Don’t know why

[buck460XVR]

I'm not sure why some people get hung up on looks, but I didn't buy mine to stare at it - I bought it to punch holes in targets.

Kinda my opinion on any gun. Folks get hung up on pretty grips without regard to how they shoot, as long as they look good in a picture. OMG! A turn line or an idiot scratch......as if that affects accuracy. I don;t care for the rails on 1911s, but don't feel the need to bash others that do. Same goes for slab side barrels, Hilary holes and other recent "innovations" in the gun world. Most of my time looking at any of my firearms is from the backside with my hand covering most of what's visible. My focus is the sights, not how shiny the finish is. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good looking gun or one that is finished properly. Just means that the real beauty is how it shoots. As for the Rhino, the concept has also intrigued me and I always wondered if the design actually did what is claimed. As for Gunny's choice here, I say, if it trips your trigger, go for it. Me, I don't like Nickle finishes on any gun and would much rather it be stainless, but not because of looks, but because of durability and maintenance.

 

[Havok7416]

Kinda my opinion on any gun. Folks get hung up on pretty grips without regard to how they shoot, as long as they look good in a picture. OMG! A turn line or an idiot scratch......as if that affects accuracy. I don;t care for the rails on 1911s, but don't feel the need to bash others that do. Same goes for slab side barrels, Hilary holes and other recent "innovations" in the gun world. Most of my time looking at any of my firearms is from the backside with my hand covering most of what's visible. My focus is the sights, not how shiny the finish is. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good looking gun or one that is finished properly. Just means that the real beauty is how it shoots. As for the Rhino, the concept has also intrigued me and I always wondered if the design actually did what is claimed. As for Gunny's choice here, I say, if it trips your trigger, go for it. Me, I don't like Nickle finishes on any gun and would much rather it be stainless, but not because of looks, but because of durability and maintenance.

Just a point to note - that's not a nickel finish; the gun is actually aluminum. There is a steel insert for the barrel. For the life of me I can't remember what the cylinder is made of but I suppose it must be steel. There is a black version of this gun but it's effectively just a rattle can type of paint and seems to flake off easily.

 

[Col. Harrumph]

it’s definitely the Pontiac Aztec!

I guess you guys have never seen a Siata Spring.

 

[Johnm1]

I don’t know why, but I’ve been wanting to get one of these

If you can put up with the wisecracks you will be happy with it. Mine has functioned perfectly even though the action is much more complicated than a 'normal' double action revolver. Mine is one of the older versions and does not have the moon clip cuts. Even the 357n now comes with moon clip cuts. With those it would be s superb double action revolver for games. Mine is my always hunting sidearm and I'm very comfortable with it in that role. It took a Javelina at 35 yards running a couple of years ago. I think it is fun to shoot.

 

[trackskippy]

I had one for a while. Definitely different looking, but a good DA shooter.



The day after my first outing with it I actually felt it in my shoulder sockets. It does recoil differently and with less noticeable muzzle flip.

The grip is actually a lot more comfortable and ergonomic than it looks, and the gun points and shoots naturally.

One big thing you do want to watch though, especially if you shoot with a thumbs forward grip, is the, for lack of a better term, "expansion chamber" in the bottom of the frame at the barrel gap. Trust me, it BITES! But, unless youre retarded, probably only gonna happen once.



If youre interested, definitely get one, they are an interesting gun. Dont know why the cost as much as the do though.

Id probably still have mine if I hadn't seen something else that I just had to have and not traded it off. Just one of those "decisions, decisions" days looking in the safe for trading fodder.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I liked the idea when it was first announced, but then I saw a parts diagram:



A bit complex for my tastes!

 

[SDGlock23]

To be honest I think they look kind of cool, not really "good looking" but definitely unique. Probably a great conversation starter amongst friends or at the range.

 

[Johnm1]

I liked the idea when it was first announced, but then I saw a parts diagram:

View attachment 1134289

A bit complex for my tastes!

I agree, they are more complicated than a regular revolver and I understand the concern. But I've also never heard of any issues with it being complicated. I wouldn't want to get into it, But I have no reason to either. The only issue I remember hearing about was one guy/issue who had a cracked recoil shield. As I remember it, the cause wasn't readily apparent. And, the recoil shield is a replaceable part though probably not user replaceable.

 

[Seedy Character]

I concur, Gunny


I DONT KNOW WHY?

 

[bannockburn]

Gunny

Don't be in a quandary because you want a Chiappa Rhino. I kind of felt the same way about the Mateba Model 6 Unica; which is not too surprising as they both came from the same designer!

 

[Mark_Mark]

I liked the idea when it was first announced, but then I saw a parts diagram:

View attachment 1134289

A bit complex for my tastes!

DANG!!! looks like a Maze of Mosquitoes. What wrong with a Colt??? any Colt!

 

[doubleh]

I’d say you are in good company @GunnyUSMC. Harley Quinn from the movie Suicide Squad uses a 60DS. I ain’t going to lie, she’s pretty hot.

View attachment 1134202

You say she had a gun? I never noticed.

Back to the Chiappa. That thing makes a Glock and Hi Point look good but for some reason I have always wanted to get my hands on on one and see how it shoots. To this day I have never seen one in the flesh though.

 

[Mark_Mark]

You say she had a gun? I never noticed.

Back to the Chiappa. That thing makes a Glock and Hi Point look good but for some reason I have always wanted to get my hands on on one and see how it shoots To this day I have never seen one in the flesh though.

