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Offline verzilli

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Charter Arms vs LCR
« on: November 27, 2009, 11:46:45 PM »
Hey guys.  For concealed carry, woods gun, etc.  A Charter Arms in 44 Special or a Ruger LCR.  I reload for my Ruger 44 mag, so I already have dies, powder, etc for 44.  I like the idea of one cartridge (basically) instead of 44 and 38 special.

Question1:  Strength and durability of Charter Arms?
Question2:  Size/concealabilty of CA Bulldog?

Thanks!
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2009, 12:48:48 AM »
Can't answer your specific questions directly as I've only seen the LCR in a magazine review. That thing is so ugly you couldn't chase me fast enough to get me to take one if it was free but then I'm not much of a Ruger fan as most around here know.

I'd definitely chose the Charter .44 Special over it. They are a little rough around the edges but are a solid value for the asking price.
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2009, 01:09:29 AM »
so how fast can you run... ;D
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2009, 01:34:25 AM »
I have a pink CA in 38 and just got a LCR. The LCR is unique and light. However in your situation I'd go for the CA. Always like the Bulldog .44. I kinda liked the looks of the old ones without the barrel shroud. The new CA are really well made in my opinion.

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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2009, 04:49:34 AM »
If a little more weight and a little more bulk are no problem I would go for the CA.   I have a .38 "Undercover" and it's a serviceable piece.  Not real pretty but definitely will get the job done.

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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2009, 05:55:35 AM »
Quote from: verzilli on November 28, 2009, 01:09:29 AM
so how fast can you run... ;D

I can't run at all but I can turn around and shoot what's chasing me.  :o ;D
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2009, 03:51:26 AM »
unlike graybeard i love ruger yet id take the bulldog.  had one yrs ago and let it go,  thinking i should get another but dont know why.
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2009, 02:14:36 PM »
Thanks for the input guys.
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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2009, 04:51:57 PM »
Did you get prices on these revolvers?

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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2009, 04:58:26 PM »
I can't speak about the Ruger, but I had a CA bulldog 44 spl.  When I got it, it didn't work right out of the box.  I sent it back to  CA, and they fixed it so it would fire.  I never really felt confident enough to carry it for self defense, so I sold it.  It was poor quality and cheaply made.  The fit and finish was not good at all. 

Check out the S&W Night Guard.  the 44 spl is model 396.  They seem to be good quality.

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Re: Charter Arms vs LCR
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2009, 08:12:10 PM »
Quote from: Graybeard on November 28, 2009, 05:55:35 AM
Quote from: verzilli on November 28, 2009, 01:09:29 AM
so how fast can you run... ;D

I can't run at all but I can turn around and shoot what's chasing me.  :o ;D
I knew that was coming. Rule number one don't mess with the boss.
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