Chiappa Firearms USA

Chiappa Firearms started in the late 1950s when Ezechiele (Oscar) Chiappa founded Armi Sport as an artisan workshop in Brescia, Italy—an area with centuries of firearms production heritage. Today, it's a global manufacturer with distribution in over 60 countries and still owned by the Chiappa family.

The operation includes multiple specialized companies:

• •Chiappa Firearms Srl – Main production facility (defense firearms, sporting weapons, historical reproductions)
• •Kimar – Blank and signal pistols
• •Costa Srl – Metal surface treatments and finishing
• •Chiappa Firearms USA Ltd – North American distribution

• •Rhino Revolver – Distinctive hexagonal-cylinder design in .357 Mag, 9mm, and 10mm Auto. Available in multiple barrel lengths (3", 4", 5", 6") with finishes including Black Anodized, Nickel Plated, Cerakote, and specialty PVD coatings. Base models around $1,297–$1,419; specialty finishes up to $2,094.
• •1911-22 Pistol – Rimfire semi-auto in various configurations (Custom, Target, tactical variants). Prices $354–$440.
• •SAA 1873-22 Revolver – Single-action rimfire replica. $198–$315.
• •M9-22 Pistol – Semi-auto rimfire.
• •FAS 6007 – Rimfire target pistol.
• •CBR-9 – 9mm semi-auto carbine/pistol.
• •Historical Reproductions – Napoleon Le Page percussion pistols and others.

• •Lever-Action Rifles – 1886, 1892, LA322 (.22LR), Spencer replicas
• •Semi-Auto Rifles – M1-22, M1-9, MFOUR-22, RAK-9, RAK-22
• •Little Badger Series – Folding rifles in multiple configurations
• •Double Badger – Over/under combination rifles
• •Falling Block Rifles – Little Sharps and Sharps reproductions
• •Black Powder Muzzleloaders – Complete historical replicas (1842 Springfield, 1853 Enfield, 1861/1862/1863 variants, 1858 Enfield)

• •1887 Lever-Action Shotguns – 12GA
• •Little Badger Shotguns – Folding single-barrel designs
• •Semi-Auto Models – Various configurations

• •Rhino Air Pistol – Pellet gun variant
• •FAS AR611 Air Rifle – Competition-grade air rifle
• •AG92 – Air pistol
• •FAS 6004 – Air pistol

All production happens in-house with no outsourcing. The process includes:

• •CNC Machining – Numerically controlled machines for strong steel components (frames, receivers, breechblocks, stocks, smaller parts)
• •Barrel Manufacturing – In-house barrel production and drilling
• •Heat Treatments – Specialized ovens for proper hardening and metallurgy
• •Surface Finishing – Bluing, Parkerizing, nickel plating, Cerakote, and specialty PVD coatings
• •Metal & Wood Work – Die-casting, plastic molding, and polishing of all components
• •Computerized Coordination – Integrated system manages all production stages, execution times, and cost monitoring

The company combines value of traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial organization, ensuring maximum efficiency.

Chiappa manufactures and sells purpose-built accessories including:

The company emphasizes:

• •Attention to technological development – Constant investment in CNC and modern manufacturing
• •Understanding market needs – Regular introduction of new models and variants
• •Constant support to clientele – Warranty registration, customer care, product comparison tools
• •Excellent quality-price ratio – Production efficiency without compromising craftsmanship
• •Lean and flexible production – Responsive to customer requests and market demands

• •Dealer locator (find authorized dealers in 60+ countries)
• •Product comparison tools
• •FAQ support
• •Warranty registration and activation
• •Digital product catalog
• •Email newsletter ("Chiappa-Verse")