The Charter Arms Rosie is a .38 SPL double-action-only revolver with a 2.2-inch barrel, lavender finish over a stainless steel frame, and black rubber grips. At 0.75 lbs and 6 rounds capacity, it's a lightweight carry revolver. Fixed front sight, DAO trigger only, no external hammer to snag during a draw. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Rosie 
• Caliber: .38 SPL 
• Action: Double Action Only (DAO) 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2.2 inches 
• Weight: 0.75 lbs 
• Finish: Lavender/Stainless Steel 
• Grip: Black Rubber 
• Sights: Fixed Front 
   

Detailed Features 

At 0.75 lbs, this is at the lighter end of small-frame .38 SPL revolvers. The DAO trigger eliminates any hammer snagging risk on draw, which is the point of the design. The 2.2-inch barrel is suited to close-range defensive use. The lavender finish over the stainless frame is the defining visual feature. The black rubber grip provides a consistent hold. 
 

Target Audience 

Concealed carry users who want a very light revolver in .38 SPL with a snag-free DAO trigger. The color specifically appeals to buyers who want a non-standard finish on a defensive handgun. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Concealed carry, home defense, and personal protection. Best suited to close-range defensive use given the 2.2-inch barrel and fixed sights.

The weight and size are the first things owners mention positively. At 0.75 lbs, the Rosie is genuinely easy to carry all day, and that matters enough to draw repeat positive comments from concealed carry users.

The DAO trigger gets straightforward praise for its simplicity and snag-free draw. Shooters who have experienced hammer snag on other carry revolvers specifically appreciate this.

The lavender finish divides opinion on aesthetics. Buyers who chose it for the color are happy with it; it's a deliberate purchase decision rather than a default. Durability of the finish over time gets positive mentions.

Recoil is the main functional concern. A lightweight revolver in .38 SPL has noticeable recoil, and newer shooters sometimes find it more aggressive than expected compared to heavier guns. Most users accept this as the trade-off for the weight.

Accuracy at defensive distances is considered adequate. The fixed sights and short barrel mean it's not a precision target gun, and owners who evaluated it for that purpose came to the wrong product.

Occasional reports of trigger pull weight variation and cylinder alignment issues appear in a subset of reviews. Most owners report reliable function with proper care.