You can shoot any factory ammo rated for standard pressure, and any handload that operates at a similar threshold. Any modern company is going to build guns capable of handling normal operating pressures, with a margin of safety. I know that Charter Arms has been reorganized more than once since its inception, and that today's company might have the same name, but is not the same C.A. Quality of steel, and quality of heat treating also come into play. Guns that handle stout loads are made with generous amounts of steel surrounding the chamber, bolt cut, and web, and have lock work able to handle the punishment delivered by the swift and heavy recoil pulse. It does not mean that the gun won't handle stout loads. Ruger, Taurus, EAA, and in your case Charter.
Today, in my experience most modern manufacturers build their wheel guns with a bit a play. Should also mention that different manufacturers have different standards for lock up.Ĭolt was famous for their rock solid lock up.
