Description
Most revolvers send recoil up and over your wrist. The Chiappa Rhino 60SAR doesn't. By firing from the bottom chamber of the cylinder instead of the top, the bore sits nearly in line with your hand, wrist, and forearm. That low bore axis lets your whole arm soak up recoil, so full-house .357 Magnum loads feel far more manageable and the muzzle stays put between shots. First time behind a Rhino, most people come away a little surprised at how flat it shoots.
What Makes the Rhino 60SAR Different
This is the single action version of Chiappa's flagship design, and the trigger is one of its best features. That snag-resistant piece on the back that looks like a hammer is really a cocking lever for the fully enclosed internal firing mechanism, with a cocked indicator so you always know where the gun stands. The frame is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy to keep weight reasonable at around 2.1 pounds, while the barrel and hexagonal cylinder are steel. That flat-sided cylinder also keeps the overall width trimmed down compared to a round one. Up top you get a fixed red fiber optic front sight paired with a green fiber optic rear that adjusts for windage and elevation, and there's rail space under the barrel if you want to hang a light or laser on it.
A Nebula Finish You Won't Mistake for Anything Else
The multi-color Nebula PVD treatment shifts through blues, purples, and golds depending on how the light hits it, and the blue laminate medium grips tie the whole look together. Since PVD coloring varies a bit from batch to batch, every Rhino Nebula is a little bit one of a kind. It ships with three moon clips and a removal tool, which makes reloads at the range quick and keeps brass management simple. With a 6-inch barrel giving you a generous sight radius, this one earns its spot whether it's punching paper, riding along outdoors, or sitting in the safe as the conversation piece of your collection.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: Rhino 60SAR Nebula
- MPN: CF340.301
- UPC: 8053800940542
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Action: Single Action Only
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6 inches
- Overall Length: 10.5 inches
- Weight: 2.1 lbs
- Frame Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy
- Barrel/Cylinder Material: Steel
- Finish: Nebula Multi-Color (Rainbow) PVD
- Grips: Blue Laminate, Medium
- Front Sight: Fixed Red Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Green Fiber Optic (Windage & Elevation)
What’s Included
- Chiappa Rhino 60SAR revolver
- 3 moon clips
- Moon clip removal tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Chiappa Rhino 60SAR fire from the bottom of the cylinder?
It's all about recoil control. Firing from the bottom chamber drops the bore axis down almost level with your palm, so recoil pushes straight back into your arm instead of rotating the muzzle upward. The result is noticeably less muzzle flip and softer felt recoil, even with hot .357 Magnum loads.
Is the Rhino 60SAR single action only, and what is that hammer-looking piece?
Yes, the 60SAR is the single action only version of the Rhino, which typically means a lighter, crisper trigger pull. The external piece that looks like a hammer is a cocking lever for the fully enclosed internal firing mechanism. A cocked indicator lets you see the internal hammer status at a glance.
Can I shoot .38 Special through the Rhino 60SAR?
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, it will also run .38 Special, which is a great option for lighter-recoiling, more affordable range sessions. The included moon clips make loading and unloading quick either way.
Will the Nebula finish on my Rhino look exactly like the photos?
Expect some variation. The multi-color PVD process naturally produces slightly different color patterns from batch to batch, so each Nebula Rhino has its own character. The overall effect of blues, purples, and golds is consistent, but your exact pattern will be unique to your gun.





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