brigond

while looking for a compact revolver ,a fellow forum member suggested I check out charter .does anybody know about the quality of the revolvers and the company ? they have a new 9 millimeter revolver that looks real nice. 9mm revolver!

Marine Division Two

Charter Arms has been around a long time,their slight Dull to cosmetics should not be a problem as every one I have ever shot worked every time,buy with confidence.

WvDave

I have an older Charter Arms .38 spcl Undercover Model with wooden grips and it works fine. It was my primary small carry weapon before I got a Beretta Nano in 9mm, but I have been thinking about going back to the Charter for awhile.

bwinters

I had a 44 special bull dog in the late 70s and it was far more accurate than was needed.

Mayor Al

I had a Charter 357 Target Bulldog for awhile. Solid, accurate and dependable.
I picked up a new Charter Bulldog 44 Special a couple of months ago and like it a lot ! My Bulldog has the alloy frame and is quite easy to shoot despite its snub nose and light weight.
Here's my Bulldog. It was a real bargain at $300

78CJ5

I used to have an older model .38, I had zero problems with it.I put them above Taurus in the revolver category.

terry_p

Charter Arms has gone thru several iteration as a company as they have had financial issues in the past. Those years seem to be behind Charter and I have seen positive reviews on the newer ones. The originals are also noted to be of decent quality and I have one that I have owned for almost 40 years and agree. It is my understanding that in the Chartco years the quality suffered but again I have no firsthand knowledge. I plan to get a bulldog in the not to distant future as I like the thought of a compact 44 Spl revolver for SD.

bearcatter

I had a Charter Undercover stainless that I liked a lot, about 30 years ago though. Most people place them well above Taurus for quality, but still behind S&W and Ruger. My only issue is that they are built using pins to hold everything in the frame, making them a bit more difficult to work on.

HAWKEN

I have a blued undercover model, and I have never had a problem with it. They aren't as pretty as a S & W, Colt, or Ruger, but they work every time. I have never seen one, of have heard of one breaking......Robin

n9iui

I bought a Charter Arms Off-Duty back in the '80s and it is still a good gun.
Only problem I ever have is that the extractor sometimes vibrates loose. I've just gotten into the habit do giving it a tightening twist when I eject the spent brass. My daughter has asked me to leave it to her when I'm "done with it".

Dozer02

I was born & raised less than 2 miles from their factory. Back when they were first manufactured they were considered low end or mediocre at best, but after they really caught on and ramped up their construction practices in the 80's, they became a real competitor in the revolver market. I own 6 different models, 2 of them being from their earlier days and 4 from their newer line-up and the difference is evident not from their outward appearence but rather their function, feel & accuracy. I would never hesitate to purchase any of their current revolvers. All the GS's in my area offer special incentives for Charters products as they are a local manufacturer. I would say that they're now a top economical arms manufacturer.

shootist

I've looked at them and held them not sure I would ever buy one just to Saturday night specail like for my taste, and I hate the way the grip butts head off at a weird angle instead of nicely in line at the same angle as the barrel like Ruger does, just makes them look cheep and don't like the way the metal is finished, one I looked at looked like it was finished with silver spray paint or something.

yipykyah

I have the .38 undercover and the .44 special Bulldog. I have fired over 2k out of the .38 and a couple of hundred out of the .44 without any problems. They are definately worth the money.

Ruger Redhawk

I can't speak for the new ones. I do know about the old models I have a old Charter 38 Undercover I bought somewhere in the early 80's. I carried it and it was a truck gun for years.I worked at a GS that had indoor range. Whenever I got a chance I'd put 50 rnds or so through that little jewel. I couldn't begin to tell you how many rounds have been fired. Still tight and in excellent condition. Now it's become the nightstand gun.

Dozer02

That was likely a bead blasted stainless finished model that you saw. Charter arms shouldn't be compared to Ruger given their economical price. They make a fine easy to carry revolver that can be purchased cheap, that's what appeals to Charter fans. Grip angle is a matter of preference, everyone has their own opinion on that. They do make different models with different grip angles. Most Ruger revolvers are "shooters" while most Charter revolvers are more dedicated to personal protection and carry use. They are an excellent value for the dollar.