how to lubricate a chiappa rhino

RHankD · 02-21-2015, 10:10 AM

I have a Chiappa Rhino, .357/.38, 2 in, and while I was shooting it, the trigger assy and the whole gun started binding up. The cylinder wouldn't turn, and it got harder to squeeze to the point that even empty, the pistol wouldn't function.
I took it apart to see what might be going on, and they are complicated things! After disassembly, nothing was broken or bent, so I put it back together and now it works flawlessly! Maybe something did bind, but the service I did loosened it up.
Has anyone else have one of these, and had any trouble out of them? Its a great CC pistol, and the leather holster carries the pistol high on the belt and out of the way.

retDAC · 02-21-2015, 04:00 PM

How much lube was in it when it started binding?

RHankD · 02-21-2015, 05:57 PM

It was dry inside, and according to Chiappa it should be dry inside. I did put a touch of graphite in at certain pivot and sliding points though.

retDAC · 02-23-2015, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHankD

It was dry inside, and according to Chiappa it should be dry inside. I did put a touch of graphite in at certain pivot and sliding points though.

That's weird! Mfr. says no lube.

What's next? Bill Clinton saying he did have sex with that woman?

So you didn't find anything to cause seizing. Is it possible something so tiny fell out you couldn't notice?

Btw, you might find this interesting: How the Rhino works, part VII: the roller bearing system. | Revolvers, Gunsmithing | GrantCunningham.com

02-21-2015, 10:10 AM	#1
RHankD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 7	Chiappa Rhino I have a Chiappa Rhino, .357/.38, 2 in, and while I was shooting it, the trigger assy and the whole gun started binding up. The cylinder wouldn't turn, and it got harder to squeeze to the point that even empty, the pistol wouldn't function. I took it apart to see what might be going on, and they are complicated things! After disassembly, nothing was broken or bent, so I put it back together and now it works flawlessly! Maybe something did bind, but the service I did loosened it up. Has anyone else have one of these, and had any trouble out of them? Its a great CC pistol, and the leather holster carries the pistol high on the belt and out of the way.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-21-2015, 04:00 PM	#2
retDAC Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: near Huntsville, Ala. Posts: 707	How much lube was in it when it started binding?

02-21-2015, 05:57 PM	#3
RHankD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 7	It was dry inside, and according to Chiappa it should be dry inside. I did put a touch of graphite in at certain pivot and sliding points though.