Comments on: Chiappa Rhino Revolvers

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:44:11 +0000

I’ll check back in a few years after the problems are worked out. Seems to be a good idea. Usually new ideas
have many unforseen problems. For now, I think the traditional revolver route is the best

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:42:24 +0000

Feel free to check out my review of the Rhino after I got to shoot it at the 2011 Media Day at the Range.

-Richard

By: Richard Blair

Richard Blair — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:32:56 +0000

@John

I agree with Richard. He may not have quated you exactly, but I feel he definately captured what you were saying in the article. You seem to have a big hang up regarding the “hammer” because it does not work in the traditional manner.

By: Geo.

Geo. — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:49:50 +0000

The different configuration caught my eye but complicated internal workings and safety vagueness says not for me.

By: Tom McCord

Tom McCord — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:31:01 +0000

Mine is coming with the grey/black rubber grips. Anyone know how to order a set of factory wood grips?

By: Tom McCord

Tom McCord — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:29:24 +0000

Guys,

I have ordered the 2″ version for concealed carry. It should be here by the end of next week. I will look it over and post a review by the middle of March.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:55:38 +0000

Hi Dan,

First off, thanks for your service. I’ve carried a badge and gun for more than 10 years, and have been struck by people in cars on the job also: once a car thief, the other just a crazy motorist. So, I definitely have some appreciation for what you went through.

Windshield glass is one of the tougher obstacles for bullets to have to penetrate. Historically, I agree: the .357 Magnum is likely a better anti-felon cartridge than a 9mm. But, with modern bullet designs (Gold Dot, for example) the 9mm can actually be a better choice for barrier penetration than the traditional .357 loads (the old Remington 125 gr SJHP for example). It sounds like you probably were stuck with the low-performance rounds of the day, which were nowhere near as well designed as they are now.

Frankly, I don’t care to get into a shooting match, but with the full understanding of what is on the line, I’d carry a 9mm into combat and not worry about how it will perform.

Thanks again for your service, and sharing your experience.

-Richard

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:12:35 +0000

richard, you have probably had many answers to your question regarding comparing a 9mm to a 357. as you know the 9 will give you alot more shots but the 357 will give you alot more kick/knockdown power. im a retired cop and when i had to make the switch from revolver to auto it nearly cost me my life. two days after switching i happened upon a robbery suspect in his car who immediately and without warning ran over me with his car. i got up as he turned to hit me again and fired three rounds into the windshield directly in front of his face. myy 357 would have ended the matter immediately but the 9 all bounced off and went straight up…….i was hit again and a third time as well, breaking my neck in 3 places and retiring me for good. so it depends on what your doing with you gun!
Dan
ps: he did come back to see if i was dead and i shot him through the side window 3 times but that didnt help me any

By: crusader

crusader — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:53:59 +0000

i like the idea of a new wheelgun,but i’ll wait for some real reviews.then if they work as cool as they look i’ll buy one. remember “don’t jump the gun”

By: Capital

Capital — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:15:38 +0000

I just read the Guns & Ammo article on this revolver and I want one, very sexy. As to the SA concerns, there is a red indicator on the frame that shows when it is cocked in SA (according to the article)