Just got the newest copy of American Rifleman Magazine...(Chiappa's Rhino)

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

I know its a repost. But this is more bout the article.
Page 49... Chiappa's Rhino, a "radical" wheelgun that fires from the bottom cylinder has been deemed "destined to win in 2010"...
http://chiappafirearms.com/product/55

And yeah...Id probably buy one.

 

[Mr.357Sig]

Cool looking piece, but how do you aim the damn thing if it fires from the bottom chamber?

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

Cool looking piece, but how do you aim the damn thing if it fires from the bottom chamber?

I heard somewhere they were working on a lazer grip. Idk if thats true tho.

 

[bulbboy]

This was their first response to my email (of when they would be available)

Dear Customer,

We wish to thank you for your interest in our new Rhino Revolver.

We are in process to obtain the homologation from BATF for import of this model. It should be available by March in US. We should have non functioning samples of the entire line available at the Shot Show.
The MSRP will be around the 800$.

We are planning to have several grips and working specifically with Pachmayr for a special version, different finishes will be available, we’re still working on several other accessories.

The distributors for this model will be:
MKS Supply

8611-A North Dixie Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45414

Ph: (877) 425-4867
Fax: (937) 454-0503

E-mail: [email protected]

American Tactical Imports

100 Airpark Drive

This was the one from the other day :

Dear Kevin,
Sorry for the delay in replaying you, these couple of weeks we were busy and abroad for the IWA show.

We wish to thank you for your interest in our new Rhino Revolver.

We are in process to obtain the homologation from BATF for the import of this model. It should be available by April in US. The MSRP will be around the 800$ for 2” model.

There will be also the 3” – 4” – 5” – 6” which prices will be release as soon as possible.
Future caliber will be 40S&W and 9x21.

We are planning to have several grips and working specifically with Pachmayr for a special version, different finishes will be available, we’re still working on several other accessories. The white finished version will be available at the end of 2010-early 2011.

Attached more information on this model.
The rifling of the pistol is 6 grooves with 1 in 18,75” right twist.

The distributor for this model will be:
MKS Supply

8611-A North Dixie Drive
Dayton, Ohio 45414

Ph: (877) 425-4867

 

[bulbboy]

I'm definitely getting the stainless snubbie when it comes out - I just like the weird stuff

 

[JesseR]

$800 is high for a snubbie... I'm loving my S&W's more and more... I like the look but it won't make it the short list with at price...

 

[Shadowrider]

You guys go ahead. As for me?

 

[Chas]

I wouldn't mind trying one out, but $800.00 is about twice what I would pay.

I don't think I would count on one for home protection or CCW until they had been around at least a couple years to establish a track record. It would more than likely be that long til you could find a decent holster.

 

[bulbboy]

The actual retail price would be in the low $700's. Still high

 

[Shifty]

Hmm, this looks like way to much of a marketing ploy.

The phrase "snake oil" comes to mind. Dont get me wrong, im sure it will function, but necessary or advantageous in any way? Nah.