Charter Arms (2000) Is it worth a serious thought?
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I have no experience with the Mag Pug but i currently own 3 Charter 2000 guns, an Undercover, Offduty and a Bulldog.
Both the Undercover and the Offduty had problems right out of the box. Both misfired (light firing pin hits) 2 or 3 times out of the first cylinder full. Both were fixed under warranty. Both have gone through 500 rounds each without any further malfunctions.
The Bulldog has gone through 500 rounds without any problems.
3 Charter 2000 guns, an Undercover, Offduty and a Bulldog.
Both the Undercover and the Offduty had problems right out of the box. Both misfired (light firing pin hits) 2 or 3 times out of the first cylinder full. Both were fixed under warranty. Both have gone through 500 rounds each without any further malfunctions.
The Bulldog has gone through 500 rounds without any problems.
3 Charter 2000 guns, an Undercover, Offduty and a Bulldog.
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I have had two bulldogs in 44 so I might not be much help
But for the price I think that there well worth it. If its used, twist the barrel on the gun and see if the pins holding the frame togther above the trigger move. I had a used blued bulldog that had some play in the frame.
It was the reasion I got rid of it and purchased a new bulldog.
The stanless one I have now has over 500 rounds in it and I trust it.
But for the price I think that there well worth it. If its used, twist the barrel on the gun and see if the pins holding the frame togther above the trigger move. I had a used blued bulldog that had some play in the frame.
It was the reasion I got rid of it and purchased a new bulldog.
The stanless one I have now has over 500 rounds in it and I trust it.
Charter Arms .38
I have an older Charter Arms Undercover .38 spl. I trust my life to it on regular basis. It is my nightstand gun and is carried frequently. Almost always rides in the truck with me.
It is durable, fairly accurate as snubbies go, and comfortable to carry.
I've heard that Charter Arms, since changing to Charter 2000, has improved dramatically as far as product and customer service.
I have an older Charter Arms Undercover .38 spl. I trust my life to it on regular basis. It is my nightstand gun and is carried frequently. Almost always rides in the truck with me.
It is durable, fairly accurate as snubbies go, and comfortable to carry.
I've heard that Charter Arms, since changing to Charter 2000, has improved dramatically as far as product and customer service.
No not choppy, but then again there not a python
I have put over 1000 rounds through two bulldogs, thats a light 44 sp gun and it does put out a lot of recoil, but both guns have given me flawless preformance. Never one failed to fire.
WHen some one says an OLD action, what does that mean. How old is the python, how old is a smith N frame.
If it ant broke dont fix it.
I have put over 1000 rounds through two bulldogs, thats a light 44 sp gun and it does put out a lot of recoil, but both guns have given me flawless preformance. Never one failed to fire.
WHen some one says an OLD action, what does that mean. How old is the python, how old is a smith N frame.
If it ant broke dont fix it.
41Special...i think you misunderstood or got some bad info there. The bulldog is anything but choppy. Granted, its no slick smith, but its great for the price and its reliablity is top notch. My only concern with the gun would be long term durability...especially if you plan on putting several thousands of rounds through it. Its so lightweight that i dont know how well it withstand that abuse over the years.
I can completly understand that if it's not broke don't fix it. It's just all major gun makers have. I've got a pre-1900 top break H&R with the same action.
I also looked at the Charter 2000 web site and they explain there action as enclosed and simple which is fine, but for the money I've got a Rossi M 720 that's smooth as silk.
One thing I did see that I like was the barrel length, seems Taurus only thinks 44SPL is useful as an ankle gun.
'OLD ACTION' The Colt and Smith actions are about 100 years old, all I meant was Colt and Smith changed to the current style action for a reason, and they havent changed since for a reason.
I also looked at the Charter 2000 web site and they explain there action as enclosed and simple which is fine, but for the money I've got a Rossi M 720 that's smooth as silk.
One thing I did see that I like was the barrel length, seems Taurus only thinks 44SPL is useful as an ankle gun.
'OLD ACTION' The Colt and Smith actions are about 100 years old, all I meant was Colt and Smith changed to the current style action for a reason, and they havent changed since for a reason.
Thanks for all the info.....
I sure do want to thank all for the response on my Charter 2000 questions.
I always research and research some more before I research a little more....
I spoke to a nice older guy out at the range today. He said his best friend has had a Charter for some 20 years and had nothing bad to say of it. He said he had only good luck with it and thinks about 1000 rounds over it's life.
I wonder why some think that Company name and higher price means better chance I will live in a gun fight ???? Maybe I just misunderstood a few inputs but that's how I took it. I do consider the Rossi option too, but was in hopes to put my American $ back into an American company if possible. This not being my only focus but it's on the list. The fact it's a snub nose I am looking at means I won't be on the line firing it on a daily basis. I want it as a good personal protection, easy hide, straight shot, and with balistics that will STOP the person that has ruined both of our days.
Thanks again..........
I sure do want to thank all for the response on my Charter 2000 questions.
I always research and research some more before I research a little more....
I spoke to a nice older guy out at the range today. He said his best friend has had a Charter for some 20 years and had nothing bad to say of it. He said he had only good luck with it and thinks about 1000 rounds over it's life.
I wonder why some think that Company name and higher price means better chance I will live in a gun fight ???? Maybe I just misunderstood a few inputs but that's how I took it. I do consider the Rossi option too, but was in hopes to put my American $ back into an American company if possible. This not being my only focus but it's on the list. The fact it's a snub nose I am looking at means I won't be on the line firing it on a daily basis. I want it as a good personal protection, easy hide, straight shot, and with balistics that will STOP the person that has ruined both of our days.
Thanks again..........
Well I was being polite.
CA has a long history of making junk.
1000 rounds through a self-defense gun is nothing.
As for price, spend the few extra bucks and get a Smith. Better designs that has proven themselves worldwide for generations.
You get what you pay for in the firearms world, there are a few exceptions such as the Makarov, but CA is not one of the exceptions.
Taurus makes a much better weapon, as does Rossi, which Taurus purchased a few years back.
CA has only proven that they can go out of business several times and come back to sell more junk to people.
CA is the Lorcin/Jennings/Hi-point of the revolver industry.
Hope I made myself clear this time.
CA has a long history of making junk.
1000 rounds through a self-defense gun is nothing.
As for price, spend the few extra bucks and get a Smith. Better designs that has proven themselves worldwide for generations.
You get what you pay for in the firearms world, there are a few exceptions such as the Makarov, but CA is not one of the exceptions.
Taurus makes a much better weapon, as does Rossi, which Taurus purchased a few years back.
CA has only proven that they can go out of business several times and come back to sell more junk to people.
CA is the Lorcin/Jennings/Hi-point of the revolver industry.
Hope I made myself clear this time.