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I got two.... a Pit Bull 45acp and a Boomer .44sp. Just got in from the range and among other items, shot half a box thru the Boomer. Recoil isn't too bad, flash isn't too bad either. And of course: Aim for the crotch to make a center chest hit. I actually was able to place 'em on a square bullseye target. fairly well at 25 feet. Good enough for me, if some threat is farther than that, I'm probably not gonna have to worry.
 
Biblethumpncop said:
Can you compare the 3" XL to the 3" S&W please? I am very interested in the XL and it's awesome that you have one to compare!
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The Charter has a cylinder dia that is between a S&W L frame and N frame
CA XL 1.61
SW L. 1.56
SW. N 1.72

My S&W Model 10 with a 3 inch barreled weighed
34oz
The Charter XL 357 weighs 27oz

The Charters frame seems to be shorter ... the frame is also solid.. and built thinner than a Smith
But as mentioned the cylinder is larger in diameter,,
Lots of meat between the cylinder chambers

The Charter XL frame is basically a Bulldog frame that is built a bit taller to increase the size of the cylinder window to accommodate the larger cylinder..
This frame was built for a 5 shot 45 ACP , since then it has been chambered in a 5 shot 41 mag ,5 shot 45 Colt and 6 shot 357 mag .. I think a 7 shot 38spl is in the horizon
 
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At one time I had two CAs. One in 357 and one in 38 Spl. Both were DAO. The 357 was fun, but I was raising cash for another gun. The 38 I gave to my son for some help he gave me.
I really would like to find an original Pitbull in 9mm Federal. For some reason, that round has fascinated me.
 
I only have a beater 38 undercover that I have fitted with S&W grips which left a big hole visible under the grips. I haven’t shot it much but so far I’m pleased with it. It came to me well used in “as-is” condition. All I know to say is that if you take it apart then the little spring detent sand plungers can go flying in a hurry. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine, and I hope you get to make more noise than I do.
 
WestKentucky said:
I only have a beater 38 undercover that I have fitted with S&W grips which left a big hole visible under the grips. I haven’t shot it much but so far I’m pleased with it. It came to me well used in “as-is” condition. All I know to say is that if you take it apart then the little spring detent sand plungers can go flying in a hurry. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine, and I hope you get to make more noise than I do.
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Are these grips on purpose? Do you have any factory grips?
 
Biblethumpncop said:
Are these grips on purpose? Do you have any factory grips?
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I did put the grips on intentionally. The factory grips I have look like they slowly went through a wood chipper over the years. The hole in the frame can be covered pretty easily, I just haven’t done it yet. I wanted to use a nice set of g10 grips on it and since the grip frame and grips were pretty well trashed anyways I decided I had nothing to lose.
 
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WestKentucky said:
I did put the grips on intentionally. The factory grips I have look like they slowly went through a wood chipper over the years. The hole in the frame can be covered pretty easily, I just haven’t done it yet. I wanted to use a nice set of g10 grips on it and since the grip frame and grips were pretty well trashed anyways I decided I had nothing to lose.
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I have a set of modern rubber compact grips Charter Arms sent me that I don't care for. They got to be better than a mismatched set. If you want them, you can have them. Consider it a Pay-it-forward Christmas gift.
 
Biblethumpncop said:
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I have a set of modern rubber compact grips Charter Arms sent me that I don't care for. They got to be better than a mismatched set. If you want them, you can have them. Consider it a Pay-it-forward Christmas gift.
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No, I actually really like the grips, I just need to fill in the hole in the frame.
 
Dad has a .38 Undercover that he bought in the early-1970's.

This little Undercoverette (.32 H&R) is a real pussy cat with .32 S&W Long, and has been converted to DAO since this picture was taken.
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