This gun is made to be a double action gun. That is how you need to train to use it. The single action is not part of the bottom cylinder concept. This gun will shoot very fast in double action. Your safety point is valid. Thanks for lowering the, so I pick one of these up.
I just bought a 60 DS in the green. It came with the California compliant trigger, which was not what I wanted, because I don't live in Comi-fornia, but I guess the distributor didn't understand that it was a single action only revolver or didn't care. I had to order the double action conversion. Hope it's not too hard to install. The single action trigger is amazing, hope the double action trigger is just as good.
I Almost did the exact same thing! What you got was the SAR version (single action revolver) that’s the California compliant version, luckily I read the description and got the 6ODS instead of the 60SAR! 👍🏻😳😅
I had the same issues loading 357 rounds into my S&W 627. I returned it to the agents (in Australia) only to be told that I had not been cleaning the front of the cylinder holes properly, and that carbon from the 38 special home loads I'd been using had accumulated around the end of the holes. After a good clean I had no more issues.
I picked up the 60ds last thursday and I'm digging it. I agree that the cocking lever/ faux hammer is a little tough to pull back, I think it's largely due to the fact that it's so short. If it had proper hammer dimensions, you'd be able to get more leverage on it, but it's not a huge issue to me personally so I'm content with it being small. I know my fiance and her dad both commented on how awkward it was to pull the "hammer" back. Towards the end you mentioned that the hammer doesn't stay back so you don't know if it's cocked, but earlier in the video you brought up how to tell if it's cocked. If the puppy is happy and all that. lol This is more a familiarity thing. If you shoot it more, it'll be more evident. Also, curious about the ammo needing to be pushed in. I've only tried one brand so far of each 357 and 38, and for me it was the 38 special that refused to seat cleanly. Perhaps it's just a matter of brand in general regardless of the ammo type. When using the moon clips with the 38 it's especially noticeable. What particularly weird is the rounds will drop into one cylinder, but not another and there's not telling which it is because different bullets slide into the same cylinder that another didn't. The first two things I noticed about it is that the single action trigger pull is by far the best I've felt, and just how light the gun is. Like I said, mine's the 60ds so it's friggin huge, but it's lighter than a lot of guns a lot smaller. I've taken to concealed carrying it around the property just to see if it can comfortably be done, and it conceals surprisingly well and is shockingly comfortable. I'm sitting with it right now in the 4 o'clock position and if I weren't talking about it, I wouldn't even remember it's there. I also thought I'd not like the grips and was already browsing for some before it even arrived at my FFL. I'm kinda glad that I didn't pick anything up because I actually really like the way it feels and it's minimalist enough where it doesn't print that easily. Certainly not for everyone, but I'm tickled to death owning one. Not sure if it's worth all the hype in general, but for me it's a wonderful first $1k+ gun. (and first personally owned revolver.) Good and thorough review. You touched on a lot of topics not a lot (any?) others talk about
Thank you and I appreciate this well thought out comment so much. I think when it comes to the cylinder they're trying to go for the best tolerances but it is something I think they need to address
If you want to carry it, 3". If you want this for range use, 6". If you want the cool factor, get the 5". If you want to compromise on every aspect, get 4".
@@thetexasgunvault seem longer than the "non-grooved". My small frame daughter shoots 357 through it (better than her old man) with no complaints of recoil.
I have a CA one in different color and my unsolicited advice on putting back double action linkage is: "Do not attempt unless you absolutely, positively know what you are doing." I bought the whole set of gunsmiting screw and bits to make to convert. That being said, I did successfully convert it to DA/SA, but also made some scratches on the frame. It also took me a few tries to put the hammer back, and finally found out some roller sleeves were not in the right places. The internals of Chiappa Rhino are very intricate. Had I bought another one, I'll prolly do it again.
Correct on the sharp grip . Also, the cylinder release will scratch the frame . I have learned that the hard way , especially with the Nebula finish . Poor fit, which kills the finish .
@@thetexasgunvault correcting myself, more like I spose an M240, in terms of accidental/negligent discharge whilst riding the bolt down with the charging handle. It would be pretty sick though if it remained at single action trigger pull weight on subsequent rounds.
Love my rhino’s! Nice review as always I have the 60ds hunter which is darker green with a wood grip…I also have the 50DS in silver or “white rhino” mine are both in double action. Love to get others someday my list to buy is long and always expanding. You and I have similar taste it appears. Always love your reviews
Hi there. What do you mean it’s not double action? They are. Has that one been modified? Sorry your wife couldn’t add her comments. Would have loved her opinion on recoil in 357 👍👍
Yeah they started selling version that are single action if it says SAR after the number like the 50SAR it means single action revolver. If you want the double action ones make sure it says DS. Such as 50DS as it means double single action
They come stamped with the DS for double single but if you remove the grip, or so said the nice lady at Chiappa, is should have a SAR single action revolver stamp out of sight. And it is in the sticker on the box if you know to look for it. They call them California compliant models.
