Posted: 6/7/2015 1:20:34 AM EDT
I have wanted a Rhino for a few years now. I know purists hate them, but this will be my first wheel gun. What am I in for ? |
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My sister really wants one but they are ridiculously expensive for a gun with consistent bad reviews and a manufacturer who has a less than stellar reputation. Mechanically they are a nightmare, the innards look like the inside of watch instead of a revolver. All those parts are a recipe for disaster in my opinion. All that said, they are interesting, unique and the do have a bit of cool factor so at the right price I can definitely see owning one but not at anywhere near what they ask for them.
You got a really good deal from what I've seen. |
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My sister really wants one but they are ridiculously expensive for a gun with consistent bad reviews and a manufacturer who has a less than stellar reputation. Mechanically they are a nightmare, the innards look like the inside of watch instead of a revolver. All those parts are a recipe for disaster in my opinion. All that said, they are interesting, unique and the do have a bit of cool factor so at the right price I can definitely see owning one but not at anywhere near what they ask for them. You got a really good deal from what I've seen. If they were cheaper I'd get one just as a curio. |
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Quoted: I rented one of that same model at my local range a while back. Trigger kept pinching my finger, and full power 357 loads hurt. The recoil goes directly into the palm of your hand, there is no real muzzle flip. I would consider a 4 or 5 inch barrel Rhino. Mine doeesn't have those problems. Firing 357 in it is a little much, but that's probably true of any gun that size firing 357. It's a nice shooter if you use .38 spc. p+ in it. I got a "blemished" version of the White Rhino (as pictured above) from Kentucky Gun Co a while back for fairly cheap. The blemish was quickly surpassed by my own handling mistakes. The only thing I don't like about mine is the fact it won't cycle if I use snap caps in it. Works fine with spent rounds or unfired. The decocking procedure takes a little getting used to... be real cautious about cocking it while it's loaded as you can't get the cyclinder open if it is, and decocking involves pulling the trigger. |
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Quoted: My sister really wants one but they are ridiculously expensive for a gun with consistent bad reviews and a manufacturer who has a less than stellar reputation. Mechanically they are a nightmare, the innards look like the inside of watch instead of a revolver. All those parts are a recipe for disaster in my opinion. All that said, they are interesting, unique and the do have a bit of cool factor so at the right price I can definitely see owning one but not at anywhere near what they ask for them. You got a really good deal from what I've seen. Some have been known to "lock up" yes. But look at the diagram of a regular revolver sometime (internal or external hammer) side by side, and it's about two or three more parts at most to be "all those parts". The difference just isn't that much. |
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Did you read the manual about how to hold it? Mine doeesn't have those problems. Firing 357 in it is a little much, but that's probably true of any gun that size firing 357. It's a nice shooter if you use .38 spc. p+ in it. I got a "blemished" version of the White Rhino (as pictured above) from Kentucky Gun Co a while back for fairly cheap. The blemish was quickly surpassed by my own handling mistakes. The only thing I don't like about mine is the fact it won't cycle if I use snap caps in it. Works fine with spent rounds or unfired. The decocking procedure takes a little getting used to... be real cautious about cocking it while it's loaded as you can't get the cyclinder open if it is, and decocking involves pulling the trigger. Quoted:
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I rented one of that same model at my local range a while back. Trigger kept pinching my finger, and full power 357 loads hurt. The recoil goes directly into the palm of your hand, there is no real muzzle flip. I would consider a 4 or 5 inch barrel Rhino. Mine doeesn't have those problems. Firing 357 in it is a little much, but that's probably true of any gun that size firing 357. It's a nice shooter if you use .38 spc. p+ in it. I got a "blemished" version of the White Rhino (as pictured above) from Kentucky Gun Co a while back for fairly cheap. The blemish was quickly surpassed by my own handling mistakes. The only thing I don't like about mine is the fact it won't cycle if I use snap caps in it. Works fine with spent rounds or unfired. The decocking procedure takes a little getting used to... be real cautious about cocking it while it's loaded as you can't get the cyclinder open if it is, and decocking involves pulling the trigger. When I rented it they just handed to me and that was it. I did know enough how to handle it to not let the cylinder gap blast get my fingers. I did not know there was a special way to hold it so the trigger did not pinch my finger fat 
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I picked up a 40DS (the 4" model) in .38 / .357 last month. Haven't shot any .357 out of it yet, but .38s really do feel like .22s. I shot a Ruger GP100 recently and the felt recoil with .38s, while still light, was significantly more. I'm not a big revolver guy, but I picked it up more as a curiosity than anything.
The gun points well, and the full size has nice sights. The trigger is kind of mediocre. SA is light with no overtravel, but the break is inconsistent (sometimes it's smooth and crisp, sometimes it's gritty). I expect it'll smooth out with use. The DA is heavy and with the medium grip I have to shift my grip to get the wide trigger under the first joint on my finger in order to get a clean break. The small grip on the 200D / 200DS might help in this regard. Or if you have banana hands. Fit & finish seem pretty good, and I haven't had an issue with function. I've dry fired the hell out of it and haven't broken anything yet (can't say the same for my Luger ). I'm not going to pretend it's a better gun than a Smith K or L frame, but I've got a bunch of quality semis that I'd go to for serious use long before the revolver. I have heard mixed things about Chiappa customer service, which was the major issue that gave me pause before buying.
If you had to have ONE handgun/revolver to count on, I'd probably look at something else. Used Smiths or Rugers should be out there cheaper than for one of these. As a range gun, collector's item, or curiosity, it's probably worth the gamble. |
picked it up today. I was a bit disappointed that the cylinders were as fouled as they were for a new gun. 
that + the grips were a bit discolored, but that was an easy fix with some alcohol wipes. no complaints other than that. Hopefully I can get some range time in this weekend. |
| My friend has one and we took it out this last weekend. No matter what load it shoots consistently left, far left, as in 5-6" left at 10 yards. And no its not trigger control, because right after the Chiappa, both of us punched out the bulls with my GP100. I wanted to like it, but without being able to adjust the sights, it sucks. That's my take from a sample of one. |