The Chiappa Rhino 40SAR is a .357 Mag revolver built around a design that positions the barrel at the bottom of the cylinder rather than the top. That geometry lowers the bore axis relative to your hand, which reduces muzzle rise compared to a conventional revolver. It's a single-action-only gun with a 4-inch barrel and 6-round capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model: Rhino 40SAR 
• Type: Revolver 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 1.9 lbs (29.90 oz) 
• Finish: Nickel-Plated Aluminum Frame with Nickel-Plated Cylinder 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Fiber Optic Rear 
   

Features 

 
Fiber optic sights front and rear aid target acquisition. The rear sight is adjustable. Walnut grips are standard. The gun ships with moon clips for loading and unloading. At 1.9 lbs, the aluminum frame keeps carry weight down without going to a lightweight snub configuration. 
 
The .357 Mag chambering also accepts .38 Special.

The Rhino 40SAR in nickel draws a consistent crowd of people interested in the low-bore-axis design. Reduced muzzle rise is the most-cited functional benefit, and most owners report the single-action trigger as smooth and the gun as accurate at range distances.

The nickel finish is visually striking and generally liked, though some owners would prefer a matte option.

Grip ergonomics come up often — the medium frame works for many hand sizes but not all, and the unconventional shape means grip preference is more polarized than with conventional revolvers. Reliability is generally good, though there are occasional reports of unit-specific issues.

Price draws mixed reactions. Some buyers see the engineering and niche design as worth the premium; others compare it unfavorably to similarly priced conventional revolvers from Smith & Wesson or Ruger and find the value case harder to make.