I used to have a SW Model 60 (no dash) and while liked the snubby, liked the smooth trigger, and shot it well I just couldnt get used to that revolver grip, esp on the draw.
The grip on the Rhino looks like an easier transition from someone used to semi’s. I cant really tell unless I get hands on one though.
How much do they go for anyhow? The S&W Bodyguard revolver seems extremely nice. If the Chiappa Rhino revolver is around that price or cheaper would be nice. I still favor the Bodyguard though.
I’m as open to new ideas as the next guy, but there are several things about this design that I’m not that excited about.
First and foremost, rear sighting appears to be integral to the hammer - in a reverse of the old cap and ball design where there was a sight notch on the hammer that aligned with the front sight bead when the hammer was locked back. In this design, it appears you’ll only be able to use the “sights” when the hammer is forward - as soon as you prep the trigger pull, your rear “sight” will rotate out of the field of view. Not sure why they would do that - no reason not to mill a sight into the top of the receiver - there’s plenty of metal there.
The recoil reduction does look dramatic, especially in the six shots in under 2 seconds video. However, the revolver IS all steel, and weighs 24+ ounces, so I’m sure the weight is dampening the recoil a lot…
Other than that, the design is definitely “unique” enough that, if the price were right, I’d probably get one just to have it in the collection…
Regards,
Kevin
The special edition seems to have the rear sight on the top receiver. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
I remember seeing pics of these from the last SHOT show. Cool looking I guess.