Charter Arms Revolvers...

[jburns89]

Are these ok in quality? Any other thoughts / concerns??

 

[AFA1CY]

Back in the late 1970s they wern't too bad. Probably rated just below Colt and S&W but not a "Saturday Night Special".

 

[clt46910]

I have owned a number of them, most worked and seemed Ok to me. I was always comfortable with them.

 

[Dogman]

Their pretty good guns, I had a 5 shot .38. no problems. Not sure what all they make.

 

[cox7215]

I belive there made in America so thats always a +1...............R

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

The general consensus is that it all depends on when it was made!

The company has been through a few different owners, with the original owner's production being the "best quality".

Folks in the know say to stay away from the middle period when QA/QC really went down hill; but also that under the most recent owners, things are definitely looking up.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you what time frames to stay away from. I'm sure someone will be along and further clarify the above.

-J-

 

[shooter521]

The general consensus is that it all depends on when it was made!

The company has been through a few different owners, with the original owner's production being the "best quality".

Folks in the know say to stay away from the middle period when QA/QC really went down hill; but also that under the most recent owners, things are definitely looking up.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you what time frames to stay away from. I'm sure someone will be along and further clarify the above.

The current owner, Nick Ecker, is the son of the original owner and has been involved with the company in one capacity or another since 1984.

From 1988 to 1998, the company was owned by Jeff Williams and was known as "CharCo". The company was out of business for a brief period, before being bought by Ecker in 1999 and renamed "Charter 2000".

The original Charter Arms name was restored in 2007.

Charter doesn't shy away from its colorful history; all of the above information was posted right on their website:
About Charter Firearms

Personally, I'd pass on the older "CharCo" guns.

 

[abnk]

I like them. You may want to read these links:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/4419-charter_arms_undercover_38_opinions.html
Charter 2000 .44 Bulldog Pug
Charter 2000 "Off Duty" .38 Special Revolver

 

[blue2golf]

I like them. You may want to read these links:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/4419-charter_arms_undercover_38_opinions.html
Charter 2000 .44 Bulldog Pug
Charter 2000 "Off Duty" .38 Special Revolver

Those Gun Blast guys know their stuff. I always enjoy reading them.

I've been considering a good conceal carry firearm for a while now, and Charter Arms has been at the top of my list. The right mix of price and performance.

Thanks for posting the links.

 

[TRLREDY]

No complaints here. Had a little .38 a while back and wish I still had it. Have been thinking about picking up another one actually.

 

[Bucky623]

I have owned an early Charter Arms for about 15 years now and am very pleased with it. I was in the market for a snubby and decided on the .44spl Bulldog. I like the big bore punch in a small package. When I got it, it looked like a dog had used the Pachmayers for a chew-toy but they do the job so I left them on it.

I haven’t shot any of the new Charter Arms handguns but they seem to be good quality.

[FONT=&quot]Bucky[/FONT]

 

[Crystalship1]

Depends on when it was made. I remember reading a Gun Tests evaluation of an "Off Duty" Charter in the late '80's/early 90's and the two test guns actually fell apart during testing. They titled the test.... "Charter Arms Off Duty.... Keep it that way"!!!

I had one made in the 70's and that was one nice little gun. Wish I hadn't of sold it!!!

 

[Metro 40]

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[blue2golf]

How about a Charter Arms snubbie in 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP, without having to use moon clips?

New Charter Arms Rimless Revolver (CARR) | The Firearm Blog

I'll be checking these out as soon as they hit the market! I've always wondered why someone didn't make a .40 snubbie, given the immense popularity of the caliber with both police and civilian shooters. A .40 snubbie on my ankle would be just the ticket for a backup gun.

This is the first I've heard of this. A 9mm DA revolver is intriguing...say a S&W M&P with a snubby 9mm back up.

 

[Flaregun]

We have a Charter 38, no hammer. I like it, wifes gun / night stand kinda thing. I like it for her because it has no features, no hammer, and no slide to cycle or mess with. Just point and shoot, but kinda thick & heavy to pocket carry. If she ever gets a Purse that's ready for a handgun it will be perfect.