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Some guns chase trends and some just keep doing the job year after year. The Charter Arms Undercover falls squarely in the second camp. This is the revolver that built Charter's reputation back in the 1960s, and this version keeps the recipe intact: a five-shot .38 Special cylinder, a 2 inch barrel, and a fully enclosed hammer running a double action only trigger. No hammer spur means nothing to catch on a jacket or pocket when it counts, and the DAO pull stays the same every single time. Draw, press, done.
At 16 ounces and just 6.75 inches long, this thing disappears in a waistband holster and rides comfortably all day. The finger-grooved rubber grips give you real purchase without adding bulk, and they soak up a good bit of the recoil you would expect from a lightweight snubbie. Fixed sights keep the sight picture simple and rugged, with nothing to knock out of adjustment. The classic blued finish over a steel frame gives it that traditional revolver look that never goes out of style.
Charter builds these in the USA with a one-piece frame, a three-point cylinder lockup, and a shrouded ejector rod, all of which add up to a stout little revolver for its size and price point. There are no magazines to keep track of, no slide to rack, and no controls to fumble under stress. Load five rounds, close the cylinder, and it is ready when you are.
This is a natural pick for anyone who wants a dedicated carry gun without extra complexity, whether that is a first-time revolver buyer, someone who prefers a pocket or ankle setup, or a longtime wheelgun fan looking for a lightweight backup. The .38 Special chambering keeps practice ammo easy to find and manageable to shoot, so range sessions stay pleasant instead of punishing.
Yes, the Undercover is rated for .38 Special +P loads, which gives you a bit more punch for carry ammo. That said, +P out of a 16 ounce snubbie has noticeably more bite, so most folks practice with standard pressure .38 Special and save the +P for defensive loads. Always check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's current guidance.
The hammer is fully enclosed inside the frame, so there is no exposed spur to snag on clothing during a draw. Because of that, it runs double action only, meaning every trigger pull is the same long, consistent stroke and there is no option to cock it for single action. That consistency is exactly what a lot of people want in a dedicated carry revolver.
It fills the same role as those five-shot snubbies with a similar size and weight, and it is made in the USA with features like a one-piece frame and three-point cylinder lockup. Where it stands out is value, since it typically comes in well under the big-name competition while covering the same everyday carry duties. Grip and holster options are not quite as plentiful, but the essentials are easy to find.
It is a solid pick. The DAO trigger keeps operation dead simple with no manual safety or hammer to think about, and the 16 ounce weight makes all-day carry easy. Recoil with standard .38 Special is manageable for most new revolver owners, especially with the rubber finger-grooved grips helping absorb the snap.
| UPC | 678958138115 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13811 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 6.75 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 7.8 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | No Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 1.95 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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