Charter Arms' made its name with the classic .38 Undercover. Today, Charter's family of .38 Specials has grown to meet the tastes and demands of a variety of shooters. At 16 oz, this five-shot .38 Special revolver is compact and lightweight. Its 2 inches barrel and superior safety features makes it ideal for concealed carry situations. Blacknitride is a new, proprietary process that adds hardness to the finish of the revolver. It also reduces friction and wear. With a scratch-resistant surface and extended life in the rifling and chambers, Blacknitride keeps your Charter handgun looking - and working - like new. It's a perfect compromise between size, weight and stopping power.