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The Undercover is the revolver that put Charter Arms on the map back in the 1960s, and this hi-polish stainless version might be the best looking one they make. The mirror-bright barrel, cylinder, and frame paired with full wood grips give it that classic snubnose character, the kind of gun that draws a second look at the counter. Underneath the shine, it's the same proven five-shot .38 Special that people have trusted for personal protection for generations.
At right around 17 ounces with a 2 inch barrel, this is a genuinely easy gun to carry. The all-steel frame keeps it light enough for a pocket holster or IWB rig while still soaking up more recoil than the airweight alternatives, so practice sessions stay comfortable. The action runs double or single action, so you can pull the trigger straight through or cock the hammer for a lighter, crisper break. Fixed sights mean there's nothing to snag, nothing to adjust, and nothing to work loose. It's also rated for +P ammunition, so you can load modern defensive rounds with confidence.
Charter does a few things differently that are worth knowing about. The barrel, lug, and front sight are machined as one piece and threaded directly into the frame, there's no side plate to flex, and the cylinder locks up at three points for a tight, consistent fit. A full hammer block system keeps the gun safe to carry with all five chambers loaded. Add in the eight-groove button-rifled barrel and protected ejector rod, and you've got a lot of thoughtful engineering in a small American-made package.
For anyone who wants a wheelgun that's simple to run, easy to conceal, and handsome enough to show off, this polished Undercover checks every box. It's a classic for a reason.
Yes, this model is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so modern defensive ammo is on the table. That said, a steady diet of standard pressure rounds for practice will keep the gun happiest, with +P reserved for carry and occasional function testing. That's the routine most snubnose owners settle into anyway.
It's both. You can pull the trigger straight through in double action for fast, simple operation, or thumb back the exposed hammer for a lighter single action pull. That flexibility is handy for new revolver owners learning the gun and for slow, deliberate shooting at the range.
The frame, barrel, and cylinder are all stainless steel with a high polish finish, not aluminum alloy. That's part of why it weighs about 17 ounces instead of the 12 or so you'd see on the Undercover Lite. The extra few ounces pay off with noticeably softer recoil.
No, there's no manual safety lever, which is typical for double action revolvers. Instead, Charter builds in a full hammer block system that keeps the firing pin from contacting a primer unless the trigger is pulled all the way through. That makes it safe to carry with all five chambers loaded.
| UPC | 678958738292 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 73829 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Stainless High Polished |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 10.3500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | No Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 2.35 |
| Sights | Fixed Front |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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