Chiappa Firearms Chiappa Firearms Little 9 Flobert Rifle

The Chiappa Firearms Little Badger 9 Flobert is a specialized single-shot rifle engineered for precision shooting at close range with minimal recoil and noise signature. Designed for shooters who prioritize portability and stealth, this platform serves sport shooters, small-game hunters, and training applications where conventional centerfire rifles prove unnecessarily powerful. The lightweight profile and compact footprint make it an ideal choice for those seeking a low-report, low-recoil alternative for backyard target work or field use in noise-restricted environments.

This single-shot rifle chambers the 9mm Flobert cartridge—a rimfire round notable for its subsonic velocity and minimal energy signature, producing minimal muzzle blast and vibration. The 38.5-inch overall length balances sight radius for accuracy with handling ergonomics, while the 1-pound weight distribution allows extended shooting sessions without fatigue. The break-action design provides reliable cycling with straightforward manual operation, eliminates the complexity of semi-automatic systems, and requires minimal maintenance—a proven configuration favored in European sport shooting disciplines for its mechanical simplicity and inherent safety.

This rifle appeals to precision marksmen, smallbore competition shooters, and hunters in jurisdictions favoring rimfire platforms for certain game. The 9mm Flobert cartridge availability may require specialty ammunition sourcing, making this platform most practical for dedicated shooters willing to invest in appropriate supply chains. The Little Badger excels in bench-rest scenarios, target ranges with noise ordinances, and training environments where shooter development takes priority over rapid-fire capability, offering tactically-minded shooters a specialized tool for specific operational contexts.