If you want the story on the Taurus snub revolvers please pick a model/s and I can find the info for you.
I own a number of Taurus snub revolvers and find they are durable,reliable, and a bargain.
First off I own a 85CH in .38 Special that is +25 years old and not +P qualified.
Buffalo Bore and Federal Nyclads help out there with excellent standard pressure rounds.
Buffale Bore makes a 158gr. LSWCHP that has the velocity of the +P version without the recoil of the +P.
Federal makes the 125 gr. LSWCHP Nyclad that makes a good practice and decent protection round.
My Taurus 856 magnesium framed Lyte model gets those as well. The 856 in the magnesium model or the stainless regular frame holds 6 shot instead of 5 and on a model 85 frame. I own both stainless models, but one is the magnesium model.
Next up is the 327 in .327 Federal magnum. Not only is this a 6 shot model, but .32 H&R magnum rounds and .32 S&W Long rounds can be shot through it.
This makes for versatility and a gun that new shooters can be introduced to.
Tailor the ammo to the mission.
Then comes the Rossi 462 in .357 magnum. This is a six shot gun, but the Rossi 351/352 family are 5 rounders and in .38 Special.
Rossi is owned by Taurus now.
There are also the Taurus 650/651/850/851 family to consider as well. Add to that all the Taurus 85 models to look at.
Want a 7 shot snub revolver? The 617 and the 817UL have it.
The few Charter Arms revolvers that I have been able to handle or shoot briefly seemed to be good solid pieces.
What ever fits you and your needs is the way to go.
If you use this you cannot go wrong.
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=15969.0
Whether it is a Taurus or a Charter, should you choose to go those ways, or some other revolver, we should celebrate your pick.
Handle as many different models as you can. That way you can see first hand what's what.