![]() ![]() The new design resulted in improvements of the internal mechanisms over conventional revolver designs yielding up incredible reliability, a super-smooth action and improved safety. The gun is designed to fire from the bottom chamber of the cylinder (6:00 position not 12:00 as with other revolvers). It just Works! And people who have shot it are amazed by the glass smooth action of this revolver.īelow is the December 2009 release in case you missed it.Ĭalled the Rhino (sort of resembles one too) you will first notice that the barrel is actually at the bottom of the cylinder. The recoil and muzzle flip from hot loads is greatly reduced thanks to the bottom chamber firing position. The Rhino, especially in the 2-inch version is an unusual looking firearm but form really does follow function. import and ATF tests as they are simply the same gun with longer barrels. Within the next 60 days it is expected that the 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch versions will clear U.S. The first of these revolutionary revolvers will be the 2-inch barrel model. The following first two paragraphs are the NEW News:Ĭhiappa Firearms, Dayton, OH, August, 2010-Chiappa Firearms new Rhino Revolver has finally cleared all the import requirements and tests for sale in the United States and are now arriving for distribution by MKS Supply, the exclusive marketer for the Rhino. The following is a press release DefenseReview received yesterday: You don’t wanna’ take a hit from this Rhino! – Final fit and finish work done in U.S.A. One piece, retained by a single screw at the butt. – Metal finish: Blued or brushed alloy and stainless steel (stainless version first available in U.S.) – Frame Material: Ergal (a high-strength aircraft aluminum alloy) – Basic weight 25-ounces with a 4-inch barrel The longer-barrel models (4″ and up) feature a ribbed/vented barrel and what appears to be a Mil-Std-1913 “Picatinny” rail for mounting tactical white lights and lasers (laser sights). To this end, it sports a hexagonal, flat-sided cylinder and flattened overall profile. The Chiappa Rhino revolver is an interesting (and interesting looking) handgun that’s designed specifically for concealed carry (CCW). Since the Rhino is a 6-shot revolver, you get 5 follow-up shots of. This is supposed to make for fast, accurate multi-shot firing strings / fast and accurate follow-up shots. This significantly lowers the bore axis, bringing the recoil forces closer to the center of your hand than on standard revolvers. 357 magnum revolver, which is unique in that it fires from the bottom chamber, rather than the top chamber. have teamed up to manufacture and market the new “revolutionary” patented Rhino. ![]()
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