Description
The Chiappa Rhino 50SAR is unlike any other revolver on the market. It fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder instead of the top, which drops the bore axis almost in line with the shooting hand and transforms how a 357 Magnum behaves under recoil.
Why the Chiappa Rhino 50SAR Shoots So Flat
On a conventional revolver the barrel sits high above the hand, so every shot pivots the gun upward. The Chiappa Rhino 50SAR moves the firing chamber to the six o’clock position, putting recoil force straight back into the wrist and forearm. The result is dramatically less muzzle flip with full-power magnum loads, which means faster and more accurate follow-up shots. Shooters who have written off 357 Magnum as unpleasant should try this design before deciding.
Single-Action-Only Trigger
The Chiappa Rhino 50SAR is single action only, so the hammer is cocked for each shot and the trigger break is light and short. That is a deliberate choice for target work and hunting, where a clean press matters far more than speed from the holster. The internal safety keeps things secure while the exposed hammer preserves traditional handling.
Five-Inch Vent Rib Barrel
The Chiappa Rhino 50SAR wears a five-inch steel barrel with a ventilated rib, which adds sight radius and helps dissipate heat during long strings of fire. Underneath, a Picatinny rail section on the frame lets you mount a light or a laser, something almost no other revolver offers from the factory.
Adjustable Fiber Optic Sights
On the Chiappa Rhino 50SAR a fiber optic front gathers ambient light and glows brightly against a target, and the fully adjustable rear lets you dial elevation and windage for your chosen load. The hexagonal cylinder profile is not just styling either, it reduces the width of the gun and helps it carry flatter than the round cylinder it replaces.
Three Moon Clips Included
Reloads on the Chiappa Rhino 50SAR come by way of moon clips rather than a traditional ejector routine, and three ship in the box. Once you get used to them, moon clips are among the fastest ways to reload a wheelgun. The alloy frame keeps weight at just under two pounds despite the five-inch barrel.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: Rhino 50SAR
- Manufacturer Part Number: CF340.246
- UPC: 8053670714168
- Caliber: 357 Magnum and 38 Special
- Action: Single action only, exposed hammer
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 in. steel with ventilated rib
- Overall Length: 9.5 in.
- Weight: 1.97 lbs.
- Frame: Black anodized aluminum alloy with Picatinny rail
- Cylinder: Black, hexagonal profile
- Grips: Walnut
- Sights: Fiber optic front, fully adjustable rear
- Safety: Internal
- Included: Three moon clips
- California roster certified for sale
Who Should Buy It
Target shooters, handgun hunters and anyone who wants magnum performance without magnum muzzle rise are the natural audience. It also appeals strongly to collectors and to shooters who simply enjoy owning something genuinely different from everything else in the safe.
There are real trade-offs to weigh. The Chiappa Rhino 50SAR looks unconventional and not everyone warms to the styling. Holster selection is limited because the frame shape is unique, and moon clips are an extra item to buy, carry and keep track of. Single-action-only operation is deliberate and slow, which rules this variant out for defensive use where a double-action pull would be better. Alloy frames are lighter but less forgiving of a lifetime of full-power magnum loads than steel, and the trigger, while light, has a different feel from a classic Smith or Colt that some traditionalists dislike.
If you can live with those points, nothing else shoots quite like it. Browse more revolvers in our firearms catalog, or read the factory details at Chiappa Firearms.
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