Chiappa Rhino

alligator123

August 12, 2012 12:12

Has anyone shot the Rhino and what did you think of it?
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  charliemeyer007

  August 12, 2012 13:02

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8s8XbYmLjU

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  beantownshootah

  August 13, 2012 11:00

  Never shot one, though I love the concept.
  
  In execution, supposedly the complex mechanism necessary to activate the gun action makes the DA trigger pull heavy (15lbs or so), and it "stacks" to get heavier at the end of the pull.
  
  That's a huge drawback on a gun that's supposed to be used for CCW.
  
  If someone can build something like this, but with a SW-like smooth DA trigger, I'll buy one tomorrow.

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  abcguns2

  August 13, 2012 13:29

  Havent had a chance to shoot one , yet ?
  Sold another one (a 4") last week !
  Wow , one heck of a gun ??? all for apx. $800 !
  
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  Riomouse911

  August 14, 2012 08:20

  A 15 pound DA pull? Yeesh, that's a ton for ANY revolver someone is trying to keep on target, much less a CCW.
  
  I'll pass if that's as good as they get.

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  Ba Sardo

  August 14, 2012 10:12

  I own a 2" DAO and have shot almost a thousand rounds through it without a single hiccup. I'll try to address all of the issues, pro and con, regarding this gun.
  
  Trigger Pull: On paper, it seems like it would be a hell of a trigger pull. Most websites list it in the 12 to 15 pound range. It IS a hefty pull, but it is smooth and not nearly as troublesome as one would expect.
  
  Recoil: The recoil on this gun is nothing short of awe-inspiring. I'm a bit recoil sensitive and firing Hornady TAP out of my other snub nosed revolver gives me a bit of a shock. However, I can fire that stuff out of the Rhino all day (if I could afford to spend that much on ammo, that is) and not feel any fatigue in my wrist at the end of it.
  
  Sights: This is where I have some trouble with the Rhino. I found the sights to be less than adequate and will probably be installing something else as soon as I can. You can hit what you're aiming at, but I can't get better than minute-of-human at longer than fifteen yards with these sights. Might be me, but I don't have the same problem with Smith and Wesson or Ruger iron sights.
  
  Concealment: You'd be hard pressed to find a more concealable gun in .357 caliber. It's comfortable to wear and the folks at Rhino were kind enough to include a really nice leather holster with the gun.
  
  Price: It is expensive, but factor in the free holster and it's not all that bad.

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