🤔... it being a revolver in single action mode... I'd think the cylinder would be locked in position by the cylinder stop and prevent the cylinder latch from working. Think it would still have to be decocked like TTGV shows in the video. 🤷🏻♂️
No. When the gun is cocked, the cylinder is locked. It's not a big deal as long as you know to pullthe cocking lever. It's dangerous if you don't know.
It is, the "stainless steel" is actually just an aluminium alloy with a nickel coating. I wasn't sure about it at first, but from what I could research, this isn't the classic nickel that flakes when it gets old, but a modern, much more durable finish.
This gun is made to be a double action gun. That is how you need to train to use it. The single action is not part of the bottom cylinder concept. This gun will shoot very fast in double action. Your safety point is valid. Thanks for lowering the, so I pick one of these up.
Thank you for the information.
The California compliant Rhino is a single action ONLY. So I guess you can't train in that state :-)
@@hollidaylou160 well the UK main land compliant rhino is with a 12 inch barrel
Hey guy, this is my favorite revolver in the world. I love the chiappa rhino 60ds.
Greetings from germany✌🏼
Thank you! It is a great revolver! I just reviewed the Mateba 6 Unica designed by the same person that designed this one. They are all great!
I just bought a 60 DS in the green. It came with the California compliant trigger, which was not what I wanted, because I don't live in Comi-fornia, but I guess the distributor didn't understand that it was a single action only revolver or didn't care. I had to order the double action conversion. Hope it's not too hard to install. The single action trigger is amazing, hope the double action trigger is just as good.
Where did u order the double action conversion??
I do not think you will be disappointed with it.
@@DavidValenciaAguaje I called customer service. $20 with shipping. The lady was super nice.
@@biggs8729 thanks I will be doing that ! :D
I Almost did the exact same thing! What you got was the SAR version (single action revolver) that’s the California compliant version, luckily I read the description and got the 6ODS instead of the 60SAR! 👍🏻😳😅
I had the same issues loading 357 rounds into my S&W 627. I returned it to the agents (in Australia) only to be told that I had not been cleaning the front of the cylinder holes properly, and that carbon from the 38 special home loads I'd been using had accumulated around the end of the holes. After a good clean I had no more issues.
Good information and story. Thank you for sharing.
Yep, carbon rings can form from shooting too much 38 special in a 357 chamber. You have to keep on top of that or it's really hard to get out.
Thanks. I am now using a brass brush mounted in a drill to give it a good scrub after each use.@@biggs8729
I picked up the 60ds last thursday and I'm digging it. I agree that the cocking lever/ faux hammer is a little tough to pull back, I think it's largely due to the fact that it's so short. If it had proper hammer dimensions, you'd be able to get more leverage on it, but it's not a huge issue to me personally so I'm content with it being small. I know my fiance and her dad both commented on how awkward it was to pull the "hammer" back. Towards the end you mentioned that the hammer doesn't stay back so you don't know if it's cocked, but earlier in the video you brought up how to tell if it's cocked. If the puppy is happy and all that. lol This is more a familiarity thing. If you shoot it more, it'll be more evident.
Also, curious about the ammo needing to be pushed in. I've only tried one brand so far of each 357 and 38, and for me it was the 38 special that refused to seat cleanly. Perhaps it's just a matter of brand in general regardless of the ammo type. When using the moon clips with the 38 it's especially noticeable. What particularly weird is the rounds will drop into one cylinder, but not another and there's not telling which it is because different bullets slide into the same cylinder that another didn't.
The first two things I noticed about it is that the single action trigger pull is by far the best I've felt, and just how light the gun is. Like I said, mine's the 60ds so it's friggin huge, but it's lighter than a lot of guns a lot smaller. I've taken to concealed carrying it around the property just to see if it can comfortably be done, and it conceals surprisingly well and is shockingly comfortable. I'm sitting with it right now in the 4 o'clock position and if I weren't talking about it, I wouldn't even remember it's there.
I also thought I'd not like the grips and was already browsing for some before it even arrived at my FFL. I'm kinda glad that I didn't pick anything up because I actually really like the way it feels and it's minimalist enough where it doesn't print that easily. Certainly not for everyone, but I'm tickled to death owning one.
