Chiappa - Charging Rhino 40DS CO2-Powered 4" Airsoft Revolver in Black (440.122)

The Chiappa Charging Rhino 40DS CO2 Airsoft Revolver takes one of the most unconventional wheel-gun designs around and reproduces it as an officially licensed 6mm airsoft sidearm. Finished in black with contrasting imitation wood grip panels, this revolver has the angular frame, low-set barrel and unmistakable profile that make the Rhino instantly recognisable. Underneath the distinctive styling is a full metal body and barrel, six-round rotating cylinder, adjustable hop-up and a CO2-powered firing system. It is certainly an airsoft pistol for players who fancy something different, but the appeal goes deeper than looks; there is an impressive amount of functional detail packed into the design.

Starting at the front, the Rhino immediately turns conventional revolver design on its head. Its barrel is positioned unusually low in relation to the cylinder, recreating one of the defining features of the real Chiappa platform. On the firearm this places the bore axis closer to the shooter's hand, while on the airsoft gun it gives you the authentic proportions and distinctive low-barrel appearance. The 40DS designation denotes the compact 4-inch configuration, making this version a little easier to manage as a sidearm while retaining the chunky, futuristic character that makes a Rhino a Rhino.

Inside sits a 127mm inner barrel with a 6.08mm bore, working alongside a nine-position adjustable hop-up system. Rather than being stuck with a fixed hop setting, you can alter the amount of backspin applied to the BB using the supplied adjustment key. This gives you useful scope to tune the trajectory for your chosen BB weight and shooting conditions. Estimated output is approximately 0.95 joules, although actual performance can vary with temperature, CO2 pressure, BB weight and the individual airsoft gun. It's a sensible setup for a CO2-powered sidearm and considerably more adjustable than many shell-loading airsoft revolvers.

There's useful hardware on the outside too. A Picatinny accessory rail measuring approximately 50mm is integrated beneath the barrel, providing mounting space for suitably sized compatible accessories. The standard sighting arrangement consists of a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear sight, while the platform is also compatible with suitable firearm fibre optic sights for owners who want to personalise the sight picture. It's a nice example of the Rhino's design philosophy: realistic enough to interest collectors, but with practical features that are genuinely useful when you're putting BBs onto a target.

At the centre of the revolver is the rotating six-round metal cylinder. Capacity is deliberately traditional at six shots, so this isn't the airsoft pistol to choose if your idea of subtlety is carrying half a bag of BBs in every magazine. Instead, the Rhino provides the slower and much more mechanical experience that attracts people to revolvers in the first place. Each trigger pull feels deliberate, and the operating system supports both single and double action. Manually operating the hammer gives you the single-action firing sequence, while double action allows the trigger movement to cycle and fire the mechanism in one continuous pull for quicker follow-up shots.

The attention to the Rhino's controls is particularly interesting. An active safety flag operates as part of the mechanism and indicates the revolver's condition when using single action, rather than simply being moulded into the frame for decoration. The barrel lock pedal is functional as well, adding another authentic interaction to the replica. Official RHINO 60DS .357 MAGNUM markings, Chiappa branding and individual serial numbering continue the realistic presentation. The supplied specification identifies this replica itself as the Charging Rhino 40DS, so the 60DS text refers to the licensed markings reproduced on the body rather than the model designation of the airsoft gun.

Construction is full metal through the body and barrel, which gives the Charging Rhino the substantial handling you'd expect from this style of replica. The black finish suits the sharp industrial lines particularly well, while the imitation wood grip adds a slightly old-school touch to an otherwise thoroughly modern shape. Hidden inside that grip is the compartment for a standard 12g CO2 capsule. Better still, the CO2 tightening key is integrated into the grip arrangement, so there is less chance of arriving at a game or shooting session with fresh capsules but no tool to install them. We've all had more glamorous ways to ruin an afternoon.

CO2 provides the Rhino with its operating power and offers an estimated efficiency of up to approximately 100 shots from one 12g capsule under suitable conditions. As with any CO2 airsoft gun, treat that figure as an estimate rather than a guaranteed number; ambient temperature, how rapidly you shoot, cartridge quality and seal condition can all affect gas consumption. The important point is that the capsule is neatly contained inside the grip, leaving the revolver free to use its realistic cylinder arrangement rather than relying on a conventional gas magazine.

The Chiappa Charging Rhino 40DS makes the most sense for somebody who wants their sidearm to be an experience rather than simply an ammunition dispenser. The full metal construction gives it presence, while the nine-position hop-up, 127mm inner barrel and adjustable rear sight add practical shooting features. Then you have the details that make the platform special: single and double-action operation, active safety flag, functioning barrel lock, official licensing and that unmistakable low-barrel silhouette. Whether it's being used for target shooting, carried as a distinctive skirmish secondary or added to an airsoft collection, this CO2 airsoft revolver offers something very different from the endless rows of conventional semi-automatic pistols.

Features

• Officially licensed Chiappa Charging Rhino 40DS airsoft revolver 
• Full metal body and barrel construction
• Black finish with imitation wood grip panels
• Standard 12g CO2 power source
• Six-round rotating metal cylinder
• Single-action and double-action operation
• Nine-position adjustable hop-up system
• 127mm inner barrel with 6.08mm bore
• Approximately 0.95 joule estimated power
• Integrated 50mm Picatinny accessory rail
• Fixed front sight with adjustable rear sight
• Compatible with suitable firearm fibre optic sights
• Active safety flag and functioning barrel lock pedal
• Integrated CO2 tightening key within the grip
• Official RHINO 60DS .357 MAGNUM markings
• Individual serial numbering
• Up to approximately 100 shots per CO2 capsule under suitable conditions

What you get

• Chiappa Charging Rhino 40DS CO2 Airsoft Revolver in Black 
• Hop-up adjustment key
• User manual
• Retail packaging

Details

• Model: Chiappa Charging Rhino 40DS
• Product code: 440.122
• Type: CO2-powered airsoft revolver
• Power source: Standard 12g CO2 capsule
• Construction: Full metal body and barrel
• Colour: Black
• Grip: Imitation wood
• Cylinder capacity: 6 rounds
• Firing operation: Single action / double action
• Hop-up: Adjustable, 9 positions
• Inner barrel length: 127mm
• Inner barrel diameter: 6.08mm
• Accessory rail: Approximately 50mm Picatinny rail
• Sights: Fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight
• Estimated power: Approximately 0.95 joules
• Estimated efficiency: Up to approximately 100 shots per 12g CO2 capsule
• Official markings: RHINO 60DS .357 MAGNUM
• Manufacturer collaboration: Chiappa Firearms, BO Manufacture and Wingun
• Ammunition: 6mm airsoft BBs