357 Mag Pug High-Polish 5-shot 3-Inch 38 Special / 357 Mag Revolver from Charter Arms - Gunblast.com

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Boge Quinn (gunblast.com/) tests Charter Arms' excellent 357 Mag Pug five-shot 38 Special / 357 Magnum revolver. The 357 Mag Pug's 5-shot cylinder and 3-inch barrel make it easy to carry concealed, while the fully-adjustable sights make it easy to tailor the point of aim for a wide variety of 38 Special and 357 Magnum loads. Constructed from stainless steel, the beautiful high-polish finish completes a package any shooter should be proud to own.
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[@billagnew1251]

I think this is one of your best videos to date, Boge. You’re starting to develop your own style as a gun reviewer. Keep them coming, and thanks for continuing the Gunblast tradition!

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you very much, that means a lot to me.

[@chapiit08]

I haven't watched such straight to the point, concise gun review like this for many moons. I usually jump forward to avoid the useless chatter but here I sat and watched the whole video.

[@davidabney7700]

In the mid-1970's I purchased a Charter Arms Undercoverette .32 snubby for "back-up" and "off duty" carry. As a uniform policeman, my first choice had been a .38 Undercover for back-up duties, but none were available at the time I purchased my Undercoverette. The .38 Undercover was an extremely popular back-up for local police officers in need of a reliable support piece for their primary duty revolver then (S&W Mod. 10). These compact, reliable snub nose revolvers was a cost saving alternative to the other two choices we had at the time. That was the S&W 36 Chief's Special, or the Colt Detective Special (if you could find one). The reliability factor, and cost saving, were strong selling points to 1975 era cops. My Charter Arms had a six-shot cylinder, weighed but 16-ounces, and would serve me as my back-up and off duty gun for over 4-decades, until my retirement in 2016. I had to qualify with it yearly, and I wore it in an ankle holster. Down here in West-Central Georgia, we get some very hot and wet summers, and the occasional cold winter days. In other words in a 40+year career my little Undercoverette suffered greatly from the normal day to day routine that a uniform officer goes through. I kept my back-up oiled and clean as much as possible, stretching the life of this Charter Arms. After retirement, for sentimental reasons, I evaluated my longtime partner, my Undercoverette. The blue wear was substantial, the tiny service grip panel (left-side) had taken a beating over the passing years. It had been a silent partner and a life insurance policy at the same time. Some of my co-workers got after me about the .32 chambering, but this was my back-up, a get-the-hell-off-me snubby when things got ugly. My "deepest" thanks to the Good Lord for overseeing His servant and getting me home safely. That compact Charter Arms .32 of mine was just part of my day to day equipment. The cost was just under 100-dollars for a brand new quality snub nose revolver. It stayed the course with me. I always got qualified with it, and I wasn't about to throw it in a draw and forget about just because I got too old to serve and protect. I sent it to the very fine Charter Arms people with a short note of the history of my Undercoverette, and my appreciation for its longtime great trouble-free service I had received. I wanted my Charter Arms refinished and road tested for any repairs needed. Lets just say the Charter Arms Company made me proud that I had selected their product a long time ago, and it was put to the test by the rough treatment, exposure to rainy weather, dirt, dust, and combat wounds from the outlaws that cops encounter.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thanks! I have forwarded your response to the folks at Charter.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Looks like a well made revolver and wow that 2 pound single action and 6 pound double action trigger pull is NICE!!!

[@327Federal]

I really hope Charter starts making 327 Fed Mag Revolvers again!

[@Dgoff11]

I call them and they said no time soon😢😢

[@327Federal]

@@Dgoff11 They Make Me Sad. It’s Sturm Ruger against the World.

[@johnzajac9849]

$391 (w. cash discount) at Buds today. Looks good!

[@totljag1]

Hate Buds ! They don’t belive in the 2 nd amendment F Buds

[@blazefoley5181]

That's honestly a really decent price for a brand new American made revolver.

