Chiappa Firearms Rhino .44 Magnum, Italy's new big-bore revolver
IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 – Chiappa's new .44 Magnum version of the quintessential Rhino revolver makes its debut on the European market
After its first official introduction at the 2026 edition of SHOT Show, the new Rhino 60DS .44 Magnum double-action revolver from Chiappa Firearms makes its formal debut at IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg, Germany.
Essentially a beefed-up version of Chiappa's quintessential Rhino design, rescaled and reinforced to handle the hotter .44 Magnum cartridge safely and without a hiccup, this new revolver retains the original Rhino's technical layout – including a SA/DA trigger with an internal striker and a faux external hammer crest that dubs as a manual cocking lever – and its signature barrel aligned to the bottom cylinder chamber, to reduce muzzle climb and felt recoil.
The extra-large frame of the Rhino .44 Magnum revolvers and its barrel shroud – with wide ventilation ports over the barrel and underneath the top Picatinny rail for optics – are manufactured out of high-strength alloy to reduce overall weight. The barrel and cylinder are manufactured out of steel; the hexagonal shape of the six-shots cylinder helps reduce width.
The Rhino .44 Magnum also features a set of fiber-optic sights – fixed front, adjustable rear – as well as an underbarrel Picatinny rail for accessories and a black rubberized, slip-proof and ergonomic Hogue grip.
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Black version
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Nickel version
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Gold version
The standard versions will be available in black, Nickel, Cerakote gold, and Nebula finish.
Two limited collectors' editions are also available: the Special – available in 440 samples only, with a full navy blue Cerakote finish and laser-etched elements inspired by the U.S. flag – and the Elite, available in only 44 samples, offering a striking low-poly visual design and a bespoke display case machined from a solid block of 7075-T6 alloy.
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Nebula version
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Special edition
Chiappa 60DS Rhino .44 Magnum revolver – Elite edition
Chiappa Firearms Rhino .44 Magnum
- Type of firearm: Revolver
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
- Action: Revolving cylinder
- Barrel Length: 6" (152mm)
- Capacity: 6
- Trigger System: Single-Action/Double-Action
- Frame: 7075-T6 aluminum alloy
- Sights: Fixed fiber-optic front sight, adjustable fiber-optic rear sight, full-lenght top Picatinny rail
- Grip: Hogue black rubber

