Buying my first revolver?

No experience with the Chiappa, but I would recommend looking into the Taurus revolvers. I've had a snub nose .38 with a crimson trace grip for about 6 years now and I love it.

 

Are you looking for a carry pistol, plinker......what about caliber? There are wheel barrows full of good quality revolvers in all flavors and colors...Give a little more information and this forum will give you four pages of recommendations.





Semper Fi

 

I found the Chiappa Rhino a bit too odd for my tastes. They aren't exactly cheap either. The action is downright weird.
For similar or less $$, you can have any number of new or used S&Ws or Rugers.
Often overlooked but great revolvers:
For entertainment value, you might consider hunting down an old Dan Wesson revolver. Strong, accurate & if you don't like the barrel length, change it.
The original Colt Trooper is worthwhile if you find one in .357 mag. Same action as a Python without the underlug barrel and crazy pricing .
Ruger Security Six - robust and accurate.

This will offend some people but so be it: avoid Taurus. IMHO, their price isn't low enough any more to justify the compromises in quality they demand. And, yes, I own a Taurus.

 

As was asked, "what kind of revolver and for what purpose?"?

I love my Ruger GP100 in .357mag/.38special for plinking and may get to take it hog hunting someday, but i wouldn't want to try to conceal it. It is not a light-weight and has a 6" barrel.

The Rhyno does look interesting, but i'm thinking it is more of a gimmick gun.

 

http://www.firearmstalk.com/entries/How-To-Buy-A-Used-Revolver.html

Here is the article on shopping for pre-owned revolvers; it is worth a read.


Winds, i plink with the .38 target loads.

 

I have a Ruger security six as well as the Taurus. The security six is my favorite of the two, but I carry the Taurus everywhere. The Ruger is my pampered range gun, but my father Carrie it in his truck for 20+ years so both are excellent carry options. If you won't be carrying I suggest the Ruger security six hands down.

 

Must be in Illinois, I'm in the same boat, if and when they allow ccw here ill be packing a smith model 60 chiefs special, awesome little gun.

 

I would recommend a nice used S&W 686 with a 4" barrel. It's an excellent "do-all" revolver.

 

get a taurus model 82 38 spl. it's simple gun that is an absolute joy to shoot. I am not a taurus fan, but they really did this one right.

 

I agree. My own 686 was one of my first handguns and makes a great range and home gun.

 

I had a Ruger GP100 I liked a lot but had to sell due to financial anemia. But I don't think you can go far wrong with Smith & Wesson.