New Chiappa Rhino 60DS 6" Target FIRES 357mag/38sp/9mm! -Trigger Fixed? ** w/ Pix

FOUND CHIAPPA'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING CALIBERS ON THE **NEW** PRODUCTION RUNS OF RHINOS

"Our revolver Rhino in caliber .357 will have an upgrade starting with the current production: the drum can now house the moonclip, and three moonclips will be supplied with the revolver at no extra charge.
The revolver can be used both with moonclips and without, since the grooving which houses the moonclip is machined inside the abutment surface of the cylinder.

Please note that:
- Rhino models in caliber.357Mag up to serial number RH05833 may NOT be used with moonclip
- Rhino models in caliber 9mm and .40 S&W (forthcoming production) can be used ONLY with moonclip

We are confident that shooters will be happy with this change, which brings an added benefit to our Rhino Revolver Revolution!"

Although it is a partial answer, it still does not solve for me what I am purchasing as it does not mention here anything about the caliber conversions. I am starting to doubt mine will be able to fire 9mm but I will have to fire off another email to Chiappa later and see.
 
It's so fugly, it's nice. I like that the barrel is pretty low down in line with your wrist to control recoil. I'd like to shoot one sometime.
 
Wildernessguy, it sounds like an option not a standard model so it would seem necessary to request it come with two cylinders....
How much are you paying?
 
As per request, here are some shots of the article as well.

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Note that this is a 40DS regular rhino, not a white rhino.
 
Can-down said:
Wildernessguy, it sounds like an option not a standard model so it would seem necessary to request it come with two cylinders....
How much are you paying?
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Yeah you are probably right, although I'll take one last stab at waiting to see what the US seller says about this when I hear back from Prophet River. And any confusion has nothing to do with Prophet as they are only acting as a broker on this. They were very clear in the ad that it fired all three calibers, and that this was done through the provided moon clips. I highly doubt it, however there is the remote chance at least that this is some brand new model that was just released. It makes me feel better thinking that for now...... :)

On the other hand, it's still not a deal breaker for me at all, just that 9mm would be a big plus. When you think about it, cheap 38sp for carving holes in paper targets is all anyone really needs. And 357mag for some extra kick here and there. When you think of all the advantages to this revolver over pretty much everything else out in the marketplace it's everything I'm looking for. My only issue was finding out whether or not the triggers have been fixed. In that regard, things are looking better and better.

As for price, I don't know yet. There are the import fees, duties, shipping, etc added to the US price yet to be converted so it wouldn't even be fair to say at this point. When I do receive my invoice with final cost, I will post it here.
 
Know that is making some sense and my buddies definatly didnt come with a second cylinder. And Wilderness this would be by no means a deal breaker unless you payed for it and it didnt recieve it, this a big gun that needs big rounds :) and the 9mm might be to boring lol. It also depends on how much it costs as I'm sure there is some kind of inflation for the standard setup, if it is a big jump how much would shooting 9's actually save you in thd long run.
 
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Workingspy said:
Know that is making some sense and my buddies definatly didnt come with a second cylinder. And Wilderness this would be by no means a deal breaker unless you payed fir thst and didnt recieve it, this a big gun that needs big rounds :) and the 9mm might be to boring lol. It also depends on how much it costs as I'm sure there is some kind of inflation for the standard setup, if it is a big jump how well would it shooting 9's actually save you.
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So very true, it was never about 9mm for me, It's about the innovation, engineering and radical design of this revolver. As well as the huge set of balls Chiappa had to design it, which must have cost a fortune and been a massive gamble on their part. And it looks incredible, that sure doesn't hurt. I Looked around on Youtube and Google ( post trigger issues ) and I have heard this pistol described by several testers as one of the best, and even the best.... handgun ever made. Whether or not that is true is another story, but it sure got them excited. All that really matters to me, is it has me excited about shooting again. With .22 like recoil, I may even be able to hit the paper once in a while and that ain't bad. There is nothing bread and butter about the Rhino :)
 
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As per request, here are some shots of the article as well.

