Samdjr74 11 Posted January 7, 2015 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone owns Rhino and if so what are your thoughts on it. Also any stores in NJ carry them and lastly which ones are legal in NJ? Thanks, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted January 7, 2015 Caso's in Jersey City has them from time to time. I plan on getting a white rhino in the future Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted January 7, 2015 I don't own one but have shot a friend's. They are a neat concept. The recoil pulse is truly different and the marketing hype seems fairly true. The gun comes more "back" than "up". That said the reason I don't plan to own one is because I use the same hold (thumbs forward) on all my guns. On my other revos, because of the grip angle, my thumb never crosses the cylinder face. On the Rhino, it does. That, combined with the bottom cylinder being the one that pops off, makes for a sore thumb. Thankfully it was just 38's and not mags. Again, nice guns that work as advertised. Just not for me. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 Sounds good, thanks for the info. I might take a look at one when my P2Ps come in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inplainsight 6 Posted January 8, 2015 You can rent one at the Woodland Park range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 You can rent one at the Woodland Park range. Thanks, good to know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svt3183 14 Posted January 8, 2015 Internals made in China turned me off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted January 8, 2015 I wanna see one in 9mm but I can't find one anywhere... at least online.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 Internals made in China turned me off Yeah I'm not a fan of that either but I'm willing to give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted January 8, 2015 I take it back..i want a gold one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted January 8, 2015 Chiappa Rhino revolver review with Jerry Miculek …: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted January 8, 2015 I take it back..i want a gold one That would be a sight! That along with a diamond grill would be perfect! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remixer 1,645 Posted January 8, 2015 Iv seen a few of them.... Interesting Revolver.. They look better in person then in pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 I saw the gold one on line, nice but not my style. The white Rhino looks great in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s8n 14 Posted January 8, 2015 I've got the 2" snubby version . I like shooting it alot, .357 is unbelievably comfortable to shoot.That said, I did have to return it to Chiappa for repair when the action locked up with a live round chambered.They said it was a known issue and the fix is supposed to eliminate it. They were easy to deal with and the turn around was quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Rizzo 59 Posted January 8, 2015 I shot the same one Topher did, I really like the thing. No clue who has them in stock though but the previous suggestion for renting at GFH is a good place to start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 Thanks all, great info here. I think the look of the gun has me intrigued more then anything else but if I get all 3 permits I might swap out the idea on a Mark III for another revolver and this is on the list to try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted January 8, 2015 I shot one at CJ 357 ammo, shoots straight back into your wrist almost no muzzle flip.. takes some time getting use too. Was a NJGF members revolver that i met up with after a USPSA match.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 8, 2015 I shot one at CJ 357 ammo, shoots straight back into your wrist almost no muzzle flip.. takes some time getting use too. Was a NJGF members revolver that i met up with after a USPSA match.. Nice, that's one think I really like about it, little to no muzzle flap. And because I only ever shoot a revolver I usually do a tea cup hold so I should be ok with the angle of the grip and not blowing my thumb off. The price on the other hand is up there, ouch but again I really want to give one a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted January 11, 2015 Pretty neat looking gun...how does it shoot? Do you wheel gun guys like this style? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted January 11, 2015 Pretty neat looking gun...how does it shoot? Do you wheel gun guys like this style? I like that its different, modern looking but still a revolver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted March 2, 2016 Going to resuscitate this thread! Just put in for permits and my PD is usually pretty punctual getting them back to me. So I've been looking into a few different options and the Chiappa White Rhino has peaked my interest. 40DS or 50DS in .357. Biggest problem I am having is finding one that I can fondle. I've called most all of LGS's and checked inventories online and no-one in central jersey seems to have one. I feel like I've called everyone from Shoreshot to RTSP with no luck. Really don't want to drop a G note on gun broker without even holding the thing. Any help appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted March 2, 2016 Cabela's have one? Or any larger store in PA. Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted March 2, 2016 Going to resuscitate this thread! Just put in for permits and my PD is usually pretty punctual getting them back to me. So I've been looking into a few different options and the Chiappa White Rhino has peaked my interest. 40DS or 50DS in .357. Biggest problem I am having is finding one that I can fondle. I've called most all of LGS's and checked inventories online and no-one in central jersey seems to have one. I feel like I've called everyone from Shoreshot to RTSP with no luck. Really don't want to drop a G note on gun broker without even holding the thing. Any help appreciated. I ended up buying the 50DS in .357 and the only complaint I had was the stock grip was too small for my hand. I bought the larger grip and love the gun. If you're looking to shoot one I know RTSP has one in their rental case. Depending on where you are I can meet you at RTSP one day and you're more than welcome to give mine a try. Below is a picture of mine with the smaller stock grip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats man. The grip does look a little small and I have slightly larger than average hands too. What aftermarket grip did you end up getting? I appreciate the offer. But RTSP is a hike and a half for me. Congrats looks sweet. Looking for something a little closer to the Old Bridge area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted March 2, 2016 I Cabela's have one? Or any larger store in PA.Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk. Im sure they do. But I'm not driving 2.5 hours to find out and then Id still have to have it shipped to NJ FFL. At that point I might as well ship one in from gun broker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samdjr74 11 Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats man. The grip does look a little small and I have slightly larger than average hands too. What aftermarket grip did you end up getting? I appreciate the offer. But RTSP is a hike and a half for me. Congrats looks sweet. Looking for something a little closer to the Old Bridge area. Well if you ever make it up here the offer is always open. The new grip is made by Chiappa, I never found an aftermarket but the new grip cost me $45 and it's made out of olive wood so it's a pretty nice grip and feels great.I think you can even order the gun with the larger grip so that's nice, I just thought the medium grip it came with was good enough until I tried the larger one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites