Comments on: Chiappa Rhino Revolver http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/ Firearms not Politics Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:46:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: craig kopp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-29038 craig kopp Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:30:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-29038 I would like a 5 round for a smaller weapon I would like a 5 round for a smaller weapon

]]> By: craig kopp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-29037 craig kopp Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:28:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-29037 nice i'll like a smaller 5 round nice i’ll like a smaller 5 round

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-25627 Steve Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:06:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-25627 Will, its coming soon. They had them on display at shot. Will, its coming soon. They had them on display at shot.

]]> By: Will Ganz http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-25624 Will Ganz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:19:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-25624 Any updates on when the Rhino revolver is going to make it to market? Any updates on when the Rhino revolver is going to make it to market?

]]> By: mark stambal http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-24256 mark stambal Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:16:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-24256 As my Mateba .357 shoots very comfortably and easily as accurate as any S & W or Colt I own, I will inquire from I A R in Oceanside CA as to availability. It is a bit strange appearing, however, I not only own a Mateba, but a Whitney Wolverine takes up a little safe room. No, I do not drive either a Crosley or Henry J. As my Mateba .357 shoots very comfortably and easily as accurate as any S & W or Colt I own, I will inquire from I A R in Oceanside CA as to availability.

It is a bit strange appearing, however, I not only own a Mateba, but a Whitney Wolverine takes up a little safe room.

No, I do not drive either a Crosley or Henry J.

]]> By: Cymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-22375 Cymond Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:45:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-22375 "Oh well, if you want to play Bladerunner or any number of Manga heroes, I’m sure this is the pistol for you." Just wait 'til people see the link I just found. Even I think it looks a bit too sci-fi. Still, if it shoots well ... http://dailygunpictures.blogspot.com/2009/11/chiappa-rhino-revolver-direct-from.html Looking at this particular large image (http://tinyurl.com/yaxnoks), it seems that the text on the frame, long barrel, and rails are photoshopped. This might be just realistic-looking concept art. MSRP for the 2" model is quite high at "under 800$" with prices still undetermined for the rest of the line. “Oh well, if you want to play Bladerunner or any number of Manga heroes, I’m sure this is the pistol for you.” Just wait ’til people see the link I just found. Even I think it looks a bit too sci-fi. Still, if it shoots well …

http://dailygunpictures.blogspot.com/2009/11/chiappa-rhino-revolver-direct-from.html

Looking at this particular large image (http://tinyurl.com/yaxnoks), it seems that the text on the frame, long barrel, and rails are photoshopped. This might be just realistic-looking concept art.

MSRP for the 2″ model is quite high at “under 800$” with prices still undetermined for the rest of the line.

]]> By: Hotspur http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-18938 Hotspur Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:36:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-18938 I just tried one of pre-production of this. The feeling was excellent, great accuracy at 25 meters, the recoil does not exist with powerful 158 grs cartridges at 1300 fps, excellent grip and instinctive sights. The exagonal cylinder is very comfortable cause of flat sides, better and thinner than the round ones. I just tried one of pre-production of this.
The feeling was excellent, great accuracy at 25 meters, the recoil does not exist with powerful 158 grs cartridges at 1300 fps, excellent grip and instinctive sights. The exagonal cylinder is very comfortable cause of flat sides, better and thinner than the round ones.

]]> By: KP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-16020 KP Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:57:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-16020 That Nosorog fires 9x19? That is so bizarre. I wish they were in the US. :( That Nosorog fires 9×19? That is so bizarre. I wish they were in the US. :(

]]> By: Edward Peterson http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15455 Edward Peterson Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:04:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15455 I can't believe what an ugly gun that is. Not only would I not pay ten cents for one, I would also be embarrassed to be seen in the vicinity of one. I can’t believe what an ugly gun that is. Not only would I not pay ten cents for one, I would also be embarrassed to be seen in the vicinity of one.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15411 Steve Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:17:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15411 Wolfwood, very interesting. I had not seen that pistol before. Wolfwood, very interesting. I had not seen that pistol before.

