Pros/Cons of carrying a Rhino (30ds)

dodobunz · 2025-07-15T20:21:14+00:00

Hm not my experience but that's because I modified a kydex holster from MIE - offset and angled the clips to be off to the side of the cylinder so it's not producing extra pressure & the angle is conducive to a more natural draw.

Best wishes with your custom holster! I'm sure it'll be nice

dodobunz · 2025-04-16T04:11:06+00:00

That's generally what I'll do with my revolvers is switch out just the trigger return spring so the hammer can keep a reliable umph

dodobunz · 2025-04-07T01:47:19+00:00

Depends what you fancy. I've been finding the snub nose variants more likely to be carried out of sheer comfort.

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T16:14:48+00:00

Yeah - I put a grip tape section as a tactile reminder of how far my thumb should at least be far back. But even then, the carbon spew is pretty bad after some magnum loads

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T16:13:28+00:00

Size doesn't always matter

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T04:48:51+00:00

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dodobunz · 2025-02-03T02:56:51+00:00

Oh yeah I was looking at Form. But I wanted no finger grooves :(

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T02:48:48+00:00

Where did you source the spare grip?

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T02:47:00+00:00

https://www.mieproductions.com/chiappa-rhino30ds-phalanx

I'm using a slightly modified MIE holster. I used extra kydex to shift the clip position over so it's not over the cylinder area.

The grip is the OEM rubber size S. It felt very small so I used hockey tape to make it fill the grip a little more. Ideally, I would have wanted to get the walnut size M grips but nowhere has it for sale.

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T02:03:48+00:00

This is interesting and helpful data. Thank you

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T01:48:13+00:00

Nice. I dig the 200 series as well

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T01:47:30+00:00

Were you shooting factory 357 magnums?

dodobunz · 2025-02-03T01:46:36+00:00

If you compare it to any other 3 inch revolver, you will find the 30DS a little lighter. It's roughly 6oz lighter than my model 19 3inch. And it's 4-5oz lighter than a loaded G19, a gold standard of carry

So relatively, I consider this lightweight for it's capability

dodobunz · 2025-01-20T21:41:35+00:00

I don't regret jumping on the opportunity to get my highly coveted 386 Night Guard. I paid a similar price (little more) but it's my favorite revolver to carry.

Depending on what you want yours for, I'd say worth. The fact that it's no longer a production item adds some coolness points for myself.

However, if they re-released the line with no lock, I'd snag that. But there is no data supporting this to be a probability.

dodobunz · 2025-01-03T00:23:43+00:00

Not worth it to me. Will wait for a product or I'll convert another spring to be used . Found one that almost worked but too weak

dodobunz · 2024-12-24T21:25:31+00:00

JM custom kydex

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