SteadyD
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The LCR in 327 is worth a look, though it’s only (currently) available in 1 7/8 inch barrel. The Ruger SP101 is available in longer barrel lengths.
Charter 32HR 6 shot #73220
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thanks, yes. a cousin has a ruger lcr 327 that he likes but he cannot (or will not commit) to find ammo and regularly practice.
i am seeing taurus 327/32, six shot, revolvers on gb.com at ok prices... the problem is tight ammo supply these days. i want to put 500 rounds through any handgun before making it a ccw, and then practice regularly, plus have a 500 round stash at any given time. it’s hard enough finding 38sp ammo these days, i just cannot commit to 32.
the nice thing about a two shot, sao, b.a. derringer is that i’m unlikely to burn through my meager 32 ammo stash anytime soon.
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32 long ammo is currently available at Midway. The prices aren’t great but it’s there at least.
chicharrones
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500 shots through a 2-shot derringer or 500 shots through a 6-shot revolver . . . quite the conundrum.
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Got my C.A. .38 back yesterday. Note says gun bench checked fine with no binding. I have two 30 second videos of it doing so, one was emailed to them. Anyway test firing showed it was spitting lead. They found the crane/yoke to be out of spec and the forcing cone needed reaming. Test firing afterward says all ok. My gf and I are taking it to the range this weekend. Will report back.
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The gun performed as it should at the range. Not a Smith and Wesson J frame or Ruger LCR, but acceptable for an entry level econo-gun. The trigger most definitely needs to be completely let off of between double action shots or it ties up the action.
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Family picture of my carry (and future carry) guns. Undercoverette, LCR 327, CA Pro. Both CAs with CT grips, LCR with a green Hogue laser. And no, this is not a black & white picture.
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How do you like the hogue lasergrip? I've read that they are hard to actuate because they have an undersized nub/button.
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I like them a lot. The button is actually a lot more responsive than the CT. After 6 CT grips I am pleasntly surprised. Besides, the Hogue tamer grip is probably one of the most comfortable grips for me. Also like the "pulse" function on the Hogue it seems to engage your eyes better.
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Thank you for your opinion on this.
chicharrones
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Mine exhibited this after some firing. In my case, it turned out the thumbpiece screw backed out almost a whole turn and the release got wobbly. I tightened it up and so far so good.
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If at all possible do not remove the cylinder release. Most complicated part on the gun. I have done it but it was a bear!
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Done the exact same thing with my 44 Bulldog,
Inthink is was simply over tightened at the factory
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Fingers crossed. Please give us an update. You do have the SS version, right?
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Yes the most recent SS version.
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New Trigger, cylinder stop and hammer screw. Feels solid, passed my checks. Will shoot it this week. Trigger seems wider to me, dimensionally heavier. Could be me!
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Ok, took today off and finally received the revolver. The response from Charter:
"During my initial inspection I found the revolver had walked out of proper headspace. The cylinder assembly and the crane were removed. A new crane was fitted to the frame and the cylinder was then headspaced with it. With the revolver reassembled it was checked over with our gauges. Timing, range rod, cylinder gap, firing pin protrusion and headspace all passed to company standards..."
I left off some additional regarding the test firing.
Charter test fired with 18 Magtech 32 S&W Long 98 gr. WC (Ha! I guess even Charter can't find 32H&R ammo) At least they gave me the brass. That was kind.
They didn't, however, replace the mainspring. I guess if its the crane then no need. I'll hit up the range and follow up later.
"During my initial inspection I found the revolver had walked out of proper headspace. The cylinder assembly and the crane were removed. A new crane was fitted to the frame and the cylinder was then headspaced with it. With the revolver reassembled it was checked over with our gauges. Timing, range rod, cylinder gap, firing pin protrusion and headspace all passed to company standards..."
I left off some additional regarding the test firing.
Charter test fired with 18 Magtech 32 S&W Long 98 gr. WC (Ha! I guess even Charter can't find 32H&R ammo) At least they gave me the brass. That was kind.
They didn't, however, replace the mainspring. I guess if its the crane then no need. I'll hit up the range and follow up later.
chicharrones
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That crane looks much better than the first one.
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90 rounds later...
I'll start with the good: Feels really great in the hand and shoots well (when it shoots). I was able to shoot three rounds in a row in DA on two separate cylinders. Oh and the trigger doesn't bind anymore. This gun is a great training aid to see if you're flinching.
The bad:
Sometimes it would shoot one.
Sometimes it would shoot none.
It actually achieved less than 50% and while I didn't count, I would believe 40% - and that's being generous. On the way home I considered buying a box of the ammo Charter used for testing but came to the realization that a gun that only shoots factory ammo isn't going to work for me. Please understand I'm not bashing Charter but as one who reloads in order to be able to afford shooting, this isn't acceptable. I'll reach out and see if they'd be willing to ship me a mainspring. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I will be up the creek on this one.
* They are shipping a stronger mainspring.
I'll start with the good: Feels really great in the hand and shoots well (when it shoots). I was able to shoot three rounds in a row in DA on two separate cylinders. Oh and the trigger doesn't bind anymore. This gun is a great training aid to see if you're flinching.
The bad:
Sometimes it would shoot one.
Sometimes it would shoot none.
It actually achieved less than 50% and while I didn't count, I would believe 40% - and that's being generous. On the way home I considered buying a box of the ammo Charter used for testing but came to the realization that a gun that only shoots factory ammo isn't going to work for me. Please understand I'm not bashing Charter but as one who reloads in order to be able to afford shooting, this isn't acceptable. I'll reach out and see if they'd be willing to ship me a mainspring. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I will be up the creek on this one.
* They are shipping a stronger mainspring.
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chicharrones
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That's really bad news @blue32 . I'm blessed that mine is working (for now), but I feel like the current Charter Arms folks just can't make a good gun. No matter how nice those folks may be and how easily they take a gun back for repair, their reputation as a gun maker is not impressive at all.
Color me full of regret that I didn't buy something else. I'll shoot my Undercoverette sparingly, which isn't a hard thing to do considering the lack of ammo availability.
Color me full of regret that I didn't buy something else. I'll shoot my Undercoverette sparingly, which isn't a hard thing to do considering the lack of ammo availability.
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