New CCW revolver

[hardluk1]

Been wanting one of the 13oz revolvers to replace my old 20 oz'er and finally gave up on one titanium tuarus's or there new magnesium model after 4 months and bought a charterarms aluminum ultralite 38. Wieghts 12.8oz and cost 339 out the door.Took it home and cleaned it up, read the manual and cut about 3/16 off the mainspring to light'n the hammer/trigger pull. It has a good wall on the trigger pull to let you know it's about to fire . Have the pull at 6 1/2 lbs now and will leave there. Shooting both guns back to back the charter is easier on your hand even though it is 7oz lighter. Grip has more angle than ether a s&w or taurus ,that maybe why it shoots so well. Put 150 rounds through it last evening and pleaed with it. For a gun that does not have the finish of the big boys guns it does have a lockup and cylinder gap set more like my Dan Wessons than anything comeing out of s&w or taurus. Cylinder gap is 1 to 2 thousanths if no movement in the lockup at time of fire. Overall i am happy with it. Good carry gun.

 

[MedWheeler]

Sounds like you like your Charter piece. I've carried an Undercover .38 off and on for more than twenty years, and have had no issues with it. One day, I'll take a look at their latest models. Not being an enthusiast to the point of only wanting guns that cost a lot more, it's doubtful that I'll ever have the need to buy a new S&W. They are nice guns, and I carried a department-issue Model 67, and liked it. For a personal or home defense piece, though, a well-functioning CA or Taurus piece will suffice just fine..

 

[hardluk1]

MedWheeler, I guess i have allways been a sucker for what is not the normal choise's. I two have had a couple s&w's and ruger pistols but allways seem to be drawn to the some what lesser owned brands or models. I guess time will tell how well the charter holds up. I shoot my ccw guns almost as much as my fun guns.