Welcome everyone to the 73rd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
Welcome to another Wheelgun Wednesday, where we cover all things of Wheelgunnery. In my “One Handed Revolver Drills” article from last year, readers mentioned that the article skimmed over the whole process of reloading with only one hand. There was another question [Read More…]
Charter Arms are launching a new revolver, the Professional, chambered in .32 H&R Magnum at the 2019 Concealed Carry Expo. Here’s what Charter Arms have to say about their new revolver: Charter Arms, manufacturers of affordable, American-made revolvers for [Read More…]
Charter Arms is rolling out several new revolvers for the new year. One is an addition to the Pathfinder line, while the second is a new model in the Undercover Lite family. Pathfinder Lite #52270 The new Pathfinder Lite model 52270 is a 6 shot revolver chambered for [Read More…]
Charter Arms used to make a pistol version of the Armalite AR7. They are being made by Henry Repeating Arms as the U.S. Survival AR7. Unfortunately they are only made as rifles and not pistols like this one. It sort looks like the DL44 Blaster used by Han Solo. With a [Read More…]
Academy is in the news again after their knee jerk reaction to remove all modern sporting rifles from their shelves following the shooting in Orlando. Shortly after, Daniel Defense one of Academy’s suppliers learned about the sporting good giant hiding the rifles [Read More…]
Charter Arms is now offering an even more compact version of the company’s .44 Special line of revolvers. Called the Boomer, this new handgun is a five shot wheel gun – same as the classic Bulldog – but with a tapered 2″ barrel that is ported and [Read More…]
Lew Horton Distributing announced a special edition revolver from Charter Arms. Called the Backpacker, the new wheelgun is a Bulldog with a stainless steel frame and 2.5″ ported barrel. The grips are smooth walnut and “Backpacker” is etched on the [Read More…]
Charter Arms announced on Facebook that the company is redesigning the 9mm Pitbull revolver. The Pitbull is the company’s “rimless revolver” that is designed to shoot traditional auto cartridges without the need for moon clips. According to the company, the new [Read More…]
In 2015, Charter Arms will offer two new colors to the existing Pathfinder line: pink and lavender. Each of the two guns has a new name that is in line with the company’s current naming conventions. The first is the Pink Lady, while the second is the Lavender [Read More…]
Charter Arms is offering a new version of the Pink Lady revolver with a 4.2″ barrel. The gun is a five-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special and is +P rated. Currently, Charter Arms offers a Pink Lady as part of its Undercover Lite line, but that gun is fitted [Read More…]
When the long promised and frequently delayed Charter Arms Pitbull Rimless Revolver was finally launched, it was only made available in .40 S&W, to the disappointment of many 9mm shooters. Charter has finally announced that it is now available in 9mm [Read More…]
Carried by cops and gangsters alike, the snubnose revolver has been a staple for anyone wanting to carry a concealed firearm. Through the years, the short-barreled revolvers have evolved, becoming more refined with each generation. The Charter Arms Off Duty has all of [Read More…]
I’ve been fascinated by the big-bore snub nose revolver ever since the early 80’s when I read about a woman who rotated the tables on a would-be rapist. When he grabbed her, she grabbed a .44 out of her purse and ensured he would never harm anyone ever again. The [Read More…]
Good news for Cali shooters. In the press release they did not say which guns were approved for sale. Charter Arms, Dayton, OH, July 13, 2010-Fifteen more Charter Arms Revolver models have just been approved for sale by the state of California. California and a few [Read More…]
The “2019 Detective Special” prop gun from the movie Blade Runner has been auctioned off for $270,000! At first glance the gun looks to be some sort of auto-revolver. It is in fact a Steyr Mannlicher .222 Model SL rifle action and trigger group with some [Read More…]
Readers have been asking me what is happening with the much talked about Charter Arms Rimless Revolver that keeps failing to make an appearance. Charter Arms have issued a press released saying that they are manufacturing at capacity and cannot produce enough of their [Read More…]
The new Charter Arms “On Duty” revolver is a double action .38 Special snub-nosed revolver designed for concealed carry. It has a low profile, partly concealed, hammer that allows it to be used in single action but is also less likely to be snagged on [Read More…]
Production of the Charter Arms Rimless Revolver (CARR) has been delayed due to patent issues. Due to our pushing to get the patent applied for and all of that paperwork submitted and the various legal tap dancing involved in having real guns ready for release at SHOT we [Read More…]
Charter Arms have issued a press release heralding their “revolutionary new rimless revolver” the Charter Arms Rimless Revolver (CARR), that will go on sale Q1 2009. Problem: The major drawback to rimless semi-auto cartridges in revolvers is they require [Read More…]
If you thought it was only the firearms industry going pink, you would be wrong. Fishergirl Survival Rod & Kit The fishergirl range complements pink guns such as the .38 ‘Pink Lady’ revolver. Charter Arms Pink Lady