Charter Arms Quality
I was wondering if any body has a current opinion of the quality of Charter Arms revolvers? Especially the 38 spl 2" models.
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Trigger pull is heavier and a bit less smooth than a Smith, but they'll go 'bang', I think.
My view on these is that the cost of a used Smith is usually not that much more than a new Taurus or Charter Arms, and if you buy the used Smith, not only will you end up with a better gun, but it will probably actually appreciate with time.
But I'd still buy a Charter arms for a "drawer" gun if I could find a good deal on a used one.
EDIT: Pink? Smith and Wesson is now making versions of its J-frame revolver with pink rubber Hogue grips, and a Smith sales rep told me they're flying off the shelves.
Obviously ANY gun can be made pink nowadays (with Duracoat or other custom finishes), though doing this may not be cost effective.0 -
I have owned two Charter Arms revolvers. They were an Undercover 38 special and Bulldog 44 Special. They were both serviceable handguns. They are not as well finished as a Smith and Wesson or as smooth in operation. If it used, shoot if first to make sure it functions ok. 0 -
I assume you are talking about a new one? Charter Arms has had some ups & downs in quality over the years. I've it's on an uptrend lately. 0 -
I assume you are talking about a new one? Charter Arms has had some ups & downs in quality over the years. I've it's on an uptrend lately. 0 -
Ya a new one. My wife told me if I get her a Pink gun she wil go shooting with me so I was looking at a Pink Lady Undercover Dao. 0 -
Wouldn't be my first choice, however way better than a stick or rock. Start at close range on larger targets for instant positive feedback. Smaller distant ones offer a challenge. Water filled milk jugs are my favorite target. 0 -
i have a older charter arms .22 mag double action with a 6 inch barrel and it true it,s no S&W,but i only paid 150.00 for it in ex codition with a left hand holster and i can hit quart cans at 50 yds off hand with it. my S&W 617 cost me over 500.00 when i bought it and it is a better revolver and there,s no comparing the two. but for a walk in the woods the lighter charter .22 mag goes more than the smith. eastbank. 0 -
My experience with Charter Arms revolvers is with the older models. I have found these guns to be robust, functional and reliable. They are Spartan in their fit and finish and were made to be tough and serviceable, rather than finely fit and exquisitely finished AND to reliably last forever, like the older Smith and Wessons.
What I'm saying is that if you get an older Charter Arms (they sold a lot of the larger caliber .44's) it is probably a pretty decent shooter and will function well and will reliably protect you. However, it probably won't be worth much, if any, more than you paid for it, but it will probably always work. It SHOULD cost you significantly less than a comparable S&W or Colt.
If you get a similar, older S&W or Colt, it will cost you somewhat more, but every time you pick up the S&W or Colt, it will probably feel better ergonomically and you will admire it.
My personal opinion of Taurus or Rossi (same company) guns is that I simply and as a whole, do not consider them to be reliable and making them reliable is not something I consider worthwhile. I consider it risky to trust your life to any of these South American guns, especially those coming from the Taurus/Rossi conglomerate and I avoid them.0
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