Posted: 5/16/2007 3:43:18 PM EDT
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I am wondering what the quality of Charter Arms is. I certainly don't expect it to be a S&W. I am wondering if their revolvers are functional and reliable. I have a few other guns on layaway or on my list to purchase and would like a revolver and the price point is attractive. This would not be a primary defensive gun. Really just something to play with at the range and be able to leave loaded for HD for extended periods of time without worrying about mag springs. |
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My experience with Charter Arms consists of handling exactly 1 gun at the local shop, so take it for what it's worth. I was looking at a 5 shot aluminum frame snubby, don't know the model. The trigger pull was so bad I swear it was broken. It was without a doubt the worst trigger I've ever felt. The owner of the shop just shook his head when I asked him about it. Do go handle one before you buy. |
Price diff on Gunbroker is around 50 bucks.....Save for one more payday and get the Smith. Just my opinion |
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My personal feelings are NO! Buy the nastiest beat up ugly used S&W if it is a money thing but don't bother with the CA. A lot of what enters into what makes revolvers wonderfull easy to shoot guns is a wonderfull trigger. Generally all Smiths have good triggers and they are easy to turn into great triggers. Rugers although good solid guns have triggers that don't hold a candle to the Smiths. The rossi guns are somewhat worse than the Rugers and The CA guns are just reel rough. If you buy a CA every time you need a odd part,holster,or a set of aftermarket or factory grips you will kick yourself |