If you shoot a bad guy with that, he doesn't get to scoff and say, "doesn't count, it's just a charter arms." It works, and yours has apparently worked for almost 50 years. Case closed, but I look forward to your testing nonetheless.
Those Charters were built stout-actually overbuilt- because Super Vel ammunition had just come out and Charter wanted to make sure the guns could handle it. Using standard pressure ammo, there's just no telling how many rounds you could get out of one.
I'm 27 years old but I was brought up old school. I was taught THE BEST GUN IS THE GUN YOU GOT because the gun you can't get, afford or handle is useless.
Sir, one of the "best" vids I've seen/heard ever on economy-minded snubbys that work, and work well! Have packed a Bulldog .44 since the 70's. Used as my off duty arm and sometimes primary on special assignments during the 70's, 80's, 90's, and into this new century. Carried much, shot little, and always close by since retirement. Have spent more time at the range with it since pulling-the-pin as it is now primary to me as I go out and about. I NEVER took any notice of the few critics of Charter Arms guns! Very few can ever say they have carried a Bulldog longer than myself, the same Bulldog purchased in 74. Thanks again for this great video!
Well I have a $900 Masterpiece of a pistol then I had the barrel and slide ported, then added a fancy Red Dot sight so now I have $2,000 in it. Ya it won't make the bad guy any deader than your PT 111 G2 will. But when they put my weapon in the evidence bag and I realize $2,000 is walking away forever, oh... never mind , I be better off carrying the G2.
Well, I've been shooting my PT111g2 for around almost 4 years. Clean and lube the gun every 2 months even if I haven't shot it. I trust the gun. When I get home from shooting cleant and inspect it. I'm new to the polymer world. I've been carrying revolvers or 1911 platform .45 & 9mm since 1973! So I figured why spend a ton of cash on a polymer gun? Well, I like this one! Besides without budget guns a lot of good people might not be carrying? I don't care if its a Hi-Point or a Wilson Combat just be able to protect yourself, loved ones and maybe others!
John, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would help replace your firearm if it were ever seized as evidence in your self-defense incident?
@@USCCAOfficial I have the basic membership to uscca. But my point is, it's better to carry a less expensive weapon and have a backup of the exact same weapon .that way if something should happen I won't miss a single day of carrying the same weapon as my EDC.
I have one. Bought in late 70s . It has that block on firing pin so dropping it doesn’t go off. It’s also a one piece frame. No side plate. My grandson carries it now. I also have a 3” Rossi I bought same day. It shoots good also.
I love the revolver content! I plan on doing the same thing with a Charter Arms, Taurus or the like in a 5 shot .38. I reload my ammo cheap, so why not! I plan to keep a log from brand new until what round count it's at when something breaks.
Excellent video. And my sentiments exactly!!! My carry rotation consists of a Charter Arms Undercover, a Charter Arms Police Undercover, a Rock Island Armory m 206, and a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite.
I look forward to updates. I had two Charter Arms in the past. An old Bulldog back in the 80s and a Mag Pug more recently. Loved them both. Lost the .44 in my divorce and the .357 due to hard times. I have been debating about getting a new Bulldog for my Christmas present to myself this year. I think I will do that and I will also check out my LGS for a used .38. I have my semi-autos but I definitely "need" a revolver like this. Thanks for the video. Found you through Charter Arms link on their Facebook page.
Well I didn't make it till Christmas and am now the proud owner of a new Bulldog Classic. Very pleased. I have my semi-autos but there is something about a shiny black revolver that is just more aesthetically pleasing and just nice to hold and shoot. I made a slight modification to a Clinger comfort cling pocket holster and the Bulldog both hides and draws easily from my Duluth cargo pants. I have different guns for different needs. The Bulldog fills one of them very well.
Back when I was just out of high school, some 40 years ago, my best friend bought one of those from a San Diego PD reservist for $25 bucks. Functioned flawlessly for many years. Lost touch with my friend 20ish years ago, but he still had the revolver at the time.
The main thing, IMHO, in determining how useful ANY CCW handgun is, is whether it goes ‘bang’ when you pull the trigger. I have a KelTec P32 that I’ve carried for 2-plus years. It goes ‘bang’ when I pull the trigger, every time. No one that I might be forced to pull it on is going to care that they’re being shot at with a .32 ACP. All they’re going to care about is that they are being shot at. They’ll probably leave the immediate area quickly. And no one is going to care that they being shot at with an old Charter Arms Undercover. They WILL care if they get hit by it.
