Chiappa Rhino Normal?

[GreyPilgrim7]

Hello,
Please forgive my ignorance, I purchased this firearm a month ago. I've only fired 12 rounds of Armscor 158 grain 357 Magnum. Is it normal for the Chiappa Rhino to allow the cylinder to be pressed out this much.



Thank You!

 

[Spats McGee]

Welcome to THR, @GreyPilgrim7! Unfortunately, the way you've posted that video, I can't watch it without signing in to YouTube. I'm going to guess that I'm not the only one having that problem. Maybe you could post pics?

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

Thank you for the welcome!

When you press on the cylinder like you are going to open it, without pulling the release, the cylinder will swing out about an 1/8 or a 1/16 of an inch.

 

[Riomouse911]

So we’re clear; the hammer is cocked so the cylinder stop is “locked” into firing position and you’re able to push it laterally 1/16” or more?

If it was a Smith, Colt or Ruger I’d send it back. I haven’t dealt with a Chiappa, but imho the cylinder should be solidly locked into place when it’s ready to fire.

if it’s not cocked there still shouldn’t be much lateral play at all. Now there has to be some amount of looseness or the gun would be too tight to operate, but it shouldn’t be able to be pushed enough to bend a crane. Did you check with Chiappa to see if the looseness you’re seeing is normal?

Stay safe.

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

So we’re clear; the hammer is cocked so the cylinder stop is “locked” into firing position and you’re able to push it laterally 1/16” or more?

If it was a Smith, Colt or Ruger I’d send it back. I haven’t dealt with a Chiappa, but imho the cylinder should be solidly locked into place when it’s ready to fire.

if it’s not cocked there still shouldn’t be much lateral play at all. Now there has to be some amount of looseness or the gun would be too tight to operate, but it shouldn’t be able to be pushed enough to bend a crane. Did you check with Chiappa to see if the looseness you’re seeing is normal?

Stay safe.

The video and pictures are with the hammer uncocked, it goes out about 1/16 or less. When I cock the hammer it tightens it up but still has a little play maybe 1/32 or an inch. My 686+ uncocked has maybe less than a hair's width of play and when cocked is completely solid. I have emailed them the video a few weeks ago with no reply, and felt it might be easier to see on a forum first without having to describe it over the phone to them. That is my next step though.

 

[Pete D.]

The Rhino has an internal hammer. Is that correct?

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

The Rhino has an internal hammer. Is that correct?

Yes.

 

[Pat Riot]

Hmm…I think I would be calling Chiappa just to be sure.

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

Hmm…I think I would be calling Chiappa just to be sure.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Pat Riot]

this is a pretty nifty video of the workings of the Rhino. I was looking for what secured the cylinder.

 

[cnj]

Hello,
Please forgive my ignorance, I purchased this firearm a month ago. I've only fired 12 rounds of Armscor 158 grain 357 Magnum. Is it normal for the Chiappa Rhino to allow the cylinder to be pressed out this much.



Thank You!

I have a 200DS (the snubby Rhino) with about 30 rounds through it. I'll check it in a couple of hours and post what I find.

 

[cnj]

I have a 200DS (the snubby Rhino) with about 30 rounds through it. I'll check it in a couple of hours and post what I find.

OK. Just checked my Rhino. Yes, there is a very small amount of "play" with the cylinder with the hammer uncocked, but very, very little. Not nearly as much as shown in your video. I would reach out to Chiappa and see what they say.

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

OK. Just checked my Rhino. Yes, there is a very small amount of "play" with the cylinder with the hammer uncocked, but very, very little. Not nearly as much as shown in your video. I would reach out to Chiappa and see what they say.

Thank you very much! I had a feeling it wasn't normal.

 

[GreyPilgrim7]

UPDATE: Talked to Chiappa and sent the gun in. Received it back after a week or two so the service was quick. The paper they sent with it says it was disassembled/tolerances checked and that the cylinder play is normal. Process was quick and easy but what's upsetting is receiving the gun back covered in oil and not in my original case.

Thanks to everyone for the replies and help!

 

[WestKentucky]

The one I had locked up like a bank vault. I just never warmed up to the 2” barrel and gutter sights. I still want to replace the 200ds I sold with a 3” adjustable sight gun. Just not real sure which version.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Off home station, so I can't check two resident Rhinos, but don't recall excess side play in them. Be apprised that there is a spring loaded detent that secures the crane, and that normally keeps it in pretty snugly.
I can usually generate a little movement out of the crane (relative to the frame) in a Smith. For the OP, if the gun shoots okay, don't sweat it.
The recoil mitigation with this design is amazing, as is the double action.
Moon