Charter Arms > General Discussion

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:09:51 PM EDT

What is the general opinion surrounding this company?
I'm in the market for a small easily concealable and affordable protection peice for a family member and they caught my eye.
Good?
Bad?
Any personal experiences to relate?

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:15:02 PM EDT

[#1]

I have a Charter Arms DAO Bulldog and IMO it's a nice 'little' gun.

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:17:44 PM EDT

[#2]

they're decent little guns for the price

I had one and got rid of it, kinda wish I still had it

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:22:37 PM EDT

[#3]

I had a newer model Bulldog, which I sold last year. It was OK for the money, especially considering there was nothing else in it's class.

There was a little play in the cylinder, but nowhere near enough to cause timing issues. The matte stainless finish darkened a little from sweat, but not badly considering it's an inexpensive "working" gun. There were also a few sharp edges, but nothing that couldn't be addressed yourself.

Since the closest lightweight revolvers are over $100 more, they're OK.

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:23:09 PM EDT

[#4]

I have a "Off Duty" 38.

I like it.

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:25:45 PM EDT

[#5]

For those that have replied, what round did you have your particular model in?

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:26:45 PM EDT

[#6]

.38 Special

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:36:06 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
.38 Special

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:39:27 PM EDT

[#8]

Carried an Undercover (5-shot) .38 for years, years ago when I was broke. No complaints whatsoever. A fine piece of machinery.

Posted: 5/27/2008 2:42:21 PM EDT

[#9]

Thanks so much for all of your help guys

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:18:21 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
For those that have replied, what round did you have your particular model in?

I don't have one presently, but I'm looking at this new one.

There goes Post# 7000.

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:20:46 PM EDT

[#11]

A friend of mine has one of their little .38's and she can't hit shit with it. After playing with my Glock 19 she's decided to get one of those and carry that around.

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:23:16 PM EDT

[#12]

Charter Arms 44 Specials were pretty popular when I was a kid.

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:25:22 PM EDT

[#13]

I have the new version of the .44 special. It's the wifes nightstand gun.

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:39:43 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
I have the new version of the .44 special. It's the wifes nightstand gun.

How does it fit into a jeans pocket front pocket?

Posted: 5/27/2008 3:41:46 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I have the new version of the .44 special. It's the wifes nightstand gun.

How does it fit into a jeans pocket front pocket?

It's kinda big for pocket carry. It's got kinda big rubber grips.

Posted: 5/27/2008 9:51:37 PM EDT

[#16]

The Charter arms guns ive seen have been priced around $330, A S&W 442/642 can be had for $60..New models may be fine but at one time they had so so reputations.

Posted: 5/27/2008 10:03:13 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Charter Arms 44 Specials were pretty popular when I was a kid.

I didn't know you could post from jail Mr. Berkowitz.

Posted: 5/28/2008 5:51:25 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Charter Arms 44 Specials were pretty popular when I was a kid.

I didn't know you could post from jail Mr. Berkowitz.

Funny you mention that. My dog was talking about you just last night.

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