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Would love opinions and feedback from those who have tried Hogue, Pachmayr, CA's own grips, etc. Thanks in advance.

Yesterday I posted some photos and a little bit of information about the newest addition to my vintage Charter Arms collection. I took it to the range this morning. The revolver is a joy. I only shot 38 special through it, but it was as if the gun had a magnetic pull to the target. 2-in groupings were not difficult at all. It has more cylinder slop than I'm accustomed to, certainly more than my other Charter Arms revolvers or my Smiths. However, no sign of shavings and the forcing cone seems pristine even though the gun is 40 years old. I'm taking it to a local gunsmith next week just to be on the safe side. These guns are difficult to find, but if you love the classic Charter Arms revolvers and you come across one, my recommendation is to snag it.

I'm considering getting a vintage, very good shape .44 Special. But other than the fun of having one (which is worth something) does the cartridge have any real utility anymore? Can it do anything that .38 Special can't practically do? .44 Special ammo certainly isn't cheap. Interested in thoughts specifically on .44 Special, but no need to suggest other calibers. (I have plenty of other revolvers.)

Anyone who owns or has shot one have thoughts on the steel-framed Charter Arms Professional, particularly in 32 H&R? I prefer a steel frame, I like that that Charter Arms supposedly uses few MIM parts. But I haven't shot the Professional.

We're trying to gain some momentum for this subreddit! Be sure to post your .32, .32 H&R, .32-20, .327 Magnum, etc. wheelguns, questions, and stories!

I recently purchased a Stratford era .32 Undercover. I'm not sure I've ever had a revolver I love this much. I know that these early CAs don't really appreciate in value. They make much more sense as shooters than as safe queens. But I'm hooked, and I want another one. (It's a disease) So, for others who enjoy and appreciate these guns, a question: If you were going to purchase Bridgeport era CA with a few visible handling marks and one scratch on the frame or a second Stratford era CA that appears to be in virtually mint condition, which would you choose? (Keep in mind I already own one very nice Stratford era gun.) Thanks in advance.

I recently purchased a Stratford era .32 Undercover. I'm not sure I've ever had a revolver I love this much. I know that these early CAs don't really appreciate in value. They make much more sense as shooters than as safe queens. But I'm hooked, and I want another one. (It's a disease) So, for others who enjoy and appreciate these guns, a question: If you were going to purchase Bridgeport era CA with a few visible handling marks and one scratch on the frame or a second Stratford era CA that appears to be in virtually mint condition, which would you choose? (Keep in mind I already own one very nice Stratford era gun.) Thanks in advance.

(Posting this query again with a different title. Hoping to elicit some more responses.)

I recently purchased a Stratford era .32 Undercover. I'm not sure I've ever had a revolver I love this much. I know that these early CAs don't really appreciate in value. They make much more sense as shooters than as safe queens. But I'm hooked, and I want another one. (It's a disease) So, for others who enjoy and appreciate these guns, a question: If you were going to purchase Bridgeport era CA with a few visible handling marks and one scratch on the frame or a second Stratford era CA that appears to be in virtually mint condition, which would you choose? (Keep in mind I already own one very nice Stratford era gun.) Thanks in advance.

I recently purchased a Stratford era .32 Undercover. I'm not sure I've ever had a revolver I love this much. I know that these early CAs don't really appreciate in value. They make much more sense as shooters than as safe queens. But I'm hooked, and I want another one. (It's a disease) So, for others who enjoy and appreciate these guns, a question: If you were going to purchase Bridgeport era CA with a few visible handling marks and one scratch on the frame or a second Stratford era CA that appears to be in virtually mint condition, which would you choose? (Keep in mind I already own one very nice Stratford era gun.) Thanks in advance.

I've just won a Model 64-3 on GunBroker, and I'm hoping someone on here can help me determine the provenance of the revolver. Seriel number is 1D65283. MPD is stamped on the bottom of the butt next to the serial number, and asset number 52814 is stamped on the side of the butt. The seller says he got the revolver from a batch of Loomis Armed Security trade-ins. I'd like to know with what police department it originally served. (I had a cousin who was a Memphis Police Department detective in the 1970s and 80s, and the thought that this gun might have crossed his path intrigues me.) Thanks in advance for any help.

What would be a reasonable price point for a Model 64-3 in good or slightly better than good condition? Thanks in advance.

Thoughts on which manufacturer has better quality control these days? Specifically with regard to the Taurus Defender in .327 and the CA Professional in .32 H&R. Preferably from people who own them and shoot them. Thanks in advance.

NOTE: I am a Smith & Wesson guy, and not really interested in all the responses that might say I should purchase a Smith or a Ruger instead of a Taurus or a Charter Arms. I already know these things. But I am interested to know how these two budget manufacturers are doing these days with regard to quality.