[ezypikns]

Does anyone own a Charter Arms weapon. How's the quality? Performance? Accuracy?

[P. Plainsman]

I handled a Charter 2000 .38 Spl Undercover at a gun show this summer. Rough trigger. Fit and finish was utilitarian -- less than a Smith or Ruger, but not insultingly bad. Overall the vibe was distinctly "budget," but not "piece of crap."

[bigolddeerhunter]

I agree...it is a gun that I leave in my car if it gets stolen I won't cry very much. Goes bang when you want it to....I have the 357 Mag Pug....

[capbuster]

My wife bought a undercover model back in 1990 when she started nursing school. As was stated, it is not a Smith & Wesson but it has proved to be a reliable revolver. I believe the purchase price was $125. A set of Pachmayr grips really inproved the revolvers performance.

[a454me]

I also have an older Charter Arms Undercover , small and light and I think for an inexpensive gun it's pretty well made , it locks up tight has a good trigger and is reasonably accurate .

[tbeb]

I have an older Charter Arms Undercover .38 that was made in early 70's. I totally agree with "a454me". The fixed sights give a pretty good sight picture. This is my second one, I like 'em.

[JERRY]

the old 3" pathfinder .22s were great, the old .38 2" with no ejector rod shroud were great. the bulldog .44spl was a coin toss between total crap or semi satisfactory.

ive have no experiences with the "new" crop.

[FPrice]

LIke several others here I have an older Charter Arms Undercover in .38 Spl. For the money (about half what an equivalent S&W M36/60 would be) it is a good, reliable little gun. If you can find an older one in good shape I would say get it.

[russlate]

Have been told the original Charter Arms had the highest quality of the lot, with the later Charco and Charter 2000 guns having lesser quality control.

Then again, my gunsmith says he's seen good guns come from all three. I got a 3&1/2" CA Pathfinder in 22 lr for $150 a month back. So far I've not had any problems with it. I have had problems with new out of the box S&W's and Colts before I started checking even new guns out just as you would a used gun.

To me the Charters were a step up from the H&R's, which I considered to be good value for the money. Made the mistake of telling my 'smith about one H&R and he grabbed it ( seems he collects - or maybe just stashes ) H&R's.

[Sistema1927]

My Dad's Charter .38 has served him well for quite a few years.

[bama1911]

I have a charter arms off duty 38spl. It is not a ruger or s&w, but it sure did not cost like one either. It still shoots as well as I can with the short distance between the sights. The trigger is rough, but I like the idea of a cheap but dependable handgun that I don't worry about the finish or anything else but the safe storage of it.

[P95Carry]

Many moons ago - bought a Pathfinder in .22 - silly man - it was sloppy to point of absurdity - and would not D/A .... all sorts of probs. So - my fault perhaps. Did tho have a superb grip for a snubby!

But - week and a bit ago - teaching a class of NRA basic Pistol - one student had a Charco - and I inspected it quite closely. For me - well - it was money down the toilet! Fit and finish was (IMO) appalling.

Guess it's as ever - you gets what you pays for.

[MICHAEL T]

I also have one of the old ones from the Charter Arms #1 Its been a good little pistol. I belive you be better off finding a old one. :D

[oneshooter]

I have had a 44spcl Bulldog for many years.Reworked the action,dull nickle plate,red sight inserts. One of my preferred belt guns,small,but with a powerfull bite!

Oneshooter
Livin in TEXAS

[mountainclmbr]

I also have a Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special. I have had mine for about 22 years and never a problem.

[Ed Ely]

I also have, and carry on occassion, my trusted .44 special
Charter Arms Bulldog.

[FPrice]

Here is my roughly 1980 era Charter Arms undercover.

[Texian Pistolero]

Hate to be the dissenting fellow,
but 25 years ago,
I owned two Charter Arms .38 snubbies in .38 special.
Both were crap,
they would sieze up and jam without warning.
Pity, because I think the basic size and weight of the Charter Arms is really excellent.
I'm too old to change my opinions. (Hey, you asked.)

Get a Ruger SP101. It can be made to work reliably.

[TWBryan]

Have had two,must say I think they are absolute crap. I would spend more money get your hands on a Ruger SP-101,better quality and better customer service.

TWBryan