Posted: 1/26/2012 2:07:23 PM EDT
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I went into a gun shop today and was looking at some J frames and the lcr. The owner was really talking up the Charter arms snub nose. It was prices about $100 less. I have always heard of them, but never paid much attention. The fit/finish was definitely not on par with the Smith, but how is this line of pistols for durability and reliability?
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I went into a gun shop today and was looking at some J frames and the lcr. The owner was really talking up the Charter arms snub nose. It was prices about $100 less. I have always heard of them, but never paid much attention. The fit/finish was definitely not on par with the Smith, but how is this line of pistols for durability and reliability? Thanks Quality is hit or miss, but I have heard the customer service is good. Doesn't mean the gun always comes back working though. I would save a little more money and get a S&W or Ruger. |
charter arms is alright if you want a gun thats pink and chrome. if you want a mans gun go for the S&W. my local gun shop was selling the charter arms .38 special for $400. i picked it up for the wife, its purple. i bought a s&w .38 special bodyguard for $450. there is night and day difference between the two. for starters the s&w comes with a LAZER (woohoo). its very light, 14oz i believe. charter arms, lil heavier, no lazer. the only thing i can say good about charter is you can get the gun to match your eye color, if thats what your looking for. bottom line....you want a good CCW? i highly recommend SMITH AND WESSON BODYGUARD .38
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A Charter may be a bit rougher in finish than a Smith, but it will never fail you by having the lawyer-lock lock up on you since it doesn't have one of the damn things. I like my Bulldog well enough. I've seen several new ones be mistimed and literally "fall apart" from the crane breaking. You can get a no lock used k frame for <$300 |