[@1nfamyX]

​@@blazefoley5181 it is. We havent seen that kind of thing in decades tbh. Revolvers have for some time now demanded a novel price.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The poundage on that DA trigger is amazing, when most revolvers run 10 pounds at a minimum by comparison. The last S&W model 66 runs about 12-14 pounds DA.

[@bgro555]

You sold me on this gun. 35 years ago I bought a Charter Arms 38 special, bob'd hammer,snubbie and its still a workhorse and pretty.

[@garystearns5922]

I have a 44 bulldog carried daily as a backup when I wore a uniform, never failed me. Still carrying it in my retirement.

[@frankmartin1344]

I carried. Chatter Undercoer ehen I was a narcitics agent...trained 2:11 with it...neber let me down. Retired mow, still catty a Charter!

[@glenmo1]

I purchased a charter arms "off duty" 5 shot stainless..38 snub for daily carry back in 1992.mint cond $160 . Manufactured back in the 1980s when they were in Stratford...still my favorite gun! 5 years ago I purchased a stainless mag pug .357 2-1/4 in factory ported . Fantastic gun especially for $350 new!

[@Mike-zw7fq]

That's great to see that Charter is making an effort to put high quality features on a budget friendly firearm. It looks Great. Enjoyed the Video Boge! Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@2greeksandacamera]

Great presentation Boge! You are right, Charter Arms and Nick Ecker are as good as it gets for commitment to quality and working with their customers. My Off Duty 38 is the best shooting revolver for me. Your description of this 3” revolver has impressed me, would make for a great backup while hog bowhunting.

[@charlene2400]

I've got 3 charters. Started off with 38 undercover, added 32 undercoverette for bad hand days, and 44 target bulldog.

[@florentinomercado9470]

Hello, my friend Boge. Another amazing review 2023 before the end of the year God bless you God bless your family

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you, friend.

[@daneboro6847]

Love Charter arms for the fact they are made in the USA 🇺🇸 thanks for the review Boge, hope you and your loved ones have a Blessed and happy🙏 New Year

[@mike36dc]

So once your father passed, may God rest his soul, I thought this channel was finished. I loved his videos and watched them all (my personal favorite is on the Ruger African 9.3 x 62). But I was wrong. Your videos are on very relevant products, are an accurate and fun review of these arms, and you're easy to listen to (no needless hype or bad rock solo background music). Thanks much and I hope you continue.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you very much for the kind words, they mean a lot to me. Jeff was my brother, and only three years older than I am, but he was often mistaken for my father. It got under his skin, but I always thought it was funny. In fairness to Jeff, I never had any kids, while his daughter made him look old before his time.

[@mike36dc]

@@Gunblastdotcom I saw someone else post to you as his son, and thus the mistake. Thank you for your response and excusing my mistake. I have a 19 year old daughter and she fills my heart with love, right below where my hair's falling out of my head. I look forward to more of your videos. Best, Mike

[@Gunblastdotcom]

@@mike36dc No problem at all! God bless you and your daughter.

[@frankbrowning328]

Beautifully finished stainless Charter. This is the nicest Charter Arms pistol I've ever seen. Already have (3) 357's (2'' S&W mod 60, 3'' Pro Series model 60 S&W and a 8 3/8'' S&W Model 27) but maybe I need another and I've never owned a Charter Arms

[@markhudson2663]

The way you speak and state the facts sounds exactly like Jeff...That's a true compliment..keep up the family tradition !!

[@edwardpate6128]

I have a stainless Mag Pug snub nose that I've owned for close to 10 years and I just love it. Well made and shoots great too!

[@thebastard1958]

I own a Charter Arms, 38spl. alloy frame, gold finger. Lost count a rnds. fired (100's) still locks up so tight that not even a 1000th in. can be perceived by feel or sight. Simply Rugged holster's are top notch, my GP100 3" 10mm rides all day like it's not even there, the double thick belt by Simply Rugged is a must for gun's weighing 36oz's or more. I bought tan rig(cheapest color) wasn't happy called Simply Rugged, they said put olive oil on it till you get the desired color. Now I've got a beautiful rig to carry in.

[@ralphross2357]

I've carried a 38 detective special for years and never have I had a failure.

