Charter Arms 22 a waste of money?

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I don’t think it would be as good of an investment as many, many other things but will last longer than a night out on the town with your wife. However, even that is far from a waste of money, even thought it’s all gone and you have nothing to show for it, the next day
 
jmorris said:
I don’t think it would be as good of an investment as many, many other things but will last longer than a night out on the town with your wife. However, even that is far from a waste of money, even thought it’s all gone and you have nothing to show for it, the next day
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“Investment” was probably the wrong word. How about “useful toy?”
 
Inexpensive .22 revolvers are scarce as hen's teeth. If I had my choice I'd save up for a used K22, 34, or 63.
Charters, to me, and I've had more than a few, always seem gritty and a little imprecise. Right now I have a 63 no dash, a Super Single Six, and a "pre-Taurus, pre-Bangor Punta Rossi 51 "target" that performs at a level three times it's price. Looks like a 3/4 size K22 with adj sights, pinned barrel and recessed chambers. Someday it will break and tat will be it
 
wiscoaster said:
A Taurus 992 is not a beautiful gun, but it's sturdy, reliable, and shoots well.

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I haven’t seen one of those in stock anywhere since I started looking. The Charter and a Ruger LCR are literally the only DA 22 revolvers I’ve found within 100 miles. I suppose now still isn’t the best time to look for a gun.
 
jmorris said:
I don’t think it would be as good of an investment as many, many other things but will last longer than a night out on the town with your wife. However, even that is far from a waste of money, even thought it’s all gone and you have nothing to show for it, the next day
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Are you saying that a wife is the worst investment a man can make? ;)
 
When it comes to double action .22 revolvers you're going to end up chasing a dragon trying to find one that fits your budget, isn't slapped together by monkeys, and has a decent trigger. Charter and Taurus are really the only options for a sub $500 .22, Ruger DA .22's are not worth the money, and the S&W ones cost a lot.

I feel that Taurus is better than Charter, but Charter has top notch customer service, which you will likely be using often. A Taurus is on my list, but they've been MIA since the pandemic began last year.
 
I bought a lot of revolvers trying to get a decent DA 22 revolver that didn't cost an arm and a leg. It was kind of entertaining. I had an H&R, High Standard, Taurus, Rossi... maybe one or two more?

It was a bad run of luck. The Taurus had a particularly stiff trigger, the High Standard had something wrong with the cylinder, the Rossi was way too small, the H&R had a horrid trigger, etc. I could have lucked out and got a decent example of one of those and been okay, I suppose.

I found a used Single Six in really rough shape for cheap and gave it some TLC. It's been excellent,

Finally I ran across a S&W K22 with worn finish and Pachmayrs for at a good price. My search for a good DA 22lr is over.

As for Charter Arms, I still wanted a 22 snub. My other three CA revolvers have good triggers, so I ordered a 2" Pathfinder NiB. It has a good trigger. I was excited to get it. It's about to go back to the factory for the second time for weak strikes, so I'm kind of less excited about it now. On the other hand, if they ever get it functioning properly (or give me another one), it will be a good addition because it's light, has a decent trigger, and is accurate for a snub.
 
I tried and tried to support Charter Arms for two years as they are an American company with a good heart that supports law enforcement and lifetime warranty. I sent a Police Undercover back several times which ultimately had to be replaced. I sent a Pathfinder back twice as well for repairs and when it came back the last time, it spit lead so I sold it.
 
Mauser lover said:
Check out the Diamondback Sidekick.

It's on my want list for when it comes out next week. I'll give it a couple of weeks before ordering to see some real reviews, but it checks a bunch of boxes for me.
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That appears to be a fairly faithful clone of the old High Standard Double Nine. I’ll be interested to see one in person.
 
Elkins45 said:
That appears to be a fairly faithful clone of the old High Standard Double Nine. I’ll be interested to see one in person.
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Yes, that’s exactly what it looks like. In addition to the new revolver, I’m hoping to be able to use Diamondback as a source of parts for my High Standard. I need a hand.
 
Several years back I purchased a new 4" Charter Arms Pathfinder on a whim,,,
It's very close in size/appearance to my well used S&W Model 63.

Honestly, the pistols perform near identically in my hands,,,
The trigger on the S&W is smoother I will say,,,
But that's because it's "well broken in".

I imagine when/if the Charter has fired as many rounds as the S&W,,,
It will be just as smooth as the trigger on my "well broken in" Charter Bulldog.

I rate my Pathfinder as a well made well performing revolver,,,
Certainly not as well finished as my vintage S&W,,,
But well made and equal to any plinking task.

JMHO

Aarond

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As with all CA threads it is what it is and you get what you pay for.

I do not need one, nor want one nor would buy one. JMHO Which is what you asked for,
 
ontarget said:
My experiences with Charter have been positive. Also don't overlook the Taurus DA .22 offerings. I have also had positive experiences with them.
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A common complaint on "the innernet" gun forums, is that Taurus .22 revolvers have a very stout double action trigger.
 
Charter 2” Aluminum framed .22LR: I had to smooth out the chambers, but it’s been 100% reliable and fun. Not particularly accurate, but that helps keep it from being boring. Winchester Super X groups nicely, most others give me a shotgun pattern.
 
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