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Post by MLB on Jan 6, 2010 19:42:06 GMT -5
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 6, 2010 20:12:09 GMT -5
"Typically a revolver fires from the top most chamber which is aligned with the barrel. The new Chiappa Rhino barrel is aligned with the bottom most chamber which is the key component to Rhino’s tame characteristics. Due to the lower position of the barrel, the Rhino’s appearance is abstract from any other revolver design."
Very good find ML ! ! !
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 6, 2010 21:02:15 GMT -5
I was wondering if the internal hammer would be better on this piece ?
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Post by TMan on Jan 6, 2010 22:35:27 GMT -5
My thoughts are: if a Rhino is charging you and you have this gun, you are screwed.
Saying that the low barrel reduces recoil is not true. It will reduce muzzle flip, but the recoil is coming straight back at you just like on the S&W 500 with its large compensator, which reduces muzzle flip.
Obviously with the distance between the sights and the barrel, they will not be producing a target version. (Same effect as mounting a scope on real high rings.)
However, it sure does have a coolness factor that would be hard to beat. Certainly as conversation starter at the range.
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Post by MLB on Jan 7, 2010 9:11:14 GMT -5
Funny you should mention the internal hammer DA. I was thinking the same thing. I wondered if the hammer actually pivots near the topstrap, as the working chamber is down near the trigger. Doesn't appear so though.
TMan is exactly correct. I was wording my initial post very deliberately regarding the recoil vs muzzle flip issue. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics of this one.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 7, 2010 12:39:31 GMT -5
The Muzzle Flip issue has much to do with the placement of the shooting hand, and the proximately of the bore. The closest the shooting hand is to the Axis of the Bore, the less muzzle flip. This one reason that I use grips with the exposed back straps.
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Post by TBT on Jan 10, 2010 14:56:09 GMT -5
Muzzle flip is the main reason I'm not a big revolver fan. I have to take such a high grip on them in order to reduce it that it doesn't point naturally for me. A high bore axis has always been one of my biggest pet peeves, right or wrong.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 10, 2010 16:41:21 GMT -5
TBT; There is always a trade off between the revolvers and the semi-autos.
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Post by TBT on Jan 23, 2010 10:19:50 GMT -5
Absolutely DA. I think I'm just an auto guy even though I really appreciate revolvers and wish they fit me better. Something so d**n cool about a six-shooter. Just not for me though.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jan 24, 2010 18:48:14 GMT -5
The raw power expelled from the revolvers, sent a clear message to those at the range who prefers cartridges like the .40 S&W and the 9mm. I have to admit, the 357 sig speaks louder than most cartridges, designed for the smaller sized 9 mm type formats.
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Post by 5ontarget on Jan 24, 2010 19:42:15 GMT -5
I love the looks of a nicely blued revolver and wood grips (walnut, rosewood, cocobolo are my faves)
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Post by TMan on Apr 13, 2010 21:16:19 GMT -5
... I was wondering if the internal hammer would be better on this piece ?Actually the hammer is internal. What shows is just a means for cocking the internal hammer. I want one badly!!! Ignore the first part of this and just look at the second part: www.youtube.com/watch?v=85fRw-GhUnI&feature=youtube_gdata |
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Post by Callahan on Apr 14, 2010 14:34:36 GMT -5
That is the most innovative advance in revolvers I've seen in a long time. I might even consider buying a revolver!
Wonder what the real world price will be?
I also wonder if they plan other calibers. It's a great design for your basic Alaskan guide gun. Would be pretty impressive in .44 Mag, .454 Casull, 500 Mag . . .
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Post by TMan on Sept 9, 2010 21:16:09 GMT -5
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Post by MLB on Sept 10, 2010 14:43:05 GMT -5
Lots of safeties in there. That one's truly an innovative design.
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Post by Callahan on Sept 12, 2010 11:39:24 GMT -5
They say it won't "print" when concealed, like most handguns. Probably true.
You throw down on someone with a Rhino revolver, you probably would really have their attention!
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Post by TMan on Jan 7, 2011 18:29:11 GMT -5
Finally!!! Ellett Bros got 22 of them, but in the 2" version. I decided not to hold out for the 6". It should be here next week.
Becky asked me why I would want such an ugly gun. ;D
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Post by MLB on Jan 7, 2011 22:01:28 GMT -5
Tell her you think it has a nice personality ;D
Can't wait for your review.
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Post by TMan on Jan 8, 2011 20:08:41 GMT -5
MLB, good one. ;D
I did find out today that what I'm getting is the 200DS. There is also a 200D. The difference is the one I'm getting is DA/SA, the other one is DAO. I sort of lucked out here, not knowing what I'm doing. I had both guns listed in my table looking for availability.
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Post by TMan on Jan 15, 2011 8:40:07 GMT -5
Finally, after such a long wait, it arrived and I picked it up yesterday. I'll weigh it later and take a picture. It is a heavy, solidly built revolver. It did surprise me with the way it cocks. You pull back what looks like a hammer and when you release it, it goes back to its rest. It is also the rear sight. Right next to it is a lever that releases the cylinder. To the front and left on the top of the frame is a little red indicator that pops up when the revolver is cocked - smart or you wouldn't know it was cocked. It was also a surprise when I opened the box and found a leather holster. The second surprise was the serial number: it was < 100. So I really did get an early one. One other thing happened while I was there: I talked a customer into buying a GSG 1911 (22LR), and another a Les Baer. I also explained why I wouldn't buy the Remington 1911R1 because of the lousey trigger. Becky had a couple of them there and guess what - the triggers were fine. Maybe the one I saw before was a lemon. Speaking of triggers: in SA mode the Rhino is breaking at 4-1/2lbs, and is very crisp. Modified to add: OK, I promised a rhino picture:  This is actually a picture I took at the Fort Worth Zoo. My cousin was visiting and she is a real animal person (owned a couple of horses, numerous dogs, etc.). When I took the picture she said: "Terry I can't believe you took that picture." |
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