The Chiappa CBR-9 Black Rhino is a 9mm Luger pistol caliber carbine with a 9-inch barrel and a polymer frame. It feeds from an 18-round magazine and has a black finish throughout. The receiver uses a polymer construction paired with the Black Rhino platform configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chiappa 
• Model: CBR-9 Black Rhino 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 18+1 
• Barrel Length: 9 inches 
• Frame: Polymer 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 9-inch barrel chambered in 9mm Luger 
• Polymer frame construction 
• 18+1 round capacity 
• Black finish on all components 
• Carbine-length platform in a pistol caliber configuration

Owners of the Chiappa CBR-9 Black Rhino often point to the compact 9-inch barrel and high-capacity magazine as the main draws. The 9mm chambering keeps ammunition costs manageable, and the polymer frame keeps weight down. Some shooters appreciate the Black Rhino platform for its unconventional configuration.

Ergonomics draw mixed reactions. The polymer frame is generally well received for its light handling, but a few owners note the controls take adjustment coming from a more traditional carbine layout. The 18+1 capacity is consistently mentioned as a positive.

Value discussions tend to focus on how the CBR-9 stacks up as a range and home-defense option. The Chiappa name carries a polarizing reputation, with some owners reporting solid reliability and others noting the need for a break-in period before consistent cycling.