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Charter Arms built its whole reputation on this revolver. The Undercover debuted back in 1964 as a lightweight steel-frame .38, and decades later it still does exactly what a snub nose should. This stainless model pairs a 2 inch barrel with a five-shot cylinder chambered in .38 Special, and it is rated to handle +P loads if you prefer a hotter defensive round.
The frame is one-piece stainless steel, which means fewer joints, fewer weak points, and a revolver that shrugs off sweat and holster wear better than a blued gun. The one-piece barrel comes with a shrouded ejector rod, so the rod stays protected when the gun gets knocked around in a bag or against a car door. Fixed sights keep the sight picture snag-free and dead simple, and the traditional spurred hammer gives you the option of a lighter single-action pull when you have time to cock it, or a straight double-action pull when you do not.
At roughly a pound, this is the kind of gun you stop noticing about ten minutes after you holster it. The full rubber combat grip is a smart pairing on a gun this light. It fills the hand enough to tame .38 recoil while keeping the overall footprint small. Charter's transfer bar hammer block means the gun will not fire unless the trigger is pulled all the way through, which is exactly what you want on something riding close to your body all day.
There is a reason the five-shot .38 snubbie has stuck around this long. No magazines to worry about, no slide to rack, and nothing to think about beyond pointing it and pressing the trigger. Made in the USA and backed by Charter Arms' lifetime warranty, the Undercover is a straightforward, working-class carry revolver that has been proving itself for over sixty years.
Yes, this stainless Undercover is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so you can carry hotter defensive ammo with confidence. That said, a steady diet of +P on a 16 ounce gun makes for a snappy range session. Most owners practice with standard pressure loads and save the +P for carry.
This model has a traditional spurred hammer, so you get both options. Pull the trigger straight through for double action, or thumb the hammer back for a lighter, crisper single-action press. If you want a snag-free hammerless setup, Charter makes DAO versions, but this one gives you the classic setup.
It plays in the same class: five rounds of .38 Special, a 2 inch barrel, and a light frame built for concealed carry. The Undercover's one-piece frame design uses fewer parts than many competitors, and it typically comes in at a friendlier price point. It has been in continuous production since 1964, so the design is well proven.
It is a solid choice. There are no magazines or slide manipulation to learn, the fixed sights will not get knocked out of alignment, and the rubber grip helps manage recoil on a light gun. Just plan on regular practice, since short-barreled revolvers reward familiarity with that double-action trigger.
| UPC | 678958738209 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 73820 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 6.75 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 7.8 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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