MeToo!!! lol

 

[reddog81]

I liked the idea when it was first announced, but then I saw a parts diagram:

View attachment 1134289

A bit complex for my tastes!

A basic 1911 has 52 parts. I'm pretty sure that thing has more pins, screws and springs than a 1911 has total parts. I can name every part on a GP100, S&W 686, or Python, when I look at that diagram my head starts to hurt.

 

[Havok7416]

A basic 1911 has 52 parts. I'm pretty sure that thing has more pins, screws and springs than a 1911 has total parts. I can name every part on a GP100, S&W 686, or Python, when I look at that diagram my head starts to hurt.

Not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. A better one would be the Rhino versus say, a S&W 686. According to the diagram I found on Numrich, a 686 has about 87 distinct parts. In case you didn't happen to see the numbers in Dave's picture, there are only 67 parts in the Rhino.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/smith-wesson/revolvers-sw/686-sw

 

[reddog81]

Not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. A better one would be the Rhino versus say, a S&W 686. According to the diagram I found on Numrich, a 686 has about 87 distinct parts. In case you didn't happen to see the numbers in Dave's picture, there are only 67 parts in the Rhino.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/smith-wesson/revolvers-sw/686-sw

how many number 10 pins does it have? What about part number 22 and part #9? Way more than 67 parts on that gun.

 

[Havok7416]

how many number 10 pins does it have? What about part number 22 and part #9? Way more than 67 parts on that gun.

And there's way more than 87 individual parts in a 686. However you want to look at it, the Rhino has less parts. In turn, the Python has even less (56). There's 86 different part numbers listed for a Model 10. So that puts the Rhino right in the middle of the pack for its weapon type. IDK, I'm not having any trouble with any of the diagrams, but I guess I've had a lot of practice.

@GunnyUSMC , FWIW I've never had any issues with my Rhino and I have ran it ragged more than a few times. Never had a need for the fancy diagrams with mine either - the sideplate has never needed to be removed. Sitting here thinking about it, I actually don't think I've had a sideplate off ANY of my revolvers.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I have seen where people get hung up on how many parts a gun has or how difficult it might be to work on. But when you get right down to it, most gun owners don’t know how to work on their guns, and most of y’all wouldn’t buy one if you knew the owner worked on it himself.
There’s just something about the Rhino that sparks my interest. But I’m not going to buy one right now. I’ve got $4000 put aside to buy a new wood lathe and some new tools to go with it. After that, I plan to build up the gun slush fund to buy something.
I have several guns already, more the most so, whatever I do buy will be more for fun because, I have all the bases covered with the guns I already have.

 

[Johnm1]

how many number 10 pins does it have? What about part number 22 and part #9? Way more than 67 parts on that gun.

(5) #10's, (3) #22 's, (2) #57's and (2) #9's. That appears to be the total duplicate/numbered parts. There are 68 numbered parts in the Rhino, not 67. Add 8 duplicate part numbers equals 76 total parts including duplicate part numbers.

 

[reddog81]

(5) #10's, (3) #22 's, (2) #57's and (2) #9's. That appears to be the total duplicate/numbered parts. There are 68 numbered parts in the Rhino, not 67. Add 8 duplicate part numbers equals 76 total parts including duplicate part numbers.

your counts are way off.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Perhaps it's less about this revolver's mechanism being too complicated than it is me being too simple. All I know is that I get a headache trying to follow the parts interactions inside the Rhino:




To be fair, back in the day I didn't select a VCR based on the simplicity of its internal mechanism. Also the Rhino mechanism is child's play compared to the guts of a H&K G11 or an AN-94:

 

[reddog81]

Not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison. A better one would be the Rhino versus say, a S&W 686. According to the diagram I found on Numrich, a 686 has about 87 distinct parts. In case you didn't happen to see the numbers in Dave's picture, there are only 67 parts in the Rhino.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/smith-wesson/revolvers-sw/686-sw

S&W revolvers have that many parts if you include the total variety of models they make including rimfire models, j frames, models with adjustable front sights, etc. No 686 has that many parts.

 

[buck460XVR]

Just a point to note - that's not a nickel finish; the gun is actually aluminum. There is a steel insert for the barrel. For the life of me I can't remember what the cylinder is made of but I suppose it must be steel. There is a black version of this gun but it's effectively just a rattle can type of paint and seems to flake off easily.

The description given in the OP, says "nickel plated". Maybe like the black version, the " nickel plating" is just "rattle can" paint.

 

[Styx]

I don’t know why, but I’ve been wanting to get one of these.
View attachment 1134160

Don’t ask me why, because I really don’t know. They look funny and cost a lot.
PSA has it on sale right now. Its been a while since I’ve seen one in 357 6”.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/chi...eals&utm_campaign=20230216&utm_term=afternoon

I've wanted a 4" White Rhino for years. A lot of people think they're ugly, but they're cool looking revolvers to me.

 

[Havok7416]

The description given in the OP, says "nickel plated". Maybe like the black version, the " nickel plating" is just "rattle can" paint.

It sure isn't on mine. I actually bought mine at a gun show right around the time the guns were first released. It was right next to one with the black finish. That gun already showed signs of the finish coming off. I've seen a few other black Rhino's with similar issues but I'm not sure how widespread it is. It could very well be that the initial black finish didn't hold up and they transitioned to something else.