The Chiappa Rhino Match Master revolver in .38 Special (brand part no. 340.302) uses Chiappa’s innovative bottom-cylinder firing design, which lowers the bore axis nearly to the palm of the shooter’s hand to dramatically cut muzzle rise and felt recoil. Chiappa Firearms builds this Match model with a gray PVD-finished aluminum alloy frame and a hexagonal steel cylinder and vent-rib barrel, keeping the revolver’s width to a minimum while staying lightweight and easy to carry. The enclosed firing mechanism uses a snag-resistant cocking device instead of a traditional exposed hammer, with a visible cocked indicator, adjustable Aristocrat rail sights, and a black Hogue Micarta grip. Among innovative-design revolvers in the revolvers category, the Rhino Match Master favors shooters who want reduced recoil and a distinctive low-bore-axis platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special with a 6-round cylinder.
• Fires from the bottom of the cylinder, lowering the bore axis to cut muzzle rise and recoil.
• Features a 6-inch gray PVD steel vent-rib barrel and hexagonal cylinder.
• The frame is gray PVD-finished aluminum alloy for a lightweight build.
• Grips are black Hogue Micarta.
• The action is double/single-action with an enclosed cocking device instead of an exposed hammer.
• Sighted with adjustable Aristocrat rail sights.
• Shipping weight of approximately 5.15 pounds.
• The barrel measures 6 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this revolver fire from the bottom of the cylinder? Chiappa’s Rhino design lowers the bore axis to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil compared to a conventional top-firing cylinder.

Does this revolver have an exposed hammer? No, it uses an enclosed firing mechanism with a snag-resistant cocking device and a visible cocked indicator instead.

Buy the Chiappa Rhino Match Master Revolver

Innovative low-recoil engineering in a hexagonal-cylinder revolver is exactly what the Rhino Match Master delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.