Description
Most revolvers send the recoil impulse up and over your hand. The Chiappa Rhino 60DS flips that idea on its head by firing from the bottom chamber of the cylinder, dropping the bore axis down to nearly level with your grip. The result is a 10mm Auto revolver that shoots flatter and stays on target better than its power level would suggest. Muzzle flip is minimal, follow-up shots come quick, and full-power loads feel far more civilized than they have any right to.
Why the Rhino 60DS Handles 10mm So Well
The frame is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish, paired with a steel barrel and blued cylinder, which keeps the whole package around 33 ounces. That is light for a 6" 10mm wheelgun, but the low bore axis does the heavy lifting on recoil management. The flat-sided cylinder holds six rounds and headspaces on the case mouth, so you can drop rounds in loose if you want, though the three included moon clips make loading and ejection much faster and double as speedloaders. The trigger runs double or single action, and a red pop-up indicator lets you know when the hammer is cocked.
Sights, Rails, and Range-Ready Features
Up top you get a green fiber optic front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear, so dialing in your preferred load is straightforward. The barrel shroud carries Picatinny rail sections top and bottom, giving you a spot for a red dot, a light, or both. The medium walnut grips are hand finished and nicely stippled, adding some classic warmth to a revolver that otherwise looks like it came from the future.
Where the Chiappa Rhino 10mm Fits
With a 6" barrel, a generous sight radius, and 10.5 inches of overall length, this Rhino is right at home punching paper, ringing steel, or riding along as a woods gun. It also pairs naturally with the growing crop of 10mm carbines if you like running one cartridge across two guns. Distinctive looks, real engineering behind them, and a genuinely pleasant shooting experience in a serious caliber.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Manufacturer Part Number: 340.343
- UPC: 8053800948302
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Action: Double Action/Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6"
- Overall Length: 10.5"
- Weight: Approx. 33 oz
- Frame: Machined 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy, Black Anodized
- Cylinder: Steel, Blued
- Front Sight: Green Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable
- Grips: Medium Walnut
- Rail: Picatinny Rail Sections, Top and Bottom of Barrel Shroud
What’s Included
- Chiappa Rhino 60DS revolver
- 3 moon clips
- Moon clip removal tool
- Gun lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chiappa Rhino 60DS 10mm require moon clips to shoot?
No. The chambers are cut to headspace on the case mouth, so you can load 10mm rounds directly into the cylinder without clips. The catch is that the extractor can't grab rimless cases loaded loose, so you'll pick the empties out by hand. The three included moon clips solve that and also work as speedloaders, making them the way to go for faster range sessions.
How bad is 10mm recoil in the Rhino 60DS?
Much milder than you'd expect from a 33-ounce 10mm. Because the Rhino fires from the bottom chamber, the bore sits nearly in line with your hand, so recoil drives straight back instead of flipping the muzzle up. Reviewers consistently note that full-power loads are pleasant to shoot and follow-up shots stay quick.
Can I mount a red dot or light on this Rhino?
Yes. The 6" barrel shroud has Picatinny rail sections on both the top and bottom, so there's room for an optic up top and a light underneath. If you'd rather run irons, the green fiber optic front and fully adjustable rear sights are excellent on their own.
Is the Rhino 60DS double action or single action?
This model is a traditional double action/single action revolver. What looks like a hammer on the back is a cocking lever that returns flush after use, and a red pop-up indicator tells you when the internal hammer is cocked. The single action pull is notably light and crisp, which makes precise work at distance easier.





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