Chiappa Rhino for IDPA?

I believe at some point there was a ruling making an exception for Canada as only people with there 12-6 would be allowed to shoot then. I was more interested in the rest of the specs in regards to sights, size etc...
 
Gargoyle said:
I believe at some point there was a ruling making an exception for Canada as only people with there 12-6 would be allowed to shoot then. I was more interested in the rest of the specs in regards to sights, size etc...
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Given that both S&W and Ruger make revolvers with 4.2" barrels I can't see why the exemption (for SSR at least) has any validity.

As for the rest of your questions, try reading the Rule Book first (you might actually learn stuff in the process) then if you still can't figure it out, ask here....

http://www.idpa.com//Documents/IDPARuleBook2005.pdf
 
Hmmmmmm...........interesting question !!!! A quick look and they look okay as far as weight goes. I believe the barrel length exemption is still in place so....??????

Hopefully Canuck 44 will show up. He knows the rules better than most.

John

Gargoyle said:
Just wondering if the Chiappa Rhino 5 or 6 inch would be suitable for IDPA rules?
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Looks okay from the pic.

Be aware that if you are using moonclips you will be shooting in the Enhanced Service Revolver division and will be required to use major power factor loads.

John
 
shooting in the esr division isn't a problem I'll just have to look at the PF for 9mm and 40 and decide which way to go. Plan on picking the 6" model in stainless up for a xmas present for myself..
 
If you're keen on doing well with the revolver at IDPA I'd look at the .40 if they come in .40S&W. I've read that the long .357Mag casings in a moonclip tend to stick out this way and that and make it more difficult to load quickly than the shorter semi auto chamberings.

Another issue I'm seeing is that the 9mm model is listed as a 9x21. That's the 9mm Largo instead of the 9x19 mm Parabellum/Luger which is the more normal chambering for semi autos. If that's correct it might be a bit of a pain to get the 9x21 brass but making major with 147's should be a POC! And being neatly trapped in moon clips it's not like the brass will go AWOL.

I may just need to look at a Rhino myself. I'm not pleased that it's made by Chiappa as I've had and seen "issues" with Chiappa guns. But a moon clipped 9mm Largo gun could easily sway me to the idea of tolerating any hiccups I get into along the way.

EDIT- I messed up. 9mm Largo is 9x23. The 9x21 is a loading used in countrys which do not allow private ownership of military ammo. Fortunetly Starline has the 9x21. You'd just need to get someone to bring it in.

I suppose you COULD use regular 9mm brass. But due to the slightly tapered nature of the casings the brass would expand more than normal and likely you'd only get a few reloadings from it before the cases start splitting. But then 9mm brass is common as dirt so it's not much of an issue.
 
I would think twice about buying a 6" revolver for IDPA. The holster must be worn high on the hip at normal belt level and pulling a 6" barrel from a high holster can be a bit awkward.

9mm major is certainly possible....that is why it is listed in the rule book as permissible for ESR.

You can reload 38Sp. brass to major power factor.

.357mag brass is just too hard to find in large enough quantities to make reloading practical.

.40S&W would definitely be my choice if I was going to buy a Rhino for IDPA. The brass is easy to find and it is easy to make major.

Which ever way you decide to go have fun :)

John
 
Canada still has an exemption from the 4.2 rule. with good reason. yes ruger and smith make a 4.2 but if you look at the numbers of them available in this country you will find there are only a a few hundred of each in Canada. while the usa has hundreds of models to choose from and million of those models in circulation.



John in B.C. said:
Looks okay from the pic.

Be aware that if you are using moonclips you will be shooting in the Enhanced Service Revolver division and will be required to use major power factor loads.

John
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there is no major and minor power factor in idpa, esr is 165,000 power factor
 
sask farmboy said:
Canada still has an exemption from the 4.2 rule. with good reason. yes ruger and smith make a 4.2 but if you look at the numbers of them available in this country you will find there are only a a few hundred of each in Canada. while the usa has hundreds of models to choose from and million of those models in circulation.





there is no major and minor power factor in idpa, esr is 165,000 power factor
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maybe IDPA doesnt call it major but its common nomenclature to call 165pf major
 
Sorry to be so late on this one. Yes Canada has and will continue to have an exemption for 5" and 6" revolvers for the foreseeable future. The Rhino revolver would meet the criteria for the exemption as it now stands. While some do use 6" revolvers John outlined some reasons why it is not the best alternative. For most I doubt the Rhino has many advantages over the S&W/Ruger/Colt alternatives but it does work. Please remember the Canadian Exemption is just that, an exempton for IDPA members competing in Canada. The exemption does not apply anywhere else and you cannot expect to use the exemption while competing in the US for example.

Take Care

Bob
 
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