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9/27/2009 7:52:22 PM EDT
Looking at a .38 spl from charter arms. Just a fun gun, not going to carry it. Are they decent quality?
9/27/2009 11:54:58 PM EDT
[#1]
Depends, Charter has been in and out of business repeatedly.

The old origninal Charters were decent quality, the latest current ones are pretty good.  The "Charco" ones were fairly suspect QC wise.
9/28/2009 2:07:19 PM EDT
[#2]
I looked at a new one two years ago while looking for a pistol for my wife, it seemed ok, the action was a little gritty though.

I ended up buying a smith for her instead.

I think they would make a pretty good little beater gun, as long as the parts are easy to get.
9/28/2009 5:06:27 PM EDT
[#3]
They're solid little guns that work well. They clean up easily from the grittiness and backed by a 100% lifetime warranty.

Being from CT and near where they are made - they offer near same day, drop off service free of charge for any gun made since 1998.

I have a .44 SPL Bulldog and my wife has a .38 Pink Bitch and they both are great guns
9/29/2009 8:21:05 PM EDT
[#4]
I have shot two in my life. My brother's .38 threw wadcutters at the paper sideways (25 years ago). My Sister-in-law's .22 shot OK, but the hammer occluded the sights when it drew back (5 years ago). The trigger was much better after I stoned it a touch and put some RIG grease on it. I'm not sure that I'd buy one based on the 2 examples I've seen.

9/29/2009 8:21:59 PM EDT
[#5]
Also in CT. I bought an "Off duty .38 spl." on a whim a few years ago since it was only $200 brand new.
I added the compact rubber grips for $20 and only shoot standard pressure rounds through it.

Great cheap (inexpensive) gun!
9/29/2009 9:24:54 PM EDT
[#6]
Cool thanks everyone. Trying to decide on a Charter or Taurus revolver just for fun.
9/30/2009 12:14:56 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Cool thanks everyone. Trying to decide on a Charter or Taurus revolver just for fun.


Charter - Made in USA, no lawyer lock.
Taurus - Made in Brazil, has lawyer lock.
9/30/2009 4:41:58 AM EDT
[#8]
Years ago I had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Spl. It was very reliable, simple to operate, maintain, and a real handful to fire, painful even, but it worked, every time.
10/12/2009 3:18:33 PM EDT
[#9]
Years ago I bought a "Charco" 44 Special Bulldog to use as a side arm when hiking due to its light weight. It was a bad choice. I still have it because I refuse to sell a gun that is so unreliable.