Very Concealable .357 Magnum

richardlpalmer · 06-19-2012, 10:12 AM

Saw this today and it caught my eye. Interesting what they did with the cylinder shape & location of the barel. Might not be new to you kids, though...

fisheral87 · 06-19-2012, 06:51 PM

Never seen it. Hang on tight.

richardlpalmer · 06-20-2012, 08:42 AM

I'm wondering if the under barrel would lend itself to pushing back toward the palm rather than "up", effectively reducing muzzle rise.

GixxerPete · 06-20-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by richardlpalmer

I'm wondering if the under barrel would lend itself to pushing back toward the palm rather than "up", effectively reducing muzzle rise.

Well from what I've read about it, that's exactly what it does, so felt recoil (and especially muzzle rise) is less than a 'normal' comparable revolver.

It's still a .357 Mag in a small revolver, so 'hang on tight' indeed.

hawker · 06-20-2012, 02:43 PM

They would be awesome, but have suffered from a reputation for not-so-great reliability, and crappy DA triggers.

If they fixed that, I could see myself owning one of their 4-5" models.

richardlpalmer · 06-21-2012, 10:49 AM

Review: Chiappa Rhino Revolver Review

BLdtylry · 06-25-2012, 04:36 PM

The trigger is what turned me off. Too complicated and susceptible to failure OMHO.

richardlpalmer · 06-25-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BLdtylry

The trigger is what turned me off. Too complicated and susceptible to failure OMHO.

Whatchoo mean?

BLdtylry · 07-02-2012, 10:17 PM

qballrail · 07-02-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BLdtylry

OMFG! Who are they KIDDING? That's an accident waiting to blow up in someone's face. Meh... the Judge or nothin.

thanks for the info though, it was interesting seeing the inner-workings of that gun.

richardlpalmer · 07-05-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BLdtylry

Thanks for the gut shot. Definitely looks complex (like a Swiss watch or something).

I haven't heard of any failures though. But I understand your guarded opinion. ;)

mjn · 07-06-2012, 12:32 PM

It certainly is.....er.... interesting looking. :-)

If I were in the market for a concealable .357/38, I'd most likely snag a Smith PD360. In fact... I think I will after I get the Kimber..

GixxerPete · 07-06-2012, 03:18 PM

Before everyone condemns the Rhino for being 'too complicated', have you looked inside any other popular revolvers lately? Here's a classic Smith & Wesson:

Looks just about as complicated as the Rhino to me? Shit is just in different places because of the Rhino's unique design. Just sayin...

bigggbbruce · 07-06-2012, 05:41 PM

Gixxer.. I was thinking the same.... I own several Smiths and it looked very similiar to any one of mine... except the firing pin location...

qballrail · 07-06-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by richardlpalmer

Saw this today and it caught my eye. Interesting what they did with the cylinder shape & location of the barel. Might not be new to you kids, though...

Cool pistol but I'll take the Judge anyday. ;)

Now THAT'S a pistol!!

richardlpalmer · 07-07-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by qballrail

Cool pistol but I'll take the Judge anyday. ;)

Now THAT'S a pistol!!

I don't particularly think of the Judge/Governor when I think of ultra-concealable though. ;)

06-19-2012, 10:12 AM	#1
richardlpalmer Sniper Joined: Jan 2009 From: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,144	Very Concealable .357 Magnum Saw this today and it caught my eye. Interesting what they did with the cylinder shape & location of the barel. Might not be new to you kids, though...

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06-19-2012, 06:51 PM	#2
fisheral87 Gunslinger Joined: Jun 2011 From: Everett, WA Posts: 57	Never seen it. Hang on tight.

06-20-2012, 08:42 AM	#3
richardlpalmer Sniper Joined: Jan 2009 From: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,144	I'm wondering if the under barrel would lend itself to pushing back toward the palm rather than "up", effectively reducing muzzle rise.

06-20-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
hawker Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2011 From: Seattle Posts: 94	They would be awesome, but have suffered from a reputation for not-so-great reliability, and crappy DA triggers. If they fixed that, I could see myself owning one of their 4-5" models.

06-21-2012, 10:49 AM	#6
richardlpalmer Sniper Joined: Jan 2009 From: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,144	Review: Chiappa Rhino Revolver Review

06-25-2012, 04:36 PM	#7
BLdtylry Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2011 From: Snohomish, WA Posts: 36	The trigger is what turned me off. Too complicated and susceptible to failure OMHO.

07-02-2012, 10:17 PM	#9
BLdtylry Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2011 From: Snohomish, WA Posts: 36

07-06-2012, 12:32 PM	#12
mjn Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Tri-Cities, Wa Posts: 350	It certainly is.....er.... interesting looking. :-) If I were in the market for a concealable .357/38, I'd most likely snag a Smith PD360. In fact... I think I will after I get the Kimber..

07-06-2012, 03:18 PM	#13
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 772	Before everyone condemns the Rhino for being 'too complicated', have you looked inside any other popular revolvers lately? Here's a classic Smith & Wesson: Looks just about as complicated as the Rhino to me? Shit is just in different places because of the Rhino's unique design. Just sayin...

07-06-2012, 05:41 PM	#14
bigggbbruce Rifleman Joined: Apr 2011 From: Oregon Posts: 156	Gixxer.. I was thinking the same.... I own several Smiths and it looked very similiar to any one of mine... except the firing pin location...