charter arms?

**pazzothelost** · July 20th, 2012, 04:40 PM

i was browsing cheaperthandirt and came across the charter arms undercover southpaw .38 special. i work with aluminum on a daily basis, but never really had the chance to sample aluminum one piece revolvers. first of all, does aluminum have a good track record when used for frame applications on pistols? secondly, can anyone recommend or denounce charter arms as a reputable manufacturer?

**MARINE DIVISION TWO** · July 20th, 2012, 04:47 PM

Charter Arms has been around for a very long time and make good revolvers,I only recommend that you do not shoot plus Ps in it as a regular diet,I say go for it,good luck !

**Brian Ahearn** · July 20th, 2012, 05:56 PM

My son has one have shot about 2000 rounds thru it now , we also never shoot plus P ammo thru it , 100 % reliable small carry revolver. Brian / EFR

**cruzans** · July 20th, 2012, 07:41 PM

Charter Arms has been around for a while - I believe in and out of Chapter 11 at least once. I think they are good, solid revolvers and do carry a lifetime warranty. I have a .40 Pitbull and love it ! I don't think you have to worry about it as far as quality - if the price is right, go for it! Good luck!

**chiefdjs** · July 20th, 2012, 09:14 PM

I never owned a Charter Arms, went for Smith at the time. My brother and another person I was on the job with had 5 shot Undercovers and I shot both at the range. I was amazed at how well they shot accuracy wise vs. the Chief Special and Mod 60 I had. If I were to buy a 5 shot at this time (I'm now into semi autos) I would consider a Charter Arms.

**mrnyman** · July 21st, 2012, 12:49 AM

Charter arms were started by a disgruntled Smith and Wesson Engineer, they make good guns especially the new Charter arms, i myself has an eye out for a .44 Bulldog.

To answer your question about Aluminum, yes Aluminum is a quite good material for making Guns, has been done for quite a long time , the German P-38 of 1938 comes to mind and of course the Smith and wesson model 39 Pistol etc.

**Arrdy** · July 21st, 2012, 10:26 AM

If you work with aluminum daily then you know that some of the 70xx series can surpass many steels out there in strength .... but you're going to pay for it.

**WVBob** · July 23rd, 2012, 07:13 AM

Gun Test had a write up on the Charter Arms .44 SPL that said they were good guns. They don't have the fit and finish of higher price guns, but you get a good gun.
The write up said they fit the hand nice and hide very well for a .44 SPL.

I'm now thinking of one.