Charter 41 Magnum?

[TTv2]

Don't mean to change the subject, but when I think about how Charter is one of if not the only company making a snub .41 Mag and the Pitbulls for 9, 40, 45 that don't require moon clips, it shows that Charter is willing to make almost any revolver regardless of what's popular in the market. As such, I'm thinking they're probably the only company that we could push into making a 5 shot .32 ACP or .32 S&W that's scaled down specifically for the short .32's that has been talked about on here before or maybe even something like a modern .22 Ladysmith.

Charter seems to be more focused on bigger frames and larger calibers, but if there's one thing I'm noticing it's that non-revolver gun owners who are interested in revolvers, other than a single action .22 the revolvers they respond to most positively are the smaller ones, snubs usually.

 

[Buckeye63]

Don't mean to change the subject, but when I think about how Charter is one of if not the only company making a snub .41 Mag and the Pitbulls for 9, 40, 45 that don't require moon clips, it shows that Charter is willing to make almost any revolver regardless of what's popular in the market. As such, I'm thinking they're probably the only company that we could push into making a 5 shot .32 ACP or .32 S&W that's scaled down specifically for the short .32's that has been talked about on here before or maybe even something like a modern .22 Ladysmith.

Charter seems to be more focused on bigger frames and larger calibers, but if there's one thing I'm noticing it's that non-revolver gun owners who are interested in revolvers, other than a single action .22 the revolvers they respond to most positively are the smaller ones, snubs usually.

Im still on the search for a Charter 6 shot 32 H&R Undercoverette with a aluminum frame .. I have ordered two .. both rolled in with steel frames
at bout 13oz with a DAO hammer installed will make a great carry piece

I handled a Charter Patriot (327) with a 2.5 barrel last week … but I have a LCR327 which is perfect for my use
The Undercoverette would be handy

Pic of my 40 S&W

 

[JERRY]

check the timing and cylinder line up on a C.A. revolver. Check for "cylinder wobble" (google that) as well. if all is correct you will probably only have to worry about a screw or two loosing up. customer service is top shelf.

 

[Monster Zero]

Posted this in the fall of 2019 on another forum.

Picked up a Charter Arms Magnum Pug – 2.5”, 23 oz., 41 Magnum. Don’t plan on reloading for it, so ordered some factory loads – Barnes Vortex 180gr XFB HP, 230gr “Keith” HSM Bear Load, 230gr SWC, 250gr WFN Grizzly. Got out this morning and chronoed 2 ea of the above (3ea Grizzly) – LabRadar muzzle vel at approx. 55 deg F.

180gr Barnes ….… 1,195 fps (21 es)
230gr HSM …….… 1,145 fps (28 es)
230gr Underwood .. 1,263 fps (18 es)
250gr Grizzly …….. 1,169 fps (4 es)
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The Underwood 230gr had the most recoil and the 180gr Barnes the least. Didn’t put any on paper, but the 180gr Barnes hit the 25 yd plate with a 6 O’Clock hold, all the rest hit quite a bit higher.

Recoil is reasonably manageable – less than .357 Mags in both S&W 360 PD & Ruger LCR. Didn’t seem as snappy as .44 mags in the 329 PD. Trigger finger not impacted but base of thumb and web of hand received moderate impact. HSM offers a “Cowboy” load that is actually fun to shoot.

Also ordered some Federal 210gr Swift A Frame and some 210gr Punch by Grizzly. Will chrono those when they arrive.

Quick update -- chrono results for Fed 210gr Swift A Frame and 210gr Grizzly Punch (two shots only at 45 Deg F - ammo in truck until shot)

210gr Fed Swift A Frame .. 1,191 fps (1 es)
210gr Grizzly Punch …….. 1,239 fps (20 es)

Grizzly Punch is a bit too long to function reliably in the CA.

Picked up a 41 Mag Taurus Titanium Tracker 2 1/2". Velocites are 10 to 40 fps slower than the Charter depending on load. And recoil is noticibly less - grips and ports.

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I haven't shot either one enough to comment on durability.

They are actually fun with light handloads -- 215gr commercial Hitech coated SWCs. I wouldn't subject either of them to a steady diet of Magnum level loads. I shoot the light loads for fun and load three each 135gr cutting edge HPs at 1,200 fps (which hit pretty close to POA at 25 yds) backed up with two each 250gr Grizzly WFN for woods use.

Biggest problem is POA vs POI -- diff can be significant depending on load.

FWIW,

Paul

The .41 magnum is strictly a handloaders gun. I wouldn't mind picking one up and loading strictly .41 Special for it, nothing else.

If I started getting an urge to shoot .41 Magnum I'd go find a model 57 or a Blackhawk.

 

[paul105]

The CA and Taurus shorties are walking the dog pocket guns. Don't think a 57 or Blackhawk would quite fit the bill. However, if I could find a reasonably priced 4" 57 or 58, I jump on it. Had a 57 yrs ago and foolishly traded it off for a different "gottahave".

 

[TTv2]

The .41 magnum is strictly a handloaders gun. I wouldn't mind picking one up and loading strictly .41 Special for it, nothing else.

If that's your plan you would probably be better served with a 10mm revolver.

 

[WisBorn]

The .41 magnum is strictly a handloaders gun. I wouldn't mind picking one up and loading strictly .41 Special for it, nothing else.

If I started getting an urge to shoot .41 Magnum I'd go find a model 57 or a Blackhawk.

I will disagree with your comment that the 41 mag is a handloaders gun. I do not handload and shoot my 41 monthly.
HSM loads a cowboy load. 210 grain @ 1000 fps for a light load. Most ammo companies have at least one load. The cost is not much more than 44mag and less than 454 and the other big guys.
I agree that handloading gives you many more options, but the 41 is still alive in factory ammo...

 

[sourdough44]

I have a 4” Model 57 inbound to go with my others. I load about everything, have bookoo 41 Special cases too. I realize one can just use a regular case, but the price was right.