Description
A 9mm revolver used to mean fiddling with moon clips at the range. The Charter Arms Boomer skips that headache entirely. Charter builds its 9mm cylinders with a spring-assisted extraction system that grabs rimless cases on its own, so you load five rounds, shoot, and eject just like you would with a .38. That makes the Boomer one of the few wheelguns out there that runs the same ammo as your semi-auto without any extra hardware, which is a real convenience if you already keep 9mm stocked at home.
Why the Boomer Works for Deep Carry
This thing was drawn up with the pocket and the waistband in mind. The hammer is fully concealed and the rear sight is a trench cut straight into the frame, so there is nothing up top to catch on a cover garment or pocket lining when you need it in a hurry. The 2 inch barrel is tapered and double ported, venting gas upward to fight muzzle rise and get you back on target faster between shots. Since it is double action only, the manual of arms is about as simple as it gets: point, press, repeat.
Boomer 9mm Build and Materials
Charter machines the frame and cylinder from 416 stainless steel, and the brushed stainless finish shrugs off sweat and holster wear better than blued alternatives. A compact rubber grip soaks up recoil and keeps the overall footprint small, with the whole package coming in at 24 ounces and just 6 inches long. That is a very manageable size for a five-shot 9mm, and the weight is enough to keep the snappy stuff comfortable.
An American-Made Snub Nose
Charter Arms has been building revolvers in Shelton, Connecticut since 1964, and the Boomer continues that run of no-frills, purpose-built carry guns. If a simple, reliable revolver in a common caliber sounds like your speed, this one checks the boxes without complicating anything.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Boomer
- Manufacturer Part Number: 79959
- UPC: 678958799590
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Double Action Only
- Barrel Length: 2" Tapered, Double-Ported
- Frame Material: 416 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Sights: Trenched Rear Channel
- Hammer: Concealed (Hammerless Design)
- Grip: Compact Rubber
- Weight: 24 oz
- Overall Length: 6"
- Height: 4.5"
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Boomer 9mm revolver
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Charter Arms Boomer 9mm require moon clips?
No, and that is one of its biggest selling points. Charter Arms uses a proprietary spring-assisted extraction system in its 9mm cylinders that grips rimless cases without any clips. You load and eject rounds the same way you would with a standard rimmed revolver cartridge, with nothing extra to bend, lose, or fumble with.
Can I cock the hammer on the Boomer for single action shots?
No. The Boomer uses a fully concealed hammer and fires double action only. That trade keeps the top of the gun completely smooth for a snag-free draw, which is exactly what you want in a revolver built for pocket or deep concealment carry.
What kind of sights does the Boomer 9mm have?
It uses a trenched sighting system, meaning a channel cut along the top of the frame instead of raised sights. There is nothing to hang up on clothing during the draw, and the trench works well for fast point shooting at realistic defensive distances. This is not a gun for punching tight groups at 25 yards, and it was never meant to be.
How is the Boomer different from the Charter Arms Pit Bull 9mm?
Both share Charter's no-moon-clip 9mm cylinder design, but the Boomer is the dedicated deep concealment version. It swaps the Pit Bull's exposed hammer and conventional sights for a concealed hammer, trench sighting channel, and a tapered double-ported barrel. Think of the Boomer as the slicked-down carry variant and the Pit Bull as the more traditional all-around revolver.







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