Charter Arms Undercover Small .38 Special Revolver - Stainless Steel (Model 73824)

The Charter Arms Undercover Small .38 Special Revolver in stainless steel is a proven choice for shooters prioritizing compact concealed carry without sacrificing practical stopping power. At just 17 ounces with a 2-inch barrel, this five-shot .38 Special revolver delivers the balance of size, weight, and capability that has made the Undercover a workhorse in the CCW market for decades. Built in stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability, the Model 73824 pairs traditional revolver reliability with modern aiming technology via its Crimson Trace laser grip system.

Revolvers excel in simplicity and dependability—no magazines to lose, no slide manipulation, just point and shoot. The .38 Special cartridge, especially in +P loads, remains a legitimate self-defense round with a proven track record, and the five-round capacity suits personal protection scenarios where speed of reload is secondary to immediate reliability. The Crimson Trace laser grip transforms your aiming speed and accuracy under stress, a genuine advantage in low-light or high-adrenaline situations where conventional sights can slow target acquisition.

This revolver operates as a double-action/single-action gun, giving you the flexibility to shoot DA for fast first shots or cock the hammer for SA precision. The stainless finish requires less maintenance than blued steel in humid or salty environments, and the compact footprint makes appendix or ankle carry realistic for serious everyday carriers. Charter Arms has refined the Undercover formula over generations—you're buying a design matured through thousands of real-world carry hours, not a trendy experiment.

Key Features

• Crimson Trace laser grip for rapid, accurate target acquisition in dim light or high-stress scenarios
• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and requires minimal maintenance
• Five-shot capacity in a package weighing only 17 ounces—ideal weight for all-day carry
• 2-inch barrel optimizes concealability without sacrificing velocity or controllability
• Double-action/single-action trigger for flexible shot selection
• .38 Special +P capability for modern defensive loads

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Charter Arms Undercover suitable for concealed carry?

Yes. At 17 ounces with a 2-inch barrel, the Undercover Small is purpose-built for concealed carry. Its lightweight stainless steel construction works well with appendix, IWB, or ankle holsters, and the compact profile doesn't print noticeably under most clothing.

What does the Crimson Trace laser grip do?

The Crimson Trace laser grip projects a visible red dot onto your target, eliminating the need to align iron sights and dramatically speeding up target acquisition—especially useful in low-light defensive situations or when your sight picture is compromised by movement or stress.

Can this revolver handle .38 Special +P ammunition?

Yes. The Charter Arms Undercover Small is rated for .38 Special +P loads, allowing you to use more modern, higher-velocity defensive ammunition for better terminal performance than standard .38 Special rounds.

Why choose a revolver over a semi-automatic pistol for carry?

Revolvers are inherently simpler—no external safeties to worry about, no magazines to drop or lose, and no jams or failures to feed. The Undercover's double-action trigger is relatively light and controllable, and the five-shot capacity is adequate for most defensive scenarios. Many shooters prefer the mechanical reliability and point-and-shoot nature of a revolver for high-stress situations.