Re: First tune-up: Charter Arms 38 Undercover
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:45 am
I apologize if I was part of the thread heist.
Just to add....I don't like bashing, whether it's a revolver vs autoloader, S&W vs Colt, or Glock vs Sig. If I want that, I'll go to their respective sites, and mention a competitive brand....
We all have our preferences....and budget....and what suits our style....leave it at that.
Same goes for 3in1's, bench top lathes, and round column mill bashers. Again.... preferences....and pocket book....and space.
I will say flat out, that there is nothing wrong with carrying a .38 Special for self defense. Ballistics are not that far off from a 9 mil.
What I think is more important, is being proficient, whether it's a .22 or a .50 cal, and to the point it's actually instinctive. Hitting the X ring fast is of most importance.
I also own a Chief's Special (model 36 S&W) My wife likes that one a lot. .38 Special, 5-shot, aluminum frame, nice & light. With a 2" barrel, it makes a glorious flame with hot loads at night! Not a whole lot of fun to shoot at the range with though.
Important to note, she has small hands, so the Mod 36 actually fits her hand better than even one of my round butt 19's or 18's. Auto loaders....she likes my PPK.
She can shoot my 1911, but it looks like she's trying to hold up a my Mod 29, or Python with a 6" barrel.
Sorry I can help you with your Charter....I have tuned up & modified many a S&W revolver, but I've never been in a Charter Arms.
Bill
Just to add....I don't like bashing, whether it's a revolver vs autoloader, S&W vs Colt, or Glock vs Sig. If I want that, I'll go to their respective sites, and mention a competitive brand....
We all have our preferences....and budget....and what suits our style....leave it at that.
Same goes for 3in1's, bench top lathes, and round column mill bashers. Again.... preferences....and pocket book....and space.
I will say flat out, that there is nothing wrong with carrying a .38 Special for self defense. Ballistics are not that far off from a 9 mil.
What I think is more important, is being proficient, whether it's a .22 or a .50 cal, and to the point it's actually instinctive. Hitting the X ring fast is of most importance.
I also own a Chief's Special (model 36 S&W) My wife likes that one a lot. .38 Special, 5-shot, aluminum frame, nice & light. With a 2" barrel, it makes a glorious flame with hot loads at night! Not a whole lot of fun to shoot at the range with though.
Important to note, she has small hands, so the Mod 36 actually fits her hand better than even one of my round butt 19's or 18's. Auto loaders....she likes my PPK.
She can shoot my 1911, but it looks like she's trying to hold up a my Mod 29, or Python with a 6" barrel.
Sorry I can help you with your Charter....I have tuned up & modified many a S&W revolver, but I've never been in a Charter Arms.
Bill