Not sure if it's worth all the hype in general, but for me it's a wonderful first $1k+ gun. (and first personally owned revolver.) Good and thorough review. You touched on a lot of topics not a lot (any?) others talk about
Thank you and I appreciate this well thought out comment so much. I think when it comes to the cylinder they're trying to go for the best tolerances but it is something I think they need to address
Correct me if im wrong but i beleive the frame is aluminium and only the barrel and cylinder are stainless.
I believe it is
That is correct.
Yes, not stainless steel.
I like the cyberpunk look of the Rhino. I just can't decide on 4" or 5".
It definitely is futuristic looking
I have the 5" barrel on mine. Avery accurate fine shooting revolver. Love the lack of recoil.
That's what she said 😅
If you want to carry it, 3".
If you want this for range use, 6".
If you want the cool factor, get the 5".
If you want to compromise on every aspect, get 4".
I just picked up the 5inch SA version because californa compliant. I was told they sell the part for DA. But I cannot find any at all.
I have the 60DS. VERY smooth shooter
It is such an interesting design
I have the "Hunter" model. Stock grip has finger grooves
Do you like them?
@@thetexasgunvault seem longer than the "non-grooved". My small frame daughter shoots 357 through it (better than her old man) with no complaints of recoil.
That’s what I just ordered. OD green black cylinder, cool grips it’s gonna be awesome! 👍🏻
I have a CA one in different color and my unsolicited advice on putting back double action linkage is: "Do not attempt unless you absolutely, positively know what you are doing."
I bought the whole set of gunsmiting screw and bits to make to convert.
That being said, I did successfully convert it to DA/SA, but also made some scratches on the frame. It also took me a few tries to put the hammer back, and finally found out some roller sleeves were not in the right places. The internals of Chiappa Rhino are very intricate. Had I bought another one, I'll prolly do it again.
Thank you for this comment. Nothing beats experience when it comes to things like this.
Correct on the sharp grip . Also, the cylinder release will scratch the frame . I have learned that the hard way , especially with the Nebula finish . Poor fit, which kills the finish .
Good points.
The faux hammer should be thought of as a non reciprocating charging handle like on an AR15
I think that is a great way to look at it.
@@thetexasgunvault correcting myself, more like I spose an M240, in terms of accidental/negligent discharge whilst riding the bolt down with the charging handle. It would be pretty sick though if it remained at single action trigger pull weight on subsequent rounds.
Love my rhino’s! Nice review as always I have the 60ds hunter which is darker green with a wood grip…I also have the 50DS in silver or “white rhino” mine are both in double action. Love to get others someday my list to buy is long and always expanding. You and I have similar taste it appears. Always love your reviews
You are too kind. I really love this revolver and how it is so different than almost anything else.
Hi there. What do you mean it’s not double action? They are. Has that one been modified? Sorry your wife couldn’t add her comments. Would have loved her opinion on recoil in 357 👍👍
This particular version was SA only.
Yeah they started selling version that are single action if it says SAR after the number like the 50SAR it means single action revolver. If you want the double action ones make sure it says DS. Such as 50DS as it means double single action
They come stamped with the DS for double single but if you remove the grip, or so said the nice lady at Chiappa, is should have a SAR single action revolver stamp out of sight. And it is in the sticker on the box if you know to look for it.
They call them California compliant models.
Did that come with moonclips?
No, but I know they sell them.
I've wanted one of these for a while. But the hammer issues and odd cylinder release have me second guessing.. Cool gun but with some expected quircks
I totally understand.
Good morning, Jason, its an interesting revolver. I have only seen one at the range but never fired one, Cheers
You should if you get a chance. It is definitely a unique take on a older design
To decock it can you just pop the cylinder out and drop the hammer?
It might be a way
🤔... it being a revolver in single action mode... I'd think the cylinder would be locked in position by the cylinder stop and prevent the cylinder latch from working. Think it would still have to be decocked like TTGV shows in the video. 🤷🏻♂️
You decock it like a normal revolver.
No. When the gun is cocked, the cylinder is locked. It's not a big deal as long as you know to pullthe cocking lever. It's dangerous if you don't know.
How far was the target for accuracy test?
I usually do 7, 10, 15 and 25 yards on the pistol range.
I got the 60 ds
That is a nice one too.
Why only single action?
Some states like California require it.
That’s a bummer! So all Chiappa Rhinos sold in Ca. are single action only?
I thought the Chiappa Rhino is made from aluminum.
Maybe various models are made from different materials.
It is, the "stainless steel" is actually just an aluminium alloy with a nickel coating. I wasn't sure about it at first, but from what I could research, this isn't the classic nickel that flakes when it gets old, but a modern, much more durable finish.
Finger tip push ups children😂
Lol