The Charter Arms Boomer is a 5-shot .44 S&W Special double-action revolver with a 2-inch barrel. It weighs 1.3 lbs (20 oz) and measures 7.32 inches overall. The black nitride finish covers the frame, and the grip is black finger-grooved rubber. The short barrel and lightweight construction are designed for concealed carry. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charter Arms 
• Model Name: Boomer 
• Caliber: .44 S&W Special 
• Action: Double Action (DAO) 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.32 inches 
• Weight: 1.3 lbs (20 oz) 
• Finish: Black Nitride+ 
• Grip Type: Black Finger Grooved Rubber 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The DAO mechanism means there is no external hammer spur to snag on clothing during the draw, which matters in a carry revolver. The .44 Special caliber produces more energy than .38 Special from the same barrel length while recoil remains controllable for most shooters with the rubber grip. The black nitride finish is more corrosion-resistant than traditional bluing. The 5-round cylinder is standard for this frame size. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Concealed carry: at 20 oz with a 2-inch barrel it fits in a pocket holster or IWB without excessive print. 
2. Home defense: simple DAO operation and .44 Special caliber give adequate stopping power with minimal mechanical complexity. 
3. Range practice: useful for building familiarity with the trigger and for testing carry ammunition before relying on it.

Owners of the Charter Arms Boomer tend to split discussions around three topics: caliber choice, trigger feel, and build quality.

The .44 Special caliber gets genuine praise. Owners who chose it over .38 Special or .357 Magnum appreciate having more energy on target while managing recoil that remains reasonable from a 20 oz revolver. The caliber is the main reason most buyers chose this model over Charter's smaller offerings.

The DAO-only trigger draws mixed responses. Buyers who carry it appreciate the lack of an external hammer, no snagging on clothing during a draw. Some find the pull weight heavier than preferred, which affects accuracy during rapid fire at range distances. Most carry-focused owners accept this as the standard DAO tradeoff.

Reliability feedback is mostly positive. Charter Arms revolvers are generally reported as functionally dependable, and the Boomer follows this pattern in owner accounts.

Build quality and fit and finish are where opinions diverge. Some owners find the construction solid and durable; others note minor cosmetic or mechanical issues over time. Charter Arms' customer service handling of these cases gets mixed reviews.

The price is cited as a key reason buyers chose this over Smith & Wesson or Ruger alternatives. Aftermarket accessories for Charter Arms revolvers are more limited than for the major brands, which owners mention when looking for aftermarket grips or holsters.