Chiappa Rhino

Published on April 24, 2025
Duration: 20:57

This review of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS, chambered in .357 Magnum, highlights its unique design with the barrel positioned at the bottom of the cylinder, significantly reducing muzzle rise. The reviewer praises its lightweight alloy construction, comfortable ergonomics, and accurate shooting performance, particularly in single-action mode. While the gold PVD finish is aesthetically pleasing, concerns are raised about its long-term durability with heavy cleaning. The reviewer concludes it's a fun, accurate, and high-quality, albeit expensive, revolver.

Quick Summary

The Chiappa Rhino 60DS features a unique design with the barrel positioned at the bottom of the cylinder, significantly reducing muzzle rise by aligning recoil with the shooter's forearm. This, combined with its lightweight alloy construction and smooth action, makes it a fun and accurate revolver, though concerns exist about the long-term durability of its gold PVD finish.

Chapters

  1. 00:24Introduction to the Chiappa Rhino
  2. 00:59Chiappa Rhino 60DS Model and Gold PVD Finish
  3. 02:07Finish Tone Variations and Material Differences
  4. 02:41Lightweight Alloy Construction and Feel
  5. 02:50Specifications: Barrel Length, Capacity, Caliber
  6. 03:08First Shots with the Chiappa Rhino
  7. 04:48The Unique Barrel-at-Bottom Design Explained
  8. 05:35Italian Design and Aesthetics
  9. 06:15Cylinder Release Mechanism Demonstration
  10. 07:01Shooting .357 Magnum Loads
  11. 08:07Trigger Staging and Feel
  12. 08:19Grips and Fit Analysis
  13. 08:31Sights: Fiber Optics and Adjustability
  14. 08:45Overall Length and Trigger Pull Weights
  15. 09:06Ergonomics and Hand Position
  16. 10:05Sight Picture Quality
  17. 10:38Revisiting the Cylinder Release
  18. 10:45Chiappa Firearms Company Background
  19. 11:05The Revolutionary Bottom-Cylinder Firing Design
  20. 11:50Firing in Single Action Mode
  21. 12:00How to Engage Single Action (False Hammer)
  22. 13:20Single Action Trigger Feel
  23. 13:56Accuracy Testing in Single Action
  24. 14:39Observations on Cocking the Hammer
  25. 15:21Accuracy Performance on Dueling Tree
  26. 16:06Conclusion on Accuracy
  27. 16:24Stiffness of Thumbcocking the False Hammer
  28. 17:00Accuracy Shots: 38 Special vs 357 Magnum
  29. 18:44Picatinny Rails and Cooling Slots
  30. 19:15Design Elements: Rib and Aesthetics
  31. 19:50Overall Impression and Value
  32. 20:20Call to Action and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Chiappa Rhino's design unique?

The Chiappa Rhino's most distinctive feature is its barrel placement at the bottom of the cylinder, unlike traditional revolvers where the barrel is at the top. This design significantly reduces muzzle rise by aligning recoil with the shooter's forearm bones.

What are the key specifications of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS?

The Chiappa Rhino 60DS reviewed features a 6-inch barrel, a 6-round cylinder, and is chambered in .357 Magnum, also capable of firing .38 Special. It has a lightweight 7075T6 aluminum alloy frame and a gold PVD finish.

How does the Chiappa Rhino handle recoil?

Thanks to its barrel-bottom design, the Chiappa Rhino exhibits very little muzzle flip, even with .357 Magnum loads. Recoil is perceived as a gentle, straight-back impulse, making follow-up shots easier and faster.

What is the 'false hammer' on the Chiappa Rhino?

The 'false hammer' on the Chiappa Rhino is the external cocking piece used to put the revolver into single-action mode. It does not strike the firing pin; the actual firing mechanism uses an internal hammer.

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