Chiappa Rhino Review Model 60DS: Reader's Comments



To see my full review of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS Revolver, please visit the Gunsumer Reports website by going to this link.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I have been following the progress of the Rhino and have a question.... Why does every article tout the Rhino as "revolutionary" or "ground breaking" while consistently ignoring the Russian AEK-906 and AEK-906-1 revolver developed and built two decades ago? I've also scoured the net for info on the AEK-906 and have found very little in the way of details. Can someone please do an article about the original "revolutionary" revolver and give credit where credit is due?

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  2. KevinNovember 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the feedback. I see you have posted this same comment on other forums. Maybe your comments will generate the interest for an article on the AEK-906.

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  3. CraigJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I appreciate all of your hard work and the level of detail you presented. Your review helped me pull the trigger and purchase one. I bought a white 60ds. I love it. I put 200 rounds through it. 50 158gr full Mattel jacket, 50 140gr 38 spec, and 100 110gr jhp's. The felt recoil is truly less. The 38s felt more than a 22, but not much more. My biggest fear was the trigger. I read a great deal of comments about how heavy and abnormal the trigger operated. I have always been a semi-auto guy. The trigger is different than most conventional revolvers. It feels shorter . I have never shot well using DA with a revolver. The Rhino has changed everything for me. I could regularly hit a milk jug at nearly 50 yds using the DA trigger. I also liked being able to open the cylinder or cock to SA without changing my grip. The grip and the natural point of aim is more like a semi-auto. The Rhino is the natural progression from n auto to an revolver. You do need to make sure you have a proper grip. My left thumb was numb for awhile after I got relaxed. If you let your support hand ride too high, you will feel the blast from the forcing cone. The only complaint I have is the false hammers feels cheap and loose. It works without fail however.

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Since this review was started has anything changed in your opinion of this revolver? Ive been see many reviews complaining about build quality but I am more interested in long term reliability and I'd like to know what you've discovered.

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  5. KevinMay 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Since the review, I shoot mainly .38 special 158 gr SWC and use it for general target shooting. I have a Burris Fastfire II installed and love the combination of these two together. Most people I let shoot the pistol are really impressed with the accuracy and softness of the recoil. The only thing that stands out is that I believe there may be slightly more space between the forcing cone and cylinder than my other revolvers. This could be due to manufacturing tolerances stacking up. It still functions and shoots great and goes with me on every shooting event.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    You have me sold. I can't find any though. Maybe later in the year they will come back to my local store where I first saw them. I would love to get a large one but I think I will get a 2" model. Well maybe, the 6" models look great.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 8, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    When I look at their website, I get the impression that if I buy the right one, I can actually shoot 9mm from my Rhino? How does that work? I am guessing some sort of moonclip and maybe a special cylinder?

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  8. KevinJuly 9, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Yes. 9mm or .40S&W and it does require moonclips.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Now I really want it. Next one I see is mine...

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  10. KevinJuly 12, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Actually this has become one of my favorite revolvers.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Kevin - thanks for this very informative review on this revolver. I have a question about the iron sights though. Given the height of the sights over the barrel, is there much adjustment necessary when shooting from 7yrds to say 15 yards?

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  12. KevinAugust 1, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Based on my ballistics program, if you sight in for 25 yards (first zero), it will also be at zero again at around 45 yards for .357 Mag Hornady 158 gr XTP. At 10 yards you are .75 low. All of this is with a sight height of 1.6". If you are trying to drive nails, slight adjustments are needed. If you are trying to hit a softball size target, I wouldn't worry too much.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I want to purchase one in .40 S&W as a target pistol (since my dept shoots .40 and I have access to alot of practice ammo.) Does the .40 cal model require moon clips? or does it have a recessed chamber in the cylinder? Love the look and it is priced resonably. I can't wait to get one, hopefully in .40S&W.

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  14. KevinAugust 31, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I have not held a 9mm or .40 S&W in my hands yet, but everything I read states they require moon clips.

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  15. MotownStanDecember 28, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I bought a 5 inch about 6 months ago and liked it enough to buy a 2 inch model (both .357). I picked it up yesterday. The new one is cut for moon clips and comes with 3 and a de-mooning tool. You can shoot with or without the moon clips.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Very nice review, thanks for the obvious effort that went into this. I was leaning towards the Rhino now I am certain.

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  17. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    I am confused about the moon clips. Can you elaborate on the reason for their use, and the comment about shooting with or without them. Thanks

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    1. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      See below post from Chiappa USA site.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 31, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    RHINO - moonclips use ?
    Our revolver Rhino in caliber .357 will have an upgrade starting with the current production: the drum can now house the moonclip, and three moonclips will be supplied with the revolver at no extra charge.
    The revolver can be used both with moonclips and without, since the grooving which houses the moonclip is machined inside the abutment surface of the cylinder.

    Please note that:
    - Rhino models in caliber.357Mag up to serial number RH05833 may NOT be used with moonclip
    - Rhino models in caliber 9mm and .40 S&W (forthcoming production) can be used ONLY with moonclip

    We are confident that shooters will be happy with this change, which brings an added benefit to our Rhino Revolver Revolution!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Most thorough review I've seen on this revolver. Thanks for your diligence! I stopped at my local gun shop and found a 357 with a 2 inch barrel. The minute I picked it up, I was in love! Thanks to your research, I bought the 6 inch model just today. Can't wait to get it. Thanks again!

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