Charter Arms Undercover Lite Red/Black .38 Special Stainless/Silver Revolver
Specifications
Grip Polymer
Action Double Action
Finish Stainless/Silver
Sights Peep Sights
Weight 12 ounces
Capacity 5
Grip Safety No
Optic Ready No
Barrel Length 2 inches
Caliber / Gauge .38 Special
Manual Safety No
Threaded Barrel No
Mode Of Operation Manual Repeating
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Description
Product Overview
Charter Arms Undercover Lite Red/Black is a lightweight .38 Special revolver built for everyday concealed carry. With a 2-inch barrel, fixed 3-dot sights, and a traditional spurred hammer, it delivers dependable double-action revolver performance without adding unnecessary weight.
Key Features
- Fixed 3-dot sights for fast target acquisition
- 5-shot .38 Special cylinder for reliable self-defense capability
- Ultra-light 12 oz design for comfortable concealed carry
- Aircraft-grade aluminum and steel construction for rugged everyday use
- 2-inch barrel for practical close-range handling
A compact, lightweight revolver option for personal protection—ready when you are.
4.6 | 5 Reviews
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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5
5 total reviews
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Latest Reviews
Tristan D.
6 months ago
Verified Purchaser
Took it to the range...
Took it to the range and sights are spot on. I really like the grips, allowing for a nice amount of purchase around a pretty small handgun, as well a some relatively aggressive texture to keep it from slipping around. Trigger feels very smooth on the pull, and very tactile on the break and reset. Very lightweight, and I can see it being very easy to carry. Recoil is pretty moderate, and didn't really start slapping my hand until I started firing strong hand only. I would say compared to the average compact sized polymer 9mm that might be considered for concealed carry the overall force is similar, but where the 9mm might be a little more snappy, this revolver directs more of the recoil into your hands. And while I might not recommend this firearm to someone with arthritic hands or weaker grip strength, but I would say for the average adult male with average grip strength it's very manageable. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase. The price was very reasonable. It feels like a quality, well-made firearm, and every aspect and detail is what I wanted for my first revolver.
Carl E.
2 years ago
Verified Purchaser
I made this purchase...
I made this purchase to fill a hole in my firearm inventory. I wanted the smallest and lightest revolver for use as a trail gum while hiking and backpacking. My fear of bear and other wildlife is much less than my fear of the increasing number of wackos out in the woods. The Charter Arms Undercover Lite fits the bill perfectly. Even with two speed loaders it is lighter than my loaded Glock 26. Granted, it is a five shot in .38. Truth be told, I don't intend on being in a long term shootout. If I can't stop a trail incident with five shots, I doubt ten or 20 would help me. The gun itself is perfect in every way. Even the grip fits my relatively large hand, although barely. It fires exactly like you would expect a short barrel revolver to fire. I have the full spur because double action firing revolvers will never be as accurate as thumbing back the hammer. If I need to hit anything beyond 20 yards I'm hiding behind a tree or rock anyway, so I don't need a long range pistol. Probably the only thing I can say to detract from the gun is that I can't find any speed loader that works. The grip just slightly interferes with fully engaging the rounds in the loader. The tips of the rounds will partially go into the chamber but are slightly cocked. It could be challenging under pressure. A skinnier set of grips would likely solve the problem but right now, I like the grips as is. A good purchase and Bud's made it easy. From payment through tracking, everything went perfectly. I would only recommend trying to use a preferred FFL.
Dan C.
3 years ago
Verified Purchaser
I really like this...
I really like this little revolver carry it almost every day. Shoots great and would highly recommend it. Thanks Buds
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Questions & Answers
Q: is this single action? also is it a good revolver? or point me to a better one thats ca compliant please
Author: Bryan W.
(1) ANSWER
A: Hi Bryan and welcome. It is both Double Action and Single Action. Charter Arms makes reliable fairly priced firearms so no issues with quality. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Author: James G.
Q: does this revolver have a transfer bar or hammer block for safety?
Author: Bryan W.
(2) ANSWERS
A: Hi Bryan and welcome. The Charter Arms Undercover doesn't use a side plate. The revolver features a combination of steel and aluminum, utilizing a steel frame and a lot of aluminum to make for a light, but strong, revolver. The revolver features a floating firing pin and a transfer-bar ignition system. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Author: James G.
A: Transfer bar safety.
Author: Jason L.
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Bud's Gun Shop - Lexington, KY
1105 Industry Rd., Lexington, KY 40505
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2270 Two Rivers Blvd., Sevierville, TN 37876
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820 Main St., Greenville, KY 42345
