Charter Arms?

[cb51]

How good are they?????

I know the old ones from the 1960's were good, but they had a 'bad period in the 80's. they were supposed to be better in the 2000's. Confusing to say the least.

Are they good enough for a spare to leave under the car seat, or a waste of money?

 

[smittyb]

They are fine, but when you can buy a S&W for the same money, just would you?

 

[smittyb]

If you want a cheap truck gun, check out the Armscor M200.

 

[skfullgun]

Charter Arms are ok. But check prices on Ruger LCR and S&W airweights. Both are hovering around the $300 mark and are better than Charter, by far.

 

[Dawico]

Would you trust your life to a firearm you are already questioning?

Is it really worth saving a few bucks?

 

[skfullgun]

I found the armscor .38 to be crudely made and very heavy. Taurus 85's were going for under $200 recently. I'd go that route if funds were limited.

 

[cb51]

Charter Arms are ok. But check prices on Ruger LCR and S&W airweights. Both are hovering around the $300 mark and are better than Charter, by far.

Where are these low prices?

I checked the local Academy and Dick's and the Bass Pro in Round Rock, and they all wanted in the neighborhood of 425 to 450 for the air weight S&W. I'd love to find a real S&W J frame for 400 or under!

 

[smittyb]

https://grabagun.com/s-w-442-1-8725-38spl-matte-bl-wo-il.html

 

[smittyb]

https://www.cdnnsports.com/rugerr-lcrr-38special-p-green-digital-camo.html#.WkMAvzxOLYU

 

[skfullgun]

Try Bud's, CDNN, Aim Surplus, Grab a Gun, etc.

 

[F350-6]

The wife has a Charter. Not a bad little pistol. After several years she had a problem with it doing light strikes sometimes. Sent it off to Charter and they fixed it up and sent it back. No issues so far.

The thing I like most about hers is the full 3 finger grip that came with it in a lightweight model.

I've also got a 357 from Taurus because Academy had them on sale for black friday one year so cheap I couldn't afford to pass it up. It's an all steel gun, but has been surprisingly reliable and a great pistol.

I've also got some S&W K & L frames as well as a couple of Colt snakes, but those were a tad higher priced than what we paid for the Charter or Taurus.

 

[Churchmouse]

We have 2 bulldogs i Special as bugs. I like them in this roll. My daughter snagged one the 1st time she saw them on the bench. It stays in her purse or close to her person at all times.

 

[V-Tach]

A friend has been shooting a Bulldog for years w/o a problem....

 

[Nate C]

Are they good enough for a spare to leave under the car seat, or a waste of money?

Please please spend a few bucks get a lock box for it, or somehow secure it in your vehicle. Every time a gun gets stolen and subsequently misused, it is a win for those that oppose our Second Amendment rights.

 

[justinbowser]

I carry a SS .44 Spec. Bulldog and it's great, I have never had any problems. I would say it's only "wart" is a pretty stiff DA pull but I always thumb the hammer back.

 

[TheDan]

Where are these low prices?

GT's will occasionally have used S&Ws for pretty cheap.