Quickies - The Chiappa Rhino 40DS with Stage II trigger upgrade and Chiappa's customer service

Read the details of my experience with Chiappa at matebafan.com in the "Criticisms" section of the Rhino page. Overall, while I'm mostly pleased with the final product (if the SA trigger was better, I'd be happier), it still took 6 weeks to get back to me and there were several communication issues on their end.

The trigger kit makes a world of difference to the gun's DA pull, though. It's a lot lighter and just more pleasant all around.

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[teton99]

How does the quality of the Chiappa compare to S & W, I am thinking of getting a S & W 686?

Thanks

[LifeSizePotato]

@teton99 The S&W will be a much better gun overall. You may lose out on the cool futuristic looks and low bore axis design, but the 686 (I'd prefer an older 586, personally) will be more durable and reliable, and also it will give you more options for trigger jobs, spare parts, accessories, etc. Rhinos have had some major quality control issues and I only recommend them for the "cool" novelty factor now.

[RedXlV]

If it was the hammer mechanism that broke, why did they need to replace the frame?

[LifeSizePotato]

@RedXlV There was also a scratch on the frame under the cylinder. I mentioned it in my letter to them, and I guess they couldn't polish it out.

[just4yutube]

So I haven't do any research on the longer barrel rhinos, but my question is, any idea why there is the color variation between the two slots, is it just a difference in the sheens or how the barrel was extended???

[LifeSizePotato]

@just4yutube My guess is that the barrels are done in different batches from the frames. Then they can place whatever length barrel on any frame. The finishes probably don't match due to subtle differences in the plating mixtures between batches. Just my theory.

[SuperNoob200]

Dry firing a revolver is harmless and won't hurt a semi either. You guys are tools. I want this in .41 mag.

[fmonk]

Is the trigger job something you have to send the gun back to Chiappa? or is it something you order and have a local smith install?

[waktasz]

I want one to use in competitions but I need a carry-type holster for the 4" model. Does anyone make one?

[choopdewoot]

hows the weapon doing now? im sure ypu put at least a few thousand rounds since this video

[Browns721]

Thanks for the review! Your experience with their customer service appears to be the norm with Chiappa. I was interested in the 60DS in the nickel finish and contacted them 3 times via their website and never got a response. Based on my experience and your issues with their customer service group I think I will put my money elsewhere.

[mackdaddy1911a1]

While it is one weird looking beast I believe that this design is the wave of the future in revolvers. Disappointed to hear about their Customer service. In this day and age with you tube, face book, twitter; Word spreads fast. They better get their act together pretty fast..otherwise it'll be Smith and Wesson on the side of the Rhino when they get bought on the auction block. Controlling muzzle flip on Large caliber guns has always been a problem even with ported barrels. Good luck with it.

[spermbuster59]

ohhhhhhh sorry im the 1st person to dislike it

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