It's tough to recommend a modern Charter over a vintage one; the Charter's from the 60's through the 80's were fine revolvers. The LCR is a better choice over a modern Charter, but if you can't stand the recoil, the extra weight of a Charter is understandable.
Modern Charters are something I want to like, but can't. I've looked at their .22's and they look like cheap crap. I look at the muzzle and see that the "crown" is a countersink (that's usually off center) and nothing else. For the .44's, I understand there not being much room to do more than a countersink, but when I look at my Gen 1 .357 made 30 years ago, the muzzle has more machining done to it and it makes it look better.
The front sight is integral to the barrel shroud. That's fine for the snubs, but the 4 inch barrels deserve a removable front sight because fiber optics or tritium night sights are nice options.
The matte finish is a terrible look, it makes the revolvers look unfinished. Unfinished isn't a look a manufacturer should accept.
I don't like that the .22's are 6 shots. I can understand that for the .22 Mag, but the .22 LR revolvers should hold 8 rounds and because .22 is as popular as it is, there should be more barrel length options. Back in the day Charter use to make .22's and .357's with 6 inch barrels and I want the 6 inch barrel back.
I'm not a .44 guy, I like .45 Colt more, but the Bulldog Classic is something I wouldn't mind having. What I want tho is an 8 shot, 6 inch, .22 LR with replaceable front sight. If Charter makes that, I'll buy it. Otherwise, I'll just go and get a Heritage 9 shot convertible with adjustable sights.
A 6 inch .357 wouldn't be unappreciated either. People talk about "kit guns" and a 3 or 4 inch isn't a bad choice for .38, but with .357 a small, light 5 shot with a 6 inch barrel to up the velocity would make for an even better kit gun.