Chiappa Firearms is starting out the new year by introducing a new L-Frame Rhino chambered in .44 Magnum, the new Chiappa 60 DS series. This product expansion represents the brand exploring larger-bore revolvers in its unique bottom-barrel, low-bore-axis revolver designs.
Built around the Rhino’s trademark bottom-chamber-firing geometry, the new .44 Magnum 60 DS reduces muzzle rise and straightens recoil impulse, a decisive advantage when moving a high-pressure cartridge through a revolver platform. The enlarged L-Frame introduces updated ergonomics, including twin finger stops and a revised grip interface for improved leverage and repeatable hand placement. Despite the larger chambering, the frame maintains Chiappa’s characteristic balance between strength and weight using a 7075-T6 aluminum frame paired with a steel barrel and breech shield.
At its product launch, the Chiappa 60 DS will be available in three distinct finishes: Black, white nickel and gold PVD. These large revolvers weigh 2.92 pounds and have an overall length of 11 inches. Chiappa ships these with recoil absorbing Hogue rubber grips directly out of the box for added convenience.
Chiappa 60 DS Features
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
- Action: Double/Single
- Barrel: 6 inches
- Overall Length: 11 inches
- Weight: 46.7 ounces
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Frame: 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Barrel and breech shield: Steel
- Sights: Fixed fiber-optic front/adjustable fiber-optic rear
- Safety: Cylinder block, cylinder rotation lock, hammer block
- Grips: Hogue rubber grip
- Trigger System: Double-action/single-action
- Trigger Pull Weight: Single action, 2 pounds, 10 ounces; Double action, 8 pounds, 13 ounces
- Finishes: Black, white nickel and gold PVD
- Accessories: Hard case, owner’s manual, Rhino sticker
- MSRP: $1,745
To learn more about the new big bore .44 Magnum Chiappa 60 DL L series revolver, please visit Chiappa’s website at chiappausa.com/
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