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Batt 57
06-23-08, 07:41
Do any of you have any experience with Charter Arms revolvers?
Line Rider
06-26-08, 23:07
The older CA were good stuff. They were good for the money, but not a S&W. I have an Off Duty made in 1983 or 1984. If only worth about $200 but it's a good BUG. The CA that is in business today is kinda junky if you ask me.
rob_s
06-27-08, 05:06
your neighbor's dog isn't talking to you, is he?
Line Rider
06-27-08, 10:00
Cute lol I didn't think about that. My gun is an Off Duty .38 spl. It's identical to the one on the cover of "In The Gravest Extreme" by Ayoob.
TOrrock
06-27-08, 11:33
The older CA were good stuff. They were good for the money, but not a S&W. I have an Off Duty made in 1983 or 1984. If only worth about $200 but it's a good BUG. The CA that is in business today is kinda junky if you ask me.


The older ones were decent light duty BUG's, then they went through a period where they produced alot of crap, I can't comment on current production.
RWK
06-27-08, 14:21
Do any of you have any experience with Charter Arms revolvers?

I looked into them when I was deciding on a snubnose purchase. They are not on the same level as S&W. They're heavy, rough, and the triggers I tested were not good.

On the other hand, if you want a (relatively) small .44 Special, Charter Arms is the only game in town. AFAIK, no other manufacturer offers a .44 Special under 4".
hp35
06-28-08, 07:49
I was interested in them for the left handed offerings, but my father voiced concerns about questionable quality. So I am forced to "lug" around my G19.
rob_s
06-28-08, 08:28
On the other hand, if you want a (relatively) small .44 Special, Charter Arms is the only game in town. AFAIK, no other manufacturer offers a .44 Special under 4".

Not that it's in the same (cheap) price range as the Charter, but the S&W Model 396 Night Guard (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=67971&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y) has 2.5" barrel.
RWK
06-28-08, 21:42
Not that it's in the same (cheap) price range as the Charter, but the S&W Model 396 Night Guard (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=67971&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y) has 2.5" barrel.

Good find, Rob! I was unaware that S&W had brought out that Night Guard line. Very interesting - the weight is only 1 - 2 oz more than a Model 60 J-frame. Probably still too big for pocket or ankle carry, though.