[StrikeEagle]

For some reason I was mildly surprised to see that Charter Arms is still in business... and still making the same stuff they always were, pretty much:

http://www.charterfirearms.com/index.php

I've owned a few Charters over the years and still have a couple. I have to admit to kind of liking them. :neener:

What do you folks think of Charter's revolvers?

StrikeEagle

[magsnubby]

I have:
Charter 2000 Undercover bought nib:First cylinder full, 2 bangs, 3 clicks.

Charter 2000 Offduty:See above.

Both fixed under warranty. Both guns have since ate 500 rounds each and have functioned 100%.

Charter 2000 Bulldog bought nib: functioned 100% through 500 rounds. Still going strong.

I know of one more Charter 2000 Undercover that performed the same as mine.

Fit and finish are okay. Quality control seems to be a little lacking.

Mine are range toys so i'm not to worried about it. For a defense gun, if you can't afford a Ruger, S&W or a Taurus, i would recommend a Rossi. Heavier than a Charter, holds 6 rounds, fit and finish are much better than Charter, trigger pull is a little heavier than a Charter but i know of several (i have a 461 in .357) and they have been 100% reliable out of the box.

[9x19]

I have five older model Charter Arms revolvers and all have been solid performers for me, good accuracy, durability, at great prices.

[PlayTheAces]

I've owned a fair number of guns over the years but can't say I've ever owned a Charter.

My dad carried an old Bulldog for a number of years though, and he was really attached to it. He tossed a whole lot of lead downrange with that gun. I may be wrong but I think he even carried it as a duty gun for a time. Course, he probably could have quailified with a brick. Matter of fact, now that I think of it, that Bulldog weighed about as much as a good sized brick. :D

Oddly enough at some point he sold/traded it, or either my brother or myself would have it today. Apparently Charter put out at least a few good weapons.

[sumpnz]

My wife's bedside gun is a Charter 2000 Undercover (aluminum frame, hammerless .38spl). So far it's gone bang every single time, like it should. Bought it new in the box about a year ago. It's seen a good couple hundred rounds. Fit and finish seem to be decent. Only bummer is they're not +p rated.

[MICHAEL T]

I just got rid of a early model CA undercover this week been a good pistol but not a S&W I found a 1982 model 60 in 38spl and traded the CA in.

[GaryP]

I purchased my Charter Arms Bulldog 3" .44Spl back in 1980 and these days it is my primary CCW. It goes bang every time I pull the trigger, lightweight, and accuracy is more than acceptable for CCW use. :)

Charter Arms has changed hands several times with Quality and reliability suffering along the way. The Charco era revolvers earned a reputation for poor quality, mediocre reliability, and marginal finish. The present company, Charco 2000, seems to be addressing these issues.

Matter of fact, now that I think of it, that Bulldog weighed about as much as a good sized brick. :what:
What "good sized brick" weighs in at 20.5 oz?


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[Longbow]

I have a 70's era Undercover that's been a reliable performer. No complaints here. I think the older ones are the better made ones.

[BluesBear]

In 1978 I bought a brand new Charter Arms Target Bulldog. 4" barrel and asjustable sights. Wonderful gun and I have been a big fan of the .44 special ever since. That was one of those guns I really wish I had kept.

[71Commander]

I have a 1991 Off Duty that has worked every time I pulled the trigger. Not a problem anywhere. Don't know to much about the new ones though. :confused: