Description
The Chic Lady takes everything that made the Charter Arms Undercover Lite a carry favorite and dresses it up with a pink anodized frame and gleaming high-polish stainless barrel and cylinder. Underneath the good looks is a serious personal protection revolver: five rounds of .38 Special, a 2-inch barrel, and a frame machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminum that keeps the whole package right around 12 ounces. That weight matters more than people think. A revolver you barely notice in a purse, bag, or holster is one you carry every day instead of leaving in the safe.
A Chic Lady with a Built-In Aiming Advantage
This version, model 53832, comes from the factory wearing a black Crimson Trace laser grip. Squeeze the grip naturally and a red laser puts your aiming point right on target, which is a real advantage in low light or when you cannot get a perfect sight picture. The fixed front sight handles daylight duty, and there is nothing to knock out of adjustment. The traditional spurred hammer gives you both options: run it double action for fast, simple shooting, or thumb the hammer back for a lighter single action trigger when you have time to aim.
Why the Charter Arms Chic Lady Earns Its Spot
Charter Arms has been building dependable snub-nose .38s in America since the original Undercover, and the Chic Lady carries that DNA. The three-point cylinder lock-up keeps timing tight, the controls are as simple as a defensive handgun gets, and .38 Special ammo is easy to find anywhere that sells centerfire cartridges. It even ships in a specialty colored hard case that matches its personality. Plenty of small revolvers do the job. Not many do it with this much style while still being light enough to forget you are carrying it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Chic Lady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 53832
- UPC: 678958538328
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Double / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Barrel & Cylinder Finish: High-Polish Stainless
- Frame Material: 7075 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
- Frame Finish: Pink Anodized
- Grip: Black Crimson Trace Laser Grip
- Sights: Fixed Front
- Hammer: Standard Spurred (Exposed)
- Weight: Approx. 12 oz
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Chic Lady .38 Special revolver
- Factory-installed black Crimson Trace laser grip
- Charter Arms specialty colored hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chic Lady come with the laser already installed?
Yes, this model (53832) ships with a black Crimson Trace laser grip installed from the factory. It projects a red laser and activates with natural grip pressure, so there is nothing extra to fumble with when you draw. No gunsmithing or setup required beyond checking the zero.
How heavy is the Charter Arms Chic Lady for everyday carry?
It runs right around 12 ounces unloaded thanks to the 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame. That is light enough to carry in a holster, bag, or purse all day without it becoming a burden. Keep in mind that lighter guns do transmit a bit more recoil, so practice with your carry load is worth the range time.
Is the hammer on this model exposed or concealed?
This version has a traditional exposed spurred hammer, so you can fire it double action or cock it manually for a lighter single action trigger pull. If you plan on pocket or purse carry, a good holster that covers the hammer helps prevent snagging. Charter also makes enclosed-hammer models if that is your preference.
What ammo does the Chic Lady shoot?
It is chambered in .38 Special, one of the most widely available and affordable defensive revolver cartridges out there. Standard pressure loads are the sweet spot for this lightweight frame, and there is a huge range of quality defensive ammo to choose from. Check your owner's manual for Charter's guidance before running +P loads.




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