Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In this edition, we are going to be taking a closer look at the Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter edition. The Stormhunter is a special color edition of the classic 6” Chiappa Rhino chambered in 357 Magnum. Over my time with the Stormhunter edition of the Chiappa Rhino, I've shot a fair amount through it to come up with this review. Let's take a closer look at the Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter. SpecsWhen it comes to the Chiappa Rhino, we are not strangers to this radical design. The first major change from traditional revolvers is the fact that the barrel is located at the bottom of the revolver cylinder rather than the top. This allows for recoil impulses to be more into the arm and hand rather than upward, creating a flatter-shooting revolver. The cylinder, which is angular rather than circular, rotates clockwise. The internal hammer allows for a responsible double-action and crisp, clean-breaking single-action, with a small red indicator to show the internal hammer is cocked. My example is the 6” barrel variant chambered in 357 Magnum / 38 Special. The trigger weight of my example is 7.5 lbs for the double action and 4 lbs in single action. My example came with an adjustable rear sight as well as a very bright fiber optic front sight for a contrast sight picture that's very easy to pick up. One of the biggest differences between the Stormhunter variant and other standard factory options is the white Cerakote battle-worn finish, as well as the word STORMHUNTER engraved onto the side of the barrel. The Stormhunter comes with a set of black walnut grips that offer a very secure purchase on the firearm when holding it. Chiappa also ships the Stormhunter Rhino with 3 moon clips for fast reloading at the range. MSRP on the Stormhunter variant is $1,820.99 and it is currently shipping to stores. Spec List MSRP$1,820.99ManufacturerChiappa FirearmsManufacturer Part #340.221ModelRhinoModel60DSActionRevolverTypeDA/SACaliber357 MagnumCaliber38 SpecialBarrel Length6"ColorWhite/BlackGripsWalnutCapacity6 RoundsAccessories3 Moon ClipsSightsAdjustable Rear SightSubcategoryRevolversMaterialAlloy Range TimeThroughout my time with the Chiappa Rhino, I have roughly 475 rounds of ammo through the Stormhunter currently with 200 of those rounds being 357 Magnum. I used Federal American Eagle 158gr JSP 357 Magnum and American Eagle 130 gr 38 Special ammunition. When taking the Stormhunter out to the range for the first time, one of the first things I noticed was how different the recoil impulse was compared to other revolvers on the market. Firing the bottom cylinder really does create more of a straight-back recoil impulse rather than having muzzle rise, especially with magnum rounds. With the less powerful 38 Special rounds, the Rhino barrel didn’t move at all and felt recoil was almost zero. I certainly still felt the magnum rounds, but the amount of muzzle rise compared to more traditional revolvers was certainly noticeable. The double-action trigger was very smooth and follow-up shots were easy to shoot accurately, with the single-action having no take-up and a clearly defined wall before the trigger broke. The controls are certainly well thought out, with the cylinder release lever being accessible without breaking your grip. Having the moon clips come standard from the factory certainly makes life easier. While some people get riled up about how different this design is compared to traditional revolvers, it's certainly an interesting design that does shoot very differently from other revolvers I’ve spent time with in the past. Accuracy and Reliability When it comes to accuracy, I tested out the Stormhunter Rhino with the same American Eagle 158gr JSP rounds that I shot for the majority of this review. This was a 25-yard distance shooting from a bench rest, single action each time, to take as many variables away as possible. I ended up shooting 4 targets with 5 rounds each for a total of 20 rounds. The average group size of the five groups was 1.35” with the best group being 1.16”. In terms of reliability, this Rhino was 100% reliable with the Federal American Eagle Ammunition. This isn't a massive shock since revolvers are known for their reliability and modern machining processes should produce a high-quality and reliable handgun, which the Chiappa has proven to be. My Thoughts On This Gun This is a pretty wild design when it comes to a handgun color and overall feel. The gun functions fantastically, and I can completely understand why the engineers designed this revolver with a lower barrel. I have always been interested in the overall design and although I understand the appeal if you're a Star Wars fan to this handgun, personally the color isn't my favorite, but the fun is fantastic. The finish is well done and they hit the nail on the head with what they are going for, but I just don't personally love how it looks. The fiber optic sights are great and easy to pick up. The trigger really shines and in terms of the overall recoil impulse, it is one of the cooler firing handguns I have used in a long time. While the visual aesthetics aren't my favorite, I personally love how this revolver functions and if someone asks if they should pick one up, I would absolutely say snag it! Overall Thoughts In short, I'm really impressed with how this gun shoots and just how user-friendly it is straight out of the box. I can't tell you how many people have asked if they should pick up a Rhino revolver, and I will 100% say yes because it's just an interesting experience that feels different from any other revolver on the market. I would love to try the 44 Magnum big brother because I imagine that it will shoot just as well as this model. Have you guys ever shot any of the Rhino line of revolvers from Chiappa? If you have any experience with the Chiappa Rhino line of pistols, be sure to leave a comment down below. If you have questions about the Rhino or firearms in general, you can absolutely shoot me a message on Instagram @fridgeoperator. Stay safe out there and we will see you in the next review.