Chiappa is suddenly interesting.

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Chiappa has been one of those companies that has been pretty forgettable in recent years, at least for me. I have always had a back burner type hankering to get a rhino ever since I saw one in ads when they originally came out, but it was always unattainable until recently and as of yesterday I became the owner of a pre-owned but NIB rhino 200ds .357 mag. That got me interested in some accessories like holsters and whatnot so I went to Chiappa website to see what they offered. Their lineup of guns is suddenly impressive. Before yesterday I could only have named 3 products that they made and only had interest in 1 of them. Now they have several interesting items and build quality seems to be moving in a positive direction. I also saw a new lever action rifle offering. The folks at Chiappa have either done a stellar job at building up a product line in an incognito mode, or they have failed at marketing. Either way, they have some neat stuff I haven’t heard mentioned at all.

Y’all go glance at their 2020 product lineup at the link below. I don’t even know what to say other than I can see myself getting serious about a lever action, and/or one of the 9mm PDW offerings.

https://www.chiappafirearms.com/
 
Wow. Thanks for the link. I had no idea their product line was that extensive. Perhaps they have been spending more on product development & research and less on marketing recently.
 
The 1886 26" barrel in 45/70 definitely looks sweet. Would like to see one in person, if it's as good as the photo, my wallet might be lighter.
 
The Charles Daly lineup is even more surprising to me. I always saw them as a seller of some pretty forgettable hunting rifles and pump shotguns, so imagine my shock when I see this Keltec-approved triple barrel shotgun pistol on their webpage.

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Mosin Bubba said:
The Charles Daly lineup is even more surprising to me. I always saw them as a seller of some pretty forgettable hunting rifles and pump shotguns, so imagine my shock when I see this Keltec-approved triple barrel shotgun pistol on their webpage.

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That is just odd enough to have my attention. Seems to be an iteration of a European fowling gun design. Laws there prohibit a lot of what is legal in the US and I recall seeing 3 barreled shotguns as a clever workaround to some of those legal hurdles. After spending some time there, they do have some cool stuff. The triple threat shotgun with the 2 piece stock that breaks in half is neat. I assume they did that to make it more compact for storage and discreet for travel.
 
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I have always wondered about their M1 carbine clone in 9mm. It uses beretta mags. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks for the link.
 
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I have always wondered about their M1 carbine clone in 9mm. It uses beretta mags.
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I've picked up and put down one of those more times than I can say. Certainly a less-expensive to a PCC than the Ruger (or a Marlin Camp!)
 
Yes th do seem to have a good handle of interesting firearms. The lil sharps looks great
 
I would like to take one of these for a test drive.

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The bore centerline height is something that I would think would be obvious but it’s uniqueness makes me wonder what I am missing?
 
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I have always wondered about their M1 carbine clone in 9mm. It uses beretta mags. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks for the link.
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I wanted to.like it sooo much because I really really wanted a traditional stocked 9mm semi auto rifle. I was willing to over look just about anything but being a POS.

Not many reviews and it really seemed like a 50/50 shot. My 1 LGS they sold them occasionally didn't say they were bad but wouldn't say they were reliable either.


Fortunately, Ruger saved the day for me.
 
Once in a while I get the itch to get there revolver its like one of those things that is ugly like a pug dog but would not mind owning one. I almost bought one of their sharps and lever action but when I compared them to the Pedersoli side by side I picked Pedersoli because the action and finish was a little better. I have been eye their sharps again as I want one that I don't mine using for hunting if it gets dinged up pretty bad as I'm pretty brutal at times. But over the years they seem to be getting better and better.
 
My first firearm was a Chiappa 1911/22. The fixed barrel is very accurate. The rest is rather toy-like, but functional.

I like the dichotomy of product they produce. From $185 dollar M9s and 1911s to $2000 target rmfire pistols.
45LC case colored single actions to the 9mm PDW that strikes me as similar to the Laugo Alien. I wonder how it works...

I also wonder why the Triple is named under Daly now. Chiappa used to make them I thought.
 
I like the Spencer and Sharps reproductions as well as the LA322 standard carbine take-down rifle in .22LR.
 
I had a chance to take a look at one of their revolvers up at Trigger TIme Gun Club in Longmomt. Speccific model details forgotten, and I didn't shoot one, but I was impressed with the design innovations. First, of course, was the lowest chamber being the firing one. Seemed to me, without testing, that it was reasonale that the direct line of recoil would be an addvantage, both tactically (recovery from recoil) and in terms of reduced felt recoil in the first place.

Second thing was something I've wondered about for years, and indirectly suggested when I talked about my ideal .32 caliber revolver, was the flat chambers in the cylinder, leading to better concealability. I mean, c'mon, you other guys, can't you see that all that extra bulk isn't necessary with modern steels?

I was impressied with (cliche warning) this kind of out of the box thinking, but figured they'd have an uphill batle with "traditionalism."

At the time, it seemed like the price was a little stiff and I'd have to budget for one if I really wanted one, so I figured I'd pass on it for a while.

But I was impressed.

Terry, 230RN

REF:
https://www.triggertimegunclub.com/
 
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My LGS had a Charles Daly triple shot gun in 12g and one in 20g and I looked at one and they are nice, well made guns IMHO. Very solid, nice action, just nice shot guns. The price tag was around $1900 so I was not a buyer but I from what I can tell, from handling the gun and seeing how the trigger works, the action, etc., I was impressed.
 
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