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There is a reason snub nose .38s have stuck around for decades. They are simple, dependable, and easy to live with, and the Charter Arms Lavender Lady checks all three boxes while adding some real personality. Built on Charter's popular Undercover Lite frame, this one pairs a lavender anodized 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, plus "LAVENDER LADY" rolled right on the barrel. It is a two-tone look you will not mistake for anything else on the shelf, and the color runs deep in the anodizing rather than sitting on top like paint.
At a mere 12 ounces, this is the kind of gun you forget you are carrying until you need it. The double action only setup means there is no hammer spur to catch on a jacket pocket or purse lining, and the manual of arms could not be simpler: load five rounds of .38 Special, close the cylinder, and it is ready. No safeties to sweep, no slide to rack, no magazine to seat. If it ever rides in a nightstand for a few months between range trips, it will not care. That kind of low-maintenance reliability is exactly why wheelguns still earn a spot in so many carry rotations.
The 2 inch barrel and fixed sights keep things fuss-free at defensive distances, and the black finger-grooved rubber grip does a nice job soaking up recoil in a gun this light. Full-size hands get real purchase on it, and smaller hands will find the trigger reach comfortable and the DAO pull smooth enough to run fast with a little practice. Charter Arms has been building American-made revolvers in Connecticut for over 55 years, and their one-piece frame design keeps these guns tight and durable well beyond their weight class. Pick up a box of standard pressure 148 grain wadcutters for practice and a quality defensive load for carry, and the Lavender Lady is set up to serve for years.
Charter Arms builds their .38 Special revolvers to handle +P loads, so defensive +P ammo is on the table. That said, in a 12 ounce gun, +P has noticeably more bite, so most owners practice with standard pressure loads and save the hotter stuff for carry. Either way, quality factory ammunition is the way to go.
Yes, this model (53841) is DAO, meaning every trigger pull cycles and fires the gun with no hammer to cock. For a carry revolver that is a real advantage, since there is no spur to snag on clothing during a draw. The trade-off is a longer, heavier trigger pull, which smooths out nicely with dry fire practice.
It weighs right around 12 ounces unloaded thanks to the 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame. That puts it among the lighter .38 snubbies out there, so it carries comfortably in a pocket holster, purse, or belt rig all day. Even loaded with five rounds it stays well under a pound.
The color is an anodized finish on the aluminum frame, not paint, so it is bonded into the metal surface rather than layered on top. The barrel and cylinder are stainless steel, which shrugs off holster wear and moisture well. Normal cleaning and a light wipe-down after carry will keep it looking sharp for a long time.
| UPC | 678958538410 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 53841 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 6.75 |
| Package Height | 3.3 |
| Package Width | 8.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 1.85 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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