Our 2011 review called it “anything but ordinary,” and 14 years later, that title still sticks for Chiappa’s Rhino revolver. Although the company expanded the Rhino lineup by releasing stainless steel and 10 mm Auto-chambered models earlier this year, the company is launching 2026 by adding a .44 Rem. Mag. Rhino to its catalog.
The L-Frame 60DS is a double-action/single-action swing-out cylinder revolver in the format of previous Rhino revolvers with an “inverted” design where the lowest cylinder chamber is fired, resulting in an extremely low bore axis for a revolver. While previous Rhino models were based around a standard frame, the .44 Rem. Mag. chambering required an entirely new frame from the ground up.
It is still made from 7075-T6 aluminum and has bilateral finger grooves to make the reach to the trigger manageable on the big revolver and bilateral bolted-in finger stops. In an update from previous Rhinos, there is a full Picatinny optics rail running between the front and rear sights, as well as a Picatinny accessory rail running the length of the barrel’s under side. The grip profile has also been revised and a rubber Hogue grip is used.
The large-frame Rhino’s 6-inch barrel, hexagonal six-shot cylinder, and recoil shields are made of steel. Internally, its firing mechanism is carried over from previous Rhino models, including a hammer block safety. Sights are a fully-adjustable rear paired with a front blade that is pinned in place, both with fiber-optic inserts. The Rhino L-Frame 60DS is 11 inches overall and weighs 40 ounces.
The large-frame Rhino is available with three finish options—black, white nickel or gold PVD. They have an MSRP of $1,470 with a black finish, $1,545 for the nickel finish, and $1,745 for the gold finish edition. Each revolver ships in a hard case with an owner’s kit. For more information, see the company’s website.
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