The Chiappa Rhino 60DS revolver is unlike any other big-bore wheelgun on the shelf, firing from the bottom chamber of the cylinder rather than the top (brand part no. 340.355). That single design decision drops the bore axis in line with your forearm, and in a .44 Magnum it changes the shooting experience completely, converting muzzle flip into straight-back recoil that is far easier to manage between shots. This L-Frame version is the enlarged platform Chiappa built specifically to handle the .44 Remington Magnum, with twin finger stops and a revised grip interface for repeatable hand placement. A 6-inch barrel gives it the velocity and sight radius for serious field work, and the gold-toned finish makes it the kind of revolver people ask to handle. Chiappa Firearms pairs a 7075-T6 aluminum frame with a steel barrel and breech shield to keep the weight sensible.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .44 Remington Magnum, delivering serious energy for hunting, trail carry, and heavy-game defense.
• The cylinder holds six rounds, the traditional count for a full-size magnum revolver.
• A 6-inch steel barrel gives the cartridge room to reach its potential and stretches the sight radius for precise shooting.
• The action is double and single action, so you can stage a deliberate single-action shot or run it double action up close.
• The bottom-chamber firing design aligns the bore with the shooter’s forearm, dramatically reducing muzzle rise under recoil.
• The frame is 7075-T6 aluminum mated to a steel barrel and breech shield, balancing strength against carry weight.
• A fiber optic front sight pulls the eye immediately in field light and pairs with a fully adjustable rear sight.
• The fully adjustable rear sight lets you zero precisely for a chosen bullet weight and load.
• Hogue rubber grips soak up the sharp edge of magnum recoil and index the hand consistently.
• The revolver carries a gold-toned finish over the enlarged L-Frame with twin finger stops for improved leverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Rhino fire from the bottom of the cylinder? Firing from the bottom chamber puts the bore in line with the shooter’s hand and forearm instead of above it. That geometry converts most of what would be muzzle flip into straight rearward recoil, which makes follow-up shots noticeably faster in a cartridge like .44 Magnum.

What sights does it come with? A fiber optic front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear sight, so you can zero it for your preferred load.

Is the frame steel or aluminum? The L-Frame is 7075-T6 aluminum, while the barrel and breech shield are steel to handle the pressure and wear.

Buy the Chiappa Rhino 60DS Revolver

Plenty of shooters own a .44 Magnum and shoot it rarely, because a traditional wheelgun in that chambering punishes the hand and the wrist. The Rhino is the rare design that actually addresses the problem instead of adding weight to mask it, and the 6-inch L-Frame is the most useful version of the idea. Browse it with our other revolvers and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL as soon as it is ready.