[@mkshffr4936]

I have been going back and forth on the CA guns. I love their design but have been nervous about reported failures such as light primer strikes. Still I really like the looks of their 6 shot models.

[@la_old_salt2241]

They have great warranty service.

[@PatriotNJ-qj8fv]

I am grateful that Gunblast continues. I love these videos and am joyful that your gun reviews continue. Without Gunblast we would be lost, missing something so great in the shooting community. Cheers and keep up the good work of your families heritage. By the way, I’ve always been a Charter Arms fan as these revolvers are truly well functioning and dependable at a great price point. 🎯

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you very much for the kind words. It means a lot to me.

[@PatriotNJ-qj8fv]

@@Gunblastdotcom Continuing a family heritage (that’s already larger than life) is not easy. Gunblast lives on and your brother would be proud. I lost my Father who taught me how to shoot at 10 years old. Coming up on three years in a couple of days. The safety and marksmanship training was world class. Dad was a US Navy Veteran. Years of LE Training and becoming an Instructor comes no where near what my Father taught me. Most recently, I took my Nephew to an outdoor Range. Coincidentally, the same day (July 8th) to the day I first learned to shoot. Just so many years later that my Father taught me safety and markmanship. As any legacy, it’s important the legacy lives on. Gunblast is such a legacy. 🎯

[@Gunblastdotcom]

@@PatriotNJ-qj8fv Amen! The legacy of firearms must continue, or our beloved Country is doomed. Thanks again!

[@otunca]

Happy New Year, brother Your video just made my day Thank you

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

I've carried one of their 44 special revolvers for years I love charter arms. Thank you I just found my new carry gun.

[@RealMatthewMorgan]

The channel is admirably carrying on in the absence of Jeff. Didn't know it could be done, but well done Boge!

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that.

[@royseleech3524]

I like my Charters

[@doctorprepper5196]

You sir are doing your brother proud. Exellent review and to the point.

[@davidcollins3097]

Great lookin revolver! Thanks Boge!!

[@Bill-jv5eg]

Happy New Year! That is one fine looking handgun

[@jamesa.7604]

This looks like it will be a really good revolver. Enjoyed your review of it. Nice holsters too.

[@ths414]

Great review on a really nice Charter Arms 357. HAPPY New Year Boge.

[@donniesmith9550]

Charter arms has really stepped up there game!!! Awesome video

[@SuperSneakySteve]

Glad to hear that gun shoots as good as it looks. Thanks for the video.

[@t2brfu67]

Good job Charter,NOICE!

[@mikebrown3416]

Beautiful revolver.... maybe this year sometime.. Love your reviews all of the time. Happy New Year to you and your family. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@ironmikehallowween]

Nice pistol. They have upped their game. Thanks for the video.

[@peterpaoli8843]

You have the best gun reviews. Looks like a really nice gun. Thank you.

[@robertseafield5810]

I bought the Charter Arms 44 Special and 38 Special when they first came out. I have owned many others over the years. No problems. I hope they will bring out this upgrade in their other cartridges. I would have to buy them all! At least 44 Special, 45 Colt and 45 ACP! Great video.

[@glockgaston2922]

Looks like a nice looking piece for a good price. Thanks for sharing and always putting out great content!!!

[@joseph7796]

Yah , great video , Boge !!! A very very nice looking piece! Will definitely be on my radar. I will be looking to add one of these to my collection soon. 👍🏼 Been interested in several models over the years , but this one is cool 😎. Thanks for the information. Happy New Year 🎈🎆🎊

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

I’ve had good and bad experiences with Charter, as long as they stay away from the cheap plastic they seem to work okay

[@user-sr9sl3df8l]

ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS.HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BOGE.

[@exploringhistory5796]

A fine video on a fine lookin revolver! I’ve considered a Charter Arms for many years but always ended up with S&W and Taurus. I’ll have to keep an eye out for this one! BTW you’re doing a fine job with the channel 👍🏻

[@raybo34]

I have 2 Charter Arms and they are both fine firearms. The single action trigger is amazing. They won't be my last. That is a beautiful firearm in the video.

