Charter Arms Southpaw
Good evening all, does anyone have an experiences with the Charter Arms Southpaw (left handed revolver)? I'm left handed, and my local gun shop has one for sale new in the box for $399.00. Is this a good price?
0
-
Over the years I've had mixed experiences with varying quality. I've never kept a single one I've had, always ended up trading it off. I don't know how they would hold up over long term use. Last Charter Arms I bought I picked up for $150 used, was a bull pug or something like that I can't remember exactly. It did go bang when I pulled the trigger, but it darn sure wasn't a Smith & Wesson.
I can see how the idea of a left handed version would appeal though.0 -
I am left handed and this revolver does not make sense to me. A standard revolver (with the cylinder coming out of the left side of the frame) works better and faster for a lefty reload.
The Charter Arms revolvers I have dealt with are a far cry from a S&W.0 -
Price is probably fair, given the supply (and demand) for left-handed revolvers.
I've never shot the "Southpaw", but I have no doubt the gun isn't substantially different than the right handed version of the same gun. Which is to say its adequate, but don't expect the smooth action or quality control of a Smith and Wesson.
Personally, given the similar costs involved I'd always rather have a used Smith than a new Charter. . .particularly in a carry gun that's going to get some wear an tear anyway.
Remember, the lefty issue is only for reloading. It doesn't affect shooting. Many left-handers have no problem whatever loading ordinary (ie right handed) revolvers. In fact, as mentioned, like bolt action rifles, some people think the "normal" action SHOULD be left-handed with revolvers. . .in other words, lefties might actually have an *advantage* with right-handed revolvers.
Whether or not that's true, if you can just get used to using an ordinary wheelgun, you're going to be far better off. That way you can use any gun you like, normal accessories, and your gun will probably be more marketable should you ever decide to sell it or trade to a different one.
If despite this, you MUST have a lefty wheelgun, then you might as well just buy it since you don't have many choices available to you.0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
3 comments