Description
Charter Arms took its proven Undercover Lite snub nose and gave it a personality. The Blue Diamond wears a turquoise anodized frame against a high polished stainless barrel and cylinder, and the contrast turns heads at the counter every time we set one out. Underneath the good looks it is the same dependable 5-shot .38 Special that Charter has been building for decades, with a 2 inch barrel, fixed sights, and finger grooved black rubber grips that give your hand something to hold onto.
Why the Undercover Lite Earns Its Name
The frame is machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum, which brings this revolver in around 12 ounces unloaded. That is light enough to drop in a jacket pocket or ride on your hip all day without you thinking about it. At 6.75 inches overall, it hides easily under just about anything. The exposed hammer gives you a true double action and single action trigger, so you can run it fast in double action or cock the hammer for a lighter, crisper press when you have the time. A transfer bar system keeps the firing pin blocked until the trigger is fully pulled.
Simple to Run, Easy to Live With
There is a lot to be said for a wheelgun this straightforward. No magazines, no slide to rack, no controls to fumble. Open the cylinder, load five rounds of .38 Special, and it is ready. Fixed sights mean nothing gets knocked out of adjustment, and .38 Special ammo is on the shelf of every gun shop in the country, from soft shooting practice loads to serious defensive offerings.
A Blue Diamond That Works for a Living
Plenty of folks pick this one up because of the color, then keep carrying it because it just plain works. It is American made, backed by Charter Arms, and built for the nightstand, the range bag, or daily carry. If you want a lightweight revolver that does not look like everyone else's, this is the one to handle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Blue Diamond (Undercover Lite Series)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 53879
- UPC: 678958538793
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 2"
- Barrel & Cylinder Finish: High Polished Stainless
- Frame: 7075 Aircraft Grade Aluminum, Blue Diamond Anodized Finish
- Grips: Finger Grooved Black Rubber
- Sights: Fixed
- Hammer: Exposed
- Overall Length: 6.75"
- Weight: 12 oz
- Safety: Transfer Bar System
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Blue Diamond Undercover Lite revolver
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Charter Arms Blue Diamond Undercover Lite weigh?
It comes in right around 12 ounces unloaded thanks to the 7075 aircraft grade aluminum frame. That is roughly half the weight of an all steel snub nose, which makes a real difference when you carry it every day. Even loaded with five rounds, it stays light enough to forget it is there.
Can I shoot this revolver in single action?
Yes. The Blue Diamond has an exposed hammer with a true double action and single action trigger. You can pull the trigger straight through in double action, or thumb the hammer back for a much lighter, shorter trigger press. That single action option is handy for newer revolver owners and slow fire practice at the range.
What color is the Blue Diamond frame in person?
It is a bright turquoise, similar to a robin's egg or Tiffany style blue, set against the high polished stainless barrel and cylinder. Photos tend to undersell it a bit, and the anodized finish has more pop in person. The black rubber grips keep the overall look grounded.
Is the Undercover Lite a good first revolver for concealed carry?
It is one of the easiest carry guns to learn. There are no magazines or slides to manage, just open the cylinder, load five rounds of .38 Special, and go. The light weight makes it comfortable to carry all day, and the fixed sights and simple manual of arms keep the learning curve short. Standard pressure loads are the most pleasant to practice with in a gun this light.





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