Charter Arms "Undercover" .38

USNRet93 · December 16, 2018, 09:01 AM

Buddy of mine has this for sale..$100 out the door..opinions of this wee snub nose? Going to be used as a light carry when riding bicycle in 'wilds' of Colorado
front range around the people's republic of Boulder..

lee n. field · December 16, 2018, 09:27 AM

For $100, sure.

How old?

USNRet93 · December 16, 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lee n. field

For $100, sure.

How old?

Mid 80s..About 1985 or so?

mk70ss · December 16, 2018, 09:44 AM

Buy it immediately if it its in decent shape

lee n. field · December 16, 2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by USNRet93

Mid 80s..About 1985 or so?

Charter now is a different company. If there's a problem, Charter will fix for a fee, after which it will be covered by the current Charter Arms' warranty.

GoPappy · December 16, 2018, 10:33 AM

Absolutely buy it. Those are good little guns that are perfectly functional. I've got one from the 1970's.

$100 is a steal.

Buckeye! · December 16, 2018, 01:55 PM

Yep .. I'd buy it ...

HighValleyRanch · December 16, 2018, 02:13 PM

Can that Charter shoot +P?

Carmady · December 16, 2018, 03:00 PM

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Can that Charter shoot +P?

No.
The 38 6-shooters on the BD frame can, although they're not labeled for it.

HighValleyRanch · December 16, 2018, 04:56 PM

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Going to be used as a light carry when riding bicycle in 'wilds' of Colorado
front range around the people's republic of Boulder..

If the purpose is "in the wilds" then I would pass on it because it would be insufficient for four legged predators.

**Mike Irwin** · December 16, 2018, 06:04 PM

Same model was my first carry gun. I bought it used in 1983 for $115.

Served me well for quite a few years.

GarandTd · December 16, 2018, 08:08 PM

I would.

Buckeye! · December 16, 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HighValleyRanch

Can that Charter shoot +P?

Here is a link to Charter Arms FAQ page ..you can scroll down to your question about + P ammo

https://charterfirearms.com/pages/faqs

I don't think you should run a steady diet of +P ammo through it . But I don't think occasional use will bother .. Myself in mine . Being it is so light , I carry 148gr DELWC in the winter and Hornady standard pressure 110gr FTX in the summer ..

USNRet93 · December 17, 2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HighValleyRanch

If the purpose is "in the wilds" then I would pass on it because it would be insufficient for four legged predators.

Bicycle, typical cycling jersey...in pocket..gotta be small, light..replacing a LCP..not gonna carry around a couple of pounds of gun. I've lived around here since 1993 and have seen one bear(in a tree), zero mountain lions..ride the road only.

Don P · December 17, 2018, 10:10 AM

If +P is in order just get a 357 and be done with it

USNRet93 · December 17, 2018, 10:42 AM

Looks like I'm gonna get it...but looking at this clip for pocket carry..it's basically glued on..anybody have any experience with these? Does the sticky on thing stay stuck?

https://www.clipdraw.com/product/rev...rry-belt-clip/

Thanks all..after the seller 'thinkin' about it', he decided to keep it..oh well.

HighValleyRanch · December 17, 2018, 12:51 PM

I recommend a belly band for carrying while doing atheletic activities such as running, cycling, etc. Holds the revolver tight to the body, distributes the weight evenly and you don't have to wear a belt. You would wear the belly band under your cycling jersey or t shirt and since it is not tucked in, easily accesible by pulling your jersey up.
Have worn my revolvers with the belly band doing martial arts forms in the early morning in the woods.

I have had the clipdraw attachments with the adhesive tape. The tape is amazng as it is really secure. You have to heat it a little and let it set and then it will be secure.

Just a couple of months ago, a mountain lion attack a friends SUV as she was driving down the road. It's a fairly remote area and no houses around for mile or so. She said the cat was as big as an African lion! I chuckle now when I see cyclists on the road thinking they are totally fine. and yes, I used to be a sheeple super advid cyclist having done a 200 mile race in one day.

December 16, 2018, 09:01 AM	#1
USNRet93 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2018 Location: Republic of Boulder, USA Posts: 1,475	Charter Arms "Undercover" .38 Buddy of mine has this for sale..$100 out the door..opinions of this wee snub nose? Going to be used as a light carry when riding bicycle in 'wilds' of Colorado front range around the people's republic of Boulder.. __________________ PhormerPhantomPhlyer "Tools not Trophies”

December 16, 2018, 09:27 AM	#2
lee n. field Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2002 Location: The same state as Mordor. Posts: 5,568	For $100, sure. How old? __________________ "As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. "

December 16, 2018, 09:44 AM	#4
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Buy it immediately if it its in decent shape __________________ Say when.....

December 16, 2018, 02:13 PM	#8
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Can that Charter shoot +P? __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

December 16, 2018, 06:04 PM	#11
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,383	Same model was my first carry gun. I bought it used in 1983 for $115. Served me well for quite a few years. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 16, 2018, 10:33 AM	#6
GoPappy Member Join Date: November 28, 2015 Posts: 78	Absolutely buy it. Those are good little guns that are perfectly functional. I've got one from the 1970's. $100 is a steal.

December 16, 2018, 01:55 PM	#7
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Yep .. I'd buy it ...

December 16, 2018, 08:08 PM	#12
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	I would. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

December 17, 2018, 10:10 AM	#15
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	If +P is in order just get a 357 and be done with it __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

December 17, 2018, 10:42 AM	#16
USNRet93 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2018 Location: Republic of Boulder, USA Posts: 1,475	Looks like I'm gonna get it...but looking at this clip for pocket carry..it's basically glued on..anybody have any experience with these? Does the sticky on thing stay stuck? https://www.clipdraw.com/product/rev...rry-belt-clip/ Thanks all..after the seller 'thinkin' about it', he decided to keep it..oh well. __________________ PhormerPhantomPhlyer "Tools not Trophies” Last edited by USNRet93; December 18, 2018 at 08:13 AM.

December 17, 2018, 12:51 PM	#17
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	I recommend a belly band for carrying while doing atheletic activities such as running, cycling, etc. Holds the revolver tight to the body, distributes the weight evenly and you don't have to wear a belt. You would wear the belly band under your cycling jersey or t shirt and since it is not tucked in, easily accesible by pulling your jersey up. Have worn my revolvers with the belly band doing martial arts forms in the early morning in the woods. I have had the clipdraw attachments with the adhesive tape. The tape is amazng as it is really secure. You have to heat it a little and let it set and then it will be secure. Just a couple of months ago, a mountain lion attack a friends SUV as she was driving down the road. It's a fairly remote area and no houses around for mile or so. She said the cat was as big as an African lion! I chuckle now when I see cyclists on the road thinking they are totally fine. and yes, I used to be a sheeple super advid cyclist having done a 200 mile race in one day. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"