The Chiappa Rhino 60DS in .357 Magnum is a DA/SA revolver with the same bottom-cylinder firing design as other Rhino models. The barrel fires from the lowest chamber, which aligns it with the shooter's grip and significantly reduces muzzle rise. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794001205 
• UPC: 053670712164 
• Brand: Chiappa 
• Model Name: Rhino 60DS 
• MPN: 340.221 
• Caliber: .357 MAG 
• Action: Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 6 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.5 inches 
• Weight: 2.1 lbs 
• Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front & Adjustable Fiber Optic Rear 
• Grip Material: Walnut 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Finish Type: Black Anodized Barrel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The low bore axis is the key feature here. By firing from the bottom chamber rather than the top, the Rhino keeps the barrel closer to the shooter's hand, which reduces the leverage that produces muzzle flip. With .357 Magnum this matters more than it does with smaller calibers; follow-up shots are noticeably faster than with a traditional high-bore-axis revolver. 
 
Fiber optic sights at both front and rear (front fixed, rear adjustable) give solid visibility in a range of lighting. The walnut grip is ergonomic and comfortable. At 2.1 lbs the gun is light for a 6-inch .357 revolver, which aids carry but amplifies felt recoil slightly compared to heavier revolvers. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Home Defense: .357 Magnum stopping power with a DA pull for immediate use. 
• Competitive Shooting: Fast follow-up shots due to reduced muzzle rise. 
• General Range Use: Equally capable with .38 Special if you want to practice with lighter recoil.

The Chiappa Rhino 60DS in .357 Magnum generates strong reactions, mostly positive. The low bore axis is consistently called out by owners as genuinely effective; people who expected the claim to be marketing say it translates to real improvement in muzzle control with .357 loads.

The DA trigger pull is frequently mentioned as smooth, and the fiber optic sights work well in outdoor conditions. The grip ergonomics get generally positive remarks, though a few shooters find the shape unusual at first compared to traditional revolvers.

Build quality gets a mixed read. Most owners praise the overall fit and finish, but scattered reports of reliability issues with specific ammunition brands or concerns about consistency across production runs appear in longer discussions. These seem to be exceptions rather than patterns.

The visual design divides people; some find it modern and appealing, others prefer conventional revolver aesthetics. Price relative to competitors with similar specs comes up regularly, with some owners feeling it's justified by the unique design and others questioning the premium. Overall the gun earns its following from shooters who want a .357 revolver with genuinely lower muzzle rise.