Charter Arms Introduces snubby in .45 ACP

[DeaconKC]

My wife has the lightweight 38 snub. It is not finished to the level of my S&Ws, but it is a very well made gun. Shoots to point of aim and works every time. i would not hesitate to buy another Charter.

[DeaconKC]

Here ya go! http://www.tuffproducts.com/category_s/1889.htm

[zaitcev]

I bought one of these Pitbull .45 things a couple of months ago and put maybe 500 or 800 round through so far. Overall, I like it, and I had no malfunctions of any kind. Cylinder is not binding, timing is not missing, no misfires, and even their goofy ejection system works perfectly. However, although it's a fine gun as far as the intended function goes, it is a lowest quality firearm I have ever bought. In particular:

- one of the screws was not tightened (it was hidden by the rubber grip - coincidence?)
- barrel is installed canted (common in revolvers, I know, but still)
- guy who installed the barrel smacked the frame and made a burr (machining otherwise is perfect)
- rifling looks mightily suspicious, there's a ton of broach chattering leaving a ladder

I can see why people think it's a piece of junk, but I love the thing. The recoil is a touch easier than on .45 XD-S, surprisingly enough.

One note of caution: it does not have the same dimensions as Bulldog .44spl. The cylinder is way bigger. For that reason, you cannot use Bulldog holsters. I found a cheap nylon Barsony holster that works acceptably, called "6-position" holster.

[TheTman]

If you are not happy send it back. They have great customer service. My daughters .38 police undercover had no imperfections I could find. And my .44 was pretty nice too for a "lesser" quality pistol. I did have to send the .44 back once, and they had it back to me in a couple of weeks. I started getting light strikes on the primer. I think the cylinder had worked forward a little bit. They are trying to make a good impression on people, so customer service was pretty responsive. I'd buy another .44 in a heartbeat if I ran across one at a good price. Right now there are a couple other pistols for less money I am looking at. One being the Walther PPX that can be had for around 300. 16 shots in 9, and 14 in .40. It's an ugly sucker, but people seem to like it.

[zaitcev]

Here's a short (4 minute 34 second) video review:

Hickok45's is significantly more extensive, but if you're in a rush, this should do.

[berettabone]

The area of the forcing cone doesn't look too well made.............................I would prefer a Ruger SP101 in .357. Looks like about a $200 firearm. Overpriced IMHO.

[CPTKILLER]

Really not interested.

[CJB]

I will take one!

[yqtszhj]

I will take one!

Im right there with you.

[jocko]

sold charter guns back 30+ years ago. If they are no better than then I will pass. Sent one back for a customer, only to yhave it stolen in the factory itself and later on used in a murder in NY city. Just sayin

[Bawanna]

I know their quality improved by leaps and bounds in the 80's and 90's, been up and down since.

I believe I'm on board for one myself. I'd probably want to see it in person and not order on line.

I know back 30+ years ago it was a case of if you get a good one your golden, but if you got a bad one there wasn't much one could do to fix it. Trigger components were soft etc.

Yeah I'm in for one.

[Barth]

Special K - 357 Magnum

It's interesting.
But I've already got four S&W pre-lock revolvers in various calibers.
So I'm good

My favorite carry revolver? (Special K)

[TheTman]

I believe the quality of today's Charter Arms is far better than those of 30 years ago. The two I've purchased were well made, shot to POA, and were very reliable, except that my .44 had to go back to fix light primer strikes, once I got it back, it never failed me again. Customer Service is very responsive if you do have a problem. Not everyone can afford a Ruger or S&W revolver, so they fill a niche. I'd rather have a CA revolver than a Rossi or some of those cheap imports. I've had Taurus revolvers that have been good pistols too.
I'm on the Dan Wesson bandwagon now, and try to snatch up any reasonably priced ones I come across. They are getting scarce. Not the new ones, the older ones made in Monsoon.

[jocko]

[QUOTE=TheTman;349248]I believe the quality of today's Charter Arms is far better than those of 30 years ago. The two I've purchased were well made, shot to POA, and were very reliable, except that my .44 had to go back to fix light primer strikes, once I got it back, it never failed me again. Customer Service is very responsive if you do have a problem. Not everyone can afford a Ruger or S&W revolver, so they fill a niche. I'd rather have a CA revolver than a Rossi or some of those cheap imports. I've had Taurus revolvers that have been good pistols too.
I'm on the Dan Wesson bandwagon now, and try to snatch up any reasonably priced ones I come across. They are getting scarce. Not the new ones, the older ones made in Monsoon.[/QUO




I'm on the Dan Wesson bandwagon now, and try to snatch up any reasonably priced ones I come across. They are getting scarce. Not the new ones, the older ones made in Monsoon.

Your sentence needs some political correctness, I was recently promoted to this position by the colonel, so I am correcting your above sentence. We no longer are supposed tocall illegal babies born in the cuntry as ANCHOR BABIES, so i think your sentence of "try to snatch up any resonabley price ones" should be changed to "try to buy up any resonably priced ones. Just sayin Just trying to avoikd a womens movement against you..

How am i doin colonel??

[Barth]

Your sentence needs some political correctness, I was recently promoted to this position by the colonel, so I am correcting your above sentence. We no longer are supposed tocall illegal babies born in the cuntry as ANCHOR BABIES, so i think your sentence of "try to snatch up any resonabley price ones" should be changed to "try to buy up any resonably priced ones. Just sayin Just trying to avoikd a womens movement against you..

How am i doin colonel??

WOW! I have no idea what in the world you are talking about?
And your spelling is atrocious.

Welcome Back Jocko!