[@adamwright4969]

That is a beautiful gun for sure

[@Rk-mz4bb]

Never considered inexpensive guns but after watching this I might give it a shot. Very good review.

[@sonsuzevren61]

happy new year..🧡 Thanks the video..💚

[@loboblanco99]

Finally an alternate choice... I like the fact that the weight is kept down..

[@hdbagger4266]

Great review!!

[@markdwyer314]

Nice little sixgun, always liked the Charters. Keep up the top work brother

[@hereismyusername007]

Thank you, great review.

[@patrickrossetti7109]

Good guns AND customer service.

[@jimchambers7548]

I had a Bulldog in 44spl, loved that snubbie

[@ericostrowski4984]

I've bought a "few" revolvers in my life and the ONLY one I ever got rid of was a Charter Arms. Maybe the one I had was a "lemon" but I'll always think of them as JUNK!

[@danichicago9140]

Happy New Year!

[@jaywinters2483]

Miss your brother. He was my kinda guy. Enjoying your videos too. I've always liked Charter. I've got the 22 Pathfinder & love it. Planning on getting the Pug.

[@NukeCult666]

Great review 👍

[@Matt-to3jo]

Always thought this was a particularly good offering from Charter

[@Gusmccrae0720]

I would love if charter made the undercover II in this full stainless configuration like this!

[@buddylove9484]

Great gun pal, great video…👍🏽

[@GuamanianBlood619]

Been wanting a charters arms bulldog 44 for a while now 👍🏾

[@jerryhammack1318]

Very nice looking gun! Thank you for the review! Blessings and best wishes to you for the new year! From Oklahoma City veteran who appreciates an honest review of firearms !

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you for the kind words, and for your service to our beloved Country.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Always appreciated the Charter line, as I have a soft spot for small frame, 3"bbl. Revolvers, I will ck. This one out!! Thanks for a good review, Blsgs, gg

[@tommycarter4629]

Great video tks

[@jamiespringer8141]

Have a great New Year and best wishes. I cant wait for the new content next year.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Happy new year!

[@kellycoo01]

nice to see they've moved to laser etching and away from that stamping method,I have one of these and i swear the mag pug name is stamping halfway through the barrel sleeve

[@steverussell6642]

That's a pretty sweet 357 👍

[@davidno1minton997]

Badass,,charter

[@snailsfrogslegs119]

448 msrp... definitely worth considering. I like the S&W 66 and the sp101... but that thing is half the price. Not as good as the 66, but probably close to the sp101.

[@totljag1]

Nice looking firearms

[@3wheelmannc860]

Solid video. Looks like a very nice tool with an outstanding da/sa trigger. For me, I would really like a better option for a front sight.

[@jeffstacklebox]

Been looking for a new revolver in .357 or 38 special. Something with multiple uses available. This may just fit the bill. Very nice review. Done superbly as always.

[@weirdshibainu]

I suggest you look at the Taurus 856 line as well. I was never impressed with Taurus, but during covid, I was looking for a snubbie and all my local dealers were charging an arm and a leg for the "mainstream" brands. I bought my Taurus and it's a 6 shot, 2", DA and after a thousand rounds it still shoots fine. I practice at 7 yards and can put 90 percent of rounds into an index card sized grouping with aging eyes. I would take a look at Charter now that Boge has explained what they company has done to improve quality.

[@CreasyEQ]

I might cop this 1 😊

[@glenmo1]

Unfortunately for me 38 special Target Wadd cutters are hard to find nowadays.. with that said I lucked out in my local gun shop he had a few old boxes of Peter's brand wad cutters from a bulk purchase he made years ago.. so I was lucky to get four boxes of 50 rounds of these Peters Target Wadd cutters

[@troyspurling1910]

I really like my Bulldog 44 special with the tiger stripe finish. I don't have anything bad to say about Charter Arms

[@TruckingShooter]

Looks pretty dang nice for a charter arms, I'm interested.

