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Charter Arms has been building the Undercover since the 1960s, and there is a reason this little snub nose never went out of style. It is a straightforward five-shot .38 Special that weighs 16 ounces, measures 6.75 inches end to end, and does not ask much of you beyond loading it and pulling the trigger. No magazines, no slide to rack, no fussy controls. For a nightstand gun or an everyday carry piece, that kind of simplicity still makes a lot of sense.
This version takes the classic Undercover formula and treats the stainless steel with Charter's Blacknitride process, which hardens the surface rather than just coating it. The result is a scratch-resistant, low-friction finish that holds up to holster wear and daily handling far better than traditional bluing, and it extends the working life of the rifling and chambers too. Owners who have handled both often note the nitride version feels like the color is part of the metal itself, which is exactly what you want on a gun that lives inside a waistband all day.
The details here are carry-focused. The 2 inch barrel and small frame tuck away easily, the full-size rubber grip gives you enough to hang onto when running +P loads, and the fixed sights have nothing to snag or knock out of alignment. The double action/single action trigger lets you fire straight from the holster or cock the hammer for a lighter, more deliberate press. Charter also builds in a hammer block transfer bar safety, so the gun will not fire unless the trigger is fully pulled, along with a shrouded ejector rod and a three-point cylinder lockup for a solid, repeatable cylinder-to-barrel alignment.
American made, backed by Charter's lifetime warranty, and rated for +P defensive ammo, this is a working gun at a working price point. It is the kind of revolver you can carry every day, shoot regularly, and hand down later without babying it.
Yes, this Undercover is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so you can carry modern defensive ammo with confidence. That said, most owners practice with standard pressure .38 Special since it is cheaper and easier on the hands, then load +P for carry. That is a solid approach for a 16 ounce snub nose.
Blacknitride is a surface hardening treatment rather than a coating, so it becomes part of the steel itself. It resists scratches and holster wear better than traditional bluing, reduces friction, and extends the life of the rifling and chambers. For a gun that gets carried daily and exposed to sweat, it is a meaningful upgrade.
It is one of the most popular picks for that job, and for good reason. At 16 ounces with a 2 inch barrel and snag-free fixed sights, it is easy to conceal and simple to run. The double action/single action trigger and full rubber grip make it manageable at the range, and the transfer bar safety means it will not fire unless the trigger is fully pulled.
Charter Arms builds its revolvers in the United States and has been making the Undercover line since the 1960s. The company backs its firearms with a lifetime warranty, which is worth something on a gun you plan to carry and shoot for years.
| UPC | 678958638202 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 63820 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black Nitride |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 6.75 |
| Package Height | 8.0 |
| Package Width | 3.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 2.05 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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