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Note that this is a 40DS regular rhino, not a white rhino.
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Thanks for getting this up and for the extra effort. It seems with latest press release from Chiappa they have been making quite a few changes to various models and expanding the overall product line. I am sure the info while be constantly changing the next while.
 
Ok, wait, you have to use moon clips with .38 and .357? That's a big non sell for me :S

edit: ok, jumped the gun a little :) Why would you use moon clips for .357 if you didn't have to? Seems silly :)
 
No the moon clips seem to be a speedloaders of sorts from what I can tell for the .38/.357. As posted earlier here the .38/.357 model does not require the clips to be shot. However the 9mm and .40 call must use the moon clips to be shoot. Thats what I can make of it anyways.

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Ok, wait, you have to use moon clips with .38 and .357? That's a big non sell for me :S
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Workingspy said:
No the moon clips seem to be a speedloaders of sorts from what I can tell for the .38/.357. As posted earlier here the .38/.357 model does not require the clips to be shot. However the 9mm and .40 call must use the moon clips to be shoot. Thats what I can make of it anyways.
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38 and 357 won't need moonclips, rimless rounds will need it such as the 9mm.

Also, I believe all the new Rhino models are 2nd generation already, with improved triggers, lockup and fiber optic front sight etc.

WHen I originally bought mine, I researched the issues and made sure I got a 2nd generation release. I believe the surefire way to tell off the bat is the FO front sight, the originals did not have this. The 2nd gen release alone seems to have all the bugs worked out, mine ran flawlessly.

These new white rhino and conversions could probably be considered a generation 3 release at this point.

As a side note for you guys, I recommend you pick up the bedside speedloader kit for swag factor from 5starfirearms.com

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Yeah you are probably right, although I'll take one last stab at waiting to see what the US seller says about this when I hear back from Prophet River. And any confusion has nothing to do with Prophet as they are only acting as a broker on this. They were very clear in the ad that it fired all three calibers, and that this was done through the provided moon clips. I highly doubt it, however there is the remote chance at least that this is some brand new model that was just released. It makes me feel better thinking that for now...... :)

On the other hand, it's still not a deal breaker for me at all, just that 9mm would be a big plus. When you think about it, cheap 38sp for carving holes in paper targets is all anyone really needs. And 357mag for some extra kick here and there. When you think of all the advantages to this revolver over pretty much everything else out in the marketplace it's everything I'm looking for. My only issue was finding out whether or not the triggers have been fixed. In that regard, things are looking better and better.

As for price, I don't know yet. There are the import fees, duties, shipping, etc added to the US price yet to be converted so it wouldn't even be fair to say at this point. When I do receive my invoice with final cost, I will post it here.
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Well if they did indeed mention the 9mm I'd say it could be the conversion model which is nice!
 
mwjones said:
Ok, wait, you have to use moon clips with .38 and .357? That's a big non sell for me :S

edit: ok, jumped the gun a little :) Why would you use moon clips for .357 if you didn't have to? Seems silly :)
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As mentioned, faster reloads is the reason.
 
Can-down said:
As mentioned, faster reloads is the reason.
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Unfortunatly they dont seem that fast as they come with a tool to remove the empry casings. Well have to give them a try next time range and see. Either way you can still load three of the moon clips faster then you can 18 single rounds.
 
They are more of a competition/defensive fast reload aid. For range use it's easier to just load them out of the box one at a time.
 
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They are more of a competition/defensive fast reload aid. For range use it's easier to just load them out of the box one at a time.
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Yah I never use my speed loaders at all to be true, thought they were cool when I first got my 686 but it didnt take long to drop that idea. But for sake of the conversation they speed loading times.
 
UPDATE TO THE 9mm SAGA

As of yesterday it was confirmed that the newest target Rhinos still hot off the press DO infact also fire 9mm with the provided moonclips. At this point that's all I do know. I will update the thread when it arrives and I can review the manual. This latest model is also designated by the FO rear sight from what I understand.
 
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