't the odd cylinder actually make it thinner?

It's slightly thinner than a K frame cylinder, but it's actually a bit larger than it has to be because they make a .40 S&W version as well.

 

[TheWaterboy]

They look alright. A tool form follows function in that respect I think they look good but they don't have the nostalgia no history with that look that's why people say ugly. I read a story about RFID chips. I wonder what ever happened.

Here one is sounds like fiction...

Chiappa: Hidden RFID Chip IDs Gun Owner "Forever". Or Not. - The Truth About Guns

 

[TheWaterboy]

Space Cowboy?

 

[mark brewer]

if i might be excused for re-igniting a 3 yr old thread, i wish to voice my opinion that the 4" rhino is a future-classic. i think it has interesting and beautiful lines - unique and very original. it just needs to show up in the right venue, say, in the hand of the right movie star in the right movie (like dirty harry selling all those 44 magnums). or becoming a favorite of some respected gun writer.

i really want to fire one and if it's possible, buy one. it's never bothered me to be different.