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There is no shortage of small .38 revolvers out there, but the Charter Arms Rosie stands out in a couple of ways that matter. First, it holds six rounds instead of the five you get from most snub-nose wheelguns in this class. Second, it does that while keeping the weight down to a very carry-friendly 16 ounces, thanks to a 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame finished in a distinctive pink anodizing. Pair that with a matte stainless barrel and cylinder, and you have a revolver that looks sharp and holds up to daily handling.
The 2.2 inch barrel keeps the overall package short enough for a purse, waistband holster, or nightstand duty, and the fiber optic front sight is a genuinely useful touch on a gun this size. Snub-nose sights are usually an afterthought, so having a bright dot to pick up quickly makes a real difference when you are shooting fast or in less than perfect light. The black finger-grooved rubber grips fill the hand better than the skinny wood panels of old-school snubbies and take the sting out of shooting a lightweight .38.
This is a double action/single action revolver with a traditional exposed hammer, so you get options. Run it double action for quick defensive work, or thumb the hammer back for a lighter, crisper single action pull when you have time to make a careful shot at the range. Charter Arms builds these in the USA with a one-piece frame design, and the simplicity of a revolver means there are no magazines to load, no slide to rack, and very little to think about beyond pulling the trigger.
Plenty of folks want a dependable carry revolver that does not look like every other gray and black handgun in the case. The Rosie delivers the goods where it counts, six rounds, light weight, a good front sight, and adds a look you will not mistake for anything else. It is a practical gun first, but nobody said practical had to be boring.
The Rosie holds six rounds of .38 Special, which is one more than most snub-nose revolvers in this size class. That extra round comes without a weight penalty, since the aluminum frame keeps the whole gun at just 16 ounces.
It is both. The Rosie is a double action/single action revolver with a traditional exposed hammer, so you can fire it with a straight double action trigger pull or cock the hammer first for a lighter single action break. That flexibility makes it easy to shoot defensively and enjoyable at the range.
Lightweight snubbies do have more felt recoil than heavier steel-frame guns, but the Rosie's full rubber finger-grooved grips do a nice job soaking it up. Standard pressure .38 Special loads are very manageable for most people, and practicing with lighter target loads keeps range sessions comfortable.
No, the color is an anodized finish on the 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame, not paint. Anodizing is bonded into the metal surface itself, so it resists chipping and wear far better than a sprayed-on coating. The barrel and cylinder are matte stainless for added durability.
| UPC | 678958536300 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 53630 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2.2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Pink, Silver |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Hammer |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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