Tell me about charter arms undercover 38 special +P

In fully honesty, the DAO Undercover is the best shooting .38 featherweight gun I have ever owned. Shoot it better than an LCR. Shoot it better than a 642. It's compact and weighs next to nothing, but my is a laser beam with ARX ammo. I bought mine because I was down a pocket revolver and didn't want to go the Ruger/Smith road again.

I think it'll get you by just fine.

For $260 I would buy it in a minute..

Nice. Let us know how the black holds up from wear. Its not blued, but a black over stainless.

The black finish on mine has held up as well if not a bit better than the finish on my 642. It's more obvious due to the black on silver rather than silver on aluminum. The nicks and dings in the finish aren't bad and look no worse than a bit of aluminum peeking out from a well used Beretta or AR.

I really like mine for what it is: A reliable and durable steel frame 5 shot insurance policy that costs less than $275. I keep mine in my car travel bag as a back up. If I can't dress around my larger gun, I just toss that little Charter in my jacket and roll out.

Wife carries one. Nary a problem and minute of face accurate at 10_feet

The Charters are really good, inexpensive options. I especially like those neoprene grips. They fit my hands about perfectly and really help to tame recoil in a lightweight gun. YMMV of course.

I generally carry my Undercover in an old Bianchi shoulder holster.



I changed out the spur hammer for the DAO option one.

I like the super slim boot grips. Depending on your hand size, they may or may not work for you, but they disappear in a jacket pocket.

Charter 38spl Aluminum frame
Charter 38spl Police 6 shot
Charter 44spl Boomer
Charter 357mag 4 inch barrel
Charter Bulldog 44spl
All light , all are great revolvers

I have an Undercover and a 6 shot Police Undercover. Both bought new last year.

The 5 shot Undercover has a great trigger, both SA and DA. The other one is good but noticeably heavier.

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Charter 38spl Aluminum frame
Charter 38spl Police 6 shot
Charter 44spl Boomer
Charter 357mag 4 inch barrel
Charter Bulldog 44spl
All light , all are great revolvers

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Thanks for sharing the pictures. I like the aluminum frame gold/black finish.

WisBorn said:

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I like the aluminum frame gold/black finish.

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Thanks
Thats a Charter Goldfinger.. I installed a DAO hammer (2 mins) installed custom polymer grip panels weighs 11oz ... I keep it loaded with Hornady 38spl 110gr FTX standard pressure
Its a great pocket gun ...

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I am very pleased with mine... only thing I did not like was the factory grips.

The way they are designed jams my middle finger up against the trigger guard. Also, they don’t leave much room to work when the cylinder is opened.

Pachmayr Compac grips solved both those issues for me.

New Gun Delivery Day is always an exciting time.

Have fun...!

I carry my CA 44 special Bulldog sometimes. Those fat cartridges are reassuring when people are wearing heavier winter clothing. I think CA will sell you a DAO hammer for cheap if you want one for carry.

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