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The Chic Lady Off Duty takes Charter Arms' proven Undercover Lite platform and dresses it up with a pink anodized frame set against a hi-polished stainless barrel and cylinder. It looks sharp, but the real story is what it does for everyday carry. At just 12 ounces with a 2 inch barrel and a 6.75 inch overall length, this little .38 Special disappears into a purse, pocket holster, or waistband rig without weighing you down. The 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame handles the weight savings while the stainless components shrug off sweat and moisture, which matters more than most people realize on a gun that gets carried a lot and shot a little.
What separates this Chic Lady from the standard model is the fully enclosed hammer. Double action only operation means you draw and press the trigger, no cocking, no exposed spur to catch on fabric or lining on the way out. That is exactly what you want from a gun designed to come out of concealment cleanly under stress. Fixed sights and a smooth ramp front keep the sight picture simple, and there is nothing to knock out of adjustment banging around in daily life. The compact rubber grip gives smaller hands solid purchase while keeping the overall footprint tight.
Five rounds of .38 Special in a revolver is about as straightforward as personal protection gets. No magazines to maintain, no slide to rack, no controls to fumble. Open the cylinder, load, close, and it is ready when you are. Charter Arms has been building small-frame .38s in Connecticut for decades, and the Undercover family this gun is built on has a long track record with people who carry every day. Each Chic Lady ships in a pink faux alligator case that makes a nice touch whether it is a gift or a treat for yourself. Pretty finish aside, this is a working revolver first, and a good one.
The Off Duty version has a fully enclosed hammer and runs double action only, while the standard Chic Lady uses a traditional exposed hammer spur. The enclosed design cannot snag on clothing or a purse lining during the draw, which is why it is the preferred setup for deep concealment. Everything else, including the pink anodized frame and polished stainless parts, stays the same.
It comes in right around 12 ounces unloaded thanks to the 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Even fully loaded with five rounds of .38 Special, it stays light enough to forget it is on your belt or in your bag. That is roughly half the weight of an all-steel snub nose.
Yes, it is a popular pick for both. The compact rubber grip fits smaller hands well, and the double action only operation keeps things simple with no hammer to manage. Like most lightweight snub noses, it does have a snappier recoil impulse than heavier guns, so practicing with standard pressure .38 Special loads is a smart way to build confidence.
It does. Charter Arms includes a pink faux alligator case with the Chic Lady, which matches the frame and makes for nice presentation if you are giving it as a gift. It also works fine for storage and transport to the range.
| UPC | 678958538526 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 53852 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | High Polished Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Pink, Silver |
| Length | 6.75 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 1.95 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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