Charter Off Duty

[Blue Brick]

Any good reason why I shouldn't buy a Off Duty? I am looking at the 38 special with the all black finish and the compact grips.

 

[Starter52]

Go for it. The Charter Arms revolvers have been on the market since the 1960's.

 

[Zendude]

Good customer service if you need it for any reason.

 

[chicharrones]

I’d search Charter Arms threads and posts here at THR.

The current Charter Arms revolvers aren’t made to the same standards of the original line from the ‘60s and 70’s.

 

[JERRY]

Today's Charter Arms is not the same quality as the original. Should you buy one you will likely use their warranty more than any other manufacturer.

 

[franco45]

I have one. It's quite a handful at only 12 oz. but it shoots well.

 

[herrwalther]

I got a used Charter off duty for the wife to carry. It was made sometime in the 90s and Charter has changed hands and places many times. Their quality can be spotty so research when the "good" years and places of manufacture were. If you find one made during a good year, don't hesitate to get it. The wife's has functioned flawlessly since she got it.

 

[armoredman]

My very first centerfire handgun was a Charter Arms Off Duty. None of my buddies could shoot it straight, but it worked very well for me. That was in the early 80s, when Charter was good stuff. If it was marked Charco or Charter 2000 I wouldn't walk across the street to throw it in the garbage.

 

[Buckeye63]

Seems like the steel frame Charter revolvers are least apt to have problems

 

[JERRY]

They're batting. 500 with me. Too bad this ain't baseball. My latest ordeal with a Pink Lady and waiting to hear back.

 

[whatnickname]

There sure is a good reason NOT to purchase a Charter Arms gun. THEY’RE JUNK!.

When I lived in Colorado my LGS got a smoking hot deal on some new Charter Arms 38 Special revolvers. He purchased 10. Four guns did not fire the first cylinder full of standard velocity ammo before they broke. Enough said?

 

[Buckeye63]

There sure is a good reason NOT to purchase a Charter Arms gun. THEY’RE JUNK!.

When I lived in Colorado my LGS got a smoking hot deal on some new Charter Arms 38 Special revolvers. He purchased 10. Four guns did not fire the first cylinder full of standard velocity ammo before they broke. Enough said?

He said .. I heard .. His friend said .. I read …
Well .. before I ignore u on this forum
Like I do all TROLLS … that babble about crap they no nuthin about
I have owned at least one Charter revolver and at times a dozen at at time … for the past 40 years
Thsts 4 decades…
I have had one bad one .. that Charter fixed at zero charge …
As compared to Ruger SP101’s I have owned 5
3 were unacceptable…

Please .. don’t be one of those guys .. grow up

officially ignored .. troll

 

[whatnickname]

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He said .. I heard .. His friend said .. I read …
Well .. before I ignore u on this forum
Like I do all TROLLS … that babble about crap they no nuthin about
I have owned at least one Charter revolver and at times a dozen at at time … for the past 40 years
Thsts 4 decades…
I have had one bad one .. that Charter fixed at zero charge …
As compared to Ruger SP101’s I have owned 5
3 were unacceptable…

Please .. don’t be one of those guys .. grow up

officially ignored .. troll

My dealer in Colorado had no reason to make any of that up. Did you see the picture just above my post of the Charter Arms gun with the cracked frame? I’m sure that poster just doesn’t know what he’s talking about either. Now run along and pretend that your Charter Arms guns are the greatest thing since sliced bread.

 

[Tallball]

I really like my CA revolvers. Two have been great. Two had to go back to Charter for repairs. At this point I'd be kinda hesitant about buying another one, which is a shame because they have some interesting niche revolvers.

 

[Buckeye63]

I could post a hundred of these pics of cracked J frames … it just goes on and on and on
Maybe I should get rid of my 642 … since its trash .. oh my

 

[whatnickname]

I could post a hundred of these pics of cracked J frames … it just goes on and on and on
Maybe I should get rid of my 642 … since its trash .. oh my
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We’re not talking about the current line of crap Smith & Wesson likes to call handguns. You’re trying to convince yourself that after blowing that kind of money on this junk you made a good deal. Bye!

 

[JCooperfan1911]

The .44 Bulldogs are Impressive.Excellent stopping power and fits in the palm of the hand.

 

[contender]

There sure is a good reason NOT to purchase a Charter Arms gun. THEY’RE JUNK!.

When I lived in Colorado my LGS got a smoking hot deal on some new Charter Arms 38 Special revolvers. He purchased 10. Four guns did not fire the first cylinder full of standard velocity ammo before they broke. Enough said?

what year was this Charter experience?

 

[Buckeye63]

The .44 Bulldogs are Impressive.Excellent stopping power and fits in the palm of the hand.

Can’t believe how many years I have owned Charter Bulldogs in 44spl .. and I must say this the best I’ve owned….
( I guess I should have ran this purchase and other Charter purchases and J frame purchases through the troll here )
I guess we need to seek his seal of approval..

 

[Blue Brick]

Thank guys.

 

[Sarge7402]

I’d search Charter Arms threads and posts here at THR.

The current Charter Arms revolvers aren’t made to the same standards of the original line from the ‘60s and 70’s.

Actually my brand spanking new .45 pitbull is just as reliable and accurate as my three first generation (60s) undercover

 

[Buckeye63]

Actually my brand spanking new .45 pitbull is just as reliable and accurate as my three first generation (60s) undercover

45acp

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Charter Arms makes a fine pistol.

Anyone saying otherwise must be afraid to admit ANY manufacturer gives out duds from time to time.

 

[JERRY]

Charter Arms makes a fine pistol.

Anyone saying otherwise must be afraid to admit ANY manufacturer gives out duds from time to time.

Every gun maker has turned out a turd I'm sure. Some just do it more often than others.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

The .44 special out of a Bulldog is a close range manstopper. Tons of knock down in a featherweight easy to conceal package.