Justin
Moderator Emeritus
Apologies for the crappy photos. Maybe one day I'll actually learn how to use a camera.
At any rate, I stopped by the Chiappa booth and took a look at the Rhino, and have to say it left a positive impression.
Interestingly enough, it doesn't function exactly like you would expect. The external hammer isn't really a hammer so much as a cocking lever. Once you pull it back with your thumb, it returns to the down position, with the only indication that it's cocked being a little indicator that sticks up near the rear sight.
Fit and finish was nice, better than I was expecting, and the trigger pull was equally good. The rep at the booth mentioned that they're planning to release one in .40, which seems like it might be a good choice to run in USPSA revolver division.
Interestingly enough, this gun was the last firearm designed by Emilio Ghisoni, who also designed the Mateba Autorevolver.
At any rate, I stopped by the Chiappa booth and took a look at the Rhino, and have to say it left a positive impression.
Interestingly enough, it doesn't function exactly like you would expect. The external hammer isn't really a hammer so much as a cocking lever. Once you pull it back with your thumb, it returns to the down position, with the only indication that it's cocked being a little indicator that sticks up near the rear sight.
Fit and finish was nice, better than I was expecting, and the trigger pull was equally good. The rep at the booth mentioned that they're planning to release one in .40, which seems like it might be a good choice to run in USPSA revolver division.
Interestingly enough, this gun was the last firearm designed by Emilio Ghisoni, who also designed the Mateba Autorevolver.