[@Notatroll4207]

Nice

[@mlindsay527]

Hope they have improved their QC. The new ones I looked at a couple years ago were hot garbage.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

They have, but I've liked Charters for 40 years. As I said, they may not be as refined as a revolver that costs twice as much, but Charters have always been dandy revolvers that suited their purpose.

[@Tyrone-db8mo]

​@@Gunblastdotcomrp2¹rrrŕrereeereeeeeeerrrrffrrrtreallyr😂

[@robertmceuen3630]

Check out the .44 special Bulldog.

[@bigracer3867]

Might try this one! Had one long time ago. Like a fiber sight. But all looks awesome!!

[@la_old_salt2241]

Consider the Professional, it's available in both a 7 shot .32 HR Magnum and 6 shot .357 Magnum. Both have fiber optic front sights and 3" barrels. I'm directly responsible for the existence of the Professional. Mr. Eker listens to his customers.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

The Professional is also a fine model.

[@elsullo2]

Excellent and thorough review! I have loved my own Smith and Wesson revolvers, all before 1990 made. But the S&W fanatics need to know that the quality control of recent decades production has just gone away. Charter Arms in contrast has continually improved...............................elsullo

[@davidno1minton997]

Dam,cool,job

[@sombra6153]

That is a really nice review. I always had an appreciation for Charter besides being a S&W and Colt snob.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Hmmm. CNC can aid in quality control.

[@Desperado3248]

Still like the Buffalo Bore 158 gr Hp gas checked plus p. Will hit1075 gps plus. Penetrates and expands well

[@KeiPyn24]

I've never been a huge fan of Charter Arms. I understand it's a budget friendly gun and a step above Rock Island and a Step below Taurus. I like the fact that it's US made. New England Made is awesome too. Just not my taste. I love my Smiths and Colts. A fair review. Thank you.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thank you. I would not consider the Charter a step below Taurus.

[@alansmithee6076]

I liked your Brothers videos , I like your videos, you best get that American flag up right and don't make me tell you twice boy!

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Thanks! I look forward to turning my pin over.

[@jackdougherty139]

Would prefer the matte finish model Nice gun . 👍

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Charter has you covered on matte finish models as well.

[@bsorryrthatsit7055]

That extra inch means a lot. A 2 inch...is a derringer. A 3 inch, take it to the range. And remember, the 22. is obsolete in the woods. Bigfoot, bear, cougar and hogs all need a 38. at the least in terms of defense if not hunting. Let alone rouge deer in the rut or moose.

[@tomfoust711]

I have the pug good gun !!!!!😊

[@chrisryan8863]

Hi Boge. I am newer to your channel and have enjoyed watching. I have the 357 professional that you also reviewed. I assume this Mag Pug is similar to the professional, yes? I was also wondering if you noticed any increase in felt recoil in the grip after you changed to the wooden grips from the factory rubber grips? On the professional version I really like the look of the wood grips it comes with but I just had to put rubber ones only for the felt recoil when shooting 357 rounds.

[@JohnTBlock]

As a contrarian, I hate drawing a mirror that will blind ME in the sunshine...sights must be black, not mirror stainless. Nits, perhaps Boge, but they needed picking. Everything else looks great.

[@CreasyEQ]

Short 🐶 got a mean 👊 💯

[@audiehollon4292]

It resembles the Smith and Wesson model 686

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Only in general appearance. The Charter is an entirely different design mechanically.

[@UnderestimatedA1]

Dang.....

[@EchoSigma6]

I don’t know anything about revolvers but this one seems nice. Too bad there is no option of having the front sights available with a tritium and fiber optic setup like the ones that come in semi automatic pistols.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

Would you please do a review on one of the 32 H&R Charters? Preferably the DAO Off Duty or the Undercoverette. I am really interested in one, but no one has any real data or first hand experience.

[@Gunblastdotcom]

Here's an old one, from before we started posting videos to KZbin: gunblast.com/Charter-327Patriot.htm

[@paymonm9065]

I like those wood grips. Are they aftermarket?

[@Gunblastdotcom]

The stock grips are checkered rubber. These are available from Charter.