Ultra-light Poli-Lite Revolver

In 2000, the prototype was presented, and in 2006, the batch production of Rhino double-action revolvers, designed by Italian engineer Emilio Gizoni, began. Currently, this product of the company Chiappa Firearms is considered the most advanced in its segment in the world market of firearms. weaponsreports the site all4shooters.com.

The Chiappa Rhino revolver has an unusual trigger mechanism - it can be carried with the hammer cocked. The barrel is located opposite the lower drum chamber, so the toss of the muzzle of the barrel is minimal. This is a very compact weapon with a hexagonal six-part metal drum, which makes it thin enough for concealed carry. Ergonomic grip provides good control of the weapon.

At the 2014 German IWA & OutdoorClassics exhibition, Chiappa Firearms launched the Poli-Lite version of the revolver, a mock-up of which was first unveiled at the SHOT Show in January. The working samples shown in Nuremberg will be on the market in the coming months.

The Poli-Lite model has no technical changes in the overall layout and principle of operation compared to previous versions of the Rhino revolver. Rhino Poli-Lite uses a high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer frame that is as reliable as a metal frame. At the same time, it has a very low weight, which provides even more convenient open and concealed carrying to civilians, bodyguards and security and law enforcement officers.

The revolver uses the .38 Special cartridge, since using a larger caliber in the polymer frame is not safe. In addition, with a larger caliber may increase the fling of the muzzle of the barrel and recoil.

Comments

[Afinogen]

This is a very compact weapon.

It’s hard to call it compact, it can be easy.

[PSih2097]

Quote: Athenogen

This is a very compact weapon.

Hard to call it compactmay be easy.

It’s possible in a woman’s hand, but if you take his man in your hand?

[Alex_Popovson]

No, and the truth is not too compact Babakh, judging by the photographs. True, it’s still retribution, it seems, for ease. There is no information on it, but the campaign there is an idea there, as with the Glocks - a maximum of polymers. But the fact that such a flat compact can fit

[alexx83]

Probably meant "suitable for concealed carry, quick release and stealthy for metal detectors"

[Gunslinger]

He looks kind of unpretentious, does not look very aesthetically pleasing.

[Hort]

some ugly

[kav669]

I think a very effective design, compact

[Afinogen]

That's not a bad, elegant look and the 357 magnum cartridge.

[Massik]

Above the barrel, why? At first I thought that he could shoot with a doublet)))

He looks kind of unpretentious, does not look very aesthetically pleasing.

If you do not take into account that the trunk is below, he looks in the style of fantastic games, people will buy.

[Vasek]

Quote: Marssik

Above the barrel, why?

LCC

[Alew]

Friends, these revolvers have long outlived themselves in the serious armies of the world. All their advantage is to muzzle the trigger a second time during the misfire. the sleeve remains in the drum. not at the crime scene. The use of separate charges (traumatic). The use of jet and special cartridges. In inexperienced hands are safer. applicability and disadvantages lack of compactness. long extraction even with accelerators and replaceable drums. more suitable for the police. civilians and special forces. And this ultra-light revolver is a purely commercial version with advertising and it’s not at all bad that the revolvers are still modernizing and releasing it.

[Bosk]

As the army agrees, but for personal use (not wearing) it is, in my opinion, the most ideal option, it’s like the only weapon that can be kept in a shuffle box for ten years, and then take it out and make a shot without any manipulations, again, simplicity and reliability will always be in demand.

[Pelican]

Does he ring when passing the booth?

[les103284]

Flight of weapons design thought, no more. It’s hard to say how a model probably deserves the right to exist, which niche it will occupy in the arms field.

[Slavs]

A purely civilian weapon, in my opinion. Just why is the trunk down ?? Judging by the photo, the axis of the barrel channel does not coincide with the drum chamber ... But the top one coincides ... Maybe someone is more big-eyed, correct me if I am mistaken.
PS I'm sorry .. I found it, examined it - the barrel is at the bottom ... As I understand it, the "chappa" has this feature on other models.

[Vasek]

Quote: Slavs

Just why is the trunk down ??

Barrel axis ~ = continued support (arms)> recoil is transmitted along the forearm-shoulder-body line> less upward throw (with a hand)> increased ergonomics and accuracy.
From myself: Very comfortable in the hand; firing a pistol with a low barrel is unusual, but you get used to it quickly; the descent is noticeably easier than the rest of the revolvers.
But, as the comments above correctly said: weapons are not military, but just for self-defense.
Also, how often does something really new happen in the world of revolvers?
Plus Chiappe IMHO.

[Zomanus]

Normal gun for civilians. This is not a long battle to lead.