The Charter Arms Boomer is a double-action revolver chambered in .44 Special with a 2-inch barrel and a 5-round cylinder. It has a black passivate finish on an aluminum frame with a black rubber grip and a concealed hammer. The compact configuration is built around close-range carry use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charter Arms 
• Model: Boomer 
• Caliber: .44 Special 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black Passivate 
   

Detailed Features 

• Concealed hammer for snag-free draw 
• Aluminum frame with black passivate finish 
• Black rubber grip 
• Compact 2-inch barrel 
• 5-round cylinder in .44 Special

Owners of the Charter Arms Boomer in .44 Special tend to be buyers who specifically want the .44 Special cartridge in a compact, lightweight package. The aluminum frame keeps weight down compared to an all-steel revolver, which matters for all-day carry. The trade-off in felt recoil is real, and shooters who run full-power .44 Special loads note the push is firm but manageable with the rubber grip.

The concealed hammer is the defining ergonomic feature and draws the most consistent positive feedback. Pocket and waistband carry both benefit from the snag-free profile. Some owners wish the trigger pull were lighter from the factory, and a few note that the aluminum frame finish shows wear faster than stainless or carbon steel options under regular holster use.

Value opinion runs close to neutral. The Boomer fills a real gap as an affordable .44 Special compact revolver, and Charter Arms is one of the few makers offering it in this format. Critics point to fit tolerances and finish quality as areas where the price point shows. It works reliably for most owners but does not compete with higher-end small-frame revolvers on refinement.