The Charter Arms Undercover is a compact .38 Special double/single action revolver with a 2-inch barrel, 5-round cylinder, and stainless steel finish. It weighs 1 lb. (16 oz.) and is 6 inches overall. The grip is full-size black rubber with finger grooves. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Undercover 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Action Type: Single Action / Double Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Overall Length: 6 inches 
• Weight: 1 lb (16 oz) 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
• Grip Material: Black Rubber with Finger Grooves 
   

Detailed Features 

At 16 oz. and 6 inches overall this revolver is genuinely pocketable. The full-size rubber grip -- uncommon on a 2-inch snubby -- gives a more secure hold than small boot grips and helps manage recoil during firing. The DA/SA mechanism supports both deliberate double-action shooting and cocked single-action for a lighter press. Fixed sights are fixed and factory-aligned; no windage or elevation adjustments, but nothing to knock out of zero either. The transfer bar safety replaces a manual lever: the gun won't fire unless the trigger is fully pulled, but it's always ready without decocting.

The Charter Arms Undercover draws feedback that tracks closely with its intended role as a concealed-carry snubby. Reliability is the most cited strength -- the simple revolver mechanism has few parts to fail and owners generally trust it for defense. The compact size and 16-oz. weight make it easy to carry on the body or in a bag, which is the primary reason people buy it.

The stainless finish draws mixed notes: some appreciate the corrosion resistance, others say it shows light scratches more visibly than a matte or parkerized finish. The price is consistently mentioned as attractive for an entry-level carry revolver.

DA trigger pull is the most common criticism -- many describe it as heavy, which affects first-shot accuracy under stress without practice. The 5-round capacity is lower than typical semi-auto alternatives, though owners who chose a revolver generally accept this. Customization options are limited compared to semi-auto pistols. Recoil management in DA mode is a consistent discussion point -- the 16-oz. frame amplifies the .38 Special +P push noticeably.