Chiappa Rhino?
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They work as designed, but they are complicated internally and parts support may be an issue.
.357 is manageable recoil for most people so it might be a solution in search of a problem.
They are unique and worthy of a place in a collection of revolvers but maybe not a "daily shooter'
.357 is manageable recoil for most people so it might be a solution in search of a problem.
They are unique and worthy of a place in a collection of revolvers but maybe not a "daily shooter'
That's the way I was thinking, something to take out to the range for a conversation piece every now and then.
A friend bought one a few months ago and let me shoot it a couple of times. It looks like it should weigh a fair amount, but it is quite light. I think this is why I find it recoils slightly more than my 686.
The energy does go pretty much straight back into your hand, very little muzzle flip at all. Follow-up shots are right there, right now. I think this is also why I find it recoils a bit more. With a "traditional" style revolver with the barrel up top your wrists absorb some of the energy as the barrel flips up, your wrists being a pivot point of sorts. With the Rhino I found that with basically no "flip" at the front the recoil energy was more or less going straight back into your palm and up your arm. Just my take on it.
It's a very unique firearm, I personally do like the idea of firing from the bottom of the cylinder, but with everything there is always a tradeoff.
The only negative thing I can say about it, other than the price, is I didn't like the "hammer". Which isn't the actual hammer by the way. It cocks whatever internally. When you press the "hammer" down, it feels like you're moving stuff. When I pull the hammer on my 686 I can't tell there are parts in there, just feels like one, solid motion.
If you already have a revolver or two and have some money to burn I say go for it! Very fun gun and it is a conversation starter for sure!
The energy does go pretty much straight back into your hand, very little muzzle flip at all. Follow-up shots are right there, right now. I think this is also why I find it recoils a bit more. With a "traditional" style revolver with the barrel up top your wrists absorb some of the energy as the barrel flips up, your wrists being a pivot point of sorts. With the Rhino I found that with basically no "flip" at the front the recoil energy was more or less going straight back into your palm and up your arm. Just my take on it.
It's a very unique firearm, I personally do like the idea of firing from the bottom of the cylinder, but with everything there is always a tradeoff.
The only negative thing I can say about it, other than the price, is I didn't like the "hammer". Which isn't the actual hammer by the way. It cocks whatever internally. When you press the "hammer" down, it feels like you're moving stuff. When I pull the hammer on my 686 I can't tell there are parts in there, just feels like one, solid motion.
If you already have a revolver or two and have some money to burn I say go for it! Very fun gun and it is a conversation starter for sure!
I had never even heard of these creatures until this thread. Interesting. Ugly, but pretty badass looking. Like a real rhino I guess..
I suppose the lower barrel would reduce muzzle flip...
Any idea what the little pointed thing on the bottom is? I see it on a handful of models when Google searching the gun. It's not a trippy laser is it? Breaching muzzle, lol? Worst bayonet ever?
I suppose the lower barrel would reduce muzzle flip...
Any idea what the little pointed thing on the bottom is? I see it on a handful of models when Google searching the gun. It's not a trippy laser is it? Breaching muzzle, lol? Worst bayonet ever?
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^^ That's from "total recall", IIRC. The part at the bottom lug makes it look "futuristic", I guess. Here:
Ordinarily, they don't have that funny protrusion.
Ordinarily, they don't have that funny protrusion.
