Chiappa Rhino

[General Zod]

lol

gentlemen did you not note the irony…

I figured it was there when you criticized revolvers as "old fashioned" while championing a century-old design. But I couldn't resist the dig at the mini-bayonet.

 

[zackmars]

Spoiler

What will happen when a rhino lets go.

Also, doesn't chiappa translate to buttcheeks or something like that?

 

[garabae]

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What will happen when a rhino lets go.

Also, doesn't chiappa translate to buttcheeks or something like that?

Unpleasant... my sympathies.

And yes, chiappa = butt

 

[General Zod]

Any context for the missing fingertip pic?

 

[zackmars]

Any context for the missing fingertip pic?

Guy on reddit had his rhino kb. Blew the guys fingertip off since the explosion is directly above the finger.

It's not particularly common (rhinos exploding) but regular revolvers are much safer as you have the rest of the cylinder in the way. Elmer keith made a career over blowing up revolvers, he wouldn't have gotten far with a rhino

 

[DoubleDuty]

Guy on reddit had his rhino kb. Blew the guys fingertip off since the explosion is directly above the finger.

It's not particularly common (rhinos exploding) but regular revolvers are much safer as you have the rest of the cylinder in the way. Elmer keith made a career over blowing up revolvers, he wouldn't have gotten far with a rhino

What kinda loads was he shooting that might make a difference.

 

[General Zod]

What kinda loads was he shooting that might make a difference.

Or a squib in the barrel. Pretty sure there's not a safe way to have a pistol explode in your hand.

 

[DoubleDuty]

Or a squib in the barrel. Pretty sure there's not a safe way to have a pistol explode in your hand.

Oh I agree nothings safe if your gun explodes. I am curious about the ammo because of whether it might be reloads that were overloaded

 

[garabae]

Oh I agree nothings safe if your gun explodes. I am curious about the ammo because of whether it might be reloads that were overloaded

That was my first question too.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Sad attempt to breath new life into an archaic type of firearm, the revolver.

I’ll stick to my 1911 with the trijicons, red dot, laser, rail mounted light, and miniature bayonet. 7 in the mag, one in the pipe.

 

[WAA]

Oh I agree nothings safe if your gun explodes. I am curious about the ammo because of whether it might be reloads that were overloaded

I’m figuring this guy was using some hot homemade stuff. There’s a gun toober who loves the 357 Rhino and I doubt he’d keep quiet if it was junk.

Revolvers remain relevant. (<<< that’s alliteration)

 

[Dawico]

I've owned the 6" version for years. Many members have had a chance to fire it.

My take is Chiappa had a chance to make a wonderful revolver but dropped the ball. They loosen up quickly, the finish is not durable, and the factory grip sucks.

The design gets your hands very dirty during normal firing.

It's really odd when you pull the hammer back for single action firing (like a woman) and the hammer drops right back down. That'll pucker you up until you get used to it. It has an internal hammer and the "hammer" you see is just a lever to cock the internal hammer.

I went with the 6" because I like the rails but if you mount something it'll damage the finish every time.

The price is too high for the lack of quality overall.

If you want a revolver to last your lifetime then this is not the one.

It is an interesting firing experience and worth trying if you get the opportunity.

 

[AlteisenMkII]

Oh, that would be fantastic!

Supposedly, one can still find a .44 Mag Mateba for sale from time to time, but the prices are ridiculous.

I remember reading about the 454 Carbine. I still think there was a possibility to release a standard revolver in that caliber.

 

[zackmars]

Or a squib in the barrel. Pretty sure there's not a safe way to have a pistol explode in your hand.

Here's the source, https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/s/FpxEosU4P0

a revolver should be able to take as many squibs as you can fit in the barrel, everything will just vent through the cylinder gap

 

[zackmars]

I’m figuring this guy was using some hot homemade stuff. There’s a gun toober who loves the 357 Rhino and I doubt he’d keep quiet if it was junk.

Revolvers remain relevant. (<<< that’s alliteration)

The yankee marshall? He got beat a little too hard by his antfa buddies to know what a good revolver is

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

The yankee marshall?

My first thought. Haven't given him any views since he accused confirmed veterans of stolen valor. I watched him for the S&W revolver content, off color humor, and to see how lefty gun owners think but finally came to the conclusion that he was just a shit stirrer.

eta: His attempted humor was novel during the early years of guntube. Now there are much more entertaining and interesting personalities out there that his schtick is no longer unique.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

I've fondled a few Rhinos off and on (OOC) but never could get past all the quirks. This was all back when they were going for around $800. Most models are over $1k now.

 

[WAA]

The yankee marshall? He got beat a little too hard by his antfa buddies to know what a good revolver is

Didn’t know about any of that. I just remember him streaming opening his safe after the innards malfunctioned and thinking “this mfkr is nuts for putting this on the internet” that was it

 

[General Zod]

I've fondled a few Rhinos off and on (OOC) but never could get past all the quirks. This was all back when they were going for around $800. Most models are over $1k now.

The quirks are what make me want one. But yeah, I missed my chance when they were $800.

 

[General Zod]

Here's the source, https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/s/FpxEosU4P0

a revolver should be able to take as many squibs as you can fit in the barrel, everything will just vent through the cylinder gap

Pretty sparse on detail there. And all second hand info. But ok. Gun went boom, that's bad. Also rare.