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Chiappa Rhino Gallery

by SI Staff - Monday, February 28, 2011

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The Rhino’s upsdie-down barrel requires redesigned lockwork. Its internal components consist largely of a series of linked levers to cock the hammer in both double- and single-action modes.

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Despite possessing a typical double-action trigger pull of 10 pounds, the trigger’s travel is about half of a standard revolver, thanks to the Rhino’s lockwork. A model with an 8-pound trigger pull will be offered soon.

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Weighing a mere 25 ounces and sporting a size between Smith & Wesson J- and K-frame recolvers, the Rhino is a viable candidate for concealed carry. Chambered in .357 Mag., the gun has a capacity of six cartridges.

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The supplement the Rhino’s spring-loaded cocking piece, a red flag—built into the revolver’s backstrap—indicates when the pistol is cocked for single-action operation. The hammer is notched to help supplement sighting from the rear.

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The Rhino’s flat-sided cylinder reduces its profile, allowing for easier concealment.

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The innovative design puts the sights well above the barrel, a situation that could created a point-of-aim and point-of-impact disparity. At self-defense distances, however, the gun was on target and accurate.

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Snub-nose Rhino’s ship with an Italian-made Radar 1957 leather pancake holster.

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Reloading the Rhino requires pressing the cyclinder-release latch down instead of forward.

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As part of changing the barrel and cylinder’s orientation, the Rhino’s firing-pin channel is located in the bottom half of the breech shield.

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