Charter or S&W .38 J frame?

[ArchAngelCD]

With that small a difference in price I will always choose the S&W over a Charter Arms revolver although Charter Arms has come a long way in QC since The Ecker family came back to the company. IMO current Charter Arms handguns are right behind S&W, Colt and Ruger.

 

[shockwave]

The Smith is the better gun. Most revolvers will get the job done, but the Smith will be reliable and hold its value well.

 

[GWARGHOUL]

Let me update this with this question...

Taurus revolvers... do they stand ahead or behind charter?

The price is more appealing for the Taurus. My great grandpa has a few, and swears they are just as good as any Smith.

I'm leaning towards the S&W 637, but am considering a few J frame Taurus and I wanted to know a little more about how they compare.

Thanks for all of your help guys.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Taurus revolvers... do they stand ahead or behind charter?

In my experience, well behind.

Also, if there is ever an issue with your gun, Charter (or S&W or Ruger) will fix it, and quickly. Taurus? Maybe, if they get around to it. Or they might just keep it a few weeks, fire it a few times (or not) and then ship it back saying they found no problems.

 

[jhnrckr]

i have a snubbie J Frame .38 special and I have an FFL. make you a deal

 

[GWARGHOUL]

i have a snubbie J Frame .38 special and I have an FFL. make you a deal

Whatcha got? Lets talk.