Charter Arms

[StrikeEagle]

For some reason I was mildly surprised to see that Charter Arms is still in business... and still making the same stuff they always were, pretty much:

http://www.charterfirearms.com/index.php

I've owned a few Charters over the years and still have a couple. I have to admit to kind of liking them.

What do you folks think of Charter's revolvers?

StrikeEagle

 

[magsnubby]

I have:
Charter 2000 Undercover bought nib:First cylinder full, 2 bangs, 3 clicks.

Charter 2000 Offduty:See above.

Both fixed under warranty. Both guns have since ate 500 rounds each and have functioned 100%.

Charter 2000 Bulldog bought nib: functioned 100% through 500 rounds. Still going strong.

I know of one more Charter 2000 Undercover that performed the same as mine.

Fit and finish are okay. Quality control seems to be a little lacking.

Mine are range toys so i'm not to worried about it. For a defense gun, if you can't afford a Ruger, S&W or a Taurus, i would recommend a Rossi. Heavier than a Charter, holds 6 rounds, fit and finish are much better than Charter, trigger pull is a little heavier than a Charter but i know of several (i have a 461 in .357) and they have been 100% reliable out of the box.

 

[9x19]

I have five older model Charter Arms revolvers and all have been solid performers for me, good accuracy, durability, at great prices.

 

[PlayTheAces]

I've owned a fair number of guns over the years but can't say I've ever owned a Charter.

My dad carried an old Bulldog for a number of years though, and he was really attached to it. He tossed a whole lot of lead downrange with that gun. I may be wrong but I think he even carried it as a duty gun for a time. Course, he probably could have quailified with a brick. Matter of fact, now that I think of it, that Bulldog weighed about as much as a good sized brick.

Oddly enough at some point he sold/traded it, or either my brother or myself would have it today. Apparently Charter put out at least a few good weapons.

 

[sumpnz]

My wife's bedside gun is a Charter 2000 Undercover (aluminum frame, hammerless .38spl). So far it's gone bang every single time, like it should. Bought it new in the box about a year ago. It's seen a good couple hundred rounds. Fit and finish seem to be decent. Only bummer is they're not +p rated.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I just got rid of a early model CA undercover this week been a good pistol but not a S&W I found a 1982 model 60 in 38spl and traded the CA in.

 

[GaryP]

I purchased my Charter Arms Bulldog 3" .44Spl back in 1980 and these days it is my primary CCW. It goes bang every time I pull the trigger, lightweight, and accuracy is more than acceptable for CCW use.

Charter Arms has changed hands several times with Quality and reliability suffering along the way. The Charco era revolvers earned a reputation for poor quality, mediocre reliability, and marginal finish. The present company, Charco 2000, seems to be addressing these issues.

Matter of fact, now that I think of it, that Bulldog weighed about as much as a good sized brick.

What "good sized brick" weighs in at 20.5 oz?

 

[Longbow]

I have a 70's era Undercover that's been a reliable performer. No complaints here. I think the older ones are the better made ones.

 

[BluesBear]

In 1978 I bought a brand new Charter Arms Target Bulldog. 4" barrel and asjustable sights. Wonderful gun and I have been a big fan of the .44 special ever since. That was one of those guns I really wish I had kept.

 

[71Commander]

I have a 1991 Off Duty that has worked every time I pulled the trigger. Not a problem anywhere. Don't know to much about the new ones though.