I had been reading about this gun for some time and was in the market for a revolver. I was hoping to have a chance to fire one first, but after holding a number of different ones at the gun store, this was much more comfortable for me than any of the others. I have not yet been to the range with it, as work is always in the way of things I want to do. Here a re a couple of pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damn that thing is ugly.

 

Glad your happy with it though

Sure is different, I remember reading something about this when someone posted it a few months ago here, one thing, if you run out of ammo you could beat someone with it. How about a range report, interested in hearing about how the recoil is.

Thanks guys LOL I like to think of it as "different" instead of ugly.

I am hoping to get to the range with it asap. A friend came over to check it out the other night, and he went to the store the next day to order one. Pics don't really do it justice, but I guess that is the same with any gun. you have to like it.

If anyone wants to try it out, I am trying to get to the Bayonne range possibly this Sunday.

it's so ugly it's beautiful...

range report!

Everything I've read with regards to recoil was very positive. Love that low bore axis. It's certainly prettier than a glock!

I like the rhino's. They are different and definitely place the recoil into the hand rather than snap the muzzle up. Goood luck with it.

Good luck with it!

 

I'm intrigued by these - like the low bore axis, but the complexity of the trigger internals concerns me:

 

regulator72 has one.

These and the Mateba revolvers have always looked very interesting to me. Cannot wait for a range report

Good luck with it!

 

I'm intrigued by these - like the low bore axis, but the complexity of the trigger internals concerns me:

 

 

Only time will tell, but they are interesting and innovative.

ugly?.. hell i think that;s a nice looking gun

Good luck with it!

 

I'm intrigued by these - like the low bore axis, but the complexity of the trigger internals concerns me:

 

 

It's not too much more complex than a standard S&W action (pic below doesn't show all parts).

I want one. Range report please!

I am not sure, but I think Casso's just got a few more in stock. As I said before, I would like to get to the range this Sunday to test it out. I will post here if I am definitiely going, so feel free to join me there if you want to try it yourself.

I am interested to hear about the stubby's range report. Regulator72's is a 4 inch and shots really nice.

I have 2 things that concern me with the Rhino - Since it shoots from the lower barrel, you really have to watch your grip - a conventional thumbs forward grip will get your weak hand blasted......

 

Also, with the low bore axis, doesn't that make for a high height over bore for sighting purposes?

I have 2 things that concern me with the Rhino - Since it shoots from the lower barrel, you really have to watch your grip - a conventional thumbs forward grip will get your weak hand blasted......

 

Also, with the low bore axis, doesn't that make for a high height over bore for sighting purposes?

 

good catch, you are right... what is the total length of the gun? and how far is the muzzle from the trigger?

Chiappa has a guide on their site on how to hold the rhino....

http://www.chiappafirearms.com/sites/default/files/manuals/Grip%20instructions.pdf

As far as grip postition goes, it shows in the manual the proper way to holfd the weapon safely. This is not at all uncomfortable to do and feels natural, so this is not an issue for me. Concerning the sighting, I am sure that Chiappa took the 6 o'clock firing position into account when building the sighting for the gun. On the 2' version, the sights are fixed. i know that all the other versions have adjustable sights. Thinking about it, the 2" really would not be used for long shots anyway. I spoke to one firrearms instructor who says his buddy was getting 3 inch groups with the 2" rhino @ 25 yrds. Of course, my results will vary from his. LOL

you should NEVER shoot thumb forward with a revolver EVER

you should NEVER shoot thumb forward with a revolver EVER

+1000

COOOOL Congrats!

you should NEVER shoot thumb forward with a revolver EVER

 

 

Yah, what he said. I've come close to making that mistake becuase I shoot semi-autos so much and revolvers not very much.

Yah, what he said. I've come close to making that mistake becuase I shoot semi-autos so much and revolvers not very much.

 

Ok, that video got my attention....

I sometimes shoot with my thumbs forward with a revolver but it's accidental. switching back and forth between a 1911 and a revolver will cause that. It burned a little but not enough to stop me from shooting.

Thanks guys LOL I like to think of it as "different" instead of ugly.

I am hoping to get to the range with it asap. A friend came over to check it out the other night, and he went to the store the next day to order one. Pics don't really do it justice, but I guess that is the same with any gun. you have to like it.

If anyone wants to try it out, I am trying to get to the Bayonne range possibly this Sunday.

 

Bayonne closed this Sunday

Bayonne closed this Sunday

 

Of course it is...silly me. One day that I might have some time to spare...oh well, maybe next week then.

I know it's ben a while, nbut I've had a lot going on since buying the Rhino. I finally got to the range with it and probably put 150 rounds through it. I couldn't be happier with the way it performs. As advertised on the recoil and in the right hands very accurate. One of the gentleman at the range took a shot with it and was able to cut a card in half at around 8 to 10 yards away. Much bettre shot than I am but it showed that the gun is dead on. I feel that it was well worth buying and I hope to geet back to shooting it soon. It certainly is a fun gun to shoot.