Problem with Chiappa Rhino: pretty sure...

Catalina · Jul 10, 2020

Having same issue as john8255 who posted then ghosted.

I am able to rotate the cylinder counter-clockwise with little to no effort, whether the pistol is in double action or single action

Problem with Chiappa Rhino: pretty sure, but not positive

Also, this from the Instruction Manual works sometimes:

Pull the external hammer fully rearward until it is cocked. The action of pulling the external hammer to the rear activates an inner lever which cocks the inner hammer and will also cause the trigger to move rearward. By this position the external hammer will go back to rest position, while the flag signaling that the inner hammer is cocked will be jutting out. The revolver will now fire in the single action mode,...

Also trigger is really, really heavy.

RMA request sent. Will post updates here.

kemikos · Jul 10, 2020

Yeah, I just checked mine and that's not right. The cylinder lock on mine drops (allowing the cylinder to rotate) at about 1/3 of the "external hammer" travel, and then re-engages at about 2/3 of the travel. At no other position can the cylinder rotate.

You've got the right idea: send it in.

Old Stumpy · Jul 10, 2020

Your rhino needs a zoo veterinarian.

SharpDog · Jul 10, 2020

Revolver In Name Only ?

Catalina · Jul 29, 2020

Impressive response from Chiappa. Sent to Dayton Wednesday 7/22/2020 and returned to me Wednesday 7/29.

Will update once test fired at range.

Chiappa factory repair

Catalina
Jul 29, 2020

Fixes performed on Chiappa Rhino 200DS

mokin · Jul 29, 2020

I'm trying really hard not to buy one of those. You guys aren't helping.

Catalina · Jul 29, 2020

Any idea what "broach cut liner" means?
TIA

ontarget · Jul 29, 2020

Maybe a barrel liner? I'm not familiar with the Rhino but some guns use a steel barrel liner with a shroud made of a lighter material.

Havok7416 · Jul 30, 2020

ontarget said:
Maybe a barrel liner? I'm not familiar with the Rhino but some guns use a steel barrel liner with a shroud made of a lighter material.

The Rhino itself is aluminum, so it needs a steel barrel liner.

Old Stumpy · Jul 30, 2020

Catalina said:
Any idea what "broach cut liner" means?

Don't know for sure but broach cut may refer to cutting the grooves into the bore of the liner rather than button rifling it.

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