Charter Arms 22 revolvers?

[emilianoksa]

A shipment of these has just arrived in one of the gunshops.

Most are stainless, and in 22lr, although there also 38sp. It's the 22 I'm interested in, since, in these days of austerity, that's the caliber I shoot more than anything else.

They come with two and four inch barrels and hold six rounds in the cylinder.

They look about J frame size.

I can't afford a Smith and Wesson, so I bought a Kora Brno Czechoslovakian revolver in 22lr. They aren't available in the States, but are very populary in Europe, partly because they are relatively inexpensive. So far, it seems like a reasonable gun. It's about K frame size and holds eight shots in the cylinder. I haven't noticed that it's less accurate than an S&W 617 (range gun), though the build quality is clearly inferior. Don't know how long it will last, as the frame is alloy, ( the cylinder is blued but the frame is painted) but the Czechs have long and distinguished history of gun production.

Does anyone know anything about the Charter Arms?

I'm interested because they're American made, and have a steel frame.

 

[Wolfeye]

I have no direct experience, but I knew a guy who liked Charter Arms. He trusted them enough to carry one of their .38's on his ankle every day. I think his was one of the early models.

As far as I know the new ones are of "okay" quality, and that their warrantee is pretty good if you find one with a problem. I think you can change cylinders on the .22 long rifle model so it can fire .22 magnum, which is interesting. I think they're good guns if you're on a budget, so long as you look at them carefully before buying.

 

[CajunBass]

I don't know about the new Charters but the old Undercover 38 I bought recently seems to be as well made as any gun I've ever owned (and I've owned a few). Yes, the new company isn't the same as the old, but I'd think they're worth a look, especially since there aren't a lot of alternatives in that price range. I'd check it over carefully but I think I'd be tempted.

 

[emilianoksa]

Thanks a lot.

 

[dogngun]

I think a good .22 revolver is a very handy thing to have around.

I have never heard anything bad about Charter's 38's or .22's - many give long reliable service and I'd be glad to have one around.

FWIW, I have 2 old High Standard Sentinel .22 revolvers from the mid 1950's that still lock up and shoot just fine - many people looked down on them back when they were new because they were not "famous name" guns, but they have served well and will do so for another generation or more.

mark

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Get it !