]]> By: Wolfwood http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15410 Wolfwood Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:15:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15410 Reminds me a bit of the <a href="http://www.rbs.ru/vttv/99/firms/kovrovm/efsf/7.htm" rel="nofollow">Nosorog</a>, which also means "Rhinoceros." Reminds me a bit of the Nosorog, which also means “Rhinoceros.”

]]> By: Andrew http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15356 Andrew Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:55:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15356 According to that linked site, they'll be coming out with a 6" barrel model soon. Which is nice, because it means I can conceivably get one. I've always liked that low-chamber look. According to that linked site, they’ll be coming out with a 6″ barrel model soon. Which is nice, because it means I can conceivably get one. I’ve always liked that low-chamber look.

]]> By: SpudGun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15335 SpudGun Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:17:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15335 And I thought Glock's looked like bricks. Oh well, if you want to play Bladerunner or any number of Manga heroes, I'm sure this is the pistol for you. Just don't get it mixed up with your flare pistol or you might get frowned on down at the range. And I thought Glock’s looked like bricks. Oh well, if you want to play Bladerunner or any number of Manga heroes, I’m sure this is the pistol for you.

Just don’t get it mixed up with your flare pistol or you might get frowned on down at the range.

]]> By: Matt Groom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15328 Matt Groom Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:14:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15328 I think he should have made it a five-shot if he wanted it to be a serious contender for concealed carry. The width (diameter) of a cylinder is the biggest factor in determining it's popularity as a carry piece. I think he should have made it a five-shot if he wanted it to be a serious contender for concealed carry. The width (diameter) of a cylinder is the biggest factor in determining it’s popularity as a carry piece.

]]> By: Cymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15327 Cymond Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15327 Whoo hoo! I'd love to have one with a full barrel too. I've been a fan of the Mateba & Rhino designs for years. The Matebas are out of my price range and the Rhinos were previously unavailable in the US. I'll buy one if I can afford it, and I'll also buy a (discontinued) Mateba if I can ever simultaneously find one and afford it. According to securityarms.com, the THEMA Rhino made its debut in 2003. Security Arms' photos seems to be down right now, but it is a funny looking snub-nosed 357. See also the Nosorog AEK 906 revolver. PS - at a second look, the grip seems to be attached to a little stub of metal, much like the Ruger LCR's grip. Of course, the Rhino has been around longer. (I'm not implying anything, just observing) Whoo hoo! I’d love to have one with a full barrel too. I’ve been a fan of the Mateba & Rhino designs for years. The Matebas are out of my price range and the Rhinos were previously unavailable in the US. I’ll buy one if I can afford it, and I’ll also buy a (discontinued) Mateba if I can ever simultaneously find one and afford it.

According to securityarms.com, the THEMA Rhino made its debut in 2003. Security Arms’ photos seems to be down right now, but it is a funny looking snub-nosed 357. See also the Nosorog AEK 906 revolver.

PS – at a second look, the grip seems to be attached to a little stub of metal, much like the Ruger LCR’s grip. Of course, the Rhino has been around longer. (I’m not implying anything, just observing)

]]> By: KP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15320 KP Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:21:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15320 I want this! When can I get this!? :D I want this! When can I get this!? :D

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15286 Steve Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:59:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15286 Daniel, awesome! I have updated the blog post. Thanks for the info. Daniel, awesome! I have updated the blog post. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: Daniel E. Watters http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15284 Daniel E. Watters Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:55:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15284 Steve, there is a reason the two revolvers look alike. They were both designed by the same person: Emilio Ghisoni. Here is the US Patent Application for the latest design: http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=Wf-RAAAAEBAJ Steve, there is a reason the two revolvers look alike. They were both designed by the same person: Emilio Ghisoni. Here is the US Patent Application for the latest design:

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=Wf-RAAAAEBAJ

]]> By: Jesse http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15283 Jesse Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:42:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15283 How much? That alone determines whether it's something I'd seriously consider purchasing or if it's just a pipe dream. How much? That alone determines whether it’s something I’d seriously consider purchasing or if it’s just a pipe dream.

]]> By: Puke http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/30/chiappa-rhino-revolver/#comment-15282 Puke Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:27:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8167#comment-15282 That is a sweet looking revolver. That is a sweet looking revolver.

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