I was interested in reading about the Chiappa Rhinos, with their low bore axis and innovative design, but the initial offerings were all snubbies with fixed sights, and I've already got a couple of those. What I was waiting for was one with a 4" barrel and adjustable sights. Well, they are out now in that configuration, but I don't think I could bring myself to buy one. They're just too ugly.
I've looked at Ruger GP100s in gunshops and at gun shows, but they just don't look quite right with that push button cylinder release. Not nearly as ugly as the Rhino, but nonetheless aesthetically unacceptable.
Do looks matter with firearms? Normally, I'd say no, but this would be a BBQ gun and range toy. I'm not sure that I could settle for anything less than a Smith & Wesson 586 or 686.
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The Rhino is a bit freaky.
If you are indifferent on aesthetics, I think the GP100 is a better value than the 686.
In my case, there was more than a $200 between my GP100 and a similar 686 at the same retail store.
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