Will the Chiappa rhino design take over the revolver market?

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I think it's an ugly ass gun...others seem to think differently though. I really like walking into a gun store and seeing all those shiny revolvers that use a 200 year old design. It would suck to have those "rhinos" take over...any thoughts?
 
They've been around for a while and have not yet taken the world by storm. While they may stick around, I doubt if they will "take over".
 
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It would suck to have those "rhinos" take over...any thoughts?
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Not happening. The modern revolver has evolved from over two hundred years of development. While the Chiappa has some unique features, it's more of an attempt to get purchases in a market dominated by S&W, Ruger and Taurus.

I'd wager that even Charter Arms sells more revolvers than Chiappa.
 
My dealer had a couple of them several years ago, before they moved into their new location anyway.

Haven't seen one since..

They are ugly.
 
I agree that they are funny looking... Ok, ugly, but I still find them intriguing. The concept is certainly good, at least in theory. It would definitely take a major brand putting out something similar for it to take a real portion of the market share, though. That, and a price reduction - there aren't a lot of people willing to shell out $700+ for a gun they have never tried when they can get something that has been proven over and over to be a good design for a lot less.
 
i think an innovative an interesting design, I also bet that the flat dies make for comfortable carry. as for taking over the market, I don't think I have ever seen one outside of a gun store or a magazine, so I doubt it. not sure when their patent will be up, I guess around 15 more years, but it will be interesting to see what other manufacturers take on firing from the bottom cylinder will be. I never understood why we haven't made more guns with a center-axis. Rhino's cost too much for the general market, they are all CNC everything from solid metals and don't see them getting much cheaper unless they drop off on quality. I personally do not find them ugly at all.
 
Taurus.

(I could actually see Taurus trying that.)
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Agreed. They seem to like to try new, different and odd (Taurus Curve) things. If they can make it less expensive, I'd give it a try. That way, even if it turns out to be unreliable, at least I didn't spend a lot finding out.
 
Annie on Covert Affairs rocked one.

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