Originally Posted by
Scott Ray
Lots of modern revolver designs are going with the bottom cylinder as the firing chamber, with barrel on bottom. I'm really diggin that design. Sooo sexy. I have yet to shoot one. Anyone revolver guys wanna give their thoughts on this design vs traditional?
The problem I have with it is that it is that in order to fire from the 6:00 cylinder, they rigged up a whole clockwork of complicated linkages and stuff inside. The hammer is not a real hammer. It engages some of the clockwork and sets an actual hammer inside of the gun. So operation wise, it's arguably more complicated than a pistol.
It's also pretty heavy and it costs 2-3x as much as a comparable revolver.
As revolvers are usually preferred for their simplicity, reliability, price, and carry-ability, this kinda places the Chiappa Rhino in an awkward novelty position.
Doesn't stop me from craving a 2" model in black with the natural wood grips, though.
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