
This feature is usually found on more expensive revolvers, as is the Undercover’s fully shrouded ejector rod.įinally, Charter Arms states that it’s the only firearms manufacturer that polishes its products using DAN robotic work cells. In addition, the cylinder locks in three places instead of the usual two, which, through time, helps prevent wear and excessive cylinder endshake between the cylinder and frame. Another unique feature is the eight-groove rifling, which Charter Arms says gives the bullet a higher velocity and a flatter trajectory. Not having a side plate adds strength to the frame. There is no side plate that must be removed to clean, lubricate or repair the lockwork. Undercover Lite revolvers also have some features not found on many other wheelguns.

38s, the Undercover Lite has a swing-out cylinder, a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger and a transfer-bar ignition system-something that Charter Arms invented. The front sight is ramped and serrated to reduce glare, and the rear sight is a notch in the top of the frame, which leaves about 0.13 inches of light on either side of the front sight. Charter Arms recommends standard-pressure ammunition rather than +P rounds in this gun.

The Undercover Lite is a 12-ounce, five-shot revolver with a 2-inch barrel chambered in.

The Undercover Lite is the aluminum-framed version of Charter Arms’ Undercover. Undercover Lite The Earthborn’s 2-inch barrel features eight-groove rifling for consistently higher velocities, and the ejector rod is fully protected. The new guns include the matte black/earth tone Earthborn, the rose gold/stainless Rosebud, the blue/stainless Blue Diamond and the gold/stainless Chic Lady. Because I spend considerable time outdoors, I decided to put the matte-finished Undercover Lite Earthborn through its paces. These new revolvers follow an increasingly popular trend for handguns with color schemes suited to the tastes of their owners. 38 Special revolvers at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia. Charter Arms of Shelton, Connecticut, announced four new Undercover Lite.
