All new Chiappa revolver

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

is out - from a SHOT show video.

Uses a 6-o'clock barrel - very interesting.

Go to www.gunsamerica.com

Then click on their SHOT show videos and scroll down.

See also:

http://www.chiappafirearms.com/product/55

http://www.ammoland.com/2009/12/31/chiappa-firearms-rhino-357-magnum-revolver/

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/

Edit: Oops, now I see that this is "new", yes, but not "brand new" at SHOT.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

I don't get why more companies don't offer a revolver with the barrel-on-bottom configuration. It has a lot of benefits and not many downsides.

 

[Gord]

And of course they had to make it as fugly as possible.

Sigh.

 

[41magsnub]

It looks like a prop gun from a bad 70's sci fi flick. I like it!

 

[44Dave]

I like the way it looks. Very Blade Runner.

 

[fireside44]

And of course they had to make it as fugly as possible.

And I suppose a Glock/XD/other polymer pistol is a thing of beauty, right?

 

[Madcap_Magician]

It's one of those guns, like the P7 was to me. It's so ugly I have to have one, so it won't feel unwanted.

 

[montess85]

It looks like a Mateba Autorevolver.....I have always wanted one of these....This does work semi-auto though like the Mateba....Still pretty cool though

 

[RX-178]

Depending on street price, this thing may bump the M&P R8 off of my list of firearms to buy. Or, at least much further DOWN the list.

Already have a S&W 610 on backorder and there's a 629 on the list too. That's a lot of S&Ws, and I like to have more variety than that in my gun collection/selection!

 

[rcmodel]

I'd like to see the specs.

It looks awful porky for a .357 snubby.

If it's all steel, it probably weighs 3 pounds.

rc

 

[rogertc1]

I would buy one for my collection however it was at last years Shot Show and still hasn't hit the market.

 

[atlanticfire]

At least its not plastic. . . S&W . . . Ruger. . .you know who I'm talking about. ..

 

[AKElroy]

I like this idea; looks like it would really reduce muzzle flip with such a low bore. That, and it looks like it weighs a ton.

 

[GRIZ22]

It seems to me if you place the index finger of your support hand on the trigger guard it's in a good place to get a taste of blast from the cylinder-barrel gap.

 

[oldgoat46]

I think I'll buy one and put it in the gun safe. When I die and my Sons are going through my possesions it will be proof positive that Dear old dad was indeed suffering from some sort of perspective disorder. That is one ugly pistol.

 

[RX-178]

It seems to me if you place the index finger of your support hand on the trigger guard it's in a good place to get a taste of blast from the cylinder-barrel gap.

That's usually true on revolvers in general, at least to some extent.

 

[shenandoah]

Dubious, the grips look as comfortable as a rake handle....the weirdness factor will sell it, any intel on the retail price? Guns and Ammo and American Rifleman will write glowing reports about it and get the Gungeezers at the shows in a tizzy, a la LCP, LCR, and Judge..I'll probably sell about fifty of 'em before the frenzy fades...Looks like a case of curiousity versus practicality...be a lot of newish used ones on the trade in table within a year.
Uhoh, went to ammolands website, pushing a grand for stainless, I take it back, anything that weird and expensive is doomed to collectorland. I also noted the supplier, MK, the folks who brought us that marvelous example of the gunmakers art, The Hi Point.

 

[frankiestoys]

Sorry guys, i love all revolvers but i just can't swallow this one.

 

[notbubba]

From AmmoLand.com

Basic Specifications (and more later as other variations or models develop):

Caliber: .357 magnum (and of course .38 Special)
Barrel Lengths: 2,3,4,5, and 6-inch (4-inch shown in image)
Basic weight 25-ounces with a 4-inch barrel
Frame Material: Ergal (a high-strength aluminum alloy)
Metal finish: Blued or brushed alloy and stainless steel (stainless version first available in U.S.)
Stocks: Composite rubber or wood. One piece, retained by a single screw at the butt.
Capacity: 6-rounds
Final fit and finish work done in U.S.A.
Stainless Polished Version Price (MSRP) 2- and 3-inch, $775; 4-inch, $899; 5-inch, $925; 6-inch, $980.
Availability: Stainless versions expected mid-May or early-June 2010.

 

[Mp7]

reminds me of Britney Spears ... shaved and drunk and all

Probably ok. But if i had to decide between LCR and this
beauty .... it´ll be the Ruger.

 

[Mr. Whimsy]

I for one think it's about time somebody modernized the revolver. Ugly, yes, but reduction is muzzle flip makes it worth it if it's a better tool for the job.

 

[Kernel]

As someone here, once said, "It's ugly, and I don't buy ugly."

To that I would add, "It's FAT and ugly, and the bar ain't closing yet."

It may be the only revolver sold that comes with beer goggles, instead of safety glasses.

 

[19-3Ben]

^^^
Now THAT'S funny!!!!

 

[armoredman]

Ditto, good line!

 

[shockwave]

The only way to really evaluate this would be to try it and see. The squared cylinder makes for a more low-profile carry. If it's rock-solid and accurate, comfortable and easy to carry, I don't care if the guy I'm going to shoot thinks it's "purdy" or not.