Which revolver? Charter Arms - Rossi

Which of the two revolver linked to below will be more reliable?

  • The Charter Arms Revolver

    Votes: 16 20.5%

  • The Rossi Revolver

    Votes: 62 79.5%
  • Total voters
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I've got a Rossi 2" 357 that I am really happy with.and I'm looking at a CA bulldog that a buddy owns....the trigger on the bulldog is way better than the rossi.....I'll reserve judgement till I shoot it..but it passes the revolver check out.
My Rossi had a horrible trigger in the beginning,but smoothed up.
I'd say if it passes the check out,either could work...of course I have had a smith that had to back to the factory after 400 rounds.....go figure.
 
Jim, there is life beyond the security six. LOL!

Because of this thread, I got in the mood to carry my rather excellent old M68 today. That thing is amazingly well built. Some could never appreciate it because they couldn't get past the "made in Brazil" on it, but it's a fine weapon, trust me. And, in 1981, I paid 100 American dollars for it.
 
REALITY, you can get a lemon from any company on the planet. Not all parts will meet the design specification for durability or life. hence any gun can and will fail.
However, if the rossi fits you better, passes the basic revolver test, i would take it over the charter arms. On a side note i would take Rossi over any of the philipino made imports these days.
 
Looks like my opinion on the Rossi are shared by most of the people who voted and responded to this thread.

I thank everyone who took the time to give an opinion and a special thanks to those who were mature enough to honor my wishes.
 
First, I don't think Arch Angel was asking about cheapo snubbies- I think he wants a six-shot snubbie. I've haven't handled a Charter, but the Rossi revolvers I have handled have seemed very well built, so Rossi gets my vote.
However, if you're not totally set on one of these two revolvers, why not look at a Taurus 817- 7 shot lightweight .38 snubbie. Probably wouldn't be great for pocket carry, but IWB, OWB, briefcase etc would be fine.
 
FWIW:

I bought a new Charter Arms Undercover wayyy back around 1970.. It was surprisingly accurate, always reliable and I think it was a very good little snubby.

I have heard bad things about every Charter Arms reincarnation since the original (Charco, etc.), but I would recommned an original Charter Arms undercover without reservation.

I gave my Undercover to an Uncle and he still uses it today as his cc/self defense weapon.

JMOFO

J. Pomeroy
 
First, I don't think Arch Angel was asking about cheapo snubbies- I think he wants a six-shot snubbie. I've haven't handled a Charter, but the Rossi revolvers I have handled have seemed very well built, so Rossi gets my vote.
However, if you're not totally set on one of these two revolvers, why not look at a Taurus 817- 7 shot lightweight .38 snubbie. Probably wouldn't be great for pocket carry, but IWB, OWB, briefcase etc would be fine.
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CZ.22,
You are totally correct, it's not a cheap thing, it's a small 6 round thing.
About the Taurus, yes that would be a good choice if there was a 6 round model. Also, pocket carry isn't one of the requirements but small is. A "K" frame would be the only revolver in the running if it were as small as a J frame.

(BTW, this revolver isn't for me)
 
Neither One!!!

Save your money for a while longer and purchase a Ruger or nice used pre MIM / lock S&W. You gets whats ya pays fer. Cheap junk don't cut it.:eek:
 
I voted rossi. Even though I'm an S&W guy when it comes to revolvers, I actually think those newer rossi revolvers look pretty good for the money. Personally though, I would have to agree thats its worth saving a little more for a smith or ruger.

I've actually been wondering if the grips on those rossi 972 .357 mags are interchangeable with Taurus revolvers. It's the lack of grip options that would keep me from even considering one. If it can use Taurus grips though, that opens up the options a bit more.
 
A Colt??

PX15, Are serious? :confused: The man is asking about Yugos and Hyundes. You are suggesting a Rolls Royce.;):) That's beautiful gun!!! I'll raise your bet a gross of Charters and a half gross of Rossi's.:rolleyes:
 
Seriously, though, follow the instructions on how to check out a revolver. If they're solid, buy them. You can always have a gunsmith go over them later if a problem pops up.
 
Pistol Toter:

Gotta' give the gentleman something to strive for... You just know at some point he's not gonna be satisfied with a Charter Arms or Rossi..

(Altho, I think both of them function just fine for the price you have to pay for them.)


Just kiddin'

JP
 
My Rossi 971 was about half way between a J frame and K frame in size and I fired a lot of rounds, about 30 percent HOT .357s out of it while I had it. I guess it ate probably around 5K rounds total before I found a deal and traded it. I liked it for a hiking, outdoor, and hunting back up because of the light weight, about 30 ounces in stainless, and it was RUGGED beyond my expectation because the day I used it in trade on my .45 Colt Blackhawk (wouldn't take that trade back, though, love that Ruger) it was still tight as new and in perfect time. It did impress me and they've only gotten better. Yeah, I've thought about getting a new 462 also due to my positive experience with that old 971.
 
My father just bought a Bulldog Pup or Pug or whatever they're called to keep in his truck. Double-action is pretty smooth, seems to lock up tight, but we'll see how it holds up to shooting and travel.
Couldn't get across to him that the current Charter Arms people aren't the same ones who built his reliable 1970s-era revolver. Or he didn't care, I guess, the name was enough.
 
Smiths and Rugers (and Colts, when you can find & afford 'em!) are great, and I've had a good experience with my lone Taurus. But if one is a a true revolver buff he'll probably get the urge to try an "unusual" brand sooner or later.

Every once in a while I'll see a new Rossi snubby in a gun store 'round here. Haven't handled any yet, but they do look purty and shiny. That's about as in-depth as I can offer with Rossi. Sure wouldn't mind trying one of those compact .44 Specials they used to make.

I have handled some recent Charter revolvers in .38 and .44 and found them unacceptably rough, particularly in the action.

So I would lean Rossi, but don't have enough experience to offer strong advice.
 
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