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September 1, 2010
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Has anybody seen one of these in person, it is a strange looking bird to say the least. I watched a video on the internet and it was impressive. I guess the automatic pistol was strange when it first appeared to the wheelgun folks. Who knows, we might be looking at the future of revolvers. Only time will tell.
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February 28, 2009
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Reminds me of the Mateba 6 Unica which also shoots from the bottom of the cylinder. However, the Mateba has the advantages of interchangeable barrel assemblies and it is also semi-automatic (and not quite so ugly).
-Mike
January 5, 2011
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Saw the snubby in person, it's quite a large gun. There's supposed to be long barrel rhinos coming out soon, and I believe you can change out the barrels and shroud on those.
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January 31, 2011
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Dealer at gun show last week had 2" snubbie, and 4" and 6" versions with wood grips. I guess the longer versions are available now. From looking at a schematic of the lockwork they seem very complicated, as they do not have a true hammer, and I do not like the red flag indicator for single-action condition. After the hammer is cocked for single-action shot, it returns to full rest, as the "hammer" does not actually perform its traditional function. The only indication of a single-action trigger pull is the little red dot that pops up at the rear of the frame after cocking. But they do look kinda cool. I have also read that they have great recoil control.
Joe
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March 2, 2008
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Recoil control is better because the bore axis is lower in the mass of the revolver, and closer to the hand. More of a pushback, less flip, like many autoloaders when compared to a revolver.
Not only ugly, but fugly.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 16, 2010
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They may be fugly but I really want one (in particular a 4" one).
A friend of mine has a Mateba and its hands down the most accurate handgun i've ever shot ... hope the Rhino is that accurate.
January 5, 2011
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I've been looking for a 6" rhino for a couple months with no luck, had no idea they were actually available yet. Dang'it, I'm regretting buying my Yugo now. Oh well.
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." - Nelson Henderson
February 24, 2011
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I just purchased a 4 " and 6" Chiappa Rhino Revolver. (Contact below) They are enroute to me from. I'll try them out in the next several days , I hope, and see how they compare to my Mateba Unica 6's.
Matt
Harris Firearms
1214 Western Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
319-833-0199 PH/FAX
He had 4 or 5 of each.
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September 1, 2010
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Please give us a detailed range report, they sound interesting in spite of looking different.
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January 24, 2009
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If I got one free, I'd be more than happy to give my bet shot at an unbiased range report. But there's no way I'd lay down good
money for one!
The ugliest gun I'm gonna own will be a beater Porkchop...CF's don't do fugly.
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February 28, 2009
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Zundfolge said:
They may be fugly but I really want one (in particular a 4" one).
A friend of mine has a Mateba and its hands down the most accurate handgun i've ever shot … hope the Rhino is that accurate.
Well, I have a Mateba with both 6 and 8 inch barrels, and yes, it is very accurate. But I really don't think it's any more accurate than my Dan's with the same barrel lengths.
-Mike
April 25, 2008
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That one lends new meaning to the word Fugly.
The Savantist
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March 2, 2008
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IHMSA80x80 said:
That one lends new meaning to the word Fugly.
People bought the AMC Pacer, too!
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I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 11, 2010
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Don't think even 12 
could make that rhino look good 
-Blacktop
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March 27, 2009
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January 24, 2009
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DWA_Midwest said:
all i can say!
Nah, I think we're better off with no pics in this case.
September 26, 2010
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The ugliest revover ever made.
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