[levelcross]

My daughter wants to get a Rhino .357 for a carry weapon thinking that the 6:00 firing position will help recoil. I don't know anyone with one and the local range doesn't have one for rent. I would like to try before I buy kind of deal here.

So what I am looking for is someone with one to compare it with a conventional .357, she shoots my SP 101 often and can handle the recoil fairly well for a girl weighing a buck 10, but for a carry weapon she wants something different.

Is the recoil really that much lighter with the Rhino, she is looking at a 3" barrel, and wants to carry with .357 rounds instead of .38+P.

[DrumJunkie]

I've only fired one revo that had the "upside down" chamber.I really didn't see a significant difference in felt recoil in the full house loads. THe lighter 38 spl rounds were pretty easy on the hands though. I can say the recoil felt different but I can't honestly say it was lighter. It seemed more of a push that the snap you see in higher pressure rounds. I don't think it would be enough for me to want to go out and get one. But I will say that if the shooter believes it will help that will aid in any apprehension on the part of the shooter. That in itself has value as I see it.

[neilage66]

Have you seen the complexity of the fire control mechanism?
Not sure I would trust my life to such an unproven design.

[danf_fl]

As with any handgun, look to make sure that there are accessories available (i.e. holsters, speedloaders, etc...)

[HOSSFLY]

Originally Posted by neilage66

Have you seen the complexity of the fire control mechanism?
Not sure I would trust my life to such an unproven design.

OMG-
Its ugly inside too

[griffin81]

Let her shoot a Ruger LCR in 357 and see how that goes. my wife shoots mine it's a lot better than you would think for a light weight revolver.

play the victim, be the victim

[HOSSFLY]

You did'nt mention what model she was looking to get-
They range from $400+ to crazy stupid (IMO) exspensive

[levelcross]

Man I love this Forum, with this being a new concept and only on the market for a short time I am not sure about this for a carry gun, she wants the White 200DS or the 40DS. The mechanics of the trigger system are complicated to look at, I think over engineered somewhat, but she is determined to shoot one to see if it is easier to manage than my SP101 with a 2-1/4" barrel. She really likes the .357 mag's to shoot, she will practice with .38's but I mean really likes the .357 round.

We are heading to the range tomorrow to try out some friends .357's to see if she does any better with them or likes any of them. She shoots my SP101 well and manages recoil fairly well, she battles muzzle flip more with the SP101 than with my other guns. The confidence factor is going to be a big one here, for both of us as she has pick of my collection and knows it (Daddy's lil girl ), I told her I would buy her whatever she chooses as a carry weapon as long as it is something I am willing to carry myself, as far as dependability and reliability, and that she can shoot it well, not necessarily my choice in make or model. We are going to shoot a Lady S&W, Ruger LCR, S&W 686 4", Ruger GP 100 4", Taurus 605 2", Colt Trooper MKIII 4", S&W M&P.

[JTJ]

You might want to try some white box Winchester 110 grn semi jacketed 357 mags. They are in between the 38+P and the 125 grn 357. Easier to shoot than the heavy loads. I have Crimson Trace LG111 grips on my SP101 and like them better than the factory grips. That Rhino looks like a Murphy's Law candidate.

[HOSSFLY]

Originally Posted by JTJ

You might want to try some white box Winchester 110 grn semi jacketed 357 mags. They are in between the 38+P and the 125 grn 357. Easier to shoot than the heavy loads. I have Crimson Trace LG111 grips on my SP101 and like them better than the factory grips. That Rhino looks like a Murphy's Law candidate.

Be a good nickname for it----
MURPHYS MAGNUM