In 2010, the Italian manufacturer Chiappa unveiled an unusual revolver design where the barrel is located lower in the frame and the bottom cylinder is the one to fire, the Chiappa Rhino.

It was chambered in .42 and .63 (around 20-gauge) calibers and had a 6.75-inch barrel. The user of this pistol was able to switch between revolver and shotgun using a pivoting striker on the hammer.

I tested the Kimber K6S 3”, a stainless .357 revolver with a 3” barrel, walnut grips and a double or single action (DA/SA) trigger. It proved to be accurate, intuitive, and a ...