Charter Arms “Professional”

[JohnR]

There was some press buzz about this recently, but it’s not on Charter’s website or anywhere else that I’ve found. It’s a 7-round .32H&R Magnum revolver with a 3” barrel, and even though the ammo is 64 to 80 cents a round, I kinda want one! Anyone heard of this? Or is it vaporware?

[Planedude]

I have not heard that one, but Charter's web site is never, never up to date. I like the folks, they are very accessible on the phone and somewhat thru email, but the web page doesn't even list the .41mag I now own... at least the last time I checked.

If they do a 3in .32 H&R mag, I'll have to pick one up too. That, or maybe one in say, .327 Federal??

I'm still hunting an old six shot .32 Undercoverett for a fair price. The Charter arms factory refinishing program is a great deal if you like the gun you've found.

Peace

[JohnR]

I went to Bud's and was surprised at some of the models, like some with 6" barrels, not on Charter's website. A couple years ago I was interested in their .22 Pathfinder, and the online reports said there was an 8-round model. But there was no 8-round model, only 6-round. I emailed Charter and they said there was no 8-round model. So how did people review them? Dunno.

Here's the Professional:

https://cdn.athlonoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/DJA_7331.jpg

And a video: https://youtu.be/khMoeDBHAuE

[Bawanna]

I've had a hankering for another Bulldog Pug last few years. Had one many moons ago and it was a great little gun. That was back in the days when they were kind of hit and miss, like Taurus. I must have got a good one, no issues and a fine trigger.

[Barth]

I've wanted a Bulldog 44 Special for some time.
But 44 Special ammo is just crazy expensive :mad:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/38055.jpg

[Tilos]

I went to Bud's and was surprised at some of the models, like some with 6" barrels, not on Charter's website. A couple years ago I was interested in their .22 Pathfinder, and the online reports said there was an 8-round model. But there was no 8-round model, only 6-round. I emailed Charter and they said there was no 8-round model. So how did people review them? Dunno.

Here's the Professional:

https://cdn.athlonoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/DJA_7331.jpg

And a video: https://youtu.be/khMoeDBHAuE
Yep, saw a 6" 9mm revolver in a gun store in another state, so I went to the Charter website...nope, no such gun.
Searched Gunbroker and found plenty.
Emailed from the Charter site and got a response from the "president" that they do in fact make/sell a 6" barreled revolver in 9mm.
haven't bought one yet though :p

[JohnR]

Charter seriously needs to work on their marketing department.

[JohnR]

I found it on their website: https://charterfirearms.com/collections/nitride/products/model-63270

What I have not found is .32 H&R Magnum in local stores. The expensive LGS probably has some, but I never buy ammo there.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0874/7670/products/63270_PROFESSIONAL_2048x2048.jpeg?v=1561564237

[kenemoore]

I buy almost all of my ammo on line. One of my goto places has carry ammo:
https://www.sgammo.com/product/32-hr-mag-ammo/20-round-box-32-hr-magnum-federal-85-grain-jacketed-hollow-point-ammo-c32hrb

[gb6491]

I went to Bud's and was surprised at some of the models, like some with 6" barrels, not on Charter's website. A couple years ago I was interested in their .22 Pathfinder, and the online reports said there was an 8-round model. But there was no 8-round model, only 6-round. I emailed Charter and they said there was no 8-round model. So how did people review them? Dunno.

Here's the Professional:

https://cdn.athlonoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/DJA_7331.jpg

And a video: https://youtu.be/khMoeDBHAuE
Darn, I like the looks of that. Still, I'd probably swap out the grips for something a little shorter.
I also agree with the video comment: "I would have preferred it chambered in .327 Federal Magnum, for the added flexibility to use both .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum loads". Further, I think one could amend that comment to read "added flexibility and availability".

I've an early 3" Undercover that has served me well as an occasional carry/hiking gun. I'd like to check out a "Professional" in person.
http://i43.tinypic.com/suzl7o.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/6s5oxk.jpg
No trouble finding loads for this one;)

Regards,
Greg

[boscobarbell]

There was some press buzz about this recently, but it’s not on Charter’s website or anywhere else that I’ve found. It’s a 7-round .32H&R Magnum revolver with a 3” barrel, and even though the ammo is 64 to 80 cents a round, I kinda want one! Anyone heard of this? Or is it vaporware?

I'm not particularly familiar with the .32H&R. What would an equivalent round be in terms of performance? Something like .38?

I did some research on the .327, and what I saw was quite impressive. It's just really hard to find a suitable carry model that isn't a) As heavy as a anchor, or b) made of polymer.

But if the .32H&R is the next best thing.....

[JohnR]

Internet "experts" compare it to .38 special. That's all I know.

[kenemoore]

I copied this form an ammo site:

The .32 H&R Magnum is a rimmed cartridge designed for use in revolvers. It was developed in 1984 as a joint venture between Harrington & Richardson and Federal Cartridge. The .32 H&R Magnum is produced by lengthening the .32 S&W Long case by .155", to 1.075". The .32 H&R magnum offers substantially more performance than other .32 caliber handgun cartridges, such as the .32 ACP, and can be considered an effective small game hunting cartridge. Its higher velocity offers a flat trajectory, while the light weight of the bullets results in low recoil. One of the .32 H&R magnum's favorable attributes is that it offers .38 Special energy levels and penetration is also increased compared to the .38 special with bullets of the same weight. Federal is one of the leading manufacturers of the 32 H&R magnum which ranges from 85 grain to 95 grain bullet available in HP

[boscobarbell]

Thanks for the replies. I'm even more interested now.....

[JohnR]

“...with bullets of the same weight.” But they’re not! 95 gr. Vs. 158 gr?

[CPTKILLER]

https://www.deguns.net/charter-arms-73220-undercover-undercoverette-revolver--32-mag-2in-5rd-stainless/p?idsku=19415&utm_source=wikiarms

This is as close as I could find.

i did look. The are not in the wild yet.

Estimated cost for the Professional is around $380.