Chiappa Firearms is kicking off 2026 with a major expansion to its flagship revolver line: a brand-new L-Frame Rhino chambered in .44 Remington Magnum.
The company’s iconic low-bore revolver design has always been known for taming snappy cartridges. But this marks the first time Chiappa has adapted its updated L-Frame architecture specifically for a full-power magnum.
The new .44 Magnum 60DS series will launch in three finishes: Black, White Nickel, and Gold PVD. All will share the same internals and performance profile.
Chiappa describes the extension of the Rhino platform as a way to bring its mechanical recoil advantages to a larger, purpose-built revolver without alienating everyday shooters or collectors.
At the heart of the design is the Rhino’s signature bottom-cylinder firing geometry, which channels recoil in line with the shooter’s arm rather than up and away. In a cartridge like .44 Magnum, that geometry isn’t just a novelty. It’s a functional benefit.
By reducing muzzle rise and straightening the recoil impulse, the 60DS L-Frame is meant to give shooters more control over a notoriously powerful round.
Chiappa’s enlarged L-Frame incorporates revised ergonomics to take advantage of that design.
Twin finger stops and a reshaped grip interface encourage consistent hand placement and leverage, helping shooters manage recoil in both double- and single-action strings.
The revolver keeps the platform’s familiar weight-to-strength balance by pairing a 7075-T6 aluminum frame with a steel barrel and breech shield, keeping the gun stout enough for magnum duty without becoming unwieldy.
Key Features & Specifications
- Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
- Action: Double / Single
- Barrel: 6 in. (152 mm)
- Overall Length: 11 in. (279 mm)
- Weight: 2.92 lbs (1.3 kg)
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Frame: 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Barrel and Breech Shield: Steel
- Sights: Fixed Fiber-Optic Front / Fully Adjustable Fiber-Optic Rear
- Safety: Cylinder Block, Cylinder Rotation Lock, Hammer Block
- Grips: Hogue Rubber Grip
- Extraction: Manual
- Trigger System: Single (DS/SA)
- Trigger Weight: Single action: 2.65 lbs (1,2Kg), Double action: 8.8 lbs (4 Kg)
- Finishes: Black, White Nickel, and Gold PVD
- Included: Hard case, owner’s manual, Rhino sticker
- MSRP: $1,745
Across all finishes, the mechanical package remains identical: a 6-inch barrel, fiber-optic sights (fixed front, fully adjustable rear), a six-round cylinder, and the Rhino’s established DA/SA system.
The revolver’s safety suite (including a cylinder block, rotation lock, and hammer block) carries over unchanged from previous generations.
The new .44 Magnum 60DS L-Frame weighs 2.92 pounds, measures 11 inches long, and ships with Hogue rubber grips for added control under heavy recoil. Every model arrives in a Chiappa hard case with the standard owner’s kit and Rhino sticker.
With its distinctive geometry, updated ergonomics, and the horsepower of .44 Magnum behind it, Chiappa’s newest Rhino looks poised to turn heads when it officially lands in 2026.
MSRP: $1,745. Learn more HERE.
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