I've had the Sccy cpx 1 when they first came out eats any ammo I put through it, it always goes bang it always shoots straight never had a failure of any kind $300 trust my life with it every day
Stuckgrenadepin, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would help replace your firearm if it was ever kept as evidence from your self-defense incident?
I agree with you Kevin it does not matter what brand of hardware you use to defend yourself at the end of the day its either you have applied/executed your training correctly. No matter what firearm you use if you master it and training with it you can beat high priced handguns anytime of the day.
Man I like your way of thinking, I am the same way. I bought a Hi point 45, I'm a big guy and I like big guns so the size and weight doesn't. Point is I bought it used for 125 dollars. Can't beat that for a 45 in good condition.
The only private (off duty) weapons that were approved by my former agency were Colt or S&W. A few 9MM & .380s were added before I retired in ‘97 and we had to qualify w/anything we carried off duty. My issued 4” Model 15 was too difficult to conceal on my skinny frame.
good point bub. I have one gun that's about $250-$300 and I did some modifications to make it more reliable not that it ever had any malfunctions before anyway but I figured might as well make it as reliable as possible. and for free as well. Just a couple hours worth of polishing and im convinced it's just as reliable as my glock but i guess i dont really know since ive never had a malfunction out of either pistol.
Have a .357 Charter Arms pistol that was given to me by my youngest son. He has asked several times to get it back and I will not let it go. I love that weapon. Fires all the time and has real close pattern at 25 yards. Been tempted to try in on the rifle range and see just how far it will shoot and yet keep a small pattern.
I shoot it a lot at my back yard range. But will try it out at the rifle portion on the range for further accuracy. Son bought it at a pawn shop in Arkansas. Love shooting this gun. But I don't carry it but makes a great home defense weapon.
I had one 38 undercover and carried it, yes, I did. heck the bullets weighed more than the gun, the only reason I'm not carrying it now is every time id shoot, it would fall apart manly the cylinder stop peg, and once in a while various pins and pegs that were press fit, never failed to shoot however just had to go around after the gunfight picking up the pieces, still loved the little guy would I carry it if it didn't have the problem hell yes
Charter Arms will work on their products. Keep in mind that they do have a minimum fee for working on any 'Pre-Ecker' gun. Contact their excellent Customer Service team for details. I utilized their warranty service early this year and found them most helpful. The pain was in shipping cost to CT; they paid for the return shipping.
Beautiful philosophy my friend just like hi point people can knock them but the blowback design works. Yes its a boat anchor Nonetheless Throw it in a tackle box beat it up and it still fires..
Agreed. Price don't mean squat. Always do your homework. What are reviews like? Does the model have a history of failures? What is the companies service like? Etc.
Buddy, I wandered into my pawn shop a couple years back and they had a beat to death looking Charter "Off Duty" .38 that was obviously a lot newer production that what you have there. $100.00- So I'm thinking, "What the %$&*, it's a hundred bucks. If it light strikes, I'll re spring it. Hell, if it shoots at all, I'll be happy." That damned thing shoots and shoots. I point at something, pull the trigger, and there's a hole there. Cylinder's got no wobble, timing's good, trigger is smooth. What's not to like? I was amazed. All that and if it gets stolen or confiscated? I'm out a whopping hundred bucks. I wouldn't like that mind you but, it's a hundred bucks. Here's what kills me; there were two of them like that, identical twins for that price in the case. The guy that traded them in must have had them as ditch guns or tool box pieces, something. If I'd known then at point of sale what I know now, I would have gladly taken the second one as well. Now every time I'm out, I'm looking for beater looking Charter's on the cheap. But the older one's like you have there? In moderately good shape? They're commanding in the low 2's at most gun stores and pawn shops in Central Florida I visit. I re springed a Taurus 85 just the other day that was a "refurb" from Bud's that I'd gotten for $230.00 a few years back and even after I re sprung it, it's still light striking! (Just not as badly as when I got it initially...) with Wolff springs!! This Charter? ZERO light strikes. Sometimes you strike gold for cheap, I'll personally attest to that as well.
That must have been a good year for charter arms. I have a charter arms .22 3 inch Pathfinder made in 1969 also. It is surprisingly good for a 50 year old gun. Too bad it only holds 6 rounds of 22 instead of 8 like S&W or Ruger snubs.
Guns made in the 60's and 70's are great guns. The charter arms snubnose will NEVER fail as long as you don't throw it off the roof or run it over w/ your car
Price means diddly squat when it comes to quality. I own a Colt 32 caliber police issue revolver, it's come down through my family. I know there's no market, if I was willing to part with it (Not until my daughter inherits it!), but this revolver still functions today like it did back in the 1960's. My only challenge is finding factory manufactured rounds for it these days.
USCCA that's good but how do you get one? I mean if you send me one it will be free advertisement. Plus if they ask me about it I'll tell them about your insurance program. 2XL by the way. Hahaha
Unfortunetly the only way to order a USCCA Training Counselor Polo would be to become a USCCA Training Counselor. The Training Counselor program is available for all USCCA Certified Instructors to apply. If you would like additional information you can give us a call at 1-877-577-4800
You might not live long enough to break that pistol. Unless you feed it a constant diet of +P+ that is. I've been shooting my Charter Arms .44 Bulldog for about 40 years and it's still as tight today as it was when I bought it brand new. It was my carry gun as a private investigator in Chicago for years and I shot it often. I still take it to the range at least once a month since it's now relegated to my bed stand piece. I don't have an exact number of rounds, but I figure it's gone through at least 40,000 rds. and probably many more. Say what you want about Charter Arms weapons, I know they work and work well. Not for competition, but for everyday defense they're damn good.
If I buy a 1,000 Kimber that does nothing above and beyond a 250.00 Charter arms or Taurus then chances are I'm not carrying it in order to preserve it's value and avoid chips, scratches and gouges.
Exactly, I used to want a Wilson Combat 1911. I out grew that desire, now I want a matched pair of Charter Arms Profesional .32 magnum. Maybe three of them, just cause.
Kevin you are awesome I like the statement you made it doesn't matter how much your gun cost what matters is how well your gun works, thanks love your videos.
If you defend your life or the lives of your family members with it, you get to stand over your adversary and tell him he just lost the fight and you were using a $50 gun!
I don’t understand why people dog on this gun. From what I understand it’s a steel frame one piece revolver made in the United States for cheaper than a smith. How can you go wrong? It’s a snub nose revolver. It’s made for up close and dirty. Not cause it has a nice trigger
Kevin you've got a new subscriber here based on your level headed view of investment in weapon vs. investment in training... Beautifully put.... F*ckin' New Guy Frank
As long as it goes bang when your life depends on it all that matters don't care if it's a 22. Bad guys are not standing around when your fighting back
Your going to shoot a truckload of rounds . Before you break it. Ide take a charter arms before glock. . I had a glock 357 sig that was nothing but malfunction . My charter arms 38 spl undercover lite has never failed. To each his own God bless😊
Wow! That was the best way I've ever heard it said! "It doesn't matter how much you're gun costs, it matters how much it works" I too am a big fan of "the working mans handgun". Thanks for the great article. I'm hoping to be able to purchase a new Charter Professional in .32 magnum.
Ever noticed the guys that shot every firearm out there and know firearms and get paid to do it when they show you what they carry they bust out these old timer tiny revolvers and such BUT when the tacti tard fanboys bust out the laser glock looking plastic guns with the flashlights and other bullshit they just look like fools that spent too much money? Just sayin...
I need to move someplace with stupider people and easily-dickered pawn brokers. Around here when people sell their guns they want almost retail price, even if it's old and beat up. And I've never been in a pawn shop that didn't have the going price on their firearms, even if they haven't been cleaned in years and are still caked with dirt. If I ever see a $50 revolver, I'll give a nod to its owner as he rides by on his unicorn...
Nimbly, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would go towards replacing your firearm if it were seized as evidence in your self-defense incident?
First, I want to clear up a problem with your straw man argument in response to the question, “how much is your life worth?” The implied portion of that question is not, “to the bad guy.” The question, as it is asked, is, “how much is your life WORTH TO YOU.” My life is worth significantly more, TO ME, than it is to anyone else. This is why I pay for USCCA insurance at the Platinum level. If I were to use your strawman, USCCA doesn’t offer a package low enough to cover how little your strawman argument asserts my life is worth... Second, the next time you have to get that firearm repaired, you’ve “totaled” it, right? You paid $50 for it, you will pay $25, and the time after that you have spent as much repairing the firearm as you have paid for it. However there is an AND here. You ALSO go without the firearm while it isn’t in your possession. If it’s all you can afford, you are now without your CC or home defense firearm. What’s that worth? Third, when does a tool break? When you are using it. When do you need to have the most confidence in a tool? When you are using it. The reason that “because it’s a charter arms,” is an answer is because it starts (when it’s new) at a lower price point. Why? Because it’s in the “Saturday night special” class of firearms. If they had a better record for reliability, owners that are reselling them could ask for more on the used market. Your single anecdote doesn’t change 50 years of data. What your are in essence saying is, “hey look, I got a low mileage pinto for incredibly cheap, now let’s see how long it lasts...” You used a strawman, ignored some hidden costs, and think that your anecdata is more compelling than looking at all the available data. I think that puts you on weak footing as far as arguments to support owning a $50 revolver. At least it does with me. But hey, I’ve never needed to actually shoot someone since I could buy a pistol... so maybe I don’t really need CCW insurance based on that ONE data point?
Everett, the intent of this post was to get our followers thinking about how much stock they put into their firearm versus how much time they take to train with their firearm. Regardless of if you have an expensive firearm or a cheaper firearm, your training should be continuous. No two firearms are ever built the same so in order to trust your firearm, you should be practicing clearing drills, taking care of it, and learning every nook and cranny. We love having you in our family and we appreciate your continued support.
If you shoot a bad guy with that, he doesn't get to scoff and say, "doesn't count, it's just a charter arms." It works, and yours has apparently worked for almost 50 years. Case closed, but I look forward to your testing nonetheless.
Could you imagine if it did. Thats a comedy skit right there.
We will be sure to keep everyone updated, Daniel!
Those Charters were built stout-actually overbuilt- because Super Vel ammunition had just come out and Charter wanted to make sure the guns could handle it. Using standard pressure ammo, there's just no telling how many rounds you could get out of one.
I'm 27 years old but I was brought up old school. I was taught THE BEST GUN IS THE GUN YOU GOT because the gun you can't get, afford or handle is useless.
I have a Charter Arms .22 pathfinder bought it new in the 70’s it has never let me down it shoots great.
Sir, one of the "best" vids I've seen/heard ever on economy-minded snubbys that work, and work well! Have packed a Bulldog .44 since the 70's. Used as my off duty arm and sometimes primary on special assignments during the 70's, 80's, 90's, and into this new century. Carried much, shot little, and always close by since retirement. Have spent more time at the range with it since pulling-the-pin as it is now primary to me as I go out and about. I NEVER took any notice of the few critics of Charter Arms guns! Very few can ever say they have carried a Bulldog longer than myself, the same Bulldog purchased in 74. Thanks again for this great video!
Well I have a $900 Masterpiece of a pistol then I had the barrel and slide ported, then added a fancy Red Dot sight so now I have $2,000 in it. Ya it won't make the bad guy any deader than your PT 111 G2 will. But when they put my weapon in the evidence bag and I realize $2,000 is walking away forever, oh... never mind , I be better off carrying the G2.
Well, I've been shooting my PT111g2 for around almost 4 years. Clean and lube the gun every 2 months even if I haven't shot it.
I trust the gun. When I get home from shooting cleant and inspect it. I'm new to the polymer world. I've been carrying revolvers or 1911 platform .45 & 9mm since 1973! So I figured why spend a ton of cash on a polymer gun?
Well, I like this one!
Besides without budget guns a lot of good people might not be carrying? I don't care if its a Hi-Point or a Wilson Combat just be able to protect yourself, loved ones and maybe others!
John, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would help replace your firearm if it were ever seized as evidence in your self-defense incident?
@@USCCAOfficial I have the basic membership to uscca. But my point is, it's better to carry a less expensive weapon and have a backup of the exact same weapon .that way if something should happen I won't miss a single day of carrying the same weapon as my EDC.
That is a good way to look at it, John! We are happy to have you in our family.
@@walterminer4990 ...yes sir! Well said.
I have one. Bought in late 70s . It has that block on firing pin so dropping it doesn’t go off. It’s also a one piece frame. No side plate. My grandson carries it now. I also have a 3” Rossi I bought same day. It shoots good also.
How many rounds would you say are through them both now, Don?
Finally. Someone who talks sense. Buy a firearm, check your ego, and train, train, train!
You're one of the smart ones. Respect!
I love the revolver content! I plan on doing the same thing with a Charter Arms, Taurus or the like in a 5 shot .38. I reload my ammo cheap, so why not! I plan to keep a log from brand new until what round count it's at when something breaks.
That would be a great idea!
Excellent video. And my sentiments exactly!!! My carry rotation consists of a Charter Arms Undercover, a Charter Arms Police Undercover, a Rock Island Armory m 206, and a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite.
I look forward to updates. I had two Charter Arms in the past. An old Bulldog back in the 80s and a Mag Pug more recently. Loved them both. Lost the .44 in my divorce and the .357 due to hard times. I have been debating about getting a new Bulldog for my Christmas present to myself this year. I think I will do that and I will also check out my LGS for a used .38. I have my semi-autos but I definitely "need" a revolver like this. Thanks for the video. Found you through Charter Arms link on their Facebook page.
I am happy to hear that, Del! You should definitely treat yourself for Christmas.
Well I didn't make it till Christmas and am now the proud owner of a new Bulldog Classic. Very pleased. I have my semi-autos but there is something about a shiny black revolver that is just more aesthetically pleasing and just nice to hold and shoot. I made a slight modification to a Clinger comfort cling pocket holster and the Bulldog both hides and draws easily from my Duluth cargo pants. I have different guns for different needs. The Bulldog fills one of them very well.
Back when I was just out of high school, some 40 years ago, my best friend bought one of those from a San Diego PD reservist for $25 bucks. Functioned flawlessly for many years. Lost touch with my friend 20ish years ago, but he still had the revolver at the time.
I am willing to bet it still works, Jeff!
The main thing, IMHO, in determining how useful ANY CCW handgun is, is whether it goes ‘bang’ when you pull the trigger. I have a KelTec P32 that I’ve carried for 2-plus years. It goes ‘bang’ when I pull the trigger, every time. No one that I might be forced to pull it on is going to care that they’re being shot at with a .32 ACP. All they’re going to care about is that they are being shot at. They’ll probably leave the immediate area quickly. And no one is going to care that they being shot at with an old Charter Arms Undercover. They WILL care if they get hit by it.
That is a great point, Erik!
I've had the Sccy cpx 1 when they first came out eats any ammo I put through it, it always goes bang it always shoots straight never had a failure of any kind $300 trust my life with it every day
That is awesome, Edward.
Stuckgrenadepin, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would help replace your firearm if it was ever kept as evidence from your self-defense incident?
I can certainly understand that, Stuckgrenadepin! Anytime you have questions about your membership, please feel free to reach out to us. :)
Well said! I appreciate your attitude on this issue.
Love the undercover. Probably overpaid for mine (compared to your 50 bucks) but its everything one could ask for in a 5 shot snub.
This was definitely a rare find, Spencer!
Charter Arms, one of the few proven stoppers. Ask those residents who lived in NYC during the summer of 1976.
Dude it’s going to take a long time to wear out that pistol. It’s a decent REVOLVER!!
We will be sure to post an update on how long it takes, Elijah!
I agree with you Kevin it does not matter what brand of hardware you use to defend yourself at the end of the day its either you have applied/executed your training correctly. No matter what firearm you use if you master it and training with it you can beat high priced handguns anytime of the day.
Good advice, Alejandro! Thank you for sharing.
Man I like your way of thinking, I am the same way. I bought a Hi point 45, I'm a big guy and I like big guns so the size and weight doesn't. Point is I bought it used for 125 dollars. Can't beat that for a 45 in good condition.
As long as it's reliable, durable, and you can shoot it accurately and quickly, it matters not how much you paid for it.
That is for sure, BLD!
The only private (off duty) weapons that were approved by my former agency were Colt or S&W. A few 9MM & .380s were added before I retired in ‘97 and we had to qualify w/anything we carried off duty. My issued 4” Model 15 was too difficult to conceal on my skinny frame.
good point bub. I have one gun that's about $250-$300 and I did some modifications to make it more reliable not that it ever had any malfunctions before anyway but I figured might as well make it as reliable as possible. and for free as well. Just a couple hours worth of polishing and im convinced it's just as reliable as my glock but i guess i dont really know since ive never had a malfunction out of either pistol.
Sounds like a good deal, cod killer!
Have a .357 Charter Arms pistol that was given to me by my youngest son. He has asked several times to get it back and I will not let it go. I love that weapon. Fires all the time and has real close pattern at 25 yards. Been tempted to try in on the rifle range and see just how far it will shoot and yet keep a small pattern.
Let us know if you ever get a chance to test that out, Stephen!
I shoot it a lot at my back yard range. But will try it out at the rifle portion on the range for further accuracy. Son bought it at a pawn shop in Arkansas. Love shooting this gun. But I don't carry it but makes a great home defense weapon.
Dang it Kevin stop making so much sense!
He just can't help it, Andrew! :D
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I have Charter Arms 44 spl Pug that i bought new in the 80’s, what a hand cannon! Great gun!!! 👍
That is awesome, beoing757!
i have a charter arms 38 that I bought new a few years ago. love it. it is an ultra light and perfect for carry.
I had one 38 undercover and carried it, yes, I did. heck the bullets weighed more than the gun, the only reason I'm not carrying it now is every time id shoot, it would fall apart manly the cylinder stop peg, and once in a while various pins and pegs that were press fit, never failed to shoot however just had to go around after the gunfight picking up the pieces, still loved the little guy would I carry it if it didn't have the problem hell yes
A .38 Special has some kick to it and at 10 to 15 yards and a 158 grain bullet, it works well. How many people think less of a revolver?
Not us, William! :D
Charter Arms will work on their products. Keep in mind that they do have a minimum fee for working on any 'Pre-Ecker' gun. Contact their excellent Customer Service team for details. I utilized their warranty service early this year and found them most helpful. The pain was in shipping cost to CT; they paid for the return shipping.
I agree with what you said... More money on training and quality ammo!
Beautiful philosophy my friend just like hi point people can knock them but the blowback design works.
Yes its a boat anchor
Nonetheless
Throw it in a tackle box beat it up and it still fires..
I agree I have some really nice guns, but I carry $187 charter arms 38 special
Agreed. Price don't mean squat. Always do your homework. What are reviews like? Does the model have a history of failures? What is the companies service like? Etc.
Those are all good things to research, James.
Buddy, I wandered into my pawn shop a couple years back and they had a beat to death looking Charter "Off Duty" .38 that was obviously a lot newer production that what you have there. $100.00- So I'm thinking, "What the %$&*, it's a hundred bucks. If it light strikes, I'll re spring it. Hell, if it shoots at all, I'll be happy." That damned thing shoots and shoots. I point at something, pull the trigger, and there's a hole there. Cylinder's got no wobble, timing's good, trigger is smooth. What's not to like? I was amazed. All that and if it gets stolen or confiscated? I'm out a whopping hundred bucks. I wouldn't like that mind you but, it's a hundred bucks. Here's what kills me; there were two of them like that, identical twins for that price in the case. The guy that traded them in must have had them as ditch guns or tool box pieces, something. If I'd known then at point of sale what I know now, I would have gladly taken the second one as well. Now every time I'm out, I'm looking for beater looking Charter's on the cheap. But the older one's like you have there? In moderately good shape? They're commanding in the low 2's at most gun stores and pawn shops in Central Florida I visit. I re springed a Taurus 85 just the other day that was a "refurb" from Bud's that I'd gotten for $230.00 a few years back and even after I re sprung it, it's still light striking! (Just not as badly as when I got it initially...) with Wolff springs!! This Charter? ZERO light strikes. Sometimes you strike gold for cheap, I'll personally attest to that as well.
Sounds like a great deal, Bradley! Thank you for sharing!
I like your language! You make sense! To the point. As a US MARINE, a recent retiree, I will make it work even if it goes out of timing. Semper Fi
Thank you for your service, R. Mercado!
You are going to be shooting it for a while. The "Undercover" and the "Offduty" were well made, stout little pistols.
WELL SAID !
That must have been a good year for charter arms. I have a charter arms .22 3 inch Pathfinder made in 1969 also.
It is surprisingly good for a 50 year old gun. Too bad it only holds 6 rounds of 22 instead of 8 like S&W or Ruger snubs.
That is definitely a drawback, BuckOrtega!
Thanks You!! That's what I'm talking about!
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A practical man! Well said.
Spend more on Training! He is so right!
Guns made in the 60's and 70's are great guns. The charter arms snubnose will NEVER fail as long as you don't throw it off the roof or run it over w/ your car
Don't give Kevin any ideas, Strategic services!
Excellent point Kevin, Carry On
Thank You! You always do Great Informative videos!
I agree!
Price means diddly squat when it comes to quality. I own a Colt 32 caliber police issue revolver, it's come down through my family. I know there's no market, if I was willing to part with it (Not until my daughter inherits it!), but this revolver still functions today like it did back in the 1960's. My only challenge is finding factory manufactured rounds for it these days.
You can't replace sentimental value, Linda. :)
Linda, check with Buffalo Bore Ammunition. They probably make a defense load for your revolver that will be safe to fire in it and very effective.
I want one of those USCCA Shirts!
Sky1 i didn't think about that until I saw your comment but i agree
Same here.
Kevin is wearing a USCCA Training Counselor polo. :)
USCCA that's good but how do you get one? I mean if you send me one it will be free advertisement. Plus if they ask me about it I'll tell them about your insurance program. 2XL by the way. Hahaha
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You might not live long enough to break that pistol. Unless you feed it a constant diet of +P+ that is. I've been shooting my Charter Arms .44 Bulldog for about 40 years and it's still as tight today as it was when I bought it brand new. It was my carry gun as a private investigator in Chicago for years and I shot it often. I still take it to the range at least once a month since it's now relegated to my bed stand piece. I don't have an exact number of rounds, but I figure it's gone through at least 40,000 rds. and probably many more. Say what you want about Charter Arms weapons, I know they work and work well. Not for competition, but for everyday defense they're damn good.
I am glad to hear it, Keith!
Minds work like a champion
If I buy a 1,000 Kimber that does nothing above and beyond a 250.00 Charter arms or Taurus then chances are I'm not carrying it in order to preserve it's value and avoid chips, scratches and gouges.
Exactly, I used to want a Wilson Combat 1911. I out grew that desire, now I want a matched pair of Charter Arms Profesional .32 magnum. Maybe three of them, just cause.
Well said!!
VERY WELL SAID.
Did you mention what caliber this gun is?
I once wrecked a Charter .38 by having the audacity to actually shoot mine.
Exactly 47 rounds of Federal 125gr.
Hey Kevin can you put a video out how to go ahead and buy a used revolver thanks appreciate your videos
Kevin you are awesome I like the statement you made it doesn't matter how much your gun cost what matters is how well your gun works, thanks love your videos.
Happy to hear you enjoy the videos, Trump One!
I have a charter arms Pitbull in 40S&W, why? Cause I never seen another revolver like it! 👌👍🏻😁
If you defend your life or the lives of your family members with it, you get to stand over your adversary and tell him he just lost the fight and you were using a $50 gun!
Im with you agree completely.Thanks
We are happy to have you as a follower, Harry!
Wise words!
The idea that more expensive means more reliable is silly. I bet Toyota is more reliable than Jaguar.
Just grabbed an Undercover .32 from a guy for $100. How to get in touch with Charter for service?
Preach it!
I don’t understand why people dog on this gun. From what I understand it’s a steel frame one piece revolver made in the United States for cheaper than a smith. How can you go wrong? It’s a snub nose revolver. It’s made for up close and dirty. Not cause it has a nice trigger
Oh. I thought this was going to say get a $50 gun as a throw away.lol
Let the testing begin !!!
Kevin you've got a new subscriber here based on your level headed view of investment in weapon vs. investment in training... Beautifully put.... F*ckin' New Guy Frank
Charter arms are good guns. 😊
As long as it goes bang when your life depends on it all that matters don't care if it's a 22. Bad guys are not standing around when your fighting back
I know I would not want to be on the receiving end of any round, Aries 74!
I wish I could buy 50 dollar revolvers like that, all I ever found for 50 bucks was a rg revolver or a Jennings 22 pistol, yuuuuck
What caliber is it?
The 1969 Charter Arms uses a .38 special round, STB 1971.
Did it finally fail?
Dang I way over paid for mine, $340 for about the same year as his
I saw a brand new Charter Arms Undercover three days ago for $275.
Did you get it, Steve?
No, I already have a S&W 642 and a Ruger LCR .38 Special. I didn't have any money when I saw the Undercover.
I can understand that, Steve!
But where did you get the hat/patch?
Kevin had the patch made, Yak Fishing with Keith Carson!
I was taught with a wheelgun and I will die with a wheelgun
Your going to shoot a truckload of rounds . Before you break it. Ide take a charter arms before glock. . I had a glock 357 sig that was nothing but malfunction . My charter arms 38 spl undercover lite has never failed. To each his own God bless😊
Wow! That was the best way I've ever heard it said! "It doesn't matter how much you're gun costs, it matters how much it works" I too am a big fan of "the working mans handgun". Thanks for the great article. I'm hoping to be able to purchase a new Charter Professional in .32 magnum.
I'm with you Mark, I want at least two of them.
"Get yourself a Glock, lose that nickel-plated sissy pistol." Tommy Lee Jones, US Marshalls
Ever noticed the guys that shot every firearm out there and know firearms and get paid to do it when they show you what they carry they bust out these old timer tiny revolvers and such BUT when the tacti tard fanboys bust out the laser glock looking plastic guns with the flashlights and other bullshit they just look like fools that spent too much money? Just sayin...
I’ll give ya $100 for it. 👍😊
Kevin- tell them you're not Dexter...and you don't answer dumb questions
Kevin loves his patch, Pork money!
Hahahaha!
Is it a fun cheap plinker?
The applications are endless, Andy!
I need to move someplace with stupider people and easily-dickered pawn brokers. Around here when people sell their guns they want almost retail price, even if it's old and beat up. And I've never been in a pawn shop that didn't have the going price on their firearms, even if they haven't been cleaned in years and are still caked with dirt. If I ever see a $50 revolver, I'll give a nod to its owner as he rides by on his unicorn...
$50 ???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everything you said SHOULD be obvious, but we all know it isn't to so many. If it works reliably, then its good!
If it does the job then by all means! Besides if you defend yourself the police are probably going to take your gun and you may not get it back.
Nimbly, did you know there is a portion of the USCCA memberships that would go towards replacing your firearm if it were seized as evidence in your self-defense incident?
What is your guess? Two years before you get to failure?
We will certainly do a follow up, Kim!
Bet it never happens.
Thumbs way up
Thank you for watching, Matt!
First, I want to clear up a problem with your straw man argument in response to the question, “how much is your life worth?” The implied portion of that question is not, “to the bad guy.” The question, as it is asked, is, “how much is your life WORTH TO YOU.” My life is worth significantly more, TO ME, than it is to anyone else. This is why I pay for USCCA insurance at the Platinum level. If I were to use your strawman, USCCA doesn’t offer a package low enough to cover how little your strawman argument asserts my life is worth...
Second, the next time you have to get that firearm repaired, you’ve “totaled” it, right? You paid $50 for it, you will pay $25, and the time after that you have spent as much repairing the firearm as you have paid for it. However there is an AND here. You ALSO go without the firearm while it isn’t in your possession. If it’s all you can afford, you are now without your CC or home defense firearm. What’s that worth?
Third, when does a tool break? When you are using it. When do you need to have the most confidence in a tool? When you are using it. The reason that “because it’s a charter arms,” is an answer is because it starts (when it’s new) at a lower price point. Why? Because it’s in the “Saturday night special” class of firearms. If they had a better record for reliability, owners that are reselling them could ask for more on the used market. Your single anecdote doesn’t change 50 years of data. What your are in essence saying is, “hey look, I got a low mileage pinto for incredibly cheap, now let’s see how long it lasts...”
You used a strawman, ignored some hidden costs, and think that your anecdata is more compelling than looking at all the available data. I think that puts you on weak footing as far as arguments to support owning a $50 revolver. At least it does with me. But hey, I’ve never needed to actually shoot someone since I could buy a pistol... so maybe I don’t really need CCW insurance based on that ONE data point?
Everett, the intent of this post was to get our followers thinking about how much stock they put into their firearm versus how much time they take to train with their firearm. Regardless of if you have an expensive firearm or a cheaper firearm, your training should be continuous. No two firearms are ever built the same so in order to trust your firearm, you should be practicing clearing drills, taking care of it, and learning every nook and cranny. We love having you in our family and we appreciate your continued support.