This is the sum total of the recoil produced by the 2" Chiappa Rhino with .357 Magnum rounds.
One of the most unusual revolvers on the market, the Chiappa Rhino, has taken another very non-traditional move by chambering the revolver in .40 S&W.
The .40-caliber version of the Rhino will be a six shooter, using full-moon clips to hold onto the rounds, since the cartridge is “rimless.”
While the .40 S&W version of the Rhino is interesting, it would have been far better to chamber the gun in 10mm. The amazing recoil reduction achieved by the gun’s design would have been a great match with full power 10mm loads. Additionally, the revolver could have also fired .40 S&W loads to give the shooter more flexibility.
In August 2011, Chiappa rolled out the above video showing a 9mm and .40 S&W Rhino at work on the range.
From Chiappa:
Chiappa Firearms debuts their new .40 S&W caliber revolver at 2012 SHOT Show Booth 16144 main Hall
As you know the revolutionary premium quality Rhino Revolver is designed to fire from the bottom chamber of the cylinder which results in much less recoil and affords accurate lightning quick firing if so desired.
The NEW .40 caliber Chiappa Revolver utilizes full-moon clips to hold the rimless popular .40 caliber rounds.
Basic Specifications (more later as other models develop):
- Caliber: .40 S&W semi-auto round
- Moon Clips: Five come with each revolver
- Barrel Lengths: 2, 4, 5 and 6-inch
- Basic weight: 25-ounces with a 4-inch barrel
- Frame: Ergal (a high-strength aluminum alloy), cylinder, barrel and internal parts 4140 alloy steel.
- Metal finish:Blued
- Stocks:Composite rubber or wood.
- Capacity: 6-rounds
- Price (MSRP): 2-inch $839; 4-inch $929; 5-inch $949; 6-inch $989.
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I agree, the recoil reducing technology would lend itself well to the 10mm. However, being such a new concept and gun design, I can imagine that Chiappa wants to market this thing to the broadest group of shooters as possible. Once the revenue comes in then maybe they can develop the lesser used cartridges. Plus, finding 10mm ammunition at your local gun store nowadays isn’t very likely.
Aaron, a revolver chambered in 10mm can fire .40 S&W, just like a .357 mag revolver can fire .38 spl.
Ah! You’re probably right Marc. I was thinking that chambering for the smaller .40 cal. might have reduced cylinder size enough to prohibit the 10mm.
Length that is, not caliber.
I’m waiting until they offer it in .45 Colt… which might be a while, since that would require upsizing the cylinder and consequently changing the frame to fit it.