Anyone with a Chiappa Rhino

[driver4562]

I have been looking at chiappa rhino and considering buying one. I am looking to see if anyone has one. I am mainly looking at/for a 2 inch barrel in 357 mag. I would like to test fire one before I buy one. My offer is to shoot about half a box of 357 ammo and and let the you have the rest.

I am on the NW side of Indianapolis. Member of Marion county fish and game. You can pm me or post here if you want. Thanks for reading and helping me out.

 

[dbrier]

My wife has the 4" version. I'm sure we could meet sometime. She put the smaller 20DS rubber grip on hers, so it feels more like the 2".
The 40DS does shoot very well, I've never tried the 20DS.

 

[Dave Doehrman]

I've got the 2" Rhino and it is my dedicated vehicle weapon. My advice would be to buy one. Everyone who shoots mine is amazed at the lack of muzzle flip from a 2" .357. It does have some recoil, but it is very manageable and fun to shoot. Accuracy is good and I haven't had any problems with the weapon.

I bought some Sellior & Bellot range ammo and some of the bullets weren't crimped enough to keep them from creeping forward in the cases. After 3-4 rounds, the bullets would drag against the barrel, making it difficult to align the cylinder and fire the next round. That is the only issue and it was completely ammo related.

I made a wallet holster for my Rhino and carried it in the hip pocket of my jeans. It concealed and carried well. The piece fits perfectly in the center recess of my dash, just in front of the shift lever. When I leave the car, the Rhino goes into a pocket and back in the center console when I return.

The smaller grips look odd but they feel fine and provide good grip. I thought about trying some bigger grips but I think it would make it harder to conceal the weapon.

 

[Erich]

Sorry, partner: I have one, but I'm in New Mexico!

I've sure let a lot of people shoot it, and they all seemed to think it was pretty neat. Here's a link to a thread on another forum that I put up about it when I bought it a couple of years ago:

Charged a Rhino - Handguns and Ammunition Forums

 

[SERparacord]

Gunslingers in Michigan has one for sale.

Specifications:
Revolver RHINO 50DS 5" barrel
Cal.357 mag
6 ROUNDS
Black Finish
Adjustable rear sight
Fiber optic front sight

The new Chiappa Rhino has revolutionized the revolver with a patented design that tames the prehistoric characteristic that most revolvers possess.
The new Chiappa Rhino barrel is aligned with the bottom most chamber which is the key component to Rhino's tame characteristics. The position of the barrel lowers the center of gravity and yields a centerline of the bore more in line with the shooter's arm allowing for the most natural "point ability" while engaging a target. This characteristic also drastically reduces both recoil and muzzle flip which insures subsequent shots to be on target faster than ever before. The reduction of the recoil allows for the use of ultra light alloys to be used in the construction of the Rhino minimizing any adverse effect. The flat sided cylinder design of the Rhino reduces the typical revolver profile allowing greater concealment. the Rhino is truly a multipurpose handgun capable of reliable defensive duty, scoring ten rings, and taking game. Featuring both double and single action characteristics, the single action is actuated by a hammer cocking device that engages the unexposed hammer to prepare to fire.
List price $870.00 In Stock!

 

[Erich]

Gun store across the street from my office in Santa Fe has a 4"er as well. They don't seem super difficult to find. Nifty guns - the reduction in recoil and attendant rapidity of follow-up shots is pretty remarkable, especially in such a light gun. The 25-ounce Rhino snub is more controllable than my 4" GP-100.

 

[snowwalker]

I agree with the above posts, but it is a butt ugly gun.

 

[N8RV]

I agree with the above posts, but it is a butt ugly gun.

I like to think of it as the "Glock of the revolver world."

(just kidding, Glock brethren ... just kidding ...)

 

[Mitchell0481]

I have a 2". I use it as my primary carry. Very manageable recoil